We start with NBA, in a supposed Chinese derby without a Chinese athlete taking to court. The Rockets won their fifth straight game, beating the Wizards in Houston.

The game began with attentions temporarily moving away from both Chinese international Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian who are still on their way to recovery. Kevin Martin's lay up in the 1st leveled it at 11-all.

The tie was 45-45 before Kirk Hinrich nailed this jumper late in the second for Washington.

Martin then netted a three at the halftime bumper but it wasn't counted. He would score 20 for the Rockets.

Mid in the third, Chuck Hayes drove to the basket before an easy and witted pass to Luis Scola for two. Scola took 14 points overall. The Rockets trailed 5 into the 4th and Nick Young's three early in the 4th put the Wizards ahead by ten. But the Rockets carried out a 15-4 run right after. Aaron Brooks found his form by all means - assisting to an air connection... breaking through in front of four men... and shooting for three. Houston finally sealed it 100-93.