Note to Around the Horn: The Rockets Ain't Dead Yet

Despite losing Yao Ming for the season, and writers and critics writing them off as a potential postseason bust, the Houston Rockets are out to prove that they are still alive and kicking. Last night, the Rockets finished February off perfectly with their 14th straight win as they rolled to a 116-95 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, in Houston. The Rockets are one win away from matching the franchise record for consecutive wins in a season. Houston finished 13-0 in February, and despite not having the low post scoring of Ming, the team still find ways to keep scoring. Tracy McGrady set the tone for the evening with 25 points and six assists, while rookie power forward Carl Landry had 15 points and even posterized Kwame Brown. In the process, the Rockets shot almost 51 percent from the field, proving that not only can they win without Yao, but they can also score when it counts without him as well.  Even though no one would take this win seriously, the Rockets are not making any apologies about ... (link)