The Washington Post, December 11th, 2002
Steve Francis scored 32 points and Yao Ming had six crucial points in the closing minutes as the Rockets almost blew a 19-point lead before snapping the Sacramento Kings' six-game winning streak, 103- 96, last night in Houston. "It was like eating a great meal," Yao said. "Steve has been continually telling me to be physical so I keep trying to do that." The Rockets also ended a nine-game losing streak to the Kings after they built their big lead late in the second quarter. They had to fight in the closing minutes to keep their first victory over the Kings since March 28, 1999. Leading 89-84 w...
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