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AstroRocket · 02-26-2008, 01:20 PM

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...n/5571212.html

Yao out for season with stress fracture

Houston Rockets center Yao Ming will be out the rest of the season and post-season with a stress fracture in his sore left foot.

Yao was examined after Monday’s practice at Memorial Hermann Hospital and met Rockets team physician Dr. Tom Clanton to go over the test results.

The Rockets plan to announce a diagnosis Tuesday afternoon.

The Rockets have won 12 consecutive games since losing the one game Yao has missed this season.

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I hate basketball and life now.

Flacolaco · 02-26-2008, 01:22 PM

It is inconceivable how the same two people on the same team could ever be injured more....

Is this for real? This can't be for real.

MavsX · 02-26-2008, 01:24 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3265631

Yao Ming's season reportedly is over.

Yao Ming

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KRIV-TV in Houston and The Houston Chronicle are reporting that Yao has a stress fracture in his left foot and the Rockets are expected to announce he will have season-ending surgery later Tuesday.

Houston, currently on a 12-game winning streak, is in fourth place in the Southwest Division. The streak followed a loss in the one game that Yao has missed all season.

Yao is averaging 22.0 points and 10.8 rebounds in 55 games this season.

Janett_Reno · 02-26-2008, 01:25 PM

The season is over for Houston. That is a serious bad blow. Look at this winning streak and now they could have gone from winning the west to not even making the playoffs. Really sad for them. To see how important a big man is, now watch the record of the Rockets without Ming. You will see a big drop off. That is really bad luck.

endrity · 02-26-2008, 01:26 PM

Bad news, I really like Yao. with his big body, these injuries will only pile up. Denver is smiling now.

nikeball · 02-26-2008, 01:27 PM

Sucks for Yao. He is the only player on the Rockets I like. He is what is great about the NBA. If any of y'all read his biography "YAO"..he is a funny guy.

But yeah. Rockets still suck.

Kirobaito · 02-26-2008, 01:28 PM

And God intervenes once again to make sure that the Rockets are put in their place.

rabbitproof · 02-26-2008, 01:28 PM

That sucks. Yao is one of the good guys in the league.

Lucky GS/Denver.

Janett_Reno · 02-26-2008, 01:32 PM

I agree as Denver is smilling now. In the past, gs, denver and houston fades at the end of the season but i must admit all three ae stacked with talent. It was going to be tough on someone at the 9th spot not making the playoffs. It was going to be a very good team to not get in. I see Houson not making it now. This win streak was very impressive.

Dirkenstien · 02-26-2008, 01:32 PM

This does really hurt Houston. I feel bad for Ming because he seems like a good guy but this makes things a little easier in the West.

I think this pretty much rules out Houston for Barry.

Does this mean we will have competition for Magloire now?

EricaLubarsky · 02-26-2008, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirkenstien

I think this pretty much rules out Houston for Barry.

yup. The good players off waivers have immediately dried up for the Rockets.

Janett_Reno · 02-26-2008, 01:40 PM

I didn't think of that but yes Houston should do all they could to get Magloire now. I someway feel like Magloire made a deal with Nets/Mavs with the Kidd trade but we will see. I know it is teams trying to get him also and you know Houston is trying to salvage the season with a big man and fast. That could come into play with Magloire/Houston.

I am also listening up for where Barry picks today. Celts, Mavs, Phx, Spurs. Even our name is in the hat with Cassell. Very intersting today and before March 1st to see what happens with some of these final pieces, on where they go.

LonghornDub · 02-26-2008, 01:40 PM

I feel bad for Yao cause he's a good guy.

endrity · 02-26-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirkenstien

This does really hurt Houston. I feel bad for Ming because he seems like a good guy but this makes things a little easier in the West.

I think this pretty much rules out Houston for Barry.

Does this mean we will have competition for Magloire now?

No, Magloire was not coming here for the minutes. He was going to be a backup here anyway. This changes nothing.

Thespiralgoeson · 02-26-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirobaito

And God intervenes once again to make sure that the Rockets are put in their place.

That's exactly what I thought when I found out about this. "Of course Yao's out for the season," I thought "because otherwise, Houston would be good."

snoop · 02-26-2008, 01:48 PM

that man just has bad wheels he is a 7'5 Samaki Walker

nikeball · 02-26-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by snoop

that man just has bad wheels he is a 7'5 Samaki Walker

wtf? When was samaki walker ever an all-star? or average 20 & 10.

Jack.Kerr · 02-26-2008, 01:54 PM

Damn, that sux. Yao is fun to watch, now that he knows what he's doing.

That's bad for the league too--the NBA needs matchups like Yao-Shaq and Yao-Duncan. Needs good teams, and good playoff series.

I wish he could stay healthy.

BigD · 02-26-2008, 01:56 PM

Man that stinks for Houston. I hate to see this happen to such a good player and good person. He's really coming along and I'm sure he'll be back strong next year. Yao's not going anywhere anytime soon.

Thespiralgoeson · 02-26-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nikeball

wtf? When was samaki walker ever an all-star? or average 20 & 10.

I don't think he's equating them as players. I think he just means Yao is very injury prone.

dirt_dobber · 02-26-2008, 02:02 PM

I wish we (Mavs) could hurry and sign Magloire now.

He will be a backup here playing with Kidd though, and will probably play 15 min a game.

In Houston he could get 38min a game to prove he still has something for the next contract.

antoinewalker · 02-26-2008, 02:08 PM

we'll see how far tmac can carry the rockets now.

DOMINATOR · 02-26-2008, 02:09 PM

this f*ckin sucks

Dtownsfinest · 02-26-2008, 02:14 PM

SMH. I hate to hear this news. I've never seen a bunch of guys any softer than Yao and T-Mac. T-Mac is made of cotton candy and Yao is made of charmin. Its ridiculous how these guys get hurt.Its rare for a superstar to be so injury prone and the Rockets manage to have the two only superstars that are injury prone. They're the only superstars who get hurt continously.

Bookit · 02-26-2008, 02:23 PM

That is a shame but they will still make the playoffs even without Yao imo. Adelman is a good coach and they are just now picking up his system. They will find a way.

Flacolaco · 02-26-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by antoinewalker

we'll see how far tmac can carry the rockets now.

I'm guessing about April 29th. Or game 6 of their first round series. Whichever is first.

dude1394 · 02-26-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bookit

That is a shame but they will still make the playoffs even without Yao imo. Adelman is a good coach and they are just now picking up his system. They will find a way.

No stinkin' way they'll make it now. Denver just got a huge reprieve...

Janett_Reno · 02-26-2008, 02:28 PM

If Houston makes the playoffs, which team doesn't make it, Mavs, Nugs, Warriors, Suns, Jazz, Hornets?

dude1394 · 02-26-2008, 02:29 PM

Denver was fading and going out until this happened.

Flacolaco · 02-26-2008, 02:31 PM

What you guys are saying about the playoffs is illuminating. I haven't looked at the standings in a month, and I'm completely serious. There just doesn't seem to be a point yet. Especiallyin the West. It makes me crazy.

Janett_Reno · 02-26-2008, 02:33 PM

I feel Houston does not make it. Houston has a big advantage playing, starting and going to a man that is tall as the goal and has a beautiful soft touch. I am amazed they just now have found out how to go to him and also i know he has gotten tougher as he was very soft.

If Houston did make it, i would guess maybe Denver, GS but again both these teams are loaded with talent. New Orleans is a surprise but they are good. All these teams are so good and talented, i can't see Houston making it without a guy like Ming. He is huge for Houston.

LonghornDub · 02-26-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bookit

That is a shame but they will still make the playoffs even without Yao imo. Adelman is a good coach and they are just now picking up his system. They will find a way.

Adelman is very mediocre. Where is anyone getting the idea that he's a good coach?

Underdog · 02-26-2008, 02:45 PM

Well, there's always next season...

(which seems to be the story every season for Houston!)

antoinewalker · 02-26-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Underdog

Well, there's always next season...

(which seems to be the story every season for Houston!)

that seems to be the story every season for the mavericks as well.

dirno2000 · 02-26-2008, 02:53 PM

I feel bad for Rockets fans. The only thing you can hope for as a fan is a chance for your team to compete.

That being said, injury prone players tend to get injured and it's clear at this point that both Yao and T-Mac are injury prone. It's probably time to try to move one of them. Preferably T-Mac.

You have to wonder if Yao is being worn down by being pressured (forced?) to play year around. That’s a lot of wear and tear on a 7’5 300 pound frame.

DOMINATOR · 02-26-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dirno2000

You have to wonder if Yao is being worn down by being pressured (forced?) to play year around. That’s a lot of wear and tear on a 7’5 300 pound frame.

yep and china is going to force Yao to rush back from this injury and play in the Olympics.

Bookit · 02-26-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ProdigyDub

Adelman is very mediocre. Where is anyone getting the idea that he's a good coach?

He has won everywhere he has gone. Where is anybody getting the idea that he is mediocre?

Flacolaco · 02-26-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DOMINATOR

yep and china is going to force Yao to rush back from this injury and play in the Olympics.

Good point.

Stupid commies.

fluid.forty.one · 02-26-2008, 03:26 PM

This should remind us how ridiculously lucky we are with the lack of huge injuries to our star players (knock on wood). I hope Yao comes back at full strength next year.

LonghornDub · 02-26-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bookit

He has won everywhere he has gone. Where is anybody getting the idea that he is mediocre?

He "won" in Sac with a ridiculous roster, never getting to the Finals. He helped choke away the Blazers few chance in the early 90's. I lived up there back then--I remember the sentiment. Nobody liked him as a coach.

He's mediocre.