Barkley Frustrated

Charles Barkley, who injured his hip during Saturday’s game against Dallas and was expected to be out 7-10 days, hopes to rejoin the Houston Rockets by the end of this week.

“I can’t lift my leg even today,” Barkley told Houston TV station KRIV. “I can probably get it three inches off the ground and I’m frustrated by that.”

It was the second straight game the Rockets lost a key player. Guard Brent Price was lost for the season with a torn ligament in his right knee Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers.

“I can’t even put into words how frustrated and mad I am at not being able to play,” Barkley said. “The Rockets gave up a lot to get me, and I want to do things for them in return.”

Around the league

Mark Jackson had 17 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds Sunday, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 101-85 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at Indianapolis.

At Vancouver, British Columbia, Bryon Russell scored 20 points, including three 3-pointers, as Utah beat Vancouver 93-86.

Karl Malone added 18 points for the Jazz, ending his streak of six straight games with at least 30.

At Minneapolis, Glen Rice continued his torrid scoring with 39 points as the Charlotte Hornets won for the seventh time in eight games with a 108-96 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.