The championship hopes of the Houston Rockets have been dealt a significant blow, as veteran center Nene Hilario will miss the remainder of the playoffs with an injury.
The Rockets announced on Monday that Nene suffered a torn left abductor in Sunday’s 125-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4.
Rockets say center Nenê will miss the rest of the postseason with a left adductor tear. Rockets medical staff is reviewing treatment options
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Nene was averaging 10.0 points and 4.7 rebounds per game during the postseason. The Rockets will miss the 6-foot-11 Brazilian’s presence in the low post. Houston’s series with San Antonio is currently tied at 2-2.
Nene was ejected from Game 1 of the series after he put his hand on a Spurs player’s throat during a scuffle. He avoided a suspension and was fined $15,000.
