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Found February 18, 2012 on Fox Sports Houston:
PLAYERS: Jordan Hill
TEAMS: Houston Rockets,  Utah Jazz

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HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston Rockets forward Jordan Hill injured his right knee in practice Saturday and is expected to miss at least two weeks. Hill was evaluated by Dr. Walter Lowe, who found he has a sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee. Hill is averaging 5 points and 4.9 rebounds a game for the Rockets this season. The second-year player has started seven games this season and appeared in 29. Houston is off on Saturday and hosts the Utah Jazz on Sunday night.
Original Story: http://www.foxsportshouston.com/02/18...
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