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After finishing their last game without Yao Ming, Ron Artest, or Tracy McGrady, the Rockets hope to have them all back on the court tonight when they host the Southwest Division rival Dallas Mavericks. (AI Wire Image)

On Monday night in a 100-89 win over the Thunder, McGrady aggravated his knee, Yao hurt his foot, and Artest sprained his ankle. McGrady's status for tonight is still uncertain, and Yao and Artest both hope to play against the Mavs.

Having everyone back will be important since the Mavericks are finding their game. The Mavs have won back-to-back games for the first time this season after dropping their previous five.

Dirk Nowitzki is averaging 35.5 and 12.0 rebounds in the Mavericks' consecutive victories. Nowitzki had a big game against Houston on October 30, scoring 36 as Dallas fell 112-102 at home in its season opener. The Rockets got 30 points from Yao, 29 from Artest, and 16 from McGrady in that game.

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