Since returning from his sprained left ankle, Rockets forward Ryan Anderson has had a limited and somewhat different role than before he was hurt. That has not been entirely about Anderson.
Before his injury April 3 against the Trail Blazers, Anderson had been largely playing at center as Clint Capela's primary backup. While working Anderson back into the rotation, Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni has generally played Anderson at his original power forward spot, in part to give Nene minutes off the bench against Timberwolves' All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns.
"Numbers point out probably he's more effective when he's matched up with Clint instead of at the five, but there will be opportunities we will go to (Anderson at) a five," D'Antoni said.