Alston's Layup Plus Controversial Call Help Rockets Edge Magic

 
Rafer Alston scored 20 points, including the game-winning layup with 4 seconds left, and the Rockets narrowly escaped Orlando with a 96-94 victory Friday night. [link]

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Rafer Alston scored 20 points, including the game-winning layup with 4 seconds left, and the Houston Rockets narrowly escaped Orlando with a 96-94 victory over the Magic on Friday night. Orlando appeared to tie the game at 96 with Adonal Foyle's ...
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