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2002-03 Opening Night Video Clips

Nov. 2 - Rockets.com was on hand when the Rockets took on the Toronto Raptors in the 2002-2003 home opener. Check out our behind-the-scenes video coverage of the evening, including pregame warmups, footage of the game's opening and Yao Ming's two first-quarter buckets.


Big Splash
See Yao Ming take Mamadou N'diaye to school for his first two buckets at Compaq Center.
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Player Introductions
Experience an up-close perspective of the Rockets being introduced to the crowd prior to the start of the game.
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Rookie Duel
Yao Ming and Bostjan Nachbar go head-to-head during pregame warmups.

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Sharpshooter
Glen Rice drains seven straight long-range jumpers during pregame warmups.

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1-2-3 Rockets!
See the Rockets huddle before entering Compaq Center for pregame warmups.

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Post Time
Yao Ming works on his post moves with Kelvin Cato during pregame warmups.

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Start Me Up
See the Rockets jump out to a 9-2 lead and Yao Ming enter the game to a rousing ovation.

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