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NBA Houston Rockets centre Yao Ming of China shoots during the practice session since he was breaking a bone in his right leg on December 23,2006. Yao is expected to play for the first time in almost three months when the Houston Rockets face the Cleveland Cavaliers March 5, 2007.

NBA Houston Rockets centre Yao Ming of China shoots during the practice session since he was breaking a bone in his right leg on December 23,2006. Yao is expected to play for the first time in almost three months when the Houston Rockets face the Cleveland Cavaliers March 5, 2007. (Photo:sina.com)
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BEIJING, March 5 -- Yao Ming is expected to play for the first time in almost three months when the Houston Rockets face the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday, team officials said.

The Chinese center, who has missed 31 games since breaking a bone in his right leg on December 23, was cleared for game action by the team yesterday, Reuters reported.

Coach Jeff Van Gundy told the Houston Chronicle he would start Yao against LeBron James's Cavaliers.

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