Tracy McGrady was down for last night. But he's not expected out of the Olympic qualifying tournament for the U.S.

McGrady, Team USA's top scorer at 14.5 points, did not accompany the team to last night's game with Canada because of stiffness in his back, choosing instead to rest at the team hotel. That prompted an early rumor that McGrady was out for the rest of the tournament. Figure he's day-to-day.

"I think he'll play again in the tournament. At least I hope he does," said McGrady's regular-season coach with the Magic, Doc Rivers, who claimed he had no reservations about McGrady playing - assuming he's healthy.

"Obviously, we're concerned. He has a history with the back. Anyone with a back problem knows how painful it can playing here."

Rivers said he felt very confident with Tim Walsh, the Nets trainer, on the medical staff. Walsh was the Magic's trainer for three years.

"It really helps ease my mind that Tim is here," Rivers said. "I have 100 percent faith in him that he will make the right call about Tracy."

Vince Carter, the team's No. 2 scorer, started for McGrady and scored 16 points. "I had to start a stiff like Vince Carter. We have so much depth," said Larry Brown, stressing he was joking.