Steve Francis hoping to return to full strength
NBA Noise —
... significantly since the injury bug caught on. It doesn't sound like he is quite ready to return to being "Stevie Franchise," but here is what he had to say about his rehab status (from Rockets.com): ...
Forgotten Weapon Waiting In Reserve For Rockets?
CelticsBlog —
... and a break-out showing as a lock-down perimeter defender. Tracy McGrady is hungrier than ever for a trip out of the first round. And Artest, nut that he is, has come to town and presumably brought his fairly sizable basketball acumen with him. So it's easy to forget amongst all those factors that the Rockets could have yet another dangerous piece waiting in the wings. He is injury-prone. He seems to have aged quickly as a basketball player. But Steve Francis says he is committed to getting back on the floor , and if the 31-year-old can do that, he could be a big bonus ...
