He is back! The International's Star, Yao Ming returned to action for the Houston Rockets on Monday night after missing 32 games while recovering from a broken bone under his right knee.
The 7-foot-6 center was in the starting lineup and before Houston's game against the Cleveland said that he was returning with no limitations.
Yao showed some rust, finishing with 16 points on 5-of-15 shooting over 27 minutes in the Cavaliers' 91-85 win. He added 11 rebounds and two blocks but gave Houston fans a big scare when he tripped over a Caveliers' player and tumbled to the ground with less than a minute left in the game. Yao Ming limped off the court, at one point reaching for the brace on his right knee, but he declined help on the bench. He returned to the game after a timeout.
Yao Ming shoot a left hook on the Rockets' first possession, but immediately got in the Cavaliers' way on the other end, blocking a shot.
Yao sat at his locker after pregame shootaround, wearing a black brace on his right knee. He doesn't think it will slow him down. He also wasn't concerned that the Cavaliers might try to test his leg.
"The doctor already tested my leg Saturday night before we played against the Spurs," Yao said. "I said, 'OK, thank you. How about [playing] tonight?' He said, 'No.'"
The 7-foot-6 center was in the starting lineup and before Houston's game against the Cleveland said that he was returning with no limitations.
Yao showed some rust, finishing with 16 points on 5-of-15 shooting over 27 minutes in the Cavaliers' 91-85 win. He added 11 rebounds and two blocks but gave Houston fans a big scare when he tripped over a Caveliers' player and tumbled to the ground with less than a minute left in the game. Yao Ming limped off the court, at one point reaching for the brace on his right knee, but he declined help on the bench. He returned to the game after a timeout.
Yao Ming shoot a left hook on the Rockets' first possession, but immediately got in the Cavaliers' way on the other end, blocking a shot.
Yao sat at his locker after pregame shootaround, wearing a black brace on his right knee. He doesn't think it will slow him down. He also wasn't concerned that the Cavaliers might try to test his leg.
"The doctor already tested my leg Saturday night before we played against the Spurs," Yao said. "I said, 'OK, thank you. How about [playing] tonight?' He said, 'No.'"
Yao said he prepared for his return by working on a stationary bike and treadmill over the last couple weeks.
It was Yao's third time rehabilitating from an injury in a year. In December 2006, he underwent surgery for a toe infection and missed 21 games. Last April, he broke his left foot and missed the final four games of the season.
It was Yao's third time rehabilitating from an injury in a year. In December 2006, he underwent surgery for a toe infection and missed 21 games. Last April, he broke his left foot and missed the final four games of the season.
Now, he is back and may do some highlight action. Wellcome back, Yao...
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