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Chandler Parsons Snubs Fan After Rockets Playoff Win – VIDEO

Steve Peloquin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:48:21 +0000

This is Chandler Parsons, of the Houston Rockets, snubbing a fan, after the Rockets captured a thrilling 105-103 playoff win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, on Monday night.

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Thunder Guard Russell Westbrook Out Indefinitely

Scott Prather — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:26:23 +0000

The NBA playoffs just got a major shakeup.

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San Antonio Spurs Sign Tracy McGrady

Scott Prather — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:16:20 +0000

T-Mac goes from playing ball in China to playing for an NBA contender.

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Rockets Rookie Donatas Motiejunas Performs AND1 Move During Game [Video]

Scott Prather — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:17:20 +0000

It doesn't look intentional, but Rockets rookie forward Donatas Motiejunas pulled off an impressive move last night against the Clippers, reminiscent of an AND1 mixtape.

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Sweet Move By James Harden – VIDEO

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:54:37 +0000

This is video of a really sweet move by guard James Harden, of the Houston Rockets.

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Hornets Handle Houston, Win Third In A Row

Scott Prather — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:24:01 +0000

Roger Mason Jr. came off the bench to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a comeback victory over the Houston Rockets 88-79. The win marks the third straight for New Orleans, who now...

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Rockets Late Run Dooms Hornets To Defeat

Scott Prather — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:00:49 +0000

The New Orleans Hornets have had their share of close losses this season. Add Wednesday's road loss to the Houston Rockets to the list. While the final score of 104-92 doesn't seem close, the Hornets had the Rockets on the ropes until the final minutes. However, like they have most of the season, New Orleans stumbled down the stretch. Greivis Vasquez had...

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Houston Rockets Broadcaster Gives Classics Call – VIDEO

Steve Peloquin — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:59:40 +0000

Just a few days ago, Los Angles Lakers star Kobe Bryant told teammate Pau Gasol to "put your big-boy pants on", when he obviously became annoyed with Gasol's whining.

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Comeback Bid Falls Short As Hornets Fall To Rockets 100-96

Scott Prather — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:47:31 +0000

A dreadful second quarter proves to be too much to overcome for Hornets in loss to Rockets.

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Is James Harden A Mime? Harden High Fives Air [Video]

Scott Prather — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:27:57 +0000

Houston Rockets guard James Harden is known for his scruffy beard, fearless drives to the basket, and incredible scoring prowess. Maybe in the future he'll add the word "mime" to that group. Check it out.

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Jeremy Lin Leaving New York, Will Be A Rocket

Scott Prather — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:17:13 +0000

Linsanity will be leaving the Big Apple and heading South. Multiple reports are stating that point guard Jeremy Lin will be a Houston Rocket because the New York Knicks will refuse...

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Jeremy Lin To Sign Houston Rockets Offer Sheet

Scott Prather — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 02:22:24 +0000

Oh the Linsanity. Point guard Jeremy Lin was all the rage in the sports world for several weeks in March. His remarkable play propelled the New York Knicks to a winning streak that had the entire sports world take notice. Now, Lin is being compensated for his play, agreeing to sign an offer sheet from the Houston Rockets worth...

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Hornets Lose Finale, Begin Important Offseason

Scott Prather — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:17:55 +0000

While Hornets head coach Monty Williams (pictured above) expressed disappointment over his team's 84-77 loss to the Houston Rockets Thursday night, he should be pleased at how his players finished the season as a whole. Plaqued by injuries, the departure of a superstar, an abnormal schedule, no ownership (until recently), and a lack of practice time, the New Orleans Hornets managed to win 8 of their last 13 games this season.

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Hornets Defeat Rockets In Overtime 105-99

Scott Prather — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:03:48 +0000

In the last homegame of the season, the soldout crowd at the New Orleans arena watched their Hornets defeat the Houston Rockets in overtime 105-99. Eric Gordon (pictured above) scored 27 points to lead all scorers. It was the seventh win in ten tries for New Orleans, who got contributions from everyone on Thursday night.

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Hornets Fall To Rockets In Overtime

Scott Prather — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:11:27 +0000

It took more than 48 minutes to decide Thursday night's game between the New Orleans Hornets and the Houston Rockets, but in the end, the Hornets losing streak stretched to 6 after a heart breaking 90-88 loss.

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The Lakers Aren't The Only Team Pursuing Paul

Scott Prather — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:42:24 +0000

The LA Lakers aren't the only NBA team interested in trading for New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul. Eight teams have reportedly contacted Hornets GM Dell Demps about acquiring Paul.

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Yao Could Be In Hall Of Fame By Next Year

Scott Prather — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:32:15 +0000

When Yao Ming announced his retirement from the NBA last month, the debate among NBA fans as to whether or not he should be a Hall of Famer began. The discussion could end as soon as 2012, as Yao is already eligible for enshrinement as a "contributor to the game."

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Is Yao Ming A Hall Of Famer?

Steve Peloquin — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:05:21 +0000

Do you think former Houston Rockets center Yao Ming had a a Hall of Fame career, despite it lasting only nine years?

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Yao Was A Worldwide Star

Steve Peloquin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:04:20 +0000

Yao Ming was a big star, both literally, and figuratively.

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Yao Ming Set To Retire

Steve Peloquin — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:47:50 +0000

Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is set to retire, after nine injury-plagued NBA seasons.

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