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Celtics Defense Stops Rockets' Streak at 22

Kings blast past Warriors, Suns get 5th straight over Blazers

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 19, 2008 5:34 AM CDT
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(Newser) – The Rockets had followed 22 straight games with victorious press conferences, and nothing short of the NBA's best team could change that tune. With a decisive 94-74 win, the Boston Celtics ended Houston's win streak and held them to their lowest score this season. "I've never seen defense like that," Tracy McGrady told the Houston Chronicle. Elsewhere in the league:

  • Sacramento's Kevin Martin and Ron Artest combined for 60 points to fuel a 122-105 Kings victory and keep Golden State from taking a much-needed jump in the standings.
  • Phoenix increased its win streak to five games for the first time in 2008 with a 111-98 win over Portland, partly thanks to 16 points and 15 rebounds from an improving Shaq.

Portland Trail Blazers Channing Frye bats the ball from Phoenix Suns' Shaquille O'Neal (32) in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in Portland, Ore. The Suns defeated the Trail Blazers 111-98.
Portland Trail Blazers Channing Frye bats the ball from Phoenix Suns' Shaquille O'Neal (32) in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in Portland, Ore. The Suns defeated the Trail Blazers 111-98....   (Associated Press)
Phoenix Suns Amare Stoudemire scores as Portland Trail Blazers Channing Frye, right, defends while Jarrett Jack (1) looks on in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in Portland, Ore.
Phoenix Suns Amare Stoudemire scores as Portland Trail Blazers Channing Frye, right, defends while Jarrett Jack (1) looks on in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in Portland, Ore.   (Associated Press)
Phoenix Suns Amare Stoudemire breaks up a pass to Portland Trail Blazers LaMarcus Aldridge (12) in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in Portland, Ore.
Phoenix Suns Amare Stoudemire breaks up a pass to Portland Trail Blazers LaMarcus Aldridge (12) in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in Portland, Ore.   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in Houston.
Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in Houston.   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics' Sam Cassell (28) celebrates with teammates after beating the Houston Rockets Tuesday, March 18, 2008. The Rockets 22-game win streak ended as the Celtics beat the Rockets 94-74.
Boston Celtics' Sam Cassell (28) celebrates with teammates after beating the Houston Rockets Tuesday, March 18, 2008. The Rockets 22-game win streak ended as the Celtics beat the Rockets 94-74.   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets' Chuck Hayes (44) and Shane Battier (31) battle Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce and P.J. Brown, left, for a loose ball during a basketball game Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in Houston.
Houston Rockets' Chuck Hayes (44) and Shane Battier (31) battle Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce and P.J. Brown, left, for a loose ball during a basketball game Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in Houston.   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo (9) pushes Houston Rockets' Rafer Alston (12) during the first quarter of a basketball game Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in Houston.
Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo (9) pushes Houston Rockets' Rafer Alston (12) during the first quarter of a basketball game Tuesday, March 18, 2008, in Houston.   (Associated Press)
Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin, right, shoots over Golden State Warriors guard Baron Davis, left, during the third quarter of NBA basketball in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin, right, shoots over Golden State Warriors guard Baron Davis, left, during the third quarter of NBA basketball in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, March 18, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Golden State Warriors forward Al Harrington, right, hits the ball away from Sacramento Kings center Brad Miller during an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
Golden State Warriors forward Al Harrington, right, hits the ball away from Sacramento Kings center Brad Miller during an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, March 18, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Sacramento Kings Kevin Martin, left, puts up a reverse layup against Golden State Warriors center Andris Biedrins during an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
Sacramento Kings Kevin Martin, left, puts up a reverse layup against Golden State Warriors center Andris Biedrins during an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, March 18, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest, right, gives a high-five to a fan after scoring against the Golden State Warriors in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest, right, gives a high-five to a fan after scoring against the Golden State Warriors in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, March 18, 2008.   (Associated Press)
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March 18 NBA Games

Kings 122 Warriors 105
San Francisco Chronicle

Suns 111 Trail Blazers 98
East Valley Tribune (AZ)

 
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