It was going to be pretty unlikely in any event, but losing Yao for the remainder of the play-offs sealed the fate for Houston. No way now that the Lakers are going to lose the series. Obviously, w/ the outcome all but determined, the ratings for the next two games are going to be stink-o-roonie. Game 4 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon? I'd rather go shoot hoops. Game 5 Tuesday night? Unless it's 2-2, the ratings will be horrible, and might not even beat the NHL ratings.
LA Times: "The difference is if he doesn't play, we're in trouble," Adelman said. "He's such a main cog for us.
Inside The Lakers: Yao Ming's season-ending foot injury might be good for the Lakers post-season hopes, but it's bad for basketball.
ESPN/AP: But the Rockets announced later Saturday night that further examination of Yao's injury revealed a hairline fracture. The Rockets say Yao will need 8-12 weeks to recover, though no surgery is required.
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