1.   McGee could come in for Andy Mockler, who is the latest injury casualty and leaves McHale with a depleted squad.

2.   But it was still the same tale for the Knicks, who were embarrassed at home Friday against a depleted Orlando Magic squad.

3.   Even the Celtics appeared distracted as they faced a depleted Nets squad.

4.   Having already advanced, Coach Bora Milutinovic of Mexico did Honduras no favors by selecting a depleted squad that featured seven players making their debuts.

5.   They were able to overpower a depleted Sixers squad, while playing far from one of their better games.

6.   Christie, though in promising form himself, leads a depleted British squad.

7.   Klinsmann welcomed a new colleague when midfielder Jens Todt, of Werder Bremen, joined the depleted squad after UEFA had bowed to a German plea for reinforcements.