Jeremy Lin out for two weeks with sprained knee
SPRAINED KNEE. Jeremy Lin of the Houston Rockets will be missing in action for two weeks after spraining his right knee last Wednesday. File Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler
LOS ANGELES, USA - A new problem has befallen Houston.
Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin will miss two weeks with a sprained right knee, the NBA team said Friday, November 29.
A statement on the team's Twitter account said Lin was hurt in the first quarter of the Rockets' 113-84 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Lin collided with Atlanta's Paul Millsap.
Guard Jeremy Lin will miss 2 weeks with a right knee sprain suffered Wednesday. Will be re-evaluated then.
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) November 29, 2013
Lin, the Taiwanese-American who became an NBA sensation as a Knicks reserve-turned-star in the 2011-2012 season, had started the last three games for the Rockets in place of James Harden, who was nursing a sore foot.
The Rockets hoped to have Harden back on Friday when they hosted the Brooklyn Nets, although he was listed as a game-time decision.
James Harden (foot) still a game-time decision - McHale says "We'll see" when asked if he'll play tonight vs. Nets.
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) November 29, 2013
During the preseason, Lin showcased great potential as a starter for the Rockets. He and the rest of the team visited the Philippines last October for the NBA Global Games and defeated title contenders Indiana Pacers in a game at the Mall of Asia Arena.
In 16 games this season, Lin is averaging 15.3 points and 4.5 assists. The Rockets said Lin's injury status would be reevaluated in a fortnight.
On Saturday, November 30 (Manila time) the Rockets were scorching from downtown to blow out the Brooklyn Nets, 114-95, on top of 19 triples as they played without Lin. Harden returned and played for nearly 26 minutes and finished with 9 points, as per NBA.com. - with reports from Jane Bracher and Agence France-Presse, Rappler.com
