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Rockets Beat SuperSonics 103-80

Houston hands Seattle 18th loss in last 20 games

By Doug Sweeney, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 9, 2008 10:29 PM CDT

(Newser) – Rafer Alston scored 18 points and Luis Scola added 13 points and 12 rebounds as the Houston Rockets, playing without Tracy McGrady, easily beat the Seattle SuperSonics 103-80 on Wednesday night. McGrady sat out with a sore left shoulder that's bothered him for more than... Read full story »

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