Rockets center Dwight Howard is looking at 6-8 weeks of recovery, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Howard was initially expected to miss four weeks after receiving a bone marrow injection in his right knee. He'll have an MRI in four weeks, and that will help determine whether he's made progress. Howard's status will be determined by how well he responds to treatment, not necessarily his MRI results.

Howard is averaging 16.3 points and 11.0 rebounds per game.