GAME RECAP
Impact player
Clint Capela, Houston
The 23-year-old center from Switzerland shot 10-for-11 from the floor for 25 points and also pulled down 11 rebounds.
By the NUMBERS
508 Free-throw attempts this season for Houston star James Harden, far and away the most in the NBA, after he went 10-for-12 Friday.
52 Double-doubles this season for Karl-Anthony Towns, after he had 18 points and 13 rebounds.
6 Games Jimmy Butler has missed this season because of illness or injury.
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