HOUSTON, Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Yao Ming scored eight of his career-best 41 points in triple overtime to lead the Houston Rockets to a wild 123-121 triumph over Atlanta Sunday night.
Yao made 15 of 21 shots and added 16 rebounds and seven assists for the Rockets, who were coming off a 97-88 loss at Dallas on Saturday.
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The Rockets trailed, 121-120, before Yao made a spinning jumper with 23 seconds left in the third extra period.
Hawks guard Jason Terry drove the lane but, due to the outstretched arm of the 7-6 Yao, was forced to pass while airborne to recent signee Mamadou N'Diaye, who missed a layup.
Atlanta had another chance to tie or win after Cuttino Mobley missed a free throw but was unable to score as time ran out.
