1.   Smith missed the Knicks game because of a death in his family and the Pistons game because of back spasms, while a sprained ankle sidelined Henderson.

2.   The injured ankle sidelined him for the Central Caribbean American tournament final two weeks ago and is said to be very swollen.

3.   A strained right ankle should sideline AS Roma striker Abel Balbo for at least three weeks, the team physician said Tuesday.

4.   Sampdoria will still be without German striker Jurgen Klinsmann, whose sprained left ankle has sidelined him since September.

5.   This season produced more highlights, but Vick also struggled throwing the ball until a sprained ankle sidelined him for most of three games.

6.   This season produced more highlights, but Vick also struggled with his passing until a sprained ankle sidelined him for most of three games.