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Yao, Alston carry Rockets by Jazz 108-99 (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Yao Ming had 19 points and 12 rebounds, Rafer Alston scored 23 and the Houston Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 108-99 on Wednesday night. Von Wafer added 21 points, including a pivotal 3-pointer in the closing minutes, and Luis Scola had 19 points and nine rebounds for the Rockets, who've won six of seven.