Rockets' Yao hurt in victory over Bulls

0 Comments | AFP, December, 2007

CHICAGO (AFP) — Houston center Yao Ming suffered a sprained thumb Saturday in the Rockets' 116-98 National Basketball Association victory the Chicago Bulls on Saturday.

Yao was hurt under the Chicago basket when he and Bulls forward Joe Smith both went for a loose ball on the floor with five minutes remaining in the third quarter.

Yao collected 16 points, eight rebounds and two blocks before departing directly to the Rockets locker room.

However, after having his hand X-rayed Yao returned with seven minutes left in the final quarter and chipped in two more points on the night.

Tracy McGrady and Bonzi Wells scored 20 points apiece to lead the Rockets, who were 10-of-20 from 3-point range as they snapped their second three-game skid of the season....

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