Originally Published: February 26, 2008
Yao's injury shouldn't cripple Rockets' playoff hopes
Obviously, the loss of Yao Ming for the season is terrible news for the Houston Rockets, not to mention a slap to the egos of those of us who picked them to win the title.
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YAO MING INJURED
Houston, we have a big problem. Yao Ming will be sidelined for the rest of the season and playoffs with a stress fracture in his foot. Story
Analysis
• Rockets' Yao to use traditional Chinese medicine• Yao has successful surgery on injured left foot
• Yao elects to have surgery on injured left foot
• Sheridan: Yao should be ready for Beijing
• Hollinger: Rockets' playoff hopes not finished
• TrueHoop: Crushing blow to Yao and Rockets
Podcast 
• Stein discusses Yao's injury with GallowaySportsNation
• Vote: Will the Rockets sputter without Yao?• NBA Insider John Hollinger chat wrap
Fantasy
• Injury spin: Who picks up Yao's slack?• Karabell: Yao burns fantasy owners again
Rankings
• Hollinger Power Rankings: Houston No. 7• Stein Power Rankings: Houston No. 5
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