51.   Also moving into the third round was Serena Williams, who advanced when opponent Joanette Kruger retired with a lower back strain.

52.   Another experienced left-hander, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, has been ruled out with a back strain and his replacement Wavell Hinds had his nose broken over the weekend in Jamaica.

53.   Avalanche right wing Milan Hejduk came out after the first period with a lower back strain and did not return.

54.   Atlanta defenseman Adam Burt suffered a lower back strain in the first period and sat out the rest of the game.

55.   Bulls star Toni Kukoc left the game midway through the second quarter because of a lower back strain.

56.   By the third period, they had lost Rick Tocchet with a back strain and Kelly Miller with a concussion.

57.   Cairns has a back strain and only passed a fitness test on Tuesday morning.

58.   Center Felton Spencer was activated Friday by the New York Knicks, who put Lavor Postell on the injured list because of a lower back strain.

59.   Central defender Glen De Boeck, who is suffering from a back strain, was unable to train with the team on Sunday and is doubtful for the match.

60.   Chris Mullin missed the game with a lower back strain.