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Monday, November 24, 1997
Olajuwon could need knee surgery
HOUSTON (AP) - Hakeem Olajuwon has an injured left knee that
could require arthroscopic surgery, team doctors said Sunday after
examining the Houston Rockets center.
The Rockets already are without forward Charles Barkley, who
has been sidelined since Nov. 16 with a groin injury and isn't
expected to return until after Thanksgiving.
Team physician Walter Lowe said Olajuwon, who has been bothered
by the knee since training camp, could have damage because of
long-term wear and tear. He is in his 14thy NBA season.
Team spokesman Tim Frank said doctors would determine by Monday
whether to treat the knee with rest and rehabilitation or perform
arthroscopic surgery. It was not clear how long Olajuwon might
be sidelined.
Olajuwon was bothered by the knee following Saturday night's
game against the Golden State Warriors.
"Normally, it comes and goes," he said. "After
the preseason, it's usually gone. But it's not going away this
time. I just want to find out what it is and do whatever is necessary
to correct it."
Olajuwon was 4-for-14 from the field and scored nine points
in Saturday's 90-84 victory.
Through his career, Olajuwon has averaged 24 points on 52-percent
shooting. This season, that's down to 14.8 points and 48-percent
shooting.
The Rockets' injury problems are beginning to resemble last
year, when they were 32-8 when Barkley, Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler
started and 27-16 when at least one of them was sidelined.Send
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