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Rockets Notes: McGrady to sit out during back-to-backs | NBA Basketball | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Rockets guard Tracy McGrady returned to the court Monday after missing Saturday’s game, but said he and the team have agreed he will not play both games when the Rockets play two games in as many nights. After struggling in New Orleans on Friday, McGrady sat out Saturday’s game against the Utah ...
Rockets bring Mutombo on board for rest of season | Front page |  Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Rockets bring Mutombo on board for rest of season | Front page | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
chron.com — The Rockets reached an agreement with veteran center Dikembe Mutombo on Tuesday, Rockets GM Daryl Morey said. Mutombo was signed for the remainder of the season at a pro-rated veteran's minimum contract. "I let a lot of money go. I felt a lot of ... (more) Rockets bring Mutombo on board for rest of season | ...
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Slackers
truebluejazz.com — Man, we have really been slackers lately. Dream Shake was kind enough to exchange some very insightful and poignant questions with us before last night's travesty of a game: 1. What offensive set has shown to be the most productive against the zone def.....screw it..... (more) Slackers
I got nothin'
I got nothin'
thedreamshake.com — The Rockets are a mediocre basketball team.  That's the truth. And the truth hurts.  Yes, I know we played hard tonight... without Artest or Battier and with Von Wafer having cramping issues.  Plus Tracy McGrady was a spectator for ... (more) I got nothin'
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Suicide lines: Tricky Ricky, Hinrich's return, KG to rest ...
Ball Don't Lie — ... morning whether another of their pieces will be missing. Natt said Martin could return as soon as tonight from a left ankle injury. Martin, who has missed the last 10 games, has played in only nine games this season. 'We are talking about it,' Natt said. 'Obviously, if there is any opportunity to play him, I'd be happy to have him out there. But that's not my decision to make. That's the medical staff's decision.' The Kings' medical staff has been mum on Martin's status." ...

McGrady to Sit Out During Back-to-Back's
The Dream ShakeMcGrady to Sit Out During Back-to-Back's From the Chronicle's Jonathan Feigen: "Rockets guard Tracy McGrady returned to the court Monday after missing Saturday’s game, but said he and the team have agreed he will not play both games when the Rockets play two ...

Tracy McGrady Gets the Shaq Treatment, Won't Play on Consecutive Days
FanHouse — by Matt Watson Filed under: Rockets, NBA InjuriesIn an effort to preserve his legs for the postseason, Tracy McGrady has decided to take a page out of Shaquille O'Neal's book and sit out a game whenever the Rockets play games on consecutive nights. From Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle: "Me and coach talked about it, and I think when we do have back-to-backs, we'll really have communication to decide which game I should play and which game I should sit out. Rick ...

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chron.com 2/18/2009 — While describing his team as actively looking for moves to make before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, Rockets owner Leslie Alexander said one move he will not consider is trading struggling guard Tracy McGrady. Alexander specifically cited McGrady’s ...
Solomon: T-Mac’s back, just as we remembered him | NBA Basketball | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
chron.com 1/29/2009 — TRACY McGrady touched elongated index fingers with Dikembe Mutombo, bumped fists with the staff at the scorer’s table and announced, “I’m back.” Well, that’s nice. Welcome to the Rockets’ 2008-09 season … again. Let’s see if he can stick around ...
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Caron Butler, who has missed two straight games with a sprained left ankle, will again be a game-time decision tonight at New Orleans. Butler suffered the injury during the first quarter of Thursday's loss at Cleveland but kept playing and tweaked it ...
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