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Jan 10, 2008 12:32 AM CST

Celtics Stunned at Home by Charlotte

Zeke tossed as Knicks lose to Rockets; Cavs fall to Hawks

(Newser) - Coming off arguably their biggest win of the season against the Pistons in Detroit on Saturday, the Boston Celtics laid an egg at home versus Charlotte. Jason Richardson scored 34 points to lead the Bobcats to a 95-83 victory. Playing without Ray Allen, who has a pinched nerve in his...

KG Carries Celts Past Rockets

Jan 3, 2008 3:17 AM CST

KG Carries Celts Past Rockets

Big Ticket takes over in the fourth after Bonzi, Yao nullify 20-point deficit

(Newser) - After Houston had converted a 20-point hole into a three-point advantage, and with Boston's two centers fouled out of the game, Kevin Garnett willed his team back out of the red. The rangy power forward had 11 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, where he also helped to...

Paul Scorches Bobcats in Homecoming

Dec 28, 2007 11:15 PM CST

Paul Scorches Bobcats in Homecoming

Yao blocks out Grizz; Kidd's near triple double leads Nets over Wiz

(Newser) - The surprising New Orleans Hornets won easily at Charlotte tonight, led by Tyson Chandler's 17 points, 17 rebound performance paired with star guard Chris Paul's 17 points and 11 assists. The Bobcats were booed off the floor by the home fans at halftime. A former star at nearby Wake Forest,...

Rudy Gay's Buzzer Beater Pushes Grizz Past Spurs

Dec 19, 2007 11:12 PM CST

Rudy Gay's Buzzer Beater Pushes Grizz Past Spurs

Warriors top T'Wolves, Magic beat Rockets

(Newser) - The Memphis Grizzlies beat the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs 88-85, on Rudy Gay’s 3-pointer as time expired. Manu Ginobili had tied the game with less than three seconds remaining, but, Gay, the former UConn standout, received the inbounds pass, dribbled towards the top of the key, and...

Sixers Ground Rockets For 3rd Straight Win

Dec 10, 2007 10:11 PM CST

Sixers Ground Rockets For 3rd Straight Win

Houston star McGrady leaves game with injured ankle

(Newser) - The Houston Rockets were playing for the second of back-to-back nights, and it showed in a lackluster 100-88 loss at Philadelphia. The final score didn't indicate the difference in the teams on this night, as Philly's lead grew to 31 at one point in the third quarter reports the Chronicle....

Warriors Stymie Rockets, Again

Nov 30, 2007 2:50 AM CST

Warriors Stymie Rockets, Again

Houston just can't shake Golden State, 113-94

(Newser) - The suddenly relevent Warriors brought their win streak up to a league-leading five games by decisively clamping down on the Rockets last night, winning 113-94. No one on Houston's starting five could score more than 11 points against Golden State's innovative defense, and a second-quarter Rockets lead was fleeting, the...

Rockets Eclipse Suns 100-94

Nov 29, 2007 4:01 AM CST

Rockets Eclipse Suns 100-94

Slow pace favors Houston, Phoenix can't stifle Yao

(Newser) - Houston's best chance to beat the Suns last night was to hold them under 100 points, a feat made easier by Phoenix's uncharacteristically slow pace. With Yao Ming playing at a comfortable jog and Steve Nash handing out a season-low six assists, the Rockets cruised to a 100-94 victory, reports...

Mavs Rally to Smoke Rockets

Nov 22, 2007 6:29 AM CST

Mavs Rally to Smoke Rockets

Final 100 seconds spells defeat as Houston falls, 100-94

(Newser) - The Houston Rockets had a five-point lead going into the final two minutes of last night's game, but the Mavericks took advantage of fouls and missed shots to rally back, 100-94. Dirk Nowitzki, finally playing more like an MVP, led Dallas on big scoring drives to turn a 17-point third-quarter...

Yao's Rockets Spoil Spurs' Streak 89-81

Nov 7, 2007 5:20 AM CST

Yao's Rockets Spoil Spurs' Streak 89-81

San Antonio is 3-1 after first loss to Houston since 2004 season

(Newser) - Yao Ming had 28 points and 13 rebounds and stayed in for nearly 43 minutes to lock down Houston's defeat of the champion San Antonio Spurs last night, reports the Houston Chronicle. The day after a late collapse against Dallas, the Rockets stayed strong down the stretch to overcome Manu...

Rockets Crash in First Meeting With Mavs

Nov 6, 2007 5:01 AM CST

Rockets Crash in First Meeting With Mavs

Houston breaks down in the 4th, falls 107-98

(Newser) - The Dallas Mavericks spoiled Houston's undefeated start to the season, keeping the Rockets on the run through the first three quarters and leaving them in the dust in the fourth, reports the Dallas Morning News. Jason Terry came off the bench with 31 points, including 16 of the Mavericks' final...

Rockets Take Down Lakers in Seesaw Finale

Oct 31, 2007 4:02 AM CDT

Rockets Take Down Lakers in Seesaw Finale

Houston wins season opener, 95-93, on Battier's longball

(Newser) - Kobe Bryant put up 45 points, nearly half of the Lakers' total, in last night's season opener against the Rockets, but a late fourth-quarter showdown went in Houston's favor for a final score of 95-93. Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming combined for 55 points, but it was Shane Battier who...

Rockets Star Yao Marries

Aug 7, 2007 4:31 AM CDT

Rockets Star Yao Marries

Bride stars in national b'ball team

(Newser) - Gargantuan Houston Rockets center Yao Ming and his Chinese girlfriend—a hoops star in her own right—got hitched in Shanghai yesterday, People magazine reports. The 7'6" Ming and 6'2" Ye Li held the ceremony and reception at the lush Shangri-La hotel with 70 guests—and close to 100 reporters...

China Nods at New Houston Coach

May 24, 2007 5:54 AM CDT

China Nods at New Houston Coach

Yao's fans heartened by offense-minded Adelman

(Newser) - A China Daily poll indicated that 53% of Chinese hoops fans approved of new Rockets coach Rick Adelman, and just over a third regretted the ouster of defensive guru Jeff Van Gundy. Thanks to all-star center Yao Ming, the Rockets have the close scrutiny of perhaps the world's largest basketball...