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Houston Rockets: 3 takeaways from Game 4 vs. Jazz

By Chris Conner

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MAY 6: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets and Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets high-five after winning the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2018 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MAY 6: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets and Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets high-five after winning the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2018 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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2. Capela dominates

Clint Capela needs to be recognized as the man who’s turned the Rockets’ star-studded duo into a Big 3.

Capela has been playing like a superstar in his own right, averaging 15 points 13 rebounds and two blocks per game in the playoffs. Up until Game 3, Capela had only seen two other outings where he didn’t finish with a double-double.

Playing against the team that anchors the possible Defensive Player of the Year in Rudy Gobert, Capela put on a show of his own defensively.

Capela finished with six blocks Sunday, out-performing the Jazz (who finished with five) by himself. And oh yeah, five of Capela’s blocks came in the fourth quarter.

Performances like in Game 4 put the NBA on notice. Gobert could have some new competition for Defensive Player of the Year next season.

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