Apr 30, 2009 10:30 PM EST
Von Wafer ended up being available for Houston's Game 6 against the Blazers after he was ruled out due to back spasms.
"I felt good in the workout," Wafer said before Rockets team physician Tom Clanton cleared him to play. "It’s not really tough. I just want to be out there with my teammates. I was home today. I thought I wouldn’t be able to play. I just thought about my teammates. I wanted to be there. I just want to play."
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Von Wafer will not be available for the Rockets in their Game 6 contest with Portland on Thursday night.
Wafer, who is averaging 10.6 points and 1.2 assists in the series thus far, underwent MRI exams on Wednesday which revealed back spasms that were caused by a bulging disk.
Originally drafted in the second round of the 2005 draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, Wafer has been an integral part to Houston's success this year. He has found a consistent spot in Rick Adelman's rotation, mainly due to the injury of regular starter Tracy McGrady.
There is no word yet if Wafer will be available for a potential game seven. He is listed as day-to-day.
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Ron Artest was interviewed by TNT's Craig Sager at Houston's Wednesday practice and spoke to how good Brandon Roy is on the offensive end.
"Roy is probably the best player I've played against," said Artest. "He's the best shooting guard, not on defense now, defense is kind of suspect, but he's the best player I've played against."
Artest was then asked if he thinks Roy is better than LeBron James or Kobe Bryant.
"He's the best player I've played against," said Artest.
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Rockets Apr 2009 Archive
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Globe and Mail | Apr 29, 2009
Andrew Bynum is already looking forward to the second round and a potential match-up with Yao Ming.
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HoopsWorld | Apr 29, 2009
Rockets coach Rick Adelman refused to criticize the officiating in his team's Game 5 loss to the Blazers on Tuesday night.
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RealGM Staff Report | Apr 27, 2009
The Magic, Bulls and Rockets enjoyed dramatic victories on Sunday, thanks to heroics from Hedo Turkoglu, Ben Gordon and Yao Ming, respectively.
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Houston Chronicle | Apr 27, 2009
The Rockets won a hotly contested game against the Blazers on Sunday night, moving them to within one victory of the second round.
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Yahoo! | Apr 26, 2009
Yao Ming has attempted just 13 shots for the Rockets in their last two postseason games, but he's fine with the reduced role.
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RealGM Staff Report | Apr 25, 2009
Thaddeus Young entered his name into playoff lore on Friday night with a game-winning layup for the 76ers.
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Houston Chronicle | Apr 24, 2009
Rockets coach Rick Adelman is frustrated with the way the officiating is playing out in the Houston-Portland series.
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Houston Chronicle | Apr 23, 2009
Tracy McGrady has revealed during a radio interview on The Jim Rome Show on Wednesday that the injury to his knee which caused him to get microfracture surgery has caused him to lose passion for the game.
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Sports Radio Interviews | Apr 22, 2009
Rockets forward Ron Artest refuses to believe that injured teammate Tracy McGrady has picked the Lakers to win the NBA Championship.
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USA Today | Apr 22, 2009
Houston center Dikembe Mutombo said that basketball is over for him after injuring his leg in Game 2 against Portland.
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Houston Chronicle | Apr 21, 2009
The Blazers believe that they have devised a plan that will slow down Rockets center Yao Ming in their first-round playoff series.
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Houston Chronicle | Apr 20, 2009
Rockets forward Ron Artest says that he will get a mohawk if the team advances into the second round of the playoffs.
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Houston Chronicle | Apr 20, 2009
The Rockets routed the Blazers by 27 points in Game 1 of their opening-series on Saturday, confusing big man LaMarcus Aldridge with different defensive looks.
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Houston Chronicle | Apr 20, 2009
The Blazer-Rocket series is a homecoming of sorts for Houston coach Rick Adelman, having both played and coached in Portland.
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RealGM Staff Report | Apr 19, 2009
The NBA playoffs began on Saturday afternoon with the defending-champion Celtics hosting the upstart Bulls.
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Yahoo! | Apr 18, 2009
Houston forwards Ron Artest and Shane Battier are focused on stopping Portland star Brandon Roy in their first-round playoff series.
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ESPN | Apr 18, 2009
Greg Oden is a game-time decision for game 1 against Houston due to a sinus infection, but is listed as probable.
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Houston Chronicle | Apr 16, 2009
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle recently gave Ron Artest praise for his growth, while Artest has admitted that he was tough on his coach during their time together with the Pacers.
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rockets.com | Apr 13, 2009
An MRI exam on Yao Ming's right foot revealed nothing more than a bone bruise.
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Houston Chronicle | Apr 11, 2009
Rockets center Yao Ming sat out the team's game against the Warriors on Friday night because of a sore right foot.
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Houston Chronicle | Apr 7, 2009
The Rockets activated Carl Landry for Tuesday's game, his first time back since being shot in the calf on March 17th.
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Houston Chronicle | Apr 7, 2009
Rafer Alston will be back on Houston tonight, but as a member of the Orlando Magic.
