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| Suns storm back in second half, sprint past Denver |
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04/01/2008 |
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| ed for 36 points on 8-of-12 shooting from three-point land. He also dished out eight assists and committed no turnovers, as Phoenix squared things up with the Los Angeles Lakers in the Pacific Division. The Suns are also now a half-game ahead of the Houston Rockets for the fifth seed in the Western Conference. Shaquille O'Neal came through with 20 points and 12 rebounds even though he battled foul trouble most of the second half. Raja Bell chipped in 15 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for the victors. J.R |
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| Texas Tussle: Spurs, Rockets tangle at AT&T Center |
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03/30/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The San Antonio Spurs shoot for their seventh straight win when they resume a four-game homestand versus the rival Houston Rockets this afternoon from the AT&T Center. San Antonio has ripped off six wins in a row and improved to 2-0 on the homestand with Friday's 99-84 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Manu Ginobili scored 26 points, including 5-of-8 from behind the arc, to lead the way. Tony Parker added 18 points and eight assists for the Spurs, who are tied with the Hornets at |
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| McGrady stars as Rockets down 'Wolves |
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03/27/2008 |
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| Houston, TX (Best E Casino) - Tracy McGrady poured in 23 points, pulled down 11 rebounds and dished out nine assists, finishing just shy of a triple- double, as the Houston Rockets held off the Minnesota Timberwolves, 97-86, to keep pace in the Western Conference playoff race. Luis Scola scored 18 points and reeled in a career-high 18 rebounds for the Rockets, who remained one game behind New Orleans for the top spot in the Southwest Division after the Hornets edged out Cleveland, 100-99, on Wednesday, and s |
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| Rockets face home test from improved T-Wolves |
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03/26/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Houston Rockets continue to battle for playoff positioning and will welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Toyota Center tonight. Houston is currently No. 3 in the Western Conference playoff race and is tied with San Antonio for second place in the Southwest Division. The Rockets conclude a two-game homestand. In the opener of the residency, Rafer Alston scored 28 points and handed out five assists to lead Houston in a 108-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday, giving Rocke |
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| Spurs surge in third quarter to top Magic |
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03/25/2008 |
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| Network) - Manu Ginobili exploded for 28 points and five assists to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 107-97 victory over the Orlando Magic. Michael Finley dropped in a season-high 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the field, as San Antonio tied the Houston Rockets for the third seed in the Western Conference. Tim Duncan recorded a double-double with 19 points and 15 rebounds as the Spurs ripped off 15 straight points in the third quarter, on the way to their fourth straight victory. Bruce Bowen and Tony Parke |
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| Alston fuels Rockets over Kings |
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03/24/2008 |
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| Houston, TX (Best E Casino) - Rafer Alston scored 28 points and doled out five assists to lead the Houston Rockets in a 108-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings at the Toyota Center. Tracy McGrady added 17 points for the Rockets, who have won two of five since their 22-game win streak came to an end. The Rockets are a half-game behind New Orleans for first place in the Southwest Division. Shane Battier chipped in 15 points and Luis Scola 11. Chuck Hayes ended with 10 points. It marked the 800th career victo |
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| Garnett, Paul earn NBA weekly honors |
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03/24/2008 |
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| ver the weekend. The Celtics became the first team since 2001 (Sacramento Kings) to sweep the trio in Texas. For the week, Garnett averaged 20.5 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals, including a 22-point, 11-rebound effort in a 94-74 drubbing of the Houston Rockets, who had won 22 straight games prior to the loss. The Celtics hold a six-game edge in the Eastern Conference with a league-best 55-14 record. Out West, Paul paced the Hornets to a 3-0 record while recording 25.7 points, 10.0 assists and 3.0 steals. |
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| Rockets welcome Kings to town |
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03/24/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Houston Rockets open a two-game homestand when they welcome the Sacramento Kings tonight to the Toyota Center. The Rockets are tied with the San Antonio Spurs for No. 5 in the Western Conference playoff race. They are also one game behind New Orleans for first place in the Southwest Division. The Hornets and Lakers are tied for the top spot in the West. Houston attempts to get back on the winning track. On Saturday, Phoenix star Amare Stoudemire scored 38 points and set a franchise-reco |
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| Pistons, Suns meet at The Palace |
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03/24/2008 |
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| the current swing, and are 21-12 away from US Airways Center this season. Phoenix has won two straight, three of four and four of its last six contests on the road. Phoenix kept its winning streak intact with Saturday's 122-113 home victory over the Houston Rockets, as Amare Stoudemire scored 38 points and set a franchise-record by making all 20 of his free throws. Stoudemire also pulled down 13 rebounds and blocked four shots for the Suns, who sit third in the Western Conference playoff race and are a half ga |
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| Lakers, Warriors open home-and-home set |
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03/23/2008 |
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| . The seven-foot Gasol has missed four straight games and is expected to return next week. Golden State tries to rebound from a tough loss. Tracy McGrady scored 26 points and Bobby Jackson made a huge three-pointer late in the fourth quarter, as the Houston Rockets got back on the winning track with a 109-106 victory over the playoff-hopeful Warriors at ORACLE Arena. Baron Davis scored 27 points in the loss for the Warriors, who have dropped two of their last three games overall. Monta Ellis had 24 points, whi |
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