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Rockets Lock up No. 5 Seed

Scola shines in 93-75 drubbing of Clippers

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted Apr 16, 2008 10:37 PM CDT

(Newser) – Luis Scola had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets locked up the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 93-75 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Backup point guard Bobby Jackson added 15 points and five rebounds, and Tracy McGrady made up for a 2-for-11 shooting night with 11 assists.

The Rockets improved to 22-2 in their last 24 home games. When the game ended, the Rockets were still awaiting their first-round playoff opponent. It could've been Utah, San Antonio or Phoenix, depending on the outcomes of Wednesday's two games involving those teams.

Houston Rockets' Luis Scola, right, of Argentina, shoots over Los Angeles Clippers' Nick Fazekas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady (1) goes up for a shot as Los Angeles Clippers' Elton Brand (42) defends. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Los Angeles Clippers' Elton Brand (42) is trapped between Houston Rockets' Bobby Jackson (8) and Luis Scola, right. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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