1.   Although Hamilton, a fifth-year pro, was troubled by chronic back spasms, he had started all seven games this season.

2.   South Carolina is suffering from a chronic spasm over its flying of the Confederate flag over the state capitol in Columbia.

3.   The club does not believe it is related to his chronic back spasms, for which he sees a chiropractor once a week.

4.   Williams, who has yet to practice this season because of chronic back spasms, will not be available for any basketball activities for at least three weeks.

5.   Williams had a recurrence of his chronic back spasms.