Yao fires up Rockets in win over Grizzlies
China Daily | Updated: 2009-03-10 08:18
HOUSTON: Yao Ming scored 24 points and pulled down 17 rebounds to spark the home-loving Houston Rockets to a 93-83 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.
"Our defense was a lot better today and when you play at home, you always feel stronger," Yao told reporters after Houston recorded a 12th consecutive victory at the Toyota Center.
"The crowd gives you a lot of energy and that helps with your success."
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