Yao dominates to help Rockets take 2-0 lead in Dallas series
Monday, April 25th, 2005
by John
Yao celebrates after throwing down a dunk near after a beautiful assist from T-Mac near the end of Game 2 of the Rockets-Mavericks series. In the game, Yao played one of his most amazing games, scoring 33 points on 13-of-14 shooting, making all 7 of his free throw attempts, and grabbing 8 rebounds in a stunning 113-111 playoff victory against the Mavericks. The Rockets now lead the series 2-0. Click here for more photos from the game.
by John
MONDAY, 4/25/05 - When you think about the most important moments in Yao’s NBA career thus far, you think of that rookie season where he shocked the Lakers and scored 20 points that made Charles Barkley kiss Kenny Smith’s donkey after losing a bet. Or you think of those famous “Shaq vs. Yao” matchups from that rookie year. Or maybe the three-pointer at Golden State. Or the no-look behind-the-head passes to Cuttino Mobley or Moochie Norris. Or maybe that behind-the-back dribble and fast break dunk in Portland a few weeks ago.
It’s time to add one more moment to the list. Monday night’s game between Dallas and Houston might go down as the game that gives Yao a reputation as a big-time playoff player we have all looked forward to seeing.
Yao led all scorers with 33 points on an astounding 13-of-14 shooting (the one miss he had shouldn’t have been counted as a shot attempt), made 7-of-7 free throws, grabbed 8 rebounds and had two blocks. In the first quarter alone he made 5-of-5 shots and scored 17 points.
Yao celebrates after throwing down a dunk near after a beautiful assist from T-Mac near the end of Game 2 of the Rockets-Mavericks series. In the game, Yao played one of his most amazing games, scoring 33 points on 13-of-14 shooting, making all 7 of his free throw attempts, and grabbing 8 rebounds in a stunning 113-111 playoff victory against the Mavericks. The Rockets now lead the series 2-0. Click here for more photos from the game.by John
MONDAY, 4/25/05 - When you think about the most important moments in Yao’s NBA career thus far, you think of that rookie season where he shocked the Lakers and scored 20 points that made Charles Barkley kiss Kenny Smith’s donkey after losing a bet. Or you think of those famous “Shaq vs. Yao” matchups from that rookie year. Or maybe the three-pointer at Golden State. Or the no-look behind-the-head passes to Cuttino Mobley or Moochie Norris. Or maybe that behind-the-back dribble and fast break dunk in Portland a few weeks ago.
It’s time to add one more moment to the list. Monday night’s game between Dallas and Houston might go down as the game that gives Yao a reputation as a big-time playoff player we have all looked forward to seeing.
Yao led all scorers with 33 points on an astounding 13-of-14 shooting (the one miss he had shouldn’t have been counted as a shot attempt), made 7-of-7 free throws, grabbed 8 rebounds and had two blocks. In the first quarter alone he made 5-of-5 shots and scored 17 points.
