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Steven Adams will return to the court as the Rockets face the Spurs on Friday, following a one-game absence due to a hip injury. Adams, who started the season in the starting lineup, has found himself coming off the bench in recent matches. Through six games this season, the veteran center is contributing with averages of 6.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 0.7 blocks, and 1.0 steals per game.

Steven Adams is listed as questionable for Friday’s game against the Spurs due to a lingering hip injury. The injury kept him out of the Rockets’ previous matchup. Should Adams be unable to play, Clint Capela, who performed well with 10 rebounds in just 16 minutes last game, is expected to assume the backup center role once more.

Rockets coach Ime Udoka confirmed that Steven Adams will maintain his starting role, solidifying his place in the team’s double-big lineup strategy beyond the Oklahoma City matchup. In the season opener, Adams contributed four points, 13 rebounds, and three assists over 37 minutes, including two overtime periods. His rebounding skills will likely offer consistent value in deeper fantasy leagues moving forward.

The Thunder’s updated starting lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Pelicans will feature Steven Adams alongside Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., and Alperen Sengun. Coach Ime Udoka appears to be testing a size-oriented strategy, moving Reed Sheppard to the bench for now. As experimentation continues, Udoka’s regular season lineup remains uncertain, suggesting a flexible approach based on matchups.