NBA: First quarter

Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James prepares to dunk the ball against the Charlotte Bobcats in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Cleveland, October 30, 2008. (Reuters/Aaron Josefczyk)Read More

Dallas Mavericks Erick Dampier (L) and Houston Rockets Yao Ming compete for the ball in second half NBA action in Dallas, Texas October 30, 2008. (Reuters/Jessica Rinaldi)Read More

Houston Rockets Yao Ming watches a shot from the foul line along side a referee in first half NBA action against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Texas October 30, 2008. (Reuters/Jessica Rinaldi)Read More

(L-R) Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki of Germany and Brandon Bass look up at a loose ball as Houston Rockets Yao Ming of China is fouled by Mavericks Josh Howard while Mavericks Jason Kidd and Rockets Brent Barry look on in second half NBA action in Dallas, Texas October 30, 2008. (Reuters/Jessica Rinaldi)Read More

New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic, right, of Serbia, shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Matt Barnes in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Connors) Read More