Rockets rookie Joey Dorsey remained on the inactive list Sunday despite the injury to Yao Ming because he was not with the team, an absence planned and permitted by Rockets officials prior to the hairline fracture to Yao’s left foot.
Dorsey, in Memphis on Sunday and Monday, was scheduled to rejoin the Rockets in time for Game 5 tonight in Los Angeles. Though he has not practiced with the team in months while battling plantar fasciitis, he is expected to be on the active list but not to play.