Houston Rockets v Los Angeles Lakers, Game 7(Yao Ming)

Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers hugs Yao Ming #11 of the Houston Rockets after the Lakers defeated the Rockets 89-70 in Game Seven of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 17, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kobe Bryant;Yao Ming

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