Philadelphia -- Brandon Triche played a terrific first half Saturday in Philly. He was making plays, making shots and generally looking like a solid point guard. He scored 10 points and did not miss a shot from the 3-point line, the field or the free throw line.
But then came the second half, when soreness in his back made him incapable of performing to the same level of basketball competence.
"I had a knot in my back. It happened a week ago," he said. "Not playing. But sleeping on my couch. I've got family over my house and I was on the couch for a few days.