11-19-2007, 08:51 PM
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Tyson & CP...
NEW ORLEANS -- Already playing without starting point guard Chris Paul, the Hornets lost starting center Tyson Chandler in the second quarter of Monday night's game against the Orlando Magic when he hyperextended his right knee.
Chandler was on crutches after the game, but smiled and said X-rays showed no ligament tears or broken bones. He added he may even return for the Hornets' next game on Wednesday night at home against Indiana.
"I'm feeling good," Chandler said. "I'm hoping not to miss anything."
The Hornets put up a fight but eventually lost to the Magic 95-88. Both teams had entered the game at 9-2.
Chandler was starting to run back to the Hornets' defensive end after a missed runner by Peja Stojakovic when he nearly tripped over a couple of players, including Stojakovic, as he turned up floor. He then took one more awkward step before collapsing, writhing in pain.
Trainers helped him to the locker room.
"I stepped on something and my whole leg went backwards and then it went numb and I thought: 'Oh god, I either tore something or I broke something.'"
Hilton Armstrong came in to replace him.
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