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McGrady Boosts Rockets to 18th Straight Win

Celtics blow past Grizzlies, Blazers outscore Knicks

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Mar 9, 2008 5:30 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Tracy McGrady scored 41 points and dished out nine assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 106-96 win over the New Orleans Hornets last night, reports the Houston Chronicle. The win is the 18th in a row for the Rockets, the fourth longest streak in NBA history. Chris Paul had 37 points and 11 assists for the Hornets. In other NBA action:

  • The Boston Celtics won their eighth straight as Ray Allen scored 23 points and Paul Pierce added 19 in a 119-89 romp over the Memphis Grizzlies.
  • Brandon Roy's 27 points helped the Portland Trail Blazers beat the New York Knicks 120-114 in overtime despite 45 points from Nate Robinson.

Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady (1) goes to the basket against New Orleans Hornets' Julian Wright, right, during the second half of a basketball game Saturday, March 8, 2008, in Houston. The Rockets won, 106-96, McGrady scored 41 points in the game. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady (1) goes to the basket against New Orleans Hornets' Julian Wright, right, during the second half of a basketball game Saturday, March 8, 2008, in Houston. The Rockets won,...   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) gets hung up by Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay (22) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 8, 2008, in Memphis, Tenn. Gay fouled Pierce on the play. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey)
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) gets hung up by Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay (22) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 8, 2008, in Memphis, Tenn. Gay fouled Pierce...   (Associated Press)
Portland Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy (7) shoots over New York Knicks' Jared Jeffries (20) during the second half of a basketball game Saturday, March 8, 2008, in New York. Roy scored 27 points as the Trail Blazers won 120-114. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Portland Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy (7) shoots over New York Knicks' Jared Jeffries (20) during the second half of a basketball game Saturday, March 8, 2008, in New York. Roy scored 27 points as the Trail...   (Associated Press)
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Celtics 119, Grizzlies 89
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Trail Blazers 120, Knicks 114
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