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Houston Nurses Post-Streak Hangover

Ex-Rocket Wells takes revenge in Hornets' 90-69 rout

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Mar 19, 2008 10:27 PM CDT
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(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.

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.
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)
Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady (1) shoots over New Orleans Hornets forward Julian Wright (32) and center Tyson Chandler (6) during the first half.
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.
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.
Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady (1) is fouled by New Orleans Hornets forward Bonzi Wells (24) during the first half.   (AP Photo/Sean Gardner)
New Orleans Hornets forward David West (30) shoots over Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo (55) during the second half.
New Orleans Hornets forward David West (30) shoots over Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo (55) during the second half.   (AP Photo/Sean Gardner)
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