Dwight Howard will play for Rockets

According to multiple media reports, Rockets' center Dwight Howard will play in Thursday's Game 2 despite suffering a grade 1 knee sprain two days earlier.Howard was injured during Houston's 110-106 loss when teammate Josh Smith fell on him.Howard spent his time at the practice making cuts to the basket with assistant Josh Powell while wearing a knee brace.Teammate Josh Smith said that playing with a brace can be an issue for players who are unaccustomed to the experience.Howard had said the decision on whether he'd play would balance short-term gains with any long-term implications of his injury.