Steven Adams was officially listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks after managing a calf issue, leaving his status for the night unsettled just as the matchup approaches.
The update arrived Tuesday afternoon at 3:51 p.m. EDT, and it is the kind of late status change that matters because it directly affects how the Rockets can use their frontcourt. Adams is not ruled out, but he is uncertain to play, which keeps the door open for a shift in minutes if the veteran cannot suit up.
That is where Clint Capela enters the picture. If Adams is ruled out, Capela is expected to step up and see more work, giving the Rockets a different look in a game that already carries a clear availability question before tipoff.
The lack of a firm answer is the story here. Adams remains officially questionable, and until Wednesday arrives, the Rockets have to prepare for both versions of the rotation: one with Adams available, and one where Capela has to absorb a larger load.
