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Yao, Artest lift Rockets past Bobcats (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Yao Ming scored 23 points, Ron Artest hit the go-ahead jumper and made the key defensive play, and Houston Rockets recovered after blowing a late lead to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 91-86 on Friday night. Artest's jumper with 22 seconds left put Houston ahead, and after Aaron Brooks hit two free throws, Artest came from behind to block Vladimir Radmanovic's game-tying 3-point attempt.