Rockets activate Sura

Sura was placed on the IL on February 24 because of inflammation of scar tissue surrounding his vertebrae and missed five games. The 31-year-old underwent back surgery on September 21 which forced him to miss the first 14 contests of the season

In a related move the Rockets placed guard Moochie Norris on the injured list due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

Sura, in his first season with the Rockets, is averaging 10.8 points in 39 games to go along with career-best averages of 6.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.28 steals.

Norris, who was acquired by Houston in a trade with the New York Knicks last month, is averaging 2.5 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 35 games this year.