The Rockets have been preparing themselves for Dwight Howard to be out for an extended period of time with a right knee injury, but now the Rockets have some clarity. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year will be out for 6 to 8 weeks, and there is no structural damage in the knee.
The fact that there’s no structural damage to the knee is good news for Howard and for the Rockets. But in the Western Conference, any injury is an opportunity to lose ground, and this certainly isn’t good for Houston’s fight for a high playoff seed.
Dwight Howard says he expects to be out 6-8 weeks. Dr. Walt Lowe says that’s a reasonable estimate but he could be back before.
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) February 8, 2015
Dwight Howard on his right knee: “When I saw the MRI I knew it wasn’t anything structural. That’s a blessing right now.”
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) February 8, 2015
Dwight Howard on recovering from right knee issuue: “The most important thing is that I’m ready and I’m in game shape for the playoffs.”
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) February 8, 2015
The fact that there’s no structural damage to the knee is good news for Howard and for the Rockets. But in the Western Conference, any injury is an opportunity to lose ground, and this certainly isn’t good for Houston’s fight for a high playoff seed.