Yao Ming scored 28 points despite his injuries to save the Rockets, while Kobe Bryant was strictly defended in the Lakers' first home game, resulting in a 0-1 loss. The Lakers had no choice but to double team Yao Ming and defend him from the front. Yao Ming still hit twice in this quarter. With 2 minutes and 55 seconds left in this quarter, he dunked successfully, allowing the Rockets to lead the Lakers 40-32. Kobe Bryant's performance was average, only hitting 4 out of 12 shots for 8 points in the first half. At the end of the second quarter, with just 1 second left, ...