T-Mac Pilots Rockets Past Pistons 80-77

Bobcats rally late to beat Clips, Knicks' struggles continue in loss to Sonics

By Doug Sweeney, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 13, 2007 1:43 AM CST

(Newser) – The poor shooting was contagious in Houston as the Pistons shot 36 percent from the field and the Rockets shot a mind-numbing 27 percent from the charity stripe in Houston’s 80-77 win. The Rockets started out just 1-for-15 from the line, but made five of their last seven to eke out the victory. Tracy McGrady led his club with 29 points, reports the AP. Around the Association:

The Bobcats went on an 8-0 run late in the fourth quarter to overtake the Los Angeles Clippers. Emeka Okafor had a big night for Charlotte, recording 25 points and 16 rebounds.

Kevin Durant scored 30 points to lead Seattle to a 117-110 victory over New York. It was the fourth straight loss for the hapless Knicks.

Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady goes up for a shot as Detroit Pistons' Antonio McDyess, rear, watches during the first quarter of a basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007 in Houston. (AP Photo/David... (Associated Press)

Charlotte Bobcats forward Emeka Okafor, right, shoots over Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman, left, during the first half of the Bobcats' 108-103 win in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C.,... (Associated Press)

New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas reacts in the closing seconds of the NBA basketball game against the Seattle SuperSonics Wednesday, Dec. 12 , 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Sonics won... (Associated Press)

Seattle SuperSonics' Kevin Durant, center, puts up a shot against New York Knicks' Eddy Curry, left, Fred Jones, second from right, and David Lee in the second quarter during their NBA basketball game... (Associated Press)

Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady (1) looks to pass as Detroit Pistons' Rasheed Wallace (36) and Antonio McDyess, center, defend during the third quarter of a basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007 in... (Associated Press)

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