Houston star Tracy McGrady left at halftime of the Rockets' game against Utah on Tuesday night when he learned his fiancee had gone into labor at a local hospital.

McGrady had 21 points and five assists in the first half, helping the Rockets to a 41-36 halftime lead.

Rockets spokesman Nelson Luis took a call from one of McGrady's assistants near the end of the first half, and team trainer Keith Jones told McGrady the news.

McGrady left the arena without speaking to reporters.