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Yao has ankle sprain, unsure for Game 4 (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

The Houston Rockets are down 2-1 in their Western Conference semifinal series with the Los Angeles Lakers and may be down their best player for Game 4. Yao Ming underwent treatment on his sprained left ankle on Saturday and did not practice. The Rockets said he'll be re-evaluated by team doctor Tom Clanton before Sunday's game.