Skip to: Content
Skip to: Site Navigation
Skip to: Search

October 11, 2008 11:25:04 PM CDT

Learn about Newser Points »

« Back to the grid | Next story »

Houston Nurses Post-Streak Hangover

Posted Mar 19, 08 10:27 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – A game after Houston's historic 22-game winning streak was broken, New Orleans added to the misery. Rockets castoff Bonzi Wells had 20 points in the fourth quarter, during which the Hornets outscored Houston 31-10 to turn a tie game into a 90-69 blowout, reports the Houston Chronicle. Wells ended with 25.

Thus ended another franchise-record streak—a 12-game run on the road. With the win, the Hornets returned to the top of the Western Conference, a position the Rockets had enjoyed just days ago. New Orleans's torrid finish erased a sloppy beginning; the Hornets missed 9 of their first 10 shots.

Source Houston Chronicle

0 comments | Print E-mail | Digg Seed this on Newsvine Add this link to Del.icio.us StumbleUpon

Related Newser Stories

  • NBA Ref Starts Prison Term for Gambling

    Sep 23, 08 1:57 AM CDT
    NBA Ref Starts Prison Term for Gambling The NBA referee who admitted gambling on basketball begins his 15-month federal prison sentence today, reports USA Today. The conviction of referee Tim Donaghy, 41, has rocked the NBA, even though officials determined he didn't bet on the specific games he worked. An NBA-sponsored investigation into gambling and referees is under way.        
    More »

  • Black Community Particularly Invested in US Hoops Squad

    Aug 8, 08 3:00 PM CDT
    Black Community Particularly Invested in US Hoops Squad The US Olympic basketball team isn’t only out to reclaim gold, Vincent Thomas writes in Slam, but also to validate the black community’s investment in the NBA. “Team USA, whether they know it or like it … is on a quest to bring gold back to America, yes, but also to the NBA and the hood,” he writes of a squad he glosses the “Redeem Team.” More »

  • Ron Artest Going to Houston Rockets

    Jul 30, 08 3:07 AM CDT
    Ron Artest Going to Houston Rockets The Houston Rockets have made a deal to acquire Ron Artest from the Sacramento Kings, reports the Houston Chronicle. The gifted but hot-tempered forward is expected to give the Rockets a big boost toward chances at a title shot.  The Rockets will give up guard Bobby Jackson and one other player, expected to be rookie forward Donte Greene.
    More »

  • Ariz. Coach Swears Off 1-Year Wonders

    Jul 11, 08 2:55 PM CDT
    Ariz. Coach Swears Off 1-Year Wonders Lute Olson is sick of an NBA rule that results in top basketball prospects spending just one year in college, the Los Angeles Times reports, and says he'll no longer recruit such players for his University of Arizona program. Olson, who's seen the rule cost Arizona two top players this spring alone, calls it a "farce" and say he'll push for changes. More »

  • Prospect's European Exile Ruffles Feathers

    Jul 10, 08 4:18 PM CDT
    Prospect's European Exile Ruffles Feathers The decision by a top high school basketball prospect to ditch his commitment to college and play professionally in Europe—thus thumbing his nose at the NBA, which bars players under 19—has observers up in arms, the Wall Street Journal's Daily Fix blog notes. Camps appear split into those ripping the NBA's age rule and those criticizing Brandon Jennings for a selfish, youthful misstep. More »

New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul (3) passes through Houston Rockets defenders during the second half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans on Wednesday, March 19, 2008.   (AP Photo/Sean Gardner)
New Orleans Hornets forward David West (30) shoots over Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo (55) during the second half.   (AP Photo/Sean Gardner)
Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady (1) shoots over New Orleans Hornets forward Julian Wright (32) and center Tyson Chandler (6) during the first half.   (AP Photo/Sean Gardner)
Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady (1) is double teamed by New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler (6) and guard Chris Paul (3) during the first half.   (AP Photo/Sean Gardner)
Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady (1) is fouled by New Orleans Hornets forward Bonzi Wells (24) during the first half.   (AP Photo/Sean Gardner)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
Our editors also recommend:

Threads (
1
 of 4)

Tags

basketball  • NBA  • Houston Rockets  • New Orleans Hornets  • Bonzi Wells


Loading...

Premium Articles from HighBeam

Find more articles like this

Today's Most Popular

Loading...

Other Sports Stories

What is Newser?

2008 Codie Finalist

Newser gives you more news in less time. We search for the best and most important stories all over the web, read them for you, and deliver concise and sharp summaries—along with links to the full text. Newser provides a way to stay on top of an ever-expanding horizon of news and opinion—politics, sports, business, trends, technology, personalities, crimes, and controversies. Newser keeps you not just better informed, but, with our signature graphic interface and smart condensed format, more enjoyably informed.

Learn more »