Rockets' Ryan Anderson: Exits Monday's game with back tightness

Anderson is dealing with lower-back tightness and won't return to Monday's game against the Spurs, Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis:

Anderson struggled to make an impact prior to his departure with the injury, supplying seven points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and two rebounds in 25 minutes. His status for Wednesday's game against the Jazz won't be known until he's evaluated further by the team's medical staff.