He said it
"We did all right, but Yao's Yao. He's 8 feet tall. Ain't much we can do." Heat FORWARD MICHAEL BEASLEY, on the dominating performance of Houston's 7-foot-6 center Yao Ming.
Almanac
On Nov. 25, 1960, Bailey Howell of Detroit set what was then a Pistons' home record 19 free throws in a game against Los Angeles, as he finished with 43 points. He also grabbed a Pistons' home record 21 rebounds in a half.
Short-handed
The Clippers weren't able to suit up Zach Randolph and Mardy Collins for Monday night's game against New Orleans because of some red tape on physicals involving Tim Thomas and Cuttino Mobley following Friday's trade to the Knicks.
Monday's best
Yao Ming exploited the smaller Miami Heat to score 28 points and grab 12 rebounds to help the Houston Rockets finish off a perfect three-game road trip against the Eastern Conference with a win over Miami.
