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| Spurs open homestand vs. Hornets |
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02/23/2008 |
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| host Atlanta on Monday and Dallas on Thursday in the finale of the current homestand. New Orleans will try to get back on the winning track tonight after having its five-game winning streak come to an end with Friday's 100-80 setback to the red-hot Houston Rockets at New Orleans Arena. West led New Orleans with 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Chris Paul handed out 11 assists and netted 14 points in a losing cause. The Hornets will put their three-game winning streak as the visitor on the line tonight. They a |
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| Sixers pay a visit to South Beach |
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02/23/2008 |
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| s. The Sixers have lost nine of their last 16 at Miami. This is the final meeting of the campaign between the clubs. Miami plays the first of a two-game homestand tonight. On Thursday, Tracy McGrady finished with 23 points and 10 assists to lead the Houston Rockets over the lowly Heat, 112-100, at the Toyota Center All-Star Dwyane Wade scored 33 points and handed out 11 assists in the loss for Miami, which made just 17-of-27 free-throw attempts. Shawn Marion finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds in defeat. T |
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| Rockets win streak at 11, set franchise road record |
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02/23/2008 |
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| New Orleans, LA (Best E Casino) - Tracy McGrady poured in 34 points and Yao Ming went for 28 and 14 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to their 11th straight win overall and a franchise-best 10th in a row on the road, 100-80, over the New Orleans Hornets. McGrady hit 14 of his 26 field-goal attempts, including 3-for-6 from beyond the arc, and also handed out six assists. Yao was equally efficient, shooting 12-for-21 from the floor as Houston extended the franchise's longest win streak since the 1993-94 cam |
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| McGrady helps Houston past lowly Heat |
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02/22/2008 |
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| Houston, TX (Best E Casino) - Tracy McGrady had 23 points and 10 assists and the somewhat shorthanded Houston Rockets held off the lowly Miami Heat, 112-100, for their 10th straight victory at the Toyota Center. Yao Ming scored 21 points on a near perfect shooting night, grabbing nine rebounds while hitting 10 of his 11 field-goal attempts. Carl Landry provided a second-half spark with 19 points and Rafer Alston added 16 to go with his 11 assists for Houston, winner of 19 of its last 22. "Every team needs a |
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| Houston gets Green from Minnesota |
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02/21/2008 |
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| Houston, TX (Best E Casino) - The Houston Rockets acquired guard Gerald Green from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a trade Thursday, in exchange for guard Kirk Snyder, a second-round draft pick in 2010, and cash. Green, who attended Houston's Gulf Shores Academy, will be returning to his home town. The 22-year-old was traded in the offseason from Boston -- which drafted him out of high school -- to Minnesota in the mega-deal that sent Kevin Garnett to the Celtics. Green has played in 29 games this season, aver |
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| Report: Houston gets Green from Minnesota |
NBA Basketball |
02/21/2008 |
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| Houston, TX (Best E Casino) - The Houston Rockets have reportedly acquired guard Gerald Green from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for guard Kirk Snyder and a second-round draft pick. According to Houston-based FOX 26, Green informed the station of the swap. Green, who attended Houston's Gulf Shores Academy, would be returning to his home town. The 22-year-old was traded in the offseason from Boston -- which drafted him out of high school -- to Minnesota in the mega-deal that sent Kevin Garnett to the |
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| Rockets acquire G Jackson, send Wells to New Orleans |
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02/21/2008 |
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| Houston, TX (Best E Casino) - The Houston Rockets traded swingman Bonzi Wells and guard Mike James to the New Orleans Hornets for backup point guard Bobby Jackson prior to the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. The deal included the minor involvement of the Memphis Grizzlies. The Rockets will also receive rookie guard Adam Haluska and either their own or New Orleans' second-round pick, whichever is greater. The team previously had been sending a second-round pick next season to Seattle to complete the trade for |
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| Heat, Rockets meet in Houston |
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02/21/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The red-hot Houston Rockets will try to extend their season-high winning streak to 10 games when they host the punchless Miami Heat this evening from the Toyota Center. Houston posted its ninth straight win with Tuesday's 93-85 victory over LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Rafer Alston ended with 22 points, five rebounds and six assists for the Rockets, who are riding the longest winning streak since ripping off nine in a row from March 16-30, 1999. Houston a |
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| Rockets set to acquire Jackson |
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02/21/2008 |
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| Houston, TX (Best E Casino) - The Houston Rockets have reached an agreement to send swingman Bonzi Wells and guard Mike James to the New Orleans Hornets for backup point guard Bobby Jackson, according to the Houston Chronicle. The deal, which has grown to include the minor involvement of the Memphis Grizzlies, is pending league approval. The Rockets will also receive rookie guard Adam Haluska and either their own or New Orleans' second-round pick, whichever is greater. The team previously had been sending a |
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| Mavs resume swing in New Orleans |
NBA Basketball |
02/20/2008 |
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| West is averaging 19.8 points and 9.2 rebounds per game this season. Center Tyson Chandler, who is averaging 12.1 points per contest, leads the Hornets rebounding (12.5 rpg). The Hornets are 17-8 at home this season. They will host Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets on Friday at New Orleans Arena. This is the third meeting of the campaign between the Mavericks and Hornets. The teams split the first two contests. The Hornets snapped a 10-game series home losing streak on December 1, 2007. Dallas will host the Ho |
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