Williams made a comeback last year after missing two seasons with an eye injury.

Spencer was making his second start in a row after missing the first 15 games in September.

I made the Pro Bowl again after missing it four years.

In 2005, he was a wild-card entry making a comeback after missing a year because of injuries.

He is making a comeback after missing almost a full year while recovering from a post-concussion syndrome that threatened his career.

As for Rivers, he made his first appearance after missing the last three games with a slightly seperated right shoulder.

Baltimore had only one fly out against Wang, who was making his third start after missing two months with shoulder trouble.

He was making his return after missing the last two games with a strained groin.

For all the changes the Knicks made in the summer after missing their second straight playoffs, things just stayed the same.

Thomas was making his second start after missing 32 games because surgery on his right wrist.