Rockets Stun Kobe and Lakers in Game 1

Coming into the second round of the 2009 NBA Playoffs, the Houston Rockets were a big underdog to the Los Angeles Lakers. In Game 1, the Rockets had control for much of the game and coasted to a relatively easy victory.
The Rockets got a big game from their big center Yao Ming. In 40 minutes, the native of China had 28 points, ten rebounds and two blocked shots. Yao got help from Ron Artest (21 points and seven assists), Aaron Brooks (19 points in 36 minutes) and Luis Scola (10 points and eight rebounds).
For the Lakers, Kobe Bryant was held …read more