Clint Capela Records First Career Triple-Double
Clint Capela has never been a likely candidate to log a triple-double, but he did so for the first time in his career during Friday's win over Minnesota with 13 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 blocks across 30 minutes. Capela entered the night averaging just 1.7 blocks per contest this season, but he had been on a recent spate of swatting, having stacked up 12 in his last three games. Having gone for a gaudy 27 points and 26 boards his last time out, it's fair to say that the last four contests have propelled Capela into the upper echelon of fantasy centers for the time being, any free-throw shooting concerns notwithstanding. With six straight double-doubles under his belt, he next takes the floor Sunday against Milwaukee, facing off with fellow shot blocking threat Brook Lopez.
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Clint Capela To Remain Out Tuesday
Clint Capela (hand) will miss his 18th consecutive game on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. The Swiss big man is still recovering from a hand injury that kept him out for the final month of the regular season. When Capela was diagnosed with a ligament injury in the fourth metacarpal of his left hand, Atlanta announced that he would be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks. However, there have been no further updates. The Hawks will continue to rely on Onyeka Okongwu under the rim on Tuesday, with Dominick Barlow and Mouhamed Gueye providing backup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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Clint Capela Absent For An Eighth Consecutive Game
Clint Capela (finger) will miss an eighth consecutive game on Thursday against the Miami Heat. After initially missing time for personal reasons, Capela was diagnosed with a ligament injury in the fourth metacarpal of his left hand. Following the diagnosis, he was ruled out for 3-4 weeks, meaning the 2024-25 regular season is likely over for Capela. It has been a disappointing campaign for the Swiss big man, who lost his starting job to Onyeka Okongwu in January. Okongwu has thrived in the role, averaging 14.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.1 blocks, and 1.2 steals. Dominick Barlow and Mouhamed Gueye will take on the backup minutes with Capela unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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Clint Capela Not Playing Tuesday Versus Hornets
Clint Capela (personal) will miss Tuesday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets due to a personal matter. This evening's game will be the veteran big man's fourth consecutive missed contest, and his next chance to play will come Sunday against the Golden State Warriors. Mouhamed Gueye and Dominick Barlow should continue to receive some added minutes while Capela is out of action.
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Clint Capela Won't Suit Up Against Clippers
Clint Capela (personal) will miss Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers for family reasons. This will be the second consecutive missed game for the veteran big man and his next chance to play will come Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. Mouhamed Gueye and Dominick Barlow should continue to receive some added minutes in Capela's absence. If fantasy managers are looking for big man streamers, Gueye started in the Hawks' last game and posted six points, three rebounds, one assist, two steals, and two blocks. He could be helpful to boost some stats in deep category leagues.
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