The Houston Chronicle reports that Cuttino Mobley is expected to miss more than two weeks of action because of two ankle sprains. Mobley said that he is targeting December 10 for his return
Dirk Nowitski sat out Friday's practice as a precaution because of some inflammation around his Achilles' tendon, according to the Dallas Morning News. He is not expected to miss any game action.
Grant Hill missed his second game of the season on Friday night with what is believed to be tendinitis in his left ankle, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Physical therapist Vinnie Hudson said that the team anticipated that Hill would develop this kind of problem, and he will be treated with exercises, electric stimulation, and ice. His status is day-to-day and he will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game.
Tayshaun Prince made his first career start on Friday night as part of a new lineup that coach Rick Carlisle said would get an honest look, according to the Detroit Free Press. Prince had just four points and two rebounds in 19 minutes.
Hornets coach Paul Silas said that he would like Elden Campbell to play some limited minutes tonight as he makes his return from arthroscopic knee surgery, according to the Times Picayune. Jamaal Magloire has played very well in Campbell's absence, so the team won't rush Campbell back into heavy duty
The Clippers activated Quentin Richardson from the injured list. Richardson played 18 minutes off the bench on Friday night and was scoreless on 0-for-5 shooting.
As expected, the Lakers activated Shaquille O'Neal from the injured list. O'Neal came off the bench on Friday night and had 17 points and 7 rebounds in 21 minutes.
Juaquin Hawkins started at shooting guard for the Rockets on Friday night in place of the injured Cuttino Mobley. Hawkins had 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists in 37 minutes. He could remain in the starting lineup for a while because Mobley was placed on the injured list.
Yao Ming made his first career start on Friday night. In 32 minutes, Yao scored 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting, with eight rebounds and four blocked shots
Charlie Ward missed his fifth straight game with a bruised leg. He's still day-to-day.
Dirk Nowitski sat out Friday's practice as a precaution because of some inflammation around his Achilles' tendon, according to the Dallas Morning News. He is not expected to miss any game action.
Grant Hill missed his second game of the season on Friday night with what is believed to be tendinitis in his left ankle, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Physical therapist Vinnie Hudson said that the team anticipated that Hill would develop this kind of problem, and he will be treated with exercises, electric stimulation, and ice. His status is day-to-day and he will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game.
Tayshaun Prince made his first career start on Friday night as part of a new lineup that coach Rick Carlisle said would get an honest look, according to the Detroit Free Press. Prince had just four points and two rebounds in 19 minutes.
Hornets coach Paul Silas said that he would like Elden Campbell to play some limited minutes tonight as he makes his return from arthroscopic knee surgery, according to the Times Picayune. Jamaal Magloire has played very well in Campbell's absence, so the team won't rush Campbell back into heavy duty
The Clippers activated Quentin Richardson from the injured list. Richardson played 18 minutes off the bench on Friday night and was scoreless on 0-for-5 shooting.
As expected, the Lakers activated Shaquille O'Neal from the injured list. O'Neal came off the bench on Friday night and had 17 points and 7 rebounds in 21 minutes.
Juaquin Hawkins started at shooting guard for the Rockets on Friday night in place of the injured Cuttino Mobley. Hawkins had 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists in 37 minutes. He could remain in the starting lineup for a while because Mobley was placed on the injured list.
Yao Ming made his first career start on Friday night. In 32 minutes, Yao scored 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting, with eight rebounds and four blocked shots
Charlie Ward missed his fifth straight game with a bruised leg. He's still day-to-day.
