Houston Rockets center Nene out for remainder of playoffs

Nene, of the Houston Rockets, has words with the officials after he was called for a block against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Toyota Center in Houston on April 25, 2017. (Getty Images)

HOUSTON – Houston Rockets center Nene will sit out the remainder of the postseason due to an injury. 

The Houston Rockets released a statement Monday stating Nene will miss the rest of postseason due to a left adductor tear. 

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The Rockets medical staff is reviewing all possible options for treatment and expect to provide an update when a final decision is made. 

Nene was injured during the first quarter of game four against the Spurs. 

 

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