January 24th, 2012 
Russ Loede 
Posted in Leading Scorer: Kevin Martin 31 points — 10-21 FG, 4-10 3PT, 7-8 FT. Leading Rebounder: Samuel Dalembert 15 rebounds. Leading Passer: Kyle Lowry 10 assists — recorded a triple-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Leading Bench Player: Goran Dragic 14 points — 5-7 FG, 4-5 FT. Patrick Patterson added 13 points (6-10 FG) and [...]
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Rockets Roll, Hurdle Hawks 95-84 Behind Sharpshooting K-Mart And Lowry’s Deft Dishes
Kyle Lowry tied a career-best 18 assists, the high for the NBA this season, as the Houston Rockets led the entire game and handed the Atlanta Hawks their first defeat of the season, 95-84. The tough Villanova point guard setup his partners with precise passes, including Kevin Martin, who had a game and season-high 27 [...]
Rockets Rout Rival Spurs; 105-85
Kevin McHale notched his first win as a head coach with the Houston Rockets, who thoroughly outplayed a sluggish San Antonio Spurs squad that played the night before. Ahead 53-35 at half, the Rockets led the entire game, allowing coach McHale to rest the starters for the final quarter. Kevin Martin overcame a four-point performance opening [...]
Sweet Shooting Magic Trick Rockets; 105-94
You knew Dwight Howard would get his — 21 points. However, you didn’t expect Hedo Turkoglu and J.J. Redick to shoot 18 of 26, 6-8 from three, and combine for 43 points. The Rockets allowed the Magic to hit 53 percent of their shots and have their way inside — surrendering 56 points in the [...]
Source: Kings Free Agent Center Samuel Dalembert Inks Two-Year Deal With Houston
According to a confirmed source, free-agent center Samuel Dalembert has agreed to a two-year deal with the Houston Rockets. A source with knowledge of the deal said Dalembert will be paid approximately $7 million in the first season and the Rockets have a team option worth approximately $7 million in the second season that includes a $1.5 million buyout [...]
Preseason Opener Highlights Around The Association
Cavs 91 at Pistons 87 Bulls 95 at Pacers 86 Kings 96 at Warriors 107 76ers 103 at Wizards 78 Spurs 87 at Rockets 101 Bucks 96 at Timberwolves 117 Knicks 92 at Nets 83 Celtics 76 at Raptors 75 Magic 85 at Heat 118 Thunder 106 at Mavs 92
Jordan Hill’s double-double lifts Rockets over Spurs; 91-87
Jordan Hill recorded a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds as the Houston Rockets defeated the short-handed San Antonio Spurs 101-87 on Saturday night. Luis Scola tallied 20 points and Terrence Williams generated 14 points and nine rebounds, helping give the Rockets a 56-38 edge on the glass. Hill, who started at center, showed signs of improvement playing a new position left by Chuck Hayes (Sacramento). For the Spurs, Manu Ginobili and DeJuan Blair led [...]
Reports: Yao Ming Set To Retire
Yao Posted Career High 25 PPG During ’06-07 Houston Rockets center Yao Ming has chosen to retire after nine NBA seasons, Yahoo Sports and the Houston Chronicle have reported, backed by league sources. Yao’s deal had expired after this past season with the Rockets, a team in transition after missing the playoffs the last two [...]
