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With McGrady locked down, Alston steps up as Rockets take over top West spot HOUSTON (AP) -- Tracy McGrady had carried the Houston Rockets through their winning streak since Yao Ming went down with a foot injury. On Sunday, it was everyone else's turn to help him. Rafer Alston scored 31 points and hit eight 3-pointers, both career highs, and the Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 104-92 to ...
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Rockets vs. Lakers - a new kind of double/double!
The Dream Shake —
... For all those who said the Rockets' Streak was just a fluke... that we didn't play any good teams... that we're really not that good of a team? Yeah, suck it - we just beat the Lakers. Who were the #1 team in the West until the Rockets decided today that it's our turn at the top. ...
Streaking
Athletics Nation —
... In case you haven't noticed, there is another professional sports team streaking towards history in its sport right now. The Houston Rockets won their 22nd consecutive game today against the LA Lakers. Now I'm not going to go on and on about the NBA and pretend to have any idea what I'm talking about because frankly I don't. I do know that 22 consecutive wins is quite remarkable no matter what sport it is and that the team should be commended for it. ...
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Lakers hit the road and some Andrew Bynum news
mvn.com 3/12/2008 — The Western Conference leading Los Angeles Lakers embark on a four game road trip that will define just how far they have come as a team. Their mission begins Friday in sassy ole New Orleans and includes stops at the red hot Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz. This will be a major test for the Lakers defense, as all of the above teams have solid offenses. The Lakers have ...
mvn.com 3/12/2008 — The Western Conference leading Los Angeles Lakers embark on a four game road trip that will define just how far they have come as a team. Their mission begins Friday in sassy ole New Orleans and includes stops at the red hot Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz. This will be a major test for the Lakers defense, as all of the above teams have solid offenses. The Lakers have ...
Rockets Win Ugly But Streak Hits 20 Stop Hawks 83-75
slamdunkcentral.com 3/13/2008 — Tracy McGrady shot 28 points, and the Houston Rockets Wednesday night became only the third team in the history of the Association to win 20 consecutive games as they defeated the Atlanta Hawks 83-75. With the win the Rockets tie the Milwaukee ...
slamdunkcentral.com 3/13/2008 — Tracy McGrady shot 28 points, and the Houston Rockets Wednesday night became only the third team in the history of the Association to win 20 consecutive games as they defeated the Atlanta Hawks 83-75. With the win the Rockets tie the Milwaukee ...
It WILL stop at 21
sportsayers.com 3/14/2008 — The Rockets winning streak will end against the Lakers.
sportsayers.com 3/14/2008 — The Rockets winning streak will end against the Lakers.
Lakers vs. the Rockets game analysis
mvn.com 3/16/2008 — How do you game plan for a team that has won 21 straight games? After a little analysis, here’s what I would do to extinguish the Rockets red glare. Number one, I would attack them by attacking their leader, Tracy McGrady, both offensively and defensively. He will probably guard Kobe, so running Kobe from side to side in Rip Hamilton fashion should help wear McGrady out. Kobe should also ...
mvn.com 3/16/2008 — How do you game plan for a team that has won 21 straight games? After a little analysis, here’s what I would do to extinguish the Rockets red glare. Number one, I would attack them by attacking their leader, Tracy McGrady, both offensively and defensively. He will probably guard Kobe, so running Kobe from side to side in Rip Hamilton fashion should help wear McGrady out. Kobe should also ...
Lakers-Rockets Pre-Game
fastbreakblog.com 3/16/2008 — Lakers look to shatter Rockets win streak, and stay atop NBA West
fastbreakblog.com 3/16/2008 — Lakers look to shatter Rockets win streak, and stay atop NBA West
Rockets Cruise Past Kobe and co, 104-92
fastbreakblog.com 3/16/2008 — 22 straight for the Rockets, and the Lakers get spanked...
fastbreakblog.com 3/16/2008 — 22 straight for the Rockets, and the Lakers get spanked...
I was WRONG!
sportsayers.com 3/17/2008 — Explaining I was wrong for saying the streak would end for the Rockets. The Lakers sucked it up.
sportsayers.com 3/17/2008 — Explaining I was wrong for saying the streak would end for the Rockets. The Lakers sucked it up.
Rockets extend winning streak to 22 against Lakers
slamdunkcentral.com 3/17/2008 — It has taken 22 games over 48 days, but the Houston Rockets' winning streak is officially front page news. They achieved their 22nd consecutive win on Sunday in front of a national television audience by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 104-92 ...
slamdunkcentral.com 3/17/2008 — It has taken 22 games over 48 days, but the Houston Rockets' winning streak is officially front page news. They achieved their 22nd consecutive win on Sunday in front of a national television audience by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 104-92 ...
How Has Houston Done It? Killer Offense
sports.aol.com 3/10/2008 — Crow and eggs for breakfast this morning: Houston is alive . The win streak has hit 18 after Saturday's 10-point victory over the Hornets; the Rockets would be the third seed if the season ended today. The team's 6-0 since Yao Ming 's season ended. ...
sports.aol.com 3/10/2008 — Crow and eggs for breakfast this morning: Houston is alive . The win streak has hit 18 after Saturday's 10-point victory over the Hornets; the Rockets would be the third seed if the season ended today. The team's 6-0 since Yao Ming 's season ended. ...
Who Wants To Sound Like Mutumbo? [Impressionist Week]
deadspin.com 3/12/2008 — I know that you've been trying to perfect your Dikembe Mutumbo impressions, and I'm here to help. Here are Mutumbo's Houston Rockets teammates all taking a crack at it ... curiously, though, not one of them said "Who wants to sex Mutumbo?" That ...
deadspin.com 3/12/2008 — I know that you've been trying to perfect your Dikembe Mutumbo impressions, and I'm here to help. Here are Mutumbo's Houston Rockets teammates all taking a crack at it ... curiously, though, not one of them said "Who wants to sex Mutumbo?" That ...
Houston Rockets Skyrocketing
fastbreakblog.com 3/16/2008 — T-Mac, Adelman, and the crew have the Rockets soaring...
fastbreakblog.com 3/16/2008 — T-Mac, Adelman, and the crew have the Rockets soaring...
Alston's Three Pointers Launch Rockets Into First Place in the West
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 3/17/2008 — The Houston Rockets have one transcendent star and a bunch of "no-name" players. If that formula sounds vaguely familiar, it may be because the 2001 Sixers and 2007 Cavs used it to get all the way to the NBA Finals. Laugh if you want, but the Rockets now have the best record in the West and the second longest winning streak in NBA history.
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 3/17/2008 — The Houston Rockets have one transcendent star and a bunch of "no-name" players. If that formula sounds vaguely familiar, it may be because the 2001 Sixers and 2007 Cavs used it to get all the way to the NBA Finals. Laugh if you want, but the Rockets now have the best record in the West and the second longest winning streak in NBA history.
The Bizarro Association: Houston Rockets
theassociation.blogs.com 3/17/2008 — By Giarc Iskweinsawk Over the past few weeks the many truths posted here at The Association have been construed as "hating." Well it's time to re-think and re-mix our perspective on all things NBA. Our new feature The Bizarro ...
theassociation.blogs.com 3/17/2008 — By Giarc Iskweinsawk Over the past few weeks the many truths posted here at The Association have been construed as "hating." Well it's time to re-think and re-mix our perspective on all things NBA. Our new feature The Bizarro ...
Duce Duce- Rockets 104 Lakers 92 !!! — SidelineShow.com-SportsTalk Radio
The Houston Rockets have won 21 in a row and eventhough they have won these many ball games the big talk that the Rockets haven’t really play any tough team during this hot streak they’re are on. The Rockets coming up has a tough five game starting with the Lakers who were in a tie [...]
Tracy McGrady Fuels the Rockets — 20 Second Timeout
Tracy McGrady played all 48 minutes and had 30 points, seven rebounds and four assists as the Houston Rockets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 89-80 to win their 21st straight game, the second longest winning streak in NBA history. The Rockets are now tied for first place in the Western Conference with the L.A. Lakers, setting up a dramatic showdown between the teams in Houston on Sunday. McGrady's ...
The Basketball Diaries — Foul Balls
Houston Rockets 83 Atlanta Hawks 75
The Rockets have now won 20 in a row, and are now only the 3rd team in NBA history to do so. The 70-71 Bucks did it, and the 71-72 Lakers won 31 in a row before losing. To give you an idea about how impressive a 20 game win streak is, the Knicks, Heat, Sonics, Grizzlies, and Timberwolves don't have 20 wins this season. The Rockets got off to a sluggish
The Basketball Diaries — Foul Balls
Houston Rockets 91 New Jersey Nets 73
Make that 19 consecutive wins for the Houston Rockets. Of those 19 wins, the last 10 have come by double-digits which ties an NBA record. Of course the biggest news is that win #19 moves the Rockets to within a game of the Lakers and Spurs in the race for the #1 seed out west. Tracy McGrady led Houston with 19 points, though he only played a little
Tuesday's Starting Five — What Would Oakley Do?
1. The Houston Rockets. They did it again. The improbable, feel-good story of the past few weeks continues as the Rockets beat the Nets last night in Houston for their 19th straight victory. They are now one game back of the Lakers and Spurs (and 6 up on Denver) for first place in the Western Conference. They've got Atlanta on Wednesday and the Bobcats on Friday. If they can safely navigate ...
Rockets notes after beating Nets 91-73 — InsideHoops
Tonight’s attendance of 18,271 marks Houston’s 20th sellout at Toyota Center this season.
Houston won 91-73 to capture its 19th victory in a row (1/29/08-3/10/08), which matches the third longest winning streak in NBA history: 33 by the L.A. Lakers (11/5/71-1/7/1972), 20 by the Milwaukee Bucks (2/6/71-3/8/71) and 19 by the L.A. Lakers (2/4/00-3/13/00).
The Rockets have [...]
Rockets 22 straight wins, take lead in West — InsideHoops
NBA News: With their 104-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, the Houston Rockets (46-20) extended their franchise-record winning streak to 22 games and took over sole possession of first place in the Western Conference. On Jan. 28, the day before the streak started, the Rockets were 24-20, in 10th place in the [...]
NBA Last Night: Houston Will Never, Ever Lose — Sports Blog - football, basketball, and baseball
Los Angeles Lakers 92, Houston Rockets 104 : The Rockets have now won 22 straight, and the once pipedream-ish 33 is suddenly in sight. Kobe Bryant was only able to score 24 points on 33 shots against the stingy Houston D, and Rafer Alston took care of the rest, dropping 31 on LA to help keep the streak alive. Houston has Boston tonight, and if they get by that game they’ll have three ...
NBA Wrap: Rockets in first in the west, The Nuggets drop 168 points on the sonics — Hail Mary Jane
Rockets 104 - Lakers 92
Tracy McGrady didn’t need to carry the Rockets in this one. The Rockets just keep on winning though. Rafer Alston scored 31 points and hit 8 three to lead the way for the Rockets to their 22nd consecutive win. The Rockets beat the Lakers 104-92 on Sunday.
Since they started this streak, they were in 10th in the West, now they are first. The Rockets are ...
Switch! — Lakers Blog
Something the Lakers didn't do all that well Sunday in their 104-92 loss to the Rockets in Houston, but a trick at which the K Bros. are quite adept. I'm heading back this morning to LA while AK will board a plane to Dallas. That means short links this morning, and we'll try to add as much as we can through the early part of the day. It's fair to say that the Lakers struggled with Houston's ...
Are the Lakers Ref Favorites? — Lakers Library
While the Lakers were busy losing to the Rockets on Sunday, I was chatting with Matt from Hardwood Paroxysm. During half-time, he expressed a view that is held by fans across the United States: That the Lakers consistently receive an unfair advantage from the referees.
Here’s how the conversation went:
Matt: …here [the Lakers] come.
Me: Fingers crossed, but Houston’s ...
Let's Go Streakin' With Houston — The Howeva Files
The Rockets won their 22nd game tonight , leaving the average joe to ask, "Wow, how long can they keep this up?" The average joe then looked at the schedule, saw the Celtics were up next for the Rockets, and went, "Oh. I guess until then." Still, ya never know. The Celtics will be playing that game the night after a possible finals preview against the Spurs on Monday night, so they could ...
Rockets Team Defense Slows Kobe Bryant — X’s & O’s of Basketball
I watched a couple of college games today, but I took a break from March Madness to take in the huge matchup between the Rockets and the Lakers. The Rockets of course are on their historic winning streak and the Lakers are trying to stay positive following the news that Pao Gasol will be gone for a while due to injury. With the injuries, you knew that Kobe Bryant would step his game and put ...
Mutombo: "Houston is better than Congo!".....and Rockets win 22nd straight — The Sport Hump...dry and harmless
Houston Rockets' Dikembe Mutombo, of Congo, celebrates the Rockets' 22nd consecutive win after beating the Los Angeles Lakers in a basketball game Sunday. Dikembe Mutombo, the NBA basketball player that sounds like Lou Ferrigno with a mouth full of cookies recently stated that "Houston is better than Congo." I personally have not been to the Sandals Resort in Congo, but did see the ...
Just a speedbump to 22 — Lakers Blog
Given that the Rockets came into Sunday's game the winners of 21 straight, are one of the league's best defensive teams, and the Lakers had all of one day to adjust their offense and defense to life without Pau Gasol (hopefully temporary as it might be), it's fair to say that the Lakers faced an uphill battle. The Vegas money, as they say, was on the Rockets... and it turns out there's a ...
Someone Tell Houston They Haven’t Won Anything Yet — Sportable.com
I honestly can’t believe what I just saw in Houston this afternoon. The Rockets just got done giving a beatdown on a Laker team without Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum and it was like Hakeem “The Dream” and Clyde won another championship! While I give them props on the victory and the 22 game win streak, I would like to question the ovation that was delivered inside the Compaq ...
TLN’s Post-Game Report: Lakers vs. Rockets — The Lakers Nation
The Lakers really need Pau back. Badly. The Lakers were outrebounded today, and couldn’t get any easy baskets. The Lakers shot a pathetic 41% from the field, 31% from the three-point line, and gave up a career high, 31 points to Alston.
I guess there was one positive today—Mbenga outscored Mutumbo 3-0! The Lakers must find a way to get easier baskets. Kobe’s fade ways don’t work ...
It Ends At 22 — RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans
The Rockets beat the LA Lakers 104-92 today to take over the top spot in the Western Conference (Rafer Alston scored 31? Jeez). Yes… the Rockets lead the West… which is going to make their crushing defeat at the hands of the Celtics on Tuesday… umm…. crushing.
Just putting you on notice Rockets fans.
Will there be anything sweeter than back-to-back wins over ...
Rafer says FU Dream Shake for number 22!!!! — The Dream Shake
Rafer Alston just scored 31 on 8-11 shooting from the three point line (we'll pretend he didn't shoot from inside the line) and ran the offense very efficiently. I will personally take responsibility (Richard Justice style) for his domination of the Lakers as I feel he did it just to shut us up. In fact, just to keep it up and so I don't jinx him, you still suck Rafer (but I do like you, and ...
Live from Houston- Lakers at Rockets — Lakers Blog
Anyone want to explain why the Rockets' mascot is a bear? Just asking. Anyway, he just was raised on some sort of hydraulic platform with a big sign that says "Beat LA," and a "21-0: Keep the streak alive!" Anyhoo... FIRST QUARTER: Ronny, Kobe, Vlad, Fish, and LO start for the Lakers.
ROCKETS RACK UP 22ND STRAIGHT WIN — NY Post: Sports
The Rockets did more than extend their winning streak yesterday. They validated it. Rafer Alston scored 31 points and hit eight 3-pointers, both career highs, and the Rockets beat the Lakers 104-92 in Houston to extend their winning streak to 22...
The Rockets did more than extend their winning streak yesterday. They validated it. Rafer Alston scored 31 points and hit eight 3-pointers, both career highs, and the Rockets beat the Lakers 104-92 in Houston to extend their winning streak to 22...
Rockets 104, Lakers 92: Rockets Top Lakers to Extend Streak to 22 — NYT > Pro Basketball
Rafer Alston scored 31 points and made eight 3-pointers, both career highs, as the Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 104-92, stretching their streak to 22.
Rafer Alston scored 31 points and made eight 3-pointers, both career highs, as the Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 104-92, stretching their streak to 22.
Rockets' win streak to 22, beat Lakers (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
The Houston Rockets did more than extend their winning streak on Sunday. They validated it. Rafer Alston scored 31 points and hit eight 3-pointers, both career highs, and the Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 104-92 to extend their winning ...
The Houston Rockets did more than extend their winning streak on Sunday. They validated it. Rafer Alston scored 31 points and hit eight 3-pointers, both career highs, and the Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 104-92 to extend their winning ...
Houston Legend Olajuwon Impressed by Rockets Streak — NBA.com: News
The Rockets have had to dispel their share of critics over their 22-game winning streak since some have suggested that the team's run is merely the product of a beneficial schedule. On Sunday, the Rockets added another backer in their corner -- Hakeem ...
The Rockets have had to dispel their share of critics over their 22-game winning streak since some have suggested that the team's run is merely the product of a beneficial schedule. On Sunday, the Rockets added another backer in their corner -- Hakeem ...
Rockets put streak on line vs. Celtics (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
Tracy McGrady bent over exhausted at midcourt after the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to 22 games by beating the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. There's no time to rest, however. The Rockets host Boston, the NBA's best team, on Tuesday. ...
Tracy McGrady bent over exhausted at midcourt after the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to 22 games by beating the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. There's no time to rest, however. The Rockets host Boston, the NBA's best team, on Tuesday. ...
Roundup: Rockets extend streak to 22; Nuggets score 168 — Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA
The Houston Rockets found a new way to keep their winning streak going.With Tracy McGrady shut d...
The Houston Rockets found a new way to keep their winning streak going.With Tracy McGrady shut d...
Rockets reach 22 straight wins — The Seattle Times: Sports
Tracy McGrady had carried the Houston Rockets through their winning streak since Yao Ming went down with a foot injury. On Sunday, it was...
Tracy McGrady had carried the Houston Rockets through their winning streak since Yao Ming went down with a foot injury. On Sunday, it was...
Rockets top Lakers for No.22 — NYDailyNews.com - Basketball
Rafer Alston scored 31 points and hit eight 3-pointers, both career highs, and the Rockets beat the Lakers, 104-92, to stretch their streak to 22 and claim sole possession of first place in the Western Conference.
Rafer Alston scored 31 points and hit eight 3-pointers, both career highs, and the Rockets beat the Lakers, 104-92, to stretch their streak to 22 and claim sole possession of first place in the Western Conference.
Rockets Beat Lakers to Stretch Win Streak to 22 — NBA.com: News
Rafer Alston scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to 22 games with a 104-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
Rafer Alston scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to 22 games with a 104-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
Scola a Perfect Fit for Rockets — NBA.com: News
When Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey was compiling a list of power forwards to target last summer, he thought his team's chances of getting Luis Scola from San Antonio were about as likely as the Rockets somehow going on the second-longest ...
When Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey was compiling a list of power forwards to target last summer, he thought his team's chances of getting Luis Scola from San Antonio were about as likely as the Rockets somehow going on the second-longest ...
NBA Roundup | Gasol will sit as Rockets get test for 22nd in row — The Seattle Times: Sports
Even the Houston Rockets acknowledge they've had some good luck during their 21-game winning streak. They are getting more heading into...
Even the Houston Rockets acknowledge they've had some good luck during their 21-game winning streak. They are getting more heading into...
Friedman: Stars align for Rockets-Lakers clash — Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA
The Rockets try to extend their winning streak to 22 against the Lakers in a clash between the West's titans. The key battle features star guards Tracy McGrady and Kobe Bryant.
The Rockets try to extend their winning streak to 22 against the Lakers in a clash between the West's titans. The key battle features star guards Tracy McGrady and Kobe Bryant.
N.B.A. Notebook: Rockets’ Streak Gives No Guarantees — NYT > Pro Basketball
The Houston Rockets have compiled 21 consecutive victories, and nobody seems sure what to make of their postseason chances.
The Houston Rockets have compiled 21 consecutive victories, and nobody seems sure what to make of their postseason chances.
Gasol Out as Lakers Prepare for Rockets — Wash Post NBA
The Lakers will be one man down for their clash with the streaking Rockets on Sunday as center Pau Gasol is sidelined with a sprained ankle.
The Lakers will be one man down for their clash with the streaking Rockets on Sunday as center Pau Gasol is sidelined with a sprained ankle.
NBA Tipoff: Lakers-Rockets — FOXSports.com News for NBA
With Pau injured, can Kobe and the Lakers stop the Rockets' 21-game streak? Marques Johnson previews the showdown.
With Pau injured, can Kobe and the Lakers stop the Rockets' 21-game streak? Marques Johnson previews the showdown.
Lakers' Gasol out for showdown with Houston — Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA
HOUSTON (AP) -- Even the Houston Rockets acknowledge they've had some good luck during their 21-game...
HOUSTON (AP) -- Even the Houston Rockets acknowledge they've had some good luck during their 21-game...
21-gun salute to Rockets — Major League Baseball News
Many Astros players live year round in Houston, and while not all of them are avid Rockets fans, even the casual observers are impressed with the local team's 21-game winning streak, the second longest in NBA history.
Many Astros players live year round in Houston, and while not all of them are avid Rockets fans, even the casual observers are impressed with the local team's 21-game winning streak, the second longest in NBA history.
SPORTS SHORTS — NY Post: Sports
NBA: 21 straight for Rockets Tracy McGrady scored 30 points and the Rockets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 89-80 in Houston last night for their 21st consecutive victory - the second-longest winning streak in NBA history. Houston also won a share of...
NBA: 21 straight for Rockets Tracy McGrady scored 30 points and the Rockets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 89-80 in Houston last night for their 21st consecutive victory - the second-longest winning streak in NBA history. Houston also won a share of...
Rockets' streak hits 21 — The Seattle Times: Sports
The Houston Rockets' 21st consecutive victory gave them the second-longest winning streak in NBA history and a share of first place in the...
The Houston Rockets' 21st consecutive victory gave them the second-longest winning streak in NBA history and a share of first place in the...
Rockets extend win streak to 21 (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
The Houston Rockets' 21st consecutive victory gave them the second-longest winning streak in NBA history and a share of first place in the Western Conference. Tracy McGrady scored 30 points and the Rockets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 89-80 on ...
The Houston Rockets' 21st consecutive victory gave them the second-longest winning streak in NBA history and a share of first place in the Western Conference. Tracy McGrady scored 30 points and the Rockets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 89-80 on ...
