Ming Scores!

[Showbag]

20 points 9/9 FG 2/2 FT v. Lakers.

Damn, he was on fire.

Missing Shaq some?

 

[Showbag]

Kiss my ass, Charles

Pucker up, Barkley!

LOS ANGELES (TICKER) -- Yao Ming has a date with Charles Barkley.

Forcing the boisterous Barkley to back up a bold statement, Yao had a breakthrough game with a season-high 20 points as the Houston Rockets survived an electrifying performance by Kobe Bryant in a 93-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

The top pick in the 2002 draft, Yao has struggled as he tries to learn American ways and NBA basketball. On TNT's postgame show Thursday night, co-host Barkley said he would "kiss his (rear)" if Yao scored 19 points in a game.

"I don't think Yao will let him," Rockets guard Steve Francis said. "His customs and respect for himself are pretty high in order for him to do something like that. I guess Charles was just joking when he made that comment."

Barkley may have to pucker up. The 7-5 Chinese rookie was 9-of-9 from the field as he displayed an up-and-under move and a deadly perimeter jumper, several of the skills that had scouts raving about him over the summer.

"I have realized on offense that I have to take advantage of my opportunities on offense and be more aggressive," Yao said through an interpreter.

 

[coxon]

yes.. good to see him finally get some decent minutes !!!

but, u cant really take too much from this game...

at least wait until the rockets play some quality teams (eg .300 and above) !!




charles may need a step ladder to get to y.ming's @ss !

 

[coxon]

oh yes...

even tho without shaq... it was a great break-thru performance by the western all-stars STARTING center...

 

[jod23]

His best showing yet and was certainly a factor in helping the Rockets get by the Lakers after Kobe went off for 40+

Still has a lot to learn but he is coming on well.