Nov 18, 2018
Wizards' Howard aggravates injury; leaves game
Washington Wizards centre Dwight Howard aggravated a gluteal injury and was forced to leave during the second quarter of Sunday night's game against Portland.
The Canadian Press
Washington Wizards centre Dwight Howard is sitting out Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a gluteal injury.
Howard, who missed the first seven games of the season with the injury, left Sunday's game against Portland in the second quarter when he aggravated the injury.
Wizards coach Scott Brooks says he hopes Howard will be able to play in Friday's game at Toronto.
Howard is averaging 12.8 points and 9.2 rebounds per game.
Second-year player Thomas Bryant is getting his first NBA start at centre in Howard's place.
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