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McGrady Returns; Pacers' O'Neal Out With Flu

Dec 26, 2006 8:52 PM EST

Tracy McGrady returned to Houston's lineup Tuesday against Indiana after sitting out seven games with back spasms.

The Rockets were 2-5 without McGrady, who averaged 19.2 points, 6.3 assists and 5.6 rebounds a game. Now, Houston is missing leading scorer Yao Ming for six weeks after he fractured the bone under his right knee Saturday.

Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal, meanwhile, was sitting out Tuesday's game with flu symptoms.

Via AP

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McGrady May Return Tuesday

Dec 26, 2006 3:57 AM EST

Rockets guard Tracy McGrady, who Monday went through a fourth consecutive day of workouts without complications, could be ready to play tonight against the Indiana Pacers.

Rockets athletic trainer Keith Jones said a decision would not be made until after today's shootaround.

McGrady, 27, who has missed seven games because of back spasms suffered Dec. 9, had not been able to work out on consecutive days before the past four days.

Via Houston Chronicle

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Stomach Ailment Sidelines Pacers' Harrington, Daniels

Dec 11, 2006 10:06 PM EST

Al Harrington and Marquis Daniels were held out of the Indiana Pacers' game against the Bulls on Monday night because of a stomach ailment that also affected two other players.

The Pacers were also without guard Stephen Jackson, who was suspended because of his heated exchange with coach Rick Carlisle, who kicked him off the bench in a weekend loss to Cleveland.

Jermaine O'Neal was also sickened but wasn't going to play anyway because of a hamstring injury. He stayed back at the team hotel.

Jamaal Tinsley, also sick, will start for the Pacers.

Carlisle wasn't sure if it was food poisoning that caused the illness.

"Everybody is throwing up," said Carlisle. "I'm not really sure of all the details, but I just know a couple of guys couldn't get out of bed this morning."

Via ESPN

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Pacers Dec 2006 Archive

  • Pacers Suspend Jackson

    Press Release | Dec 11, 2006

    Pacer guard Stephen Jackson has been suspended for Monday night’s game at Chicago for conduct detrimental to the team

  • Carlisle Benches Jackson

    Indianapolis Star | Dec 10, 2006

    Already shorthanded, Indiana coach Rick Carlisle tossed guard Stephen Jackson from his bench in the second quarter for "conduct detrimental to the team.

  • Chicago Or Boston Iverson's Top Choices?

    San Antonio Express-News | Dec 9, 2006

    Allen Iverson has told the Sixers he wants to go to Chicago or Boston, according to reports

  • J.O. Out This Weekend

    Pacers.com | Dec 8, 2006

    The Pacers will play their next two games without their primary post presence.

  • Trial Set For February For Pacers' Jackson

    USA Today | Dec 6, 2006

    A new trial date has been set for Pacers guard Stephen Jackson, who faces charges for allegedly shooting a gun in the air several times during a fight outside a strip club.

  • Harrington Giving Back

    Press Release | Dec 6, 2006

    Al Harrington has scored a Knockout with the Police Athletic League's Youth Boxing Team.

  • Kobe Hurt In Lakers Win

    Yahoo! | Dec 5, 2006

    Kobe Bryant scored 21 points before leaving with a sprained ankle, and the Pacific Division-leading Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 101-87 on Monday night.