Yao pounds fists with Dikembe Mutombo in Saturday’s practice in Houston. Mutombo won’t play in Sunday’s game against the Hornets because of knee issues, and neither may Tracy McGrady. Click here for more photos of Yao at the practice. Click here for photos of other Rocket players during the practice, including Bonzi Wells, who may be activated for Sunday’s game.

The Houston Chronicle reports that Tracy McGrady has been battling the flu, so he is questionable against the Hornets Sunday. Also, Dikembe Mutombo is definitely out because his knee still is bothering him. So that may leave Yao as the main offensive option, and he may have to log more minutes than normal since Deke is unavailable to provide relief minutes to Yao. Look for seldom-used Jake Tsakalidas to get some playing time on Sunday.

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