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Rockets Rookies Rally to Beat Blazers

Posted Jan 26, 08 5:52 AM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – When Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming weren't getting it done against the Trail Blazers, Rockets coach Rick Adelman decided to beat Portland at its own game, the Houston Chronicle reports. He sent in rookies Luis Scola, Aaron Brooks, and Carl Landry to lead the team to an 89-79 triumph, Houston's fourth straight.

The loss breaks Portland's 12-game home win streak, tarnishing the mystique of the suddenly dominant young team. For the Rockets, McGrady shot just 5-for-14 for a team-high 15 points, but was bailed out by Scola's 11 points and 12 rebounds, and Landry's 12 points and eight boards. "One thing about those guys, they're not afraid," said McGrady in praise of Houston's newbies.
Source: Houston Chronicle

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Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla, right, hangs onto the ball during a scramble with Houston Rockets' Luis Scola, left, from Argentina, and Yao Ming during NBA second half basketball action...   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets forward Tracy McGrady, left, maneuvers against Portland Trail Blazers guard Jarrett Jack during NBA second half basketball action in Portland, Ore., Friday, Jan. 25, 2008. McGrady led...   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, left, complains to referee Brian Forte during NBA first half basketball action in Portland, Ore., Friday, Jan. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)   (Associated Press)
Portland Trail Blazer guard Brandon Roy, right, shoots over Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier during NBA second half basketball action in Portland, Ore., Friday, Jan. 25, 2008. Roy led the Blazers...   (Associated Press)
Portland Trail Blazers forward Martell Webster, left, passes off against Houston Rockets' Luther Head, middle, and Yao Ming during NBA first half basketball action in Portland, Ore., Friday, Jan. 25,...   (Associated Press)
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