The Rockets' Yao Ming (left) guards the Lakers' Shaquille O'Neal in the first quarter last night in Houston in the big men's much-anticipated first meeting. O'Neal scored 31 points to Yao's 10, but the Rockets prevailed in overtime, 108-104. (Article, 4c)

Shaquille O'Neal

31 points

13 rebounds

Yao Ming

10 points

10 rebounds

...........................Assists....Field....Blocks......Minutes

........................................goals

O'Neal (Lakers).......4........13-26......0......47

Yao (Rockets).........3.........5-14.......6......38