ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Brent Barry, Small forward Von Wafer, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Luther Head, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Aaron Brooks.
PLAYER NOTES: --C Yao Ming had 16 points and 10 rebounds in the first half but did not score again, taking just one second-half shot, finishing with 16 points, 15 rebounds and three assists.
--F Carl Landry made all four of his shots and all eight of his free throws, scoring 18 points in 19 minutes.
--G Von Wafer, getting the first start of his career, followed his career-high 18 points on Friday, all in the fourth quarter, with 17 points, making seven of 17 shots.
MEDICAL WATCH:
--F Shane Battier (sore left foot) is out at least until Jan. 10.
--F Ron Artest (sprained right ankle) is day-to-day.
--F Tracy McGrady (sore left knee) is day-to-day.
