41.   The injury sidelined Johnson early in the season.

42.   The injury sidelined Paus for four weeks.

43.   The Mavericks were desperate for a healthy guard with Sasha Danilovic, Erick Strickland and Khalid Reeves sidelined by injuries.

44.   The Rockets have adopted a fast-paced style of play since their dominant post players, Olajuwon and Barkley, were sidelined by injury.

45.   This is not the first time a back injury has sidelined Gonzalez.

46.   This year Johnson has been sidelined by injury.

47.   Until a knee injury sidelined him in January, Weld made a point of playing squash two or three times a week.

48.   When Joe Nieuwendyk was sidelined by a back injury Wednesday, Plante took over the role of second-line center.

49.   When Alexander was later sidelined by injury, David Patten, a free agent signed out of the Arena League, was promoted over Toomer.

50.   Willis was elevated to Stars backup goalie after injuries sidelined regulars Andy Moog and Darcy Wakaluk.