The Rockets looked weary in the second OT after having a rough game with the Warriors on Thursday Night.  They also had no answer as to how to stop Kobe Bryant who rolled up 53 points on them!  Yao continued his domination of the NBA with 35 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 8 blocked shots!  Rafer Alston directed the attack with skill.  He scored 19 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and dished out 10 assists.  Juwan Howard played hard off the bench and scored 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.  Shane Battier scored 10 points.

The Rockets fell to 14-9 with this loss.