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Lakers know Yao presents big obstacle (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Yao Ming stands as a big obstacle in the Lakers' way of returning to the NBA finals. Just not as big as Lamar Odom thought. Though Yao is listed at 7-feet-6, Odom made him even bigger when discussing the Houston Rockets' center after practice on Saturday afternoon. "I've never played against a player that was 7-7 and so skilled," the Lakers forward said.