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T-Mac Lifts Off

Nov 29, 2005 9:17 PM EST

Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady started Tuesday night against Atlanta after missing the last five games because of a back injury.

McGrady has missed eight of Houston's 14 games after straining his back in practice on Nov. 4. The Rockets have lost all eight games without him.

McGrady, a five-time All-Star, sat out three games after the initial injury, then returned to score 35 points in Houston's win at New Jersey on Nov. 12. He started Houston's next four games, but hasn't played since going 3-for-16 in three quarters in the Rockets' loss to Detroit on Nov. 18.

McGrady, the NBA's sixth-leading scorer last season, came into Tuesday's game averaging 21.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists.

Via AP

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Bulls Roll In Texas; Chandler Under Health Watch

Nov 29, 2005 5:12 PM EST

The Bulls' back-to-back wins in Texas pleased the club and were a measure of the team's progress. Chicago has struggled with the Rockets in recent history but this time weathered Yao's 30 points in a 94-89 victory at the Toyota Center.

Ben Gordon, per usual, lifted his team with 18 points off the bench. Veteran reserve Othella Harrington came up with a big contribution of 16.

Tyson Chandler's health problems are a concern. He is experiencing fatigue and will be watched closely.

"I knew something wasn't right," Chandler said. "I was feeling like I couldn't get my wind."

Via Chicago Tribune

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"Everybody's Hopping Off The Yao Bandwagon"

Nov 28, 2005 2:32 AM EST

Yao Ming has averaged 18.9 points per game so far this season, after averaging 18.3 last season. He has not shot as well, but that is not necessarily the source of the rising dissatisfaction.

More than anything, it is that the Rockets are 3-11 and no one makes a more obvious target for frustration than the player viewed as being at a level that would prevent such a slide.

"I know right now, everybody's hopping off the Yao bandwagon," Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy said. "That happens. People are fickle. When a guy doesn't make (shots) it's condemn Yao. It's either Yao is right behind Shaq (O'Neal) or Yao is right below the worst center in the league. With Yao, the only thing I feel badly about is people try to raise expectations up so high, they're actually satisfied with nothing that he does. I feel badly for him in that way.

"I'm not going to jump off because everyone else has."

Via Houston Chronicle

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Rockets Nov 2005 Archive

  • Rockets Might Also Lose Glover For Season

    Houston Chronicle | Nov 22, 2005

    Besides Bobby Sura, the Rockets also might not get guard/forward Dion Glover back this season.

  • Sura Set For Back Surgery

    Houston Chronicle | Nov 22, 2005

    Bobby Sura will have back surgery again on Tuesday to repair a herniated disk. His season is in serious doubt though his surgeon says that he might return.

  • McGrady Returns After Speedy Recovery

    ESPN | Nov 12, 2005

    Tracy McGrady, recovering sooner than initially expected from back spasms, returned for Saturday night's game against the Nets.

  • McGrady May Play Tonight

    Houston Chronicle | Nov 12, 2005

    Just eight days after Tracy McGrady had to be helped out of the Toyota Center practice gym and a week after the Rockets announced he would be out for three weeks, McGrady could be cleared to play tonight against the New Jersey Nets.

  • T-Mac Returns To Court, Hopes For Early Return To Game

    ESPN | Nov 7, 2005

    Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady gingerly shot baskets but didn't practice during his first on-court activity since straining his back on Friday.

  • Rockets' McGrady Out 3 Weeks

    Washington Post | Nov 6, 2005

    Rockets star Tracy McGrady will miss three weeks because of back spasms, Coach Jeff Van Gundy said. The back spasms are the latest in a growing list of injuries that have slowed McGrady in the past few weeks.

  • McGrady Out With Back Spasms

    ESPN | Nov 5, 2005

    Tracy McGrady will sit out Saturday night's game against the Hornets after an awkward landing during practice Friday that sent him limping off the court with back spasms.

  • Back Spasms Latest Worry For McGrady

    Houston Chronicle | Nov 4, 2005

    Tracy McGrady will be a game-time decision for Saturday night's game against the Hornets after the Rockets forward left today's practice early because of back spasms.