Yao Ming has flu-like symnptoms and isn't in the starting lineup for Houston against the New Orleans Hornets tonight.
It's too bad, since this is an important game for the Rockets, who are a half-game in front of fifth place New Orleans, 2.5 games ahead of eight place Dallas, and 2.5 games behind second-place San Antonio.
He should be back on the floor for Wednesday's game at home against the Pistons.
Dikembe Mutombo started in Yao's place.