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Rockets Blast Timberwolves

Posted Mar 27, 08 4:39 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – The Houston Rockets paid tribute to Dikembe Mutombo last night, but as usual it was Tracy McGrady who stole the show in a 97-86 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, reports the Houston Chronicle. McGrady had made just 4 of 15 shots when he re-entered the game in the fourth quarter and caught fire, scoring 10 of his 23 points down the stretch.

"I just couldn't afford to have us lose this game so I just put my will on it," said McGrady, who also had 11 rebounds and nine assists. The Rockets had 58 rebounds, led by Luis Scola with 18. Mutumbo had eight rebounds on a night when the team celebrated his career and his contributions. Minnesota was held to 42.9% shooting.

Source Houston Chronicle

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Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutonbo, of Congo, dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in Houston.   (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
Houston Rockets' Luis Scola (4), of Argentina, and Minnesota Timberwolves' Corey Brewer (22) battle for a rebound last night.   (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
Houston Rockets' Rafer Alston (12) drives to the basket while defended by Minnesota Timberwolves' Marko Jaric, left, and Randy Foye (4) last night.   (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
Houston Rockets' Luis Scola, right, of Argentina, goes to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson last night. Jefferson blocked the shot.   (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady (1) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves defender Marko Jaric (55) last night. McGrady scored 23 points in the Rockets' 97-86 win.   (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
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