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McGrady Out for Three Weeks

Tracy McGrady is expected to miss up to three weeks of action with back spasms. So far, McGrady who has already been injured three times since the preseason started has only participated in one game for the Rockets. This is the guy that Houston simply cannot do without. The Rocket?s offense runs through McGrady who at times assumes the point guard?s responsibilities. He is the only player that can create opportunities for other players.

On the defensive end the Rockets will be able to hold the fort until he gets back. Let?s face it defense has never been McGrady?s forte. Last week, they held the Magic to 38% shooting and forced 16 turnovers. Their active hands got all over the passing lanes, coming away with nine steals, and they allowed the Magic just 20 points in the first quarter, a franchise-low 17 in the third, and 79 for the game.

However, offense was a different story all together. The Rockets were so busy shooting bricks on their own end of the floor that 79 points was enough for the Magic to get a win. Jeff Van Gundy has a tough job of adjusting to life without Tracy McGrady.