Dwight Howard (back) out for Wizards Tuesday, Thomas Bryant draws first start of career

Washington Wizards forward/center Dwight Howard (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

What It Means:

Howard aggravated the injury that sidelined him for the beginning of the season on Saturday. Thomas Bryant will make his first career start in place of Howard on Tuesday. Ian Mahinmi and Jason Smith could also get a boost off the bench.

Dwight is averaging 26.4 FanDuel points through nine games, with 12.8 points and 9.2 rebounds per contest.

Source: Fred Katz