Dwight Howard (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Jenny Dial Creech of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Howard (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Jenny Dial Creech of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis:

Howard has been slowed for nearly a week and missed both of the Rockets' preseason games this week. However, coach Kevin McHale downplayed Howard's injury, so the Rockets are probably just being cautious with their franchise center.