When asked about Stromile Swift's subpar performances of late, coach Mike Fratello insisted Swift isn't operating a full strength.

His right knee still is bothersome.

"He's had so many shots point blank that he's not converted," Fratello said. "His lift is not what it's going to be eventually."

Swift acknowledged the pain when pressed about his tentative play on offense and why he hasn't become the shot-blocking force the team expected.

"I can't explode," he said. "It's humbling. The MRI and X-rays have been negative. They don't see anything and just say it's a sprained MCL. All I know is its still bothering me."