Updated at 5:39 p.m., Saturday, November 3, 2007
NBA: Yao, McGrady spark Rockets over Blazers, 89-80
Associated Press
HOUSTON — Yao Ming had 21 points and 12 rebounds and Tracy McGrady added 20 points and six assists as the Rockets improved to 3-0 for the first time since the 1996-97 season by beating Portland, 89-80, tonight.Yao scored only eight points and McGrady only five in the second half, but the Rockets stayed in control with their defense, forcing 18 turnovers and holding the Blazers to 41 percent shooting (31 of 76) for the game.
Brandon Roy scored 23 and former Texas star LaMarcus Aldridge added 20 for Portland, off to its first 0-3 start since the 1986-87 season.
