Yao powered the Rockets with 21 points and 12 rebounds as Houston beat Portland 89-80. Houston started with an 18-4 run in the 1st period and never looked back from there. Mcgrady added 20 for the team. The Nets bounced back from their dismal blowout by Toronto with a 93-88 win over the 76ers. Jason Kidd showed again he's Mr. Triple Double with 16 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, while Jefferson and Carter added 22 and 18. The Pacers are off to a good start this season with a 3-0 start beating the Grizzlies 121-111. Mike Dunleavy led the team with 27 points.