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Rockets Get Late Boost Over Kings 89-87

Jazz pass Sonics on Boozer's triple-double, Wizards edge Clippers

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 14, 2008 4:27 AM CST
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(Newser) – Steve Novak made only one field goal for the Rockets last night: a game-winning three-pointer with 2.5 ticks remaining. Sacramento's Brad Miller couldn't do the same, leaving Houston with the 89-87 game and an intact eight-game win streak going into the All-Star break. "I dreamed of that, for sure," Novak told the Houston Chronicle of his first game-winner. In other pre-break games:

  • Carlos Boozer steamrolled over the Sonics to collect his first career triple-double (22 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists) on the way to a 112-93 Utah victory.
  • Antawn Jamison's tip-in off his ninth rebound of the night secured a game-high 29 points and a 91-89 win over the Clippers, which finally broke Washington's eight-game losing streak

Utah Jazz's Carlos Boozer reacts after a possession change in the fourth quarterof an NBA basketball game against the Seattle SuperSonics in Seattle, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. Utah won 112-93. (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey)
Utah Jazz's Carlos Boozer reacts after a possession change in the fourth quarterof an NBA basketball game against the Seattle SuperSonics in Seattle, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. Utah won 112-93. (AP Photo/Kevin...   (Associated Press)
Seattle SuperSonics' Kurt Thomas, left, tries to block Utah Jazz's Deron Williams, in the fourth quarter of NBA basketball action, in Seattle, on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. Utah won 112-93. (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey)
Seattle SuperSonics' Kurt Thomas, left, tries to block Utah Jazz's Deron Williams, in the fourth quarter of NBA basketball action, in Seattle, on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. Utah won 112-93. (AP Photo/Kevin...   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards guard Roger Mason (8) blocks a shot by Los Angeles Clippers guard Corey Maggette (50) during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Wizards won 91-89. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Washington Wizards guard Roger Mason (8) blocks a shot by Los Angeles Clippers guard Corey Maggette (50) during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, in Los Angeles....   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison puts up a shot as Los Angeles Clippers guard Corey Maggette guards during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison puts up a shot as Los Angeles Clippers guard Corey Maggette guards during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, in Los Angeles....   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Clippers guard Brevin Knight, top, battles for the ball with Washington Wizards guard Antonio Daniels during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Clippers guard Brevin Knight, top, battles for the ball with Washington Wizards guard Antonio Daniels during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, in Los Angeles....   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets guard Rafer Alston drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings forward Justin Williams during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008 in Houston. The Rockets won 89-87. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
Houston Rockets guard Rafer Alston drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings forward Justin Williams during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008 in Houston. The Rockets...   (Associated Press)
Sacramento Kings' Ron Artest, right, knocks the ball away from Houston Rockets' Yao Ming (11), of China, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008 in Houston. Houston won 89-87. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
Sacramento Kings' Ron Artest, right, knocks the ball away from Houston Rockets' Yao Ming (11), of China, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008 in Houston. Houston...   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets' Steve Novak, left, is congratulated by teammates Shane Battier (31) and Yao Ming (11), of China, on his three-point shot with less than three seconds on the clock to beat the Sacramento Kings 89-87 in a basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008 in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
Houston Rockets' Steve Novak, left, is congratulated by teammates Shane Battier (31) and Yao Ming (11), of China, on his three-point shot with less than three seconds on the clock to beat the Sacramento...   (Associated Press)
Utah Jazz's Deron Williams, right, makes a fast break during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Seattle SuperSonics in Seattle, on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. Utah won 112-93. (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey)
Utah Jazz's Deron Williams, right, makes a fast break during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Seattle SuperSonics in Seattle, on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. Utah won 112-93. (AP Photo/Kevin...   (Associated Press)
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