Tyler Hansbrough has been ruled out of Sunday's Game 7 against the Heat because of back spasms.

Hansbrough has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 7 against the Heat due to back spasms.

Analysis:

Hansbrough has appeared in just two games so far during the playoffs, notching a total of five combined minutes over those contests. Since he's not a regular member of the Hornets' rotation, Hansbrough's absence shouldn't affect the way coach Steve Clifford distributes the minutes among his big men.