Yao breaks bone in foot

Yao suffered the injury in the first quarter. After scoring a basket, he came down on another player’s foot.

The Rockets, who have already been eliminated from playoff contention, are still without All-Star Tracy McGrady. He has a back injury.

The 7-foot-6 Yao came into Monday’s game averaging 22.6 points and 10.3 rebounds. Including Monday, he’s played in 57 games this season. Yao underwent surgery in mid-December for a toe infection.