PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 09: Jordan Hill #27 of the Houston Rockets puts up a shot against the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game at US Airways Center on February 9, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Houston Rockets forward Jordan Hill will be out of action for at least two weeks after suffering a knee injury during Saturday's practice.
Houston Rockets forward Jordan Hill suffered an injury to his right knee on Saturday and is expected to miss at least two weeks. Hill was evaluated by the team's orthopedic surgeon Walter Lowe who determined the injury a sprained medial collateral ligament.
Hill has appeared in 29 games for the Rockets while starting seven. He is averaging five points and 4.9 rebounds per game this season.
The injury to Hill weakens the Rockets front court. Samuel Dalembert and Luis Scola are the starters with Hill and Patrick Patterson filling in primarily off the bench. Without Hill available former first-round pick Hasheem Thabeet or the newly signed Greg Smith could be in line to receive some action.
Smith was assigned to the NBA Development league earlier this month but the Rockets recalled him to the team in the wake of Hill's injury.
For more on Jordan Hill's injury be sure to check out The Dream Shake. For more news and analysis from around the NBA head on over to SB Nation's NBA Basketball page.
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