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Houston, We Have No Problems

Posted Mar 16, 08 9:16 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Another game, another win for the Rockets. The Lakers were their latest victim, losing to Houston 104-92 today. That marks 22 straight wins for Houston and now puts them atop the Western Conference, reports the AP. It was an enjoyable game for Rafer Alston, who scored a career-high 31 points for the Rockets in front of their largest-ever home crowd.

"Man. Man, man, man, he was unbelievable," said teammate Tracy McGrady. "I was in awe of his performance.” McGrady had a sub-par day, but the rest of the team rallied behind him to make up for any shortcomings. Bobby Jackson netted 19 points, his most as a Rocket, while Luis Scola grabbed 11 rebounds. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 24 points.

Source Houston Chronicle

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Houston Rockets fans cheers during the first quarter of a basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers today in Houston. The Rockets beat the Lakers 104-92 to win their 22nd consecutive game.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston Rockets' Rafer Alston (12) loses the ball as Los Angeles Lakers' Ronny Turiaf, left, defends during the fourth quarter of a basketball game Sunday, March 16, 2008, in Houston. The Rockets beat...   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston Rockets' Rafer Alston celebrates during the fourth quarter of their game against the Los Angeles Lakers today in Houston. The Rockets beat the Lakers 104-92 for their 22nd consecutive win.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (24) waits for play to resume after a time-out during the second quarter of a basketball game against the Houston Rockets today in Houston.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Los Angeles Lakers' Ronny Turiaf (21) blocks the shot of Houston Rockets' Mike Harris (19) during the second quarter of their game today in Houston.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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