Another bad break for Yao 5/11 Roster Highlights By: 2K Insider | Monday May 11 2009 Latest News - The Houston Rockets have suffered a huge blow with Yao Ming out for the remainder of the playoffs with a broken foot. They were already coping with the absence of Tracy McGrady and Dikembe Mutombo, but not having their All-Star center may prove too much to overcome. This marks the fourth year in a row that Yao's season has been shortened due to an injury. Despite the bad news, the Rockets were able to beat the Lakers in Game 4 and tie the series which now heads back to L.A. Chuck Hayes has stepped into the starting lineup as Houston's depth is on full display. Boston's starting center is also banged up, with Kendrick Perkins suffering a shoulder injury in Game 4 vs Orlando. Perk has a history of shoulder problems, so Doc Rivers is rightfully taking a cautious approach to Game 5. Lamar Odom fell hard in Game 4 and injured his back, which leaves him questionable for Game 5. If he can't play, Andrew Bynum may get the starting nod, with Pau Gasol sliding down to his natural power forward position. Luke Walton could be in line for more minutes if Odom misses any time. He recently returned from a 2 game absence with a torn ligament in his foot. Courtney Lee returned to the Magic lineup in Game 3, coming off the bench for J.J. Redick. He had missed 3 games with a fractured sinus, courtesy of a Dwight Howard elbow in the Philadelphia series. Josh Howard played on a sprained ankle in Game 3 vs Denver but the Nuggets were still able to pull off a road victory thanks to Carmelo Anthony's buzzer-beater. The referees missed an intentional foul in the final seconds, however Antoine Wright should have done a better job at wrapping up Melo in that situation. The Hawks got Al Horford and Marvin Williams back for Game 3, along with a hurting Joe Johnson but it did not matter. The Cavaliers are in full control of the series and have yet to lose in the playoffs.

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	kingcoleIII wrote on Nov 10 2009 08:33 PM insider i know bosh is a good player but his rebounding is crazy hi on da game he is averaging 17 boards which is more than dwight he needs a decrease n also will u change the coach profiles like last year on 2k9
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Washington Wizards - Caron Butler
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Sacramento Kings - Tyreke Evans
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Milwaukee Bucks - Brandon Jennings
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Los Angeles Clippers - Chris Kaman
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Los Angeles Lakers - Andrew Bynum
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Chicago Bulls - Joakim Noah
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Charlotte Bobcats - Stephen Jackson
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Orlando Magic - Rashard Lewis
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