DonNelson
In the Paint
Nellie sidelined
Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson has pneumonia and did not travel with the team to Texas.The 69-year-old who is the second-
winningest coach in NBA history, missed practice Sunday and again yesterday, The team said he would miss Golden State's games today at Dallas and tomorrow at San Antonio.
Top assistant Keith Smart is coaching the Warriors during Nelson's absence.
Shaq's back
Shaquille O'Neal is back at practice and hopes to play in Cleveland's game at Detroit tomorrow. O'Neal has missed five games after he tried to block a dunk by Miami's Michael Beasley on Nov. 12.
McGrady near return
Tracy McGrady returned to practice with the Houston Rockets for the first time since microfracture surgery in February, but the seven-time all-star still doesn't know when he'll play.McGrady was set to undergo an MRI yesterday, which he called "irrelevant," but said the team wants to review it before any decision on his return is made.
- Associated Press
