Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (R) goes up against Houston Rockets center Yao Ming but misses the shot during the first half of their NBA game in Houston February 7, 2008. [Agencies] HOUSTON - Yao Ming scored 22 points and pulled down 12 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 92-77 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.

The win was the ninth in 10 games for the Rockets.

Houston's Tracy McGrady was held to eight points, but Rafer Alston scored 17 points and made nine assists. Shane Battier added 15 points for the Rockets.

Houston broke open the game with a 15-4 run in the third quarter. The surge boosted the Rockets into a 70-53 lead with 1:27 left in the quarter.

Cleveland shot a cold 39.7 per cent for the game with only LeBron James, who top-scored with 32 points, producing any offensive threat.

【体坛英语资讯：Yao powers Rockets to big win over Cavaliers】相关文章：

★ 体坛英语资讯：China names Frances Elisabeth as coach

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Brad Pitt aims to keep focus on Katrina recovery

★ 体坛资讯：China exits AFC Asian Cup

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Monroe,Jolie: most seductive women of all time

★ 体坛英语资讯：Trail Blazers hand 12th defeat to slumping Heat

★ 体坛资讯：Iran fights back to draw China 2-2

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Lindsay Lohan glams up for once

★ 体坛英语资讯：Beckham says hes fit for England selection

★ 体坛英语资讯：Yao Ming has no plan to have babies

★ 娱乐英语资讯：Parenthood ended Hudson and Robinsons marriage