NBA: Houston 91, New Orleans 82

HOUSTON, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Yao Ming led the way Saturday night with 21 points and six rebounds when the Houston Rockets registered a 91-82 win over New Orleans.

Tracy McGrady scored 18 with nine rebounds, Luis Scola had 12 points and 10 rebounds, Ron Artest finished with 10 points and seven assists, while Von Wafer also scored 10 points for the Rockets, who bounced back from a tough two-point loss to San Antonio Friday night.

David West scored 18 points with 10 rebounds, Tyson Chandler had 16 points and four rebounds, Devin Brown scored 13 with three steals, and Chris Paul added 12 points and 12 assists in the Hornets' second straight loss.