Last night

There were no Longhorns playing in the NBA last night, but the Mavericks won the first battle of Texas with a 107-98 victory over the Rockets.

Tonight

The defending Atlantic Division champion Toronto Raptors are led by point guard T.J. Ford into the Wachovia Center to face the 76ers. (6 PM Central)

Royal Ivey and the Bucks take on the Rockets in the first regular season meeting between Yao Ming and Yi Jialian. (7:30 PM Central)

It’s a battle of winless teams as the Memphis Grizzlies travel to Portland to take on LaMarcus Aldridge and the Trail Blazers. (9 PM Central)

Maurice Evans and Chris Mihm come off of the bench for the Lakers against the visiting Timberwolves. (9:30 PM Central)

D-Gib and the Cavs head west to tangle with the winless Sacramento Kings. (9:30 PM Central, ESPN)