Dwight Howard (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game, the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan Feigen reports.

Howard (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game, the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan Feigen reports.

Analysis:

This was expected, as it was doubtful Howard would be able to play this weekend. He is questionable to return Wednesday against Golden State, and Tarik Black and Donatas Motiejunas should do most of the work in the frontcourt Saturday.