HOUSTON (Ticker) - Houston Rockets All-Star Yao Ming will miss the rest of the season with a stress fracture in his left foot, according to a published report Tuesday.
The Houston Chronicle is reporting on its web site that Yao’s condition was confirmed after he was examined at the Memorial Hermann Hospital on Monday.
The Rockets have called a media briefing for 1:00 p.m. local time to announce the diagnosis.
Yao played in Sunday’s 110-97 win over the Chicago on Sunday, collecting 12 points and six rebounds in 36 minutes of action as the Rockets won their 12th consecutive game.
The 7-6 Chinese center is averaging 22.0 points and 10.8 rebounds per game this season.
The Houston Chronicle is reporting on its web site that Yao’s condition was confirmed after he was examined at the Memorial Hermann Hospital on Monday.
The Rockets have called a media briefing for 1:00 p.m. local time to announce the diagnosis.
Yao played in Sunday’s 110-97 win over the Chicago on Sunday, collecting 12 points and six rebounds in 36 minutes of action as the Rockets won their 12th consecutive game.
The 7-6 Chinese center is averaging 22.0 points and 10.8 rebounds per game this season.
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