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Rockets 85, Cavs 91 : It was Yao’s return, and the Rockets lost. This only means one thing, and that one thing is that Skip Bayless is going to go on and on during Cold Pizza tomorrow about how the Rockets are better off without Ming. Yao struggled early, looking like someone who hadn’t played in a while, but picked it up in the second half. It didn’t matter, though, because LeBron had 32 and the Cavs won.

Bucks 81, Magic 99: When you’re struggling to win, just play the Bucks. Or maybe the Celtics (well, up until recently, anyway). The Magic got scoring in places unfamiliar, with Hedo Turkaglu scoring 25 and Trevor Ariza dropping 20. It was only the Magic’s second win in ten games.

Warriors 111, Pistons 93: I normally wouldn’t say a single loss is a set back in the NBA, unless it comes against a team like the Warriors, or against a coach like Nelly.

Hawks 81, Heat 88: I hate to say it, but the Hawks suck. I’ve stuck with this team for years, and my patience is wearing thin. Every year we get a lotto pick, and every year we blow it (See: Marvin Williams and Sheldon Williams).

Bobcats 95, Jazz 120: I’m wondering: Are the Bobcats going to play a team close again? They’ve lost six straight games, five of which were at home. Normally, when you play five of six at home, you look to make some kind of run. The Bobcats didn’t get that memo.

Spurs 88, Clippers 74: It was the Spurs ninth straight win, and you get the feeling that — even though the Mavs seem unstoppable — this is still the team to beat in the West, so long as Tim Duncan’s around. The Clippers, meanwhile, are probably starting to regret spending all that money on the offseason, especially the $50 million they dropped on Chris Kaman, who had one point, and is only averaging ten points per game on the year.