Yao Ming Injury Could End Career: Power Ranking Best Games For Houston Rockets

You've got to feel for Yao Ming.

The former-All-Star center of the NBA's Houston Rockets already was struggling with a broken foot, but now it has been reported that an MRI revealed that he also has a stress fracture in his left ankle.

Unfortunately, this could be the end of the 7'6", 310-pound Chinese center's career.

With that in mind, let's take time to reflect on Yao's best games.

Honorable Mention: Game 1 Western Conference Semifinals, 2009, Vs. L.A. Lakers

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends as Yao Ming #11 of the Houston Rockets controls the ball during their NBA game at Staples Center on October 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ac

Result: Houston 100, L.A. Lakers 92

Stats: 40:23 minutes, 9/17 FG, 10/10 FT, 28 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks

Not Yao's best statistical game of the year, but he stepped it up in a huge game, leading the Rockets to a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

The pressure-packed situation merits an honorable mention for this game.

10. 2007 Vs. L.A. Lakers

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Yao Ming #11 of the Houston Rockets takes a shot over Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter of their opening night game at Staples Center on October 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: Us

Result: Houston 107, L.A. Lakers 104 (OT)

Stats: 40 minutes, 11/18 FG, 17/21 FT, 39 points, 11 rebounds

In this OT-thriller, Yao exploded for one of his highest career point totals.

9. 2006 Vs. Dallas

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HOUSTON - APRIL 30: Center Yao Ming #11 of the Houston Rockets in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 30, 2009 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees tha

Result: Houston 116, Dallas 76

Stats: 13/23 FG, 33 points, 10 rebounds, 5 blocks

Dominant.

8. 2006 Vs. Golden State

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 04: Yao Ming #11 of the Houston Rockets drives on Andrew Bynum #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half of Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 4, 2009 in Los An

Result: Houston 91, Golden State 88

Stats: 37 minutes, 8/19 FG, 22 points, 21 rebounds

Not a whole lot of points, but 20-20 games don't grow on trees.

7. 2005 Vs. Phoenix

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 04: Yao Ming #11 of the Houston Rockets reacts late in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 4, 2009 in Los Angeles,

Result: Houston 127, Phoenix 107

Stats: 10/18 FG, 27 points, 22 rebounds, 5 blocks

Unstoppable.

6. 2006 Vs. Golden State

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HOUSTON - APRIL 26: Center Yao Ming #11 of the Houston Rockets during play against the Portland Trail Blazers in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 26, 2009 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO

Result: Golden State 109, Houston 107

Stats: 15/32 FG, 8/8 FT, 38 points, 18 rebounds

It may have been a loss, but Yao went off against Golden State.

5. 2008 Vs. Golden State

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to score as Yao Ming #11 of the Houston Rockets defends during their NBA game at Staples Center on October 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ackno

Result: Houston 111, Golden State 107

Stats: 40:08 minutes, 11/19 FG, 14/15 FT, 36 points, 19 rebounds

Monster game from Yao.

4. 2006 Vs. New York

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PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 21: Brandon Roy #7 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives against Yao Ming #11 and Shane Battier #31 of the Houston Rockets during Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2009 at the Rose Garden

Result: Houston 103, New York 94

Stats: 15/21 FG, 35 points, 17 rebounds, 7 blocks

Just look at those numbers. Insane.

3. 2006 Vs. L.A. Lakers

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NEW YORK - MARCH 18: The wax figure of basketball star Yao Ming appears on display during its unveiling at Madame Tussauds on March 18, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

Result: L.A. Lakers 112, Houston 101

Stats: 35 pts, 15 reb, 8 blocks

Almost a triple double with blocks...

Too bad Kobe put up 53/10/8 in this game.

2. 2004 Vs. Toronto

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PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 21: Yao Ming #11 of the Houston Rockets argues a call with referee Joe Crawford during Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at the Rose Garden on April 21, 200

Result: Houston 114, Toronto 102

Stats: 33 mins, 13/16 FG, 14/18 FT, 40 points, 10 rebounds

Forty points on 16 shots?  How's that for efficiency? And it was in only 33 minutes.

1. 2004 Vs. Atlanta

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers is hit by Yao Ming #11 of the Houston Rockets during their NBA game at Staples Center on October 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agre

Result: Houston 123, Atlanta 121 (3OT)

Stats: 50 minutes, 15/21 FG, 11/13, 41 pts, 16 reb, 7 ast

Sure, it took him 50 minutes, but his 41 points and 7 assists were career-highs and he led the Rockets to a thrilling triple OT win.

The best game of Yao's illustrious career.

What Do You Think?

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 06: Yao Ming #11 of the Houston Rockets reacts to a foul called on him in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 6, 20

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Did I miss anything?

Will Yao play again?

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Matt Rudnitsky is a student at the University of Michigan and a Featured Columnist/writing intern at Bleacher Report. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Mattrud.