Stories related to: Ron Artest

Ron Artest Going to Houston Rockets

Houston Chronicle  |  Jul 30, 08 3:07 AM CDT

(Newser) - The Houston Rockets have made a deal to acquire Ron Artest from the Sacramento Kings, reports the Houston Chronicle . The gifted but hot-tempered forward is expected to give the Rockets a big boost toward chances at a title shot.  The Rockets will give up guard Bobby Jackson and one other player, expected to be rookie forward Donte Greene. More »

Short-Handed Kings Beat Hornets

Associated Press  |  Apr 13, 08 9:33 AM CDT

(Newser) - Ron Artest returned from a thumb injury to hit four clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and the Sacramento Kings dealt a big blow to New Orleans' hopes for the top seed in the Western Conference with a 94-91 victory. The loss dropped the Hornets (55-25) into a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the top spot in the West with only two games remaining. More »

Kings Stun Nuggets Behind Martin

Associated Press  |  Apr 6, 08 2:21 AM CDT

(Newser) - Kevin Martin scored 36 points despite missing Sacramento's shootaround with the stomach flu, and the Kings dealt a blow to the Denver Nuggets' playoff plans last night with a surprising 118-115 win at the Pepsi Center. The Kings, out of playoff contention and missing Ron Artest (thumb) and Brad Miller (leg), won their fourth straight game and snapped Denver's nine-game home winning streak. More »

Skip to My Lou: Alston's 28 Propels Rockets Past Kings

Houston Chronicle  |  Mar 25, 08 2:51 AM CDT

(Newser) - The Houston Rockets were able to fend off a surprisingly frisky Sacramento Kings team and earn a 108-100 victory. The win is the 800th of coach Rick Adelman’s career, which is the third most amongst active coaches and 14th all-time. Adelman earned 395 of those wins while coaching the Kings, according to the Houston Chronicle. More »

Celtics Defense Stops Rockets' Streak at 22

Houston Chronicle  |  Mar 19, 08 5:34 AM CDT

(Newser) - The Rockets had followed 22 straight games with victorious press conferences, and nothing short of the NBA's best team could change that tune. With a decisive 94-74 win, the Boston Celtics ended Houston's win streak and held them to their lowest score this season. "I've never seen defense like that," Tracy McGrady told the Houston Chronicle . Elsewhere in the league: More »

Martin Helps Kings Outscore Reeling Raptors

Globe and Mail  |  Mar 17, 08 2:06 AM CDT

(Newser) - Kevin Martin scored 32 points as the Sacramento Kings beat the Toronto Raptors 106-100 last night, reports the Toronto Globe and Mail . Ron Artest also had 19 points and 10 rebounds as the Kings handed the Raptors their fourth straight loss on this road trip. The Raptors are 2-7 in the nine games since star forward Chris Bosh injured his knee. More »

Suns Shake Off Foul Trouble, Warriors 123-115

Arizona Republic (Phoenix)  |  Mar 14, 08 3:20 AM CDT

(Newser) - After Shaquille O'Neal fouled out of the game midway through the third—with the fourth technical foul called on Phoenix—the Suns regrouped before a furious home crowd to top the Warriors 123-115, reports the Arizona Republic. Golden State's league-leading offense outshot Phoenix 105-82 due to turnovers and offensive boards, but was out gunned 54% to 41%. Also in hoops: More »

Kobe Outclutched by Kings

Los Angeles Times  |  Mar 10, 08 4:45 AM CDT

(Newser) - Kobe scored 17 in the fourth quarter last week in Sacramento, but the rematch went differently, reports the Los Angeles Times. The MVP candidate had just one point in the final frame, including a missed fadeaway at the buzzer in a 114-113 home loss. Kings guard Beno Udrih hit the winning free throws with four seconds left. More »

Howard, Bench Depose Kings

Orlando Sentinel  |  Feb 24, 08 10:22 PM CST

(Newser) - The post-Bibby Kings finally lost, falling flat in Orlando in the decisive fourth quarter. Backups Brian Cook and Keyon Dooling combined for 20 in a 22-8 run that gave the Magic a commanding 20-point lead. Dwight Howard was his customary monster self, leading his team with 26 points and 10 rebounds in the 112-93 win. More »

Bobcats Lose Game, Leading Scorer Wallace

Associated Press  |  Feb 22, 08 11:37 PM CST

(Newser) - Brad Miller's late turnover nearly made his Sacramento teammates forget about his solid 22-point, 14-rebound outing. But they did, thanks to a missed Charlotte jumper at the buzzer, which handed the Kings a 116-115 overtime victory, reports the AP. The game was delayed after Bobcats leading scorer Gerald Wallace was knocked unconscious after being elbowed in the face. More »

Ellis, Warriors Outplay Kings

San Francisco Chronicle  |  Feb 10, 08 4:54 AM CST

(Newser) - Monta Ellis made 18 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter, giving the Warriors the late surge they needed to beat the Kings 105-102. Stephen Jackson added 26 points for Golden State, but stopped the hearts of the home crowd when he went down clutching his ankle in the third quarter, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. More »

Artest, Kings Embarrass Nets 128-94

Associated Press  |  Jan 23, 08 3:03 AM CST

(Newser) - The Kings led the New Jersey Nets by 11 after the first period and never looked back as Sacramento cruised to a 128-94 victory. Ron Artest led all scorers with 27 points. The mercurial small forward also grabbed six boards, dished four assists, swiped five steals and, for good measure, blocked a shot, AP reports. More »

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