The Yao-less Rockets amazed the NBA by soundly defeating the Western Conference Champion Los Angeles Lakers today in Toyota Center. The rest of the Rockets jumped on the Lakers early and often, building an insurmountable lead by the fourth quarter and coasted to a 12 point victory.
Aaron Brooks scored 34 points on 60% shooting and ran the Lakers into the court, but the real damage was done by the workhorses on offense and defense: Chuck Hayes, Luis Scola and Ron Artest. Why were we surprised? More than half of last year's 22 game win streak came after Yao went out with an injury to the same foot he injured on Friday. Subtract McGrady, add Artest and the beat goes on. Great job guys!
While the Lakers regained home court advantage in Houston, it's still a tied series, guaranteeing at least a 6th game. This is fun.
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