Yao Vs Shaq: Yao win
(Agencies)
Updated: 2004-02-12 13:57

Los Angeles Lakers' Shaquille O'Neal (34) works for position under the basket as Houston Rockets' Yao Ming (11), of China, defends during the third quarter Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004 in Houston. O'Neal fouled out of the game and Yao led the Rockets with 29 points in their 102-87 win over the Lakers. [AP]

Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal (34) and Houston Rockets center Yao Ming (R) greet each other before the tip-off of their game at the Toyota Center in Houston, February 11, 2004. Yao scored 29 with 11 rebounds to lead the Rockets to a 102-87 victory over the Lakers. [Reuters]

Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal (L) slams the ball over Houston Rockets center Yao Ming of China during the first period of NBA action February 11, 2004 at the Toyota Center in Houston. [Reuters]

Houston Rockets' Yao Ming (11), of China, reacts after scoring a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004 in Houston. Yao led the Rockets with 29 points in their 102-87 win over the Lakers. [AP]

Houston Rockets' Yao Ming (11), of China, shoots over Los Angeles Lakers' Shaquille O'Neal (34) during the second quarter Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004 in Houston. [AP]