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Artest helps Rockets beat Kings 95-90 (AP)

 
Yao Ming scored 15 points, Ron Artest added 13 in his first game against his former team and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 95-90 in a preseason game on Friday night. Yao played 27 minutes before twisting his right ankle and leaving for good with 3:07 left in the third quarter. The Rockets said the injury was minor, but coach Rick Adelman didn't take any chances with the All-Star... (link)

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