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Rockets may have to face Warriors without McGrady

Dec 5, 2006 - 2:06 PM Golden State (9-9) at Houston (11-5) 8:30 pm EST

HOUSTON (Ticker) -- With Tracy McGrady's status uncertain, the Houston Rockets host the struggling Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.

In the first quarter of Saturday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers, McGrady was struck by an elbow from teammate Dikembe Mutombo. McGrady suffered a Grade 1 concussion and was sent home during the game.

Yao Ming scored 24 points and Luther Head added 13 as the Rockets posted a 81-63 victory over the Cavaliers. Houston limited Cleveland to 28 percent (22-of-78) shooting.

The Warriors' third straight loss was by far their most embarrassing this season, a 129-89 setback to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. Anthony Roberson scored a career-high 21 points off the bench for Golden State, which has dropped six of its last eight outings.

The Rockets have won five straight games at home and five of their last six overall against the Warriors.

Golden State's Don Nelson remains one win shy of joining Lenny Wilkens as the second coach in NBA history to have at least 1,200 career victories.