China’s Giant, Yao Ming is Back!

Yao Ming is expected to return today against the NBA's Cleveland Caveliers and LeBron James.

Yao has missed 31 games since breaking his leg on Christmas Eve eve.

The Rockets were 17-6 without Yao…and then slipped to 3-5 over the last eight games.

The Rockets need Yao… Perhaps more importantly, the Rockets box office needs Yao.

With Yao back, the Chinese fans will be back.

Almost 26 points a game and 9.4 rebounds…Yao is having his best season. It will be even better if he and his team make it to the playoffs.

Better for the Rockets coffers, too.

Is it always about business, about money? Yup…afraid so.

Will Yao make a difference to the Rockets in the final stretch?