Kings' win streak reaches 4 games Nov 15, 2009
Thompson had a career-high 27 points and added 11 rebounds for the Kings, who won their fourth straight game, defeating the Houston Rockets 109-100 on Friday night. The previous time the Kings won four consecutive games was late in the 2007-08 season. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
'Melo gets better of Artest as Nuggets whip Lakers Nov 14, 2009
Melo gets better of Artest as Nuggets whip Lakers - Bobcats/NBA - NewsObserver. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Thompson scores 27 points and Kings' win streak reaches 4 games Nov 14, 2009
(AP) Jason Thompson had a career-high 27 points and added 11 rebounds for the Sacramento Kings, who won their fourth straight game, defeating the Houston Rockets 109-100 on Friday night. The previous time the Kings won four consecutive games was late in the 2007-08 season. (FOX61, CT)
Mavericks start slow, beat Rockets 121-103 Nov 11, 2009
Jason Terry scored 24 points, Erick Dampier had 14 points and 20 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks overcame an early 17-point deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 121-103 on Tuesday night. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
No timetable Set For McGrady's Return Nov 11, 2009
DALLAS (November 10, 2009)--Tracy McGrady is closer to getting back on the court after microfracture surgery, but no timetable has been set for the seven-time All-Star's return to the Houston Rockets. "He's been able to practice and doesn't have the pain he had last year," Rockets coach Rick Adelman said Tuesday. (KWTX.com, TX)
Rockets: No McGrady return date despite report Nov 10, 2009
Houston Rockets: No Tracy McGrady return date despite report - ESPN. Updated: November 10, 2009, 2:46 AM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
OPEN COURT: UA hoops works out the kinks Nov 7, 2009
Speaking of Budinger, he s being called the steal of the draft, thanks to his outstanding start for the Houston Rockets. Budinger inexplicably slid to pick No. 44 and was dealt from Detroit to Houston on draft day. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Already, it's a must-win game for the Warriors Nov 5, 2009
The Warriors lost their opener 108-107 to the tired and injured Houston Rockets, then got smoked 123-101 in Phoenix by the Suns. The early schedule is kind to the Warriors, the first eight games against beatable opponents. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lakers edge Rockets 103-102 in overtime Nov 5, 2009
BEIJING, Nov. 5 (Xinhuanet) -- Kobe Bryant got 41 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 103-102 in overtime period on Wednesday night. The Rockets had taken their first meeting with the Lakers since last season's Game 7 -- and since Trevor Ariza and Ron Artest traded themselves for one another. (Xinhuanet, China)
Kobes 41lead Lakers Nov 5, 2009
Bryant scored 41 points, Andrew Bynum added 17 points and 17 rebounds and the Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 103-102 Wednesday night for their second overtime win in two nights. Carl Landry scored 20 points to lead six players in double figures for Houston. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lakers need OT to beat Rockets in Artest/Ariza returns Nov 5, 2009
(Sports Network) - Kobe Bryant carried the Lakers on his back with 41 points and six rebounds, but it was Andrew Bynum's foul shots late in overtime that gave Los Angeles a 103-102 victory over the Houston Rockets. Bynum, who hit 3-of-4 at the line inside 44. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Yao-less Rockets not hungry for attack Nov 4, 2009
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Energy Solutions Arena seems not long the dire straits for Houston Rockets with power center Yao Ming and genius shooting guard Tracy McGrady on the injury list as eight players scored in double digits in Rockets' 113-96 thrash over Utah Jazz on Monday. Rockets snatched three wins in a row in last five days tarnishing the Charles Barkley's appraisal "these Rockets will finish with the worst record in the West". (Xinhuanet, China)
Budinger leads Rockets over Jazz Nov 3, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -Missing stars Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, the Houston Rockets are counting quite a bit on their 3-point shooting early in the season. So far, it's only gotten them off to a 3-1 start. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Layoffs, toll hike possible for Golden Gate Bridge Nov 1, 2009
The Houston Rockets traveled by boat to their game with Golden State on Wednesday night, plus a bus ride on either side ... The Houston Rockets traveled by boat to their game with Golden State on Wednesday night, plus a bus ride on either side. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Ariza scores a career-high 33 points as Rockets edge Blazers Nov 1, 2009
HOUSTON Trevor Ariza scored a career-high 33 points, Aaron Brooks added 28 points and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Portland Trail Blazers at home for the fifth straight time in the regular season, 111-107 on Saturday night. Houston had to overcome a 42-point performance by Brandon Roy and a determined Trail Blazers offense that kept the game close to the end. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Arizas career-high 33 leads Rockets past Blazers Nov 1, 2009
No problem for the Houston Rockets. Trevor Ariza, making the move from the Lakers this season, scored a career high 33 points, Aaron Brooks added 28 points and the Rockets held on to beat the Portland Trail Blazers at home for the fifth straight time in regular season, 111-107 Saturday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ariza leads Rockets past Blazers Nov 1, 2009
(Sports Network) - Trevor Ariza notched a career-high 33 points to lead the Houston Rockets past the Portland Trail Blazers, 111-107, in a matchup at Toyota Center. These teams also faced off on Tuesday in the season opener for both teams with the Blazers taking a 96-87 decision at the Rose Garden. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Recap: Houston vs. Portland Nov 1, 2009
Trevor Ariza notched a career-high 33 points to lead the Houston Rockets past the Portland Trail Blazers, 111-107, in a matchup at Toyota Center ... Trevor Ariza notched a career-high 33 points to lead the Houston Rockets past the Portland Trail Blazers, 111-107, in a matchup at Toyota Center. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ariza scores a career-high 33 points in Rockets' 111-107 win over Trail Blazers Nov 1, 2009
Houston Rockets' Trevor Ariza, right, shoots over Portland Trailblazers' Brandon Roy in the second quarter during an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Houston ... HOUSTON (AP) Trevor Ariza scored a caree 00004000 r-high 33 points, Aaron Brooks added 28 points and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Portland Trail Blazers at home for the fifth straight time in the regular season, 111-107 on Saturday night. (FOX61, CT)
Can the Lakers break the 72-win sea... Nov 1, 2009
In the off-season, the Lakers acquired Ron Artest from the Houston Rockets, but lost Trevor Ariza to the same team in the process. Although it was not a trade, Artest and Ariza still became subjects of straight-up comparisons. (Suite101.com)
Column: With Batum out, Webster gets his shot with Blazers Oct 31, 2009
He poured in a very efficient 14 points on 4-of-7 shooting in Portland s 96-87 season-opening victory Tuesday over the Houston Rockets. Webster stuck to his role, never playing outside the Blazers offense, while looking strong on the defensive end. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Suns pick up options on Dudley, Lopez Oct 31, 2009
(Sports Network) - Houston Rockets guard Aaron Brooks had his fourth-year contract option picked up, the club announced on Friday. Brooks, who is in his third professional season after being taken 26th overall out of Oregon in the 2007 draft, is averaging 18. (ABC 7 News, DC)
ChrisBallardOn Sports It's early but it's clear Stephen Curry has the tools to succeed. Oct 30, 2009
So, with all that in mind, I headed to Oracle Arena last night for the Warriors season opener against the Houston Rockets. And with the enormous caveat that this was one game, and against a team with a pair of similarly slight point guards, here are some first impressions from Curry's 14-point, 7-assist, 4-steal performance in the Warriors' 108-107 loss. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Raptors exercise contract option on G Belinelli Oct 30, 2009
Portland got its season started on a positive note Tuesday when Travis Outlaw came off the bench to pour in 23 points and Greg Oden was a force defensively in the Blazers' 96-87 win over the injury-riddled Houston Rockets. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Carmelo Anthony drops 41 en route to Nuggets victory Oct 30, 2009
The Blazers won their opener 96-87 over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. "I think it (the fouls) benefited them a bit more coming off a back-to-back," Roy said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Carmelo scores 41,rallies Nuggets past Blazers Oct 30, 2009
Denver went to the Western Conference finals, where the team fell 4-2 to the eventual NBA champion Lakers, while Portland fell in six games to the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs ... The Blazers won their opener 96-87 over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Curry's in, Jackson out to Warriors fans Oct 30, 2009
That is your recent Warriors history/revolving door in a nutshell, right there on strange opening night in a 108-107 loss to the not-good Houston Rockets at Oracle Arena. So the Warriors aren't very good. (News & Observer -- Sports)
* NBA : Lakers ring in new season with a win Oct 29, 2009
The Lakers held onto one free agent in Lamar Odom but Trevor Ariza left to join the Houston Rockets. Odom had a busy offseason marrying reality television performer Khloe Kardashian but now says it is time to concentrate on basketball. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rockets take ferry to game Oct 29, 2009
Bridge out: Houston Rockets ferry to game - ESPN. Updated: October 29, 2009, 2:51 AM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Houston Rockets Get To Opener By Boat Oct 29, 2009
-- The Houston Rockets traveled to their season opener by boat. The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is temporarily closed down for emergency repairs after a cable on the bridge's upper deck snapped Tuesday, leaving the Rockets with two options to get to Oracle Arena: an early bus ride on a longer, alternate route or a quick and scenic ferry trip with the public. (KCRA 3, CA)
Outlaw sparks Blazers over Rockets Oct 28, 2009
Reserve Travis Outlaw scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 96-87 in the season opener Tuesday night ... (AP) -- Reserve Travis Outlaw scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 96-87 in the season opener Tuesday night. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Blazers top Rockets Oct 28, 2009
Oden scored just two points, a tip with 58 seconds left, but had 12 rebounds and five blocked shots for the Portland Trail Blazers in a 96-87 season-opening victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. You definitely want a lot more points, Oden said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Former Jam Players Make NBA Roster Oct 28, 2009
Twenty-nine of 30 NBA teams feature at least one player with NBA D-League experience, while the Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors each have four former NBA D-Leaguers on their respective rosters ... The NBA regular season begins tonight as the Boston Celtics visit the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Washington Wizards visit the Dallas Mavericks, the Houston Rockets visit the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Clippers visit the... (KERO 23, CA)
Bobcats' Brown a teacher not a critic Oct 28, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Wed, Oct 28, 2009 03:38 AMModified Wed, Oct 28, 2009 12:03 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NBA PREVIEW: Western Conference Oct 27, 2009
Mark Heisler, Los Angeles Times. Tuesday, October 27, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
LAKERS: L.A. adds character to defend title Oct 27, 2009
Los Angeles Lakers- Houston Rockets. No. (USA Today -- Sports)
First comes emotion, then 82-game season begins Oct 27, 2009
Since winning the title against Orlando, the Lakers added free-agent Ron Artest, who signed a five-year deal worth about $33 million, switching places with Trevor Ariza, who left the Lakers to take Artest's spot with the Houston Rockets. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Blazers set to kick off season against Houston Rockets Oct 27, 2009
The Blazers return to face the Houston Rockets -- the team that beat them in round one of the NBA playoffs last spring. Blazers forward Nicolas Batum will undergo surgery on his right shoulder to repair torn cartilage. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Point guard Aaron Brooks is key to Rockets' season Oct 27, 2009
HOUSTON -- Aaron Brooks blossomed in the playoffs last year, carrying the Houston Rockets to a second-round Game 7 with quick moves, sharp shooting and smart decisions ... Aaron Brooks blossomed in the playoffs last year, carrying the Houston Rockets to a second-round Game 7 with quick moves, sharp shooting and smart decisions ... Houston Rockets' Aaron Brooks (0) defends Dallas Mavericks' Jose Barea (11) in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in Houston. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Western conference Oct 26, 2009
Houston Rockets: Yao Ming seems to get hurt so often that "when healthy" should be part of his name. With Yao out, the Rockets have much lower expectations. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NBA Division Previews Oct 25, 2009
Houston Rockets (35-47). After losing Ron Artest to free agency, Yao Ming to injury and facing the prospects of being without the injured Tracy McGrady for the first half of the season, the prospects don't look good for the Rockets. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Oden ready to take another step forward (76) Oct 25, 2009
The Blazers won 54 games last season and made it to the playoffs for the first time since 2003, but fell in six games to the Houston Rockets in the first round. Oden struggled in the postseason, averaging five points, 4. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Ventre: Lakers have the makings of a dynasty Oct 25, 2009
The Bulls won three straight in the early 90s, saw the Houston Rockets win in 94 and 95 while Jordan spent a sabbatical in a minor-league outfield, and then won another three straight beginning with the 1995-96 season. Artest remembers it well. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chemistry experiment Oct 24, 2009
While the Lakers lost the athleticism and length of Trevor Ariza, who signed with the Houston Rockets with little resistance from Los Angeles, Artest provides savvy and experience, along with a bruising body that will wear down most small forwards. The Lakers were 13th last season in points allowed but second in point differential and sixth in opponents field goal percentage. (Boston Globe)
Nowitzki scores 32 points before ejection and Dallas beats Houston 98-94 in preseason Oct 24, 2009
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, left, of Germany, is pressured by Houston Rockets' Carl Landry in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in Houston ... HOUSTON (AP) Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points then was ejected for arguing a call in the fourth quarter of the Dallas Mavericks' 98-94 preseason victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. (FOX61, CT)
Rockets waive veteran G Barry Oct 24, 2009
(Sports Network) - The Houston Rockets on Friday waived veteran guard Brent Barry. Barry averaged 3. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Blazers sign 5-year contract extension with Aldridge Oct 23, 2009
Portland fell in six games to the Houston Rockets in the first round. Aldridge started all six playoff games, averaging 19. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Fight To The Finish John Biever/SIPaul Pierce and the Celtics added a key piece to their roster in the offseason, as did Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.The NBA regular season gets underway next week, and the usual suspects are favored to win it all. Ian Thomsen takes his best shot at predicting who will still be standing in June. Oct 22, 2009
Defense shouldlead Celtics over Lakers for NBA title - Ian Thomsen - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday October 21, 2009 1:46PM; Updated: Wednesday October 21, 2009 1:46PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
West preview Oct 22, 2009
Biggest addition/loss: F Ron Artest/F (to Houston Rockets). Question: How will Artest fit in with the defending champions. (USA Today -- Sports)
Return Engagement? Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty ImagesKobe Bryant may see a lot more of Kevin Garnett and the Celtics this year than a pair of regular-season meetings.Injuries stopped the Celtics from rejoining the Lakers in the Finals. But this year the two appear headed to tangle for the title again, says a survey of NBA scouts, writes Ian Thomsen. Oct 20, 2009
Scouts like Lakers, Cavaliers, Celtics in 2009-2010 season - Ian Thomsen - SI.com. Posted: Monday October 19, 2009 2:19PM; Updated: Monday October 19, 2009 2:37PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
John Cook Wins Administaff Classic In The Woodlands Oct 19, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. POSTED: Sunday, October 18, 2009. (Click2Houston, TX)
Pacers: Welcome Home With Win Oct 17, 2009
Indiana's returning All-Star scored 22 points in 17 minutes, leading the Pacers to a 119-104 preseason victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. The fifth-year swingman is averaging more than 19 points through Indiana's four exhibition games. (FOX59, IN)
Pagliuca doubles spending of Senate opponents Oct 16, 2009
He also brought in donations from his colleagues in the National Basketball Association, with money coming from NBA Commissioner David J. Stern, Memphis Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace, and Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey. The other Celtics co-owner, Wyc Grousbeck, and team president Rich Gotham also donated to the Pagliuca campaign, as did general manager Danny Ainge and head coach Doc Rivers. (Boston Globe)
* Sports Briefs Oct 15, 2009
The NBA All-Star Houston Rockets center was named as an ambassador to the Chinese Association on Tobacco Control and is expected to appear in public service announcements urging people not to smoke, Xinhua news agency said. Also named was folk singer Peng Liyuan, the wife of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, the report said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
WILDCAT BASKETBALL: Media Day Oct 15, 2009
Now with Chase Budinger and Jordan Hill suiting up for the Houston Rockets and New York Knicks, respectively, the Wildcats have to find out what they have, and soon -- something Miller is conscious of. We re looking forward to creating a new identity -- our own identity, Miller said. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Pacers: No Jet Leg For the Blue and Gold Oct 13, 2009
The Pacers return to the practice court Tuesday, their next game is Friday night against the Houston Rockets at Conseco Fieldhouse. Click on related content to hear more from O'Brien, Murphy, and Hibbert. (FOX59, IN)
Redd scores 18 in Bucks' 96-92 win over Rockets Oct 13, 2009
HOUSTON (AP) Michael Redd scored 18 points, Carlos Delfino added 16 points and eight rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Houston Rockets 96-92 in a preseason game on Monday night. David Andersen scored 17 points, Kyle Lowry scored 12 and Carl Landry added 11 for Houston. (FOX61, CT)
Taylor the next McGrady? Oct 10, 2009
Eric Lopez and Carson Ingle caught up with Steve Kyler, the editor and publisher of , who offered his thoughts on the Houston Rockets rookie prior to Friday's preseason game between the Rockets and the Orlando Magic. In his first professional game back home in Central Florida, Taylor scored 14 points and grabbed three rebounds in a 113-104 loss to the Magic. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)
Daniels will provide help at the point for Celtics Oct 10, 2009
Daniels made his debut with the Celtics at the point in Wednesday night s loss to the Houston Rockets in Texas, and he drew rave reviews from Rivers after getting five assists in 18 minutes ... Garnett played just 13 minutes, getting six points and five rebounds, in Wednesday night s loss to the Houston Rockets. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Lewis' 22 points lead Magic over Rockets Oct 10, 2009
Gortat, a free agent last summer, had 14 points, 14 rebounds and six blocked shots to help the Magic beat the Houston Rockets 113-104 on Friday night ... Houston Rockets guard Jermaine Taylor (8) of UCF gets off a shot against Orlando guard J.J. Redick. (Florida Today)
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UCF Hero Returns Homes Oct 10, 2009
Jermaine Taylor, arguably the best basketball player in UCF history, returned home this Friday as his Houston Rockets took on the Orlando Magic. The most decorated basketball player in the history of returned home in just his third professional game ever, as and the took on he. (KnightsNews.com)
Cavaliers' Chinese owner to buy domestic club Oct 9, 2009
According to local reports, Huang had contacted with four CBA clubs, including Shanghai Sharks, which was bought by Houston Rockets' center Yao Ming in August, Yunnan and Shannxi before he fixed on Jilin. Zhang said, "Several companies had showed their interests in buying the Tigers this summer, but most of them wanted to move the team out of Jilin Province. I'll keep the team in Changchun. It's more important than the money.". (Xinhuanet, China)
The Palace in Dallas? Oct 5, 2009
Jerry Jones and his Cowboys are obsessed with excess - San Antonio Business Journal. for free extra services. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Chris Lawlor Oct 3, 2009
His cousins, Salim and Damon Stoudamire, both have played in the NBA. Salim is at the Houston Rockets camp while Damon is an assistant coach with the Memphis Grizzlies. "They want me to understand what it takes to play in the NBA," Jones said. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
