Yao Ming could be lost to the Houston Rockets for six weeks after sustaining a serious knee injury during their 98-93 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers last weekend. The towering centre suffered a non-displaced fracture of his right tibia but will probably not require surgery. The loss of Yao is another devastating blow to the Rockets, who are already missing All-Star Tracy McGrady with a sore back.

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