Golden State Warriors F Corey Maggette sits out with left hip pointer

Warriors F Corey Maggette out with hip injury

HOUSTON — Golden State Warriors forward Corey Maggette is out of the lineup against the Houston Rockets because of a left hip pointer.

The 6-foot-6 Maggette is the Warriors’ second-leading scorer (20.7 points per game) and third-leading rebounder (six per game). Vladimir Radmanovic replaced Maggette in the starting lineup Tuesday night.

Maggette’s absence is the latest in a long list of ailments for Golden State this season. Maggette joined five teammates out with injuries.