NBA: Rockets defeats Wizards 103-91 Nov 22, 2008
Yao Ming (rear) of the Houston Rockets is blocked by Javale McGee of the Washington Wizards during their NBA basketball game in Washington November 21, 2008. Rockets defeated Wizards by 103-91. (Xinhuanet, China)
Arenas: Poor Finish Might Be OK For Wizards Nov 22, 2008
With Arenas still working his way back from a third knee operation in 1 1/2 years, the Wizards are off to a 1-8 start heading into their game Friday against the Houston Rockets. Arenas said he doesn't want to see his teammates struggle, but mentioned that a poor finish could give the Wizards a good draft position. (Click2Houston, TX)
Arenas says last place could be 'for the better' for Wiz Nov 21, 2008
With Arenas still working his way back from a third knee operation in 1 1/2 years, the Wizards are off to a 1-8 start heading into their game Friday against the Houston Rockets. "I don't want to see them struggle,'' Arenas said Thursday at Madame Tussauds, where his wax figure was unveiled, "but if this is one of those years where we don't make the playoffs or we finish in last place. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chinese Hurdler Liu Xiang to Have Surgery in U.S. to Repair Olympic Injury Nov 20, 2008
Houston Rockets center Yao had surgery in March to repair a stress fracture in his left foot and recovered in time for the Olympics. -- Editor: Grant Clark, Dex McLuskey. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Terry leads Mavs past Yao-less Rockets Nov 20, 2008
The Houston Rockets, meanwhile, sorely missed Yao Ming. Terry scored 31 points, and Dirk Nowitzki added 24 points and 12 rebounds in the Mavericks' 96-86 victory over the Rockets. (MSNBC -- Sports)
With Yao on sidelines, Terry, Mavericks down Rockets Nov 20, 2008
The Houston Rockets, meanwhile, sorely missed. Terry scored 31 points, and added 24 points and 12 rebounds in the Mavericks' 96-86 victory over the Rockets. (USA Today -- Sports)
Yao out against Mavericks Nov 20, 2008
(Sports Network) - Houston Rockets center Yao Ming will not play in Wednesday's contest against Dallas because of a left foot ailment. Yao left in the fourth quarter of Monday's 100-89 win over Oklahoma City because of soreness in his left foot, and underwent diagnostic tests Tuesday that revealed no structural damage. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Jackson shows old team what it misses Nov 20, 2008
When Jackson played for the Hornets for a season and a half until his trade last February to the Houston Rockets, he had the ability to make crucial shots even on a tough shooting night. Despite a tough start, he carried the Kings to a 105-96 victory by hitting three crucial shots in the final quarter, including two 3-pointers. (Nola.com -- Sports)
KINGS' RANSOM Nov 20, 2008
Jackson, traded last February to the Houston Rockets as part of the deal for Bonzi Wells (no longer in NBA) and Mike James, freed himself from New Orleans' defensive efforts in the decisive fourth quarter and had uncontested open looks at the basket. "I mean, mostly when you go pick and roll, the guy on the weak side is going to be open," Jackson said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Bobcats to sign center Jones Nov 20, 2008
INJURY REPORT: Houston Rockets center Yao Ming sat out Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks with a sore left foot. Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford was held out of Wednesday night's game against Washington with a sprained right ankle. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Stackhouse wants new challenge Nov 19, 2008
"Hopefully we can find that, but if not I'll be here in the same role I've been in: continuing to encourage the young guys. That's what the team has been asking me to do. It's just that I feel I could serve a better role somewhere else."BATTIER BACK AT PRACTICE: Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier practiced with the team for the first time on Tuesday, but Ron Artest and Yao Ming skipped the workout after leaving Monday's win over Oklahoma City with sprained ankles. Tracy McGrady also practiced... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Men's Basketball Blog Nov 19, 2008
The Thunder play again Saturday, against the Houston Rockets. Continuing in the spirit of the election season, voting for the blog name will run through Tuesday, Nov. 4, so for those of you who haven't sent me your choice, remember to e-mail mwalsh88@wsu. (Wsucougars.com)
Thunder's Mason out 10 days with sprained elbow Nov 18, 2008
"We decided it's best to sit down for a few days so it doesn't get any worse and I don't hit it again,'' Mason said before Oklahoma City's game against the Houston Rockets. "It was the doctors' decision on that one. I couldn't talk them out of it. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rockets top Thunder after McGrady leaves with injury Nov 18, 2008
Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady, left, had to leave Monday's game in the second half after aggravating his left knee, which was operated on this offseason ... At least his Houston Rockets seem able to pick up the slack if he's going to be sidelined. (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Rockets 100, Thunder 89 Nov 18, 2008
At least his Houston Rockets seem able to pick up the slack if he's going to be sidelined. Luis Scola scored 23 points, Yao Ming added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and Houston made a second-half surge without its injured seven-time All-Star to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-89 on Monday night. (USA Today -- Sports)
Until the fat lady dunks Nov 18, 2008
I also found the first half of the game itself pretty uninspiring, so much so that I began to worry that I lack civic pride because I was more interested in the Houston Rockets, which I kept referring to as the Houston Astros ... Compared to the Blazers, the Houston Rockets resemble the cast of a Farrelly brothers comedy. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Hornets on edge after recent struggles Nov 18, 2008
And forward Peja Stojakovic still appeared to be flustered from his 1-for-5 shooting performance for three points in Saturday's 91-82 loss to the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center. "None of us enjoy losing," Peterson said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Rockets worry after win cruise, but ...McGrady, Artest hobble off court Nov 18, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press Luis Scola scored 23 points, Yao Ming added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets made a second-half surge without injured seven-time NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady to beat the host Oklahoma City Thunder 100-89 on Monday night. McGrady left the game in the opening minute of the second half after aggravating his surgically repaired left knee, but the Rockets were still able to mount a 14-3 run powered by Scola and Yao. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rockets lose McGrady in beating Thunder Nov 18, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY - Luis Scola scored 23 points, Yao Ming added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets made a second-half surge without injured seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-89 on Monday night. McGrady left the game in the opening minute of the second half after aggravating his surgically repaired left knee, but the Rockets were still able to mount a 14-3 run powered by Scola and Yao. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Passion to teach drives Cassell Nov 18, 2008
But Cassell moved on, first to San Jacinto Junior College in Texas, then to Florida State, then to NBA championships with the Houston Rockets in his first two years in the league. "When it was time to go to [a four-year] college, we went over the pros and cons," Cassell said. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Inside the NBA Nov 17, 2008
Houston Rockets at Orlando Magic (Saturday): This features a front-line confrontation of the Rockets' and against Magic center , considered the league's premier rebounder (14. 8, second in the NBA). (USA Today -- Sports)
Shaq gets ejected, but Suns still cruise Nov 17, 2008
Steve Nash, back from a one-game suspension for his part in a skirmish with several Houston Rockets on Wednesday, added 17 points and seven assists for the Suns. O'Neal was tossed for a flagrant foul with 5:19 left in the first half. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rockets pound Hornets 91-82 Nov 17, 2008
HOUSTON -- Yao Ming scored 21 points, Tracy McGrady added 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Houston Rockets bottled up Chris Paul in a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night. Paul, who came in averaging 22 points, went 2-for-10 from the field and 8-for-8 from the free throw line to score 12. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Yao, T-Mac lead Rockets to 91-82 win over Hornets Nov 16, 2008
David J. Phillip / APHouston Rockets' Yao Ming (11), of China, reaches for the ball as New Orleans Hornets' Tyson Chandler (6) shoots during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, in Houston ... HOUSTON - Yao Ming scored 21 points, Tracy McGrady added 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Houston Rockets bottled up Chris Paul in a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rockets sizzle, Hornets fizzle Nov 16, 2008
HOUSTON -- Throughout the second quarter of their meeting Saturday night with the Houston Rockets, Hornets players quietly sat on the bench. They did not have a reason to stand or cheer. (Nola.com -- Sports)
NBA power rankings/3-pointers Nov 16, 2008
The Houston Rockets won't be in the marketplace to add any players, despite that they could use some extra front-court size, until they trim their payroll. Veteran center Dikembe Mutombo, unsigned, has said the Rockets told him they needed to trim salaries before he would be signed to the roster, even though Mutombo has decided he wants to end his career in Houston, according to The Houston Chronicle. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Duncan scores 22 points, Spurs beat Rockets Nov 15, 2008
Houston Rockets forward Luis Scola, right, of Argentina, defends San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 ... SAN ANTONIO Tim Duncan scored 22 points and blocked Aaron Brooks' layup with a second left in the San Antonio Spurs' 77-75 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night ... Houston Rockets center Yao Ming (11), of China, is defended by San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, right. (Florida Times-Union)
Scott wants backup to get point offensively Nov 14, 2008
UPDATED: 2 :37 a.m. CDT, November 14, 2008. James' score-first mentality has Coach considering a change Friday, November 14, 2008By John Reid. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Rockets soar over Suns in near brawl Nov 14, 2008
Houston Rockets guard Rafer Alston (2nd L) is grabbed by Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash (C) of Canada as Suns guard Leandro Barbosa (R) of Brazil and Rockets guard Tracy McGrady (1) look on during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in Phoenix, Arizona November 12, 2008. Rockets beat Suns 94-82. (Xinhuanet, China)
Tracy McGrady leads Rockets to 94-82 win over Suns Nov 13, 2008
PHOENIX - Tracy McGrady snapped out of a slump to score 22 of his 27 points in the second half Wednesday night, and the Houston Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns 94-82 in a game that featured a scoring landmark for Shaquille O'Neal and a skirmish that drew two ejections and seven technical fouls. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
NBA INSIDER NOTES: Jackson mum on retirement plan Nov 13, 2008
Houston Rockets forward continues to have swelling and pain in his left foot, but he is getting closer to practicing with the team. In the meantime, he's playing one-on-one and two-on-two games and participating in drills. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cards' Four Signees Give U of L a Stellar Recruiting Class Nov 13, 2008
2 points as a freshman in helping win the state 4A championship at Franklin, which has recently produced such player in recent years as Jason Terry (Dallas Mavericks), Aaron Brooks (Houston Rockets) and Venoy Overton (University of Washington). He averaged 18. (Uoflsports.com)
Rodrick Rhodes Interview Nov 12, 2008
Rhodes enjoyed a three-year NBA career with the Houston Rockets, Vancouver Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks from 1997-2000, and also played professionally overseas before embarking on a coaching career. PirateCrew. (Seton Hall Sports -- Rivals.com)
Raptors' Mitchell reflects on Celtics' Garnett Nov 11, 2008
Almost from the start of his career, Mitchell was a journeyman, drafted in 1985 in the third round by the Houston Rockets and waived four months later. He spent three seasons in the Continental Basketball Association, toiling in Rapid City, S.D., and Oshkosh, Wis. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Infection slows Patriots quarterback Brady's rehab Nov 11, 2008
"Basically, you have to start over a little bit and restore motion," said Russ Paine, who is director of rehabilitation for the Houston-based Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Center and physical therapist for the Houston Rockets. "You basically have to rewind the clock.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)
NBA results: Atlanta waits out Thunder Nov 10, 2008
LOS ANGELES (AP) Kobe Bryant scored 23 points, Pau Gasol added 20 points and 15 rebounds, and the unbeaten Los Angeles Lakers routed the Houston Rockets 111-82. HOUSTON (82)-Artest 2-11 2-4 8, Scola 3-9 6-6 12, Yao 6-11 0-4 12, McGrady 1-11 0-0 3, Alston 3-9 0-0 7, Brooks 8-15 1-1 20, Hayes 0-0 0-0 0, Landry 6-10 0-0 12, Head 2-6 3-3 7, Barry 0-0 1-1 1, Dorsey 0-0 0-0 0. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
GAME REPORT: Lakers 111, Rockets 82 Nov 10, 2008
8 percent in the second half in a 111-82 victory over the Houston Rockets. Jordan Farmar added 16 points and six assists, and Andrew Bynum had 13 points, seven rebounds and three blocks for the Lakers (5-0), who trailed by 16 points early in the second quarter. (USA Today -- Sports)
Theismann still has NFL in his heart Nov 10, 2008
The Houston Rockets' Ron Artest would oversee the Pentagon since "you have to be a little crazy to be the secretary of defense." Really. The NFL Network's Spero Dedes, on analyst Sapp backing off from his prediction that the Buffalo Bills will go to the Super Bowl: "He's dressing like Barack (Obama). He's also backpedaling like a politician.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Bryant, Gasol lead unbeaten Lakers in rout of Rockets Nov 10, 2008
Kobe Bryant, who scored 23 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 111-82 victory Sunday night, drives to the basket on the Houston Rockets' Yao Ming ... 8% in the second half in a 111-82 victory over the Houston Rockets. (USA Today -- Sports)
Celtics ruin Iverson`s home bow Nov 10, 2008
Kobe Bryant scored 23 points and Pau Gasol had 20 and 15 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers remained unbeaten with a 111-82 victory over the Houston Rockets. Jordan Farmar added 16 points off the bench for the Lakers. (National Post)
• Bryant, Gasol lead Lakers past Rockets Nov 10, 2008
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) falls away from Houston Rockets' Ron Artest during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, in Los Angeles ... Bryant, Gasol lead Lakers past Rockets By JOHN NADEL LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant scored 23 points, Pau Gasol added 20 points and 15 rebounds, and the unbeaten Los Angeles Lakers routed the Houston Rockets 111-82 on Sunday night. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Nets, Pacers meet at Conseco Fieldhouse Nov 9, 2008
Portland ended a two-game losing streak with Thursday's 101-99 overtime victory at home versus the Houston Rockets. Brandon Roy buried a shot at the buzzer in OT to lift Portland and finished with 17 points. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Artest leads Rockets over winless Clippers 92-83 Nov 8, 2008
LOS ANGELES - Ron Artest scored 23 points, reserve Carl Landry added six of his 20 points in the final 3 1/2 minutes, and the Houston Rockets sent the Los Angeles Clippers to their sixth straight loss with a 92-83 victory on Friday night. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Artest leads Rockets past Clippers Nov 8, 2008
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- In a game where Tracy McGrady was merely a footnote and Ron Artest had a lackluster first half, the Houston Rockets nearly blew an early 15-point lead before reserve Carl Landry came to the rescue ... "Even though we won tonight, it still wasn't an impressive game for the Houston Rockets," Artest said. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Finding their groove Nov 7, 2008
The Celtics outplayed the Houston Rockets for long stretches Tuesday in a 103-99 victory, with blinding ball movement and obstacle course screen-setting freeing Ray Allen in the half-court game. In the Celtics' 96-83 win Wednesday over Oklahoma City, inside aggressiveness and quickness set the tone. (Boston Globe)
Richardson wants to stick around Nov 7, 2008
"I want to be here,'' the 23-year-old shooting guard said before scoring 19 points as the Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 97-90 at the Arena in Oakland on Tuesday for their 10th victory in their last 12 games. "We have a great group of young guys and some good veteran guys. I love the city, I love the fans. (Yahoo News -- NBA Transactions)
Roy sinks 3-pointer to give Portland win Nov 7, 2008
- Brandon Roy made a 30-foot jumper as time expired in overtime to lift the Portland Trail Blazers to a thrilling 101-99 win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Roy's 3 beats Rockets in OT Nov 7, 2008
Roy made a 30-foot jumper as time expired in overtime to lift the Portland Trail Blazers to a thrilling 101-99 win over the Houston Rockets. LaMarcus Aldridge had 27 points and nine rebounds for the Blazers, who snapped a five-game losing streak to the Rockets in a game that featured three dramatic shots in the final 1. (Longview Daily News, WA)
US doctors tell Liu Xiang he needs surgery Nov 7, 2008
" While in the United States, Liu took the chance to relax and attend his first ever NBA game at the invitation of Yao, watching the Houston Rockets play the Dallas Mavericks. "I have never watched a CBA game in China and this is my first time to experience an NBA match," Liu said. Copyright ? 2005 AFP. All rights reserved. All information displayed in this section (dispatches, photographs, logos) are protected by intellectual property rights owned by Agence France-Presse. As a consequence you... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Celtics make noise Nov 6, 2008
The Celtics began this trip with a 95-79 loss at Indiana, then overcame a physical challenge from the Houston Rockets in a 103-99 win. The Celtics displayed flashes of the form that got them off to an 8-0 start last season in threatening to turn the win over the Rockets into a blowout, then easily blew out the Thunder 24 hours later. (Boston Globe)
Company finds niche selling video game rosters Nov 6, 2008
Professional athletes like Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier, former NFL star Curtis Conway and a number of college athletes also snap up the cards, and many of Gamerosters customers come back year after year. When selling a product over the Internet, trust is a huge thing. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Ray Allen scores 29 in Celtics' win over Rockets Nov 6, 2008
Allen scored 29 points, Kevin Garnett added 14 points and 11 rebounds and the Celtics shut down Ron Artest and Yao Ming in a 103-99 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. Tracy McGrady scored 26 points but couldn't rally Houston down the stretch. (FindLaw News)
NBA INSIDER: Artest technical upheld Nov 4, 2008
By Jon Saraceno, USA TODAY The NBA confirmed it has approved a technical foul assessed on Houston Rockets forward last week. Artest was whistled for the technical against the Dallas Mavericks after he ran toward a confrontation after teammate was fouled by. (USA Today -- Sports)
Questions, injuries still nag McGrady Nov 4, 2008
And when his good friend Kevin Garnett screamed, "Anything is possible!" the Houston Rockets star felt the same way. "I felt all of it. I felt every minute, every second of it, absolutely," said McGrady, whose teams have never advanced past the first round of the playoffs. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Celtics see power struggle Nov 4, 2008
"I was hoping they traded all five of their starters," coach Doc Rivers joked while preparing for tonight's game against the Houston Rockets. "All of them to the West, with no return."I look at it like Detroit needed to make a change. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
NBA INSIDER: Notes from the hardwood Nov 3, 2008
Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers (Sunday): In what perhaps might be a preview of the Western Conference finals, the Rockets must find an answer for slowing Lakers guard. The defending league MVP hit them for 33 points a game last season. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hoops company And1 to sponsor UFC's Quarry Nov 1, 2008
In addition to Blake and Quarry, the company counts Golden State Warriors star Monta Ellis, Houston Rockets guard Rafer Alston, and ex-NBA guard Carlos Arroyo (currently playing with Israels Maccabi Tel Aviv) among its athletes. Whether or not And1's foray into the MMA world lures any of the larger shoe companies like Nike and adidas into the U.S. market remains to be seen. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* NBA: Yao, Artest combine as Rockets down Mavericks Nov 1, 2008
The Houston Rockets Ron Artest, left, goes for a basket against the Dallas Mavericks Antoine Wright in the second half of their game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday. PHOTO: EPA. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
November 1, 2008 Nov 1, 2008
Rookie forward Joey Dorsey (Douglass) agreed to a contract with the Houston Rockets. The 6-foot-8 Dorsey was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers early in the second round before the Rockets acquired his rights. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
More of this story Nov 1, 2008
Then Phil Jackson's squad will face what NBA forecasters predict will be a more formidable foe in the revamped Houston Rockets, who in the off-season added bad boy Ron Artest ... Find out as they host the Utah Jazz on Monday, the Houston Rockets on Friday and the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Artest, Rockets look good Oct 31, 2008
Yao Ming and Ron Artest powered a 16-2 run late in the fourth quarter, carrying the Houston Rockets to a 112-102 victory over the host Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Yao, Artest propel Rockets Oct 31, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press DALLAS - DALLAS -- Yao Ming and Ron Artest powered a 16-2 run late in the fourth quarter, carrying the Houston Rockets to a 112-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night in the debut of new Mavs coach Rick Carlisle. Yao finished with 30 points and 13 rebounds, and Artest scored 29 points. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Cavaliers spoil Brown's debut Oct 31, 2008
ROCKETS 112, MAVERICKS 102: At Dallas, Yao Ming and Ron Artest powered a 16-2 run late in the fourth quarter, carrying the Houston Rockets to a victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the debut of new Mavs coach Rick Carlisle. Yao finished with 30 points and 13 rebounds, and Artest scored 29 points. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Yao fuels Rockets to win in season opener Oct 31, 2008
Memphis Grizzlies' Marc Gasol, left, of Spain, knocks the ball away from Houston Rockets' Yao Ming, of China, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game yesterday in Houston ... BEIJING, Oct. 31 -- Yao Ming scored 21 points and added 10 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 82-71 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in their season opener last night at home. (Xinhuanet, China)
Rockets outlast Dallas Oct 31, 2008
With the game on the line, Ron Artest came to the rescue for Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets. Artest scored 7 points during a 16-2 run late in the fourth quarter that sent the Rockets to a 112-102 victory over the Mavericks last night in Dallas. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
