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Archive for October 23rd, 2006

Yao and Rockets give back at Read-to-Achieve

Monday, October 23rd, 2006
by John
Yao and Juwan Howard read to some kids at Toyota Center for the annual Read to Achieve event on Monday, October 23rd.Yao and Juwan Howard read to some kids at Toyota Center at Read to Achieve event on Monday, October 23rd. Click here for the story and more photos from the event.

At Read to Achieve on Monday, the understated Yao quipped in typical fashion, “”I (wanted) to listen, not read. I (wanted) to sit with the kids.” But then got serious and followed up with, “But no, I do like reading to them.”

Yao gets double-double against starless Spurs

Monday, October 23rd, 2006
by John
Yao shoots over San Antonio's Robert Horry on Sunday night on his way to 24 points in a 93-72 preseason victory over the Spurs, who played without Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, or Bruce Bowen.  Yao also grabbed 10 rebounds, 2 blocks and 3 assists.Yao shoots over San Antonio’s Robert Horry on Sunday night on his way to 24 points in a 93-72 preseason victory over the Spurs, who played without Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, or Bruce Bowen. Yao also grabbed 10 rebounds, 2 blocks and 3 assists. Click here for the story. For more photos from the game, click here.