<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Rocketsportal.com News</title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com</link><description>Houston rockets Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Yao Ming enjoying team owner role in China]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/injured-yao-ming-enjoying-team-owner-role-in-china.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:11:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MVP? It's debatable between Kobe, LeBron ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mvp-it-s-debatable-between-kobe-lebron.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We ask the candidates to make their case in the inevitable Kobe vs.LeBron MVP vote.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Roundup: Friday's action]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-roundup-friday-s-action.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:07:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA - Sam Dalembert learned Friday that an uncle, acarpenter feared dead in his home country Haiti, was alive. Hisgodfather finally contacted Dalembert's relatives.  Montreal's Dalembert felt some personal peace that familymembers in his home cou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors-Bucks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/raptors-bucks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:19:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Bobcats Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/heat-bobcats-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:57:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stackhouse ready to play for Bucks]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/stackhouse-ready-to-play-for-bucks.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:17:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Any challengers for the Lakers in the West?]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/any-challengers-for-the-lakers-in-the-west.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:17:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Good luck finding someone to contend with the Lakers in the West.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls-Clippers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bulls-clippers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:33:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:05:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guardTrevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward LuisScola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard ChaseBudinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOTES:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/notes-quotes.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:05:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Luis Scola's struggles were brief and slight, but he felt them.He has been there before, enough to know that a minor slump wouldnot last. It didn't. Including his 10-of-18 shooting on Monday,Scola has made 43 of 72 shots (59.7 percent in his past five g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:42:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets had long pointed to their month spent mostly at home asa chance to make their move. They had spent December on the roadand began January with a tree-game road trip. But all that was tobring an opportunity to get on a roll at home. Then the Roc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2010-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/presented-by-2010-01-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:42:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marbury signs with pro team in China]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/marbury-signs-with-pro-team-in-china.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:53:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 101, Bucks 98, OT]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-101-bucks-98-ot.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:17:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stackhouse will join Bucks on Wednesday]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/stackhouse-will-join-bucks-on-wednesday.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:11:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former star Stackhouse eyes comeback with Bucks]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/former-star-stackhouse-eyes-comeback-with-bucks.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:56:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jerry Stackhouse will join the Bucks when they return to Milwaukeeand may see action in their next game on Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks-Rockets, Box 2010-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bucks-rockets-box-2010-01-18.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:51:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks-Rockets Preview 2010-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bucks-rockets-preview-2010-01-18.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:33:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noah thinks it���������s nice to be getting away from the ice]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/noah-thinks-it���������s-nice-to-be-getting-away-from-the-ice.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:12:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The three years Joakim Noah spent in Gainesville, Fla.,obviously trumps the nearly three years he has lived inChicago.  To some, the upcoming seven-game "ice show" road trip representsthe  Bulls ? quest to continue momentumthey?ve built by winning eight o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exciting Ellis ought to be an All-Star]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/exciting-ellis-ought-to-be-an-all-star.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:12:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fans will have their say, and the coaches will fill out thebenches for the NBA's All-Star rosters, but here's the truth of thematter: When the game is played Feb. 14 in Dallas,  Monta Ellisshould be the first two-guard offthe Western Conference bench.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Grizzlies Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/suns-grizzlies-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:45:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics' Allen wants to limit fans' role in All-Star selection]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/celtics-allen-wants-to-limit-fans-role-in-all-star-selection.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:28:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics star Ray Allen thinks the fans' role in selecting All-Starteams should be limited.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curious picks, and a call to alter All-Star voting]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/curious-picks-and-a-call-to-alter-all-star-voting.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:17:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers-Timberwolves Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/76ers-timberwolves-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:21:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-17.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:08:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guardTrevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward LuisScola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard ChaseBudinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOTES:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-17.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:08:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets had long pointed to their month spent mostly at home asa chance to make their move. They had spent December on the roadand began January with a tree-game road trip. But all that was tobring an opportunity to get on a roll at home. Then the Roc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-16.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:08:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guardTrevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward LuisScola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard ChaseBudinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOTES:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2010-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/presented-by-2010-01-16.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:08:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/getting-inside.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:07:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets had long pointed to their month spent mostly at home asa chance to make their move. They had spent December on the roadand began January with a tree-game road trip. But all that was tobring an opportunity to get on a roll at home. Then the Roc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 115, Rockets 106]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/heat-115-rockets-106.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:29:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minus top pick, rookie class still rocks]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/minus-top-pick-rookie-class-still-rocks.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:06:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Surprise! The NBA rookie class is doing just fine without BlakeGriffin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/roster-report.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:11:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guardTrevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward LuisScola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard ChaseBudinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOTES:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/heat-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:20:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy princes will have Kings competitive again]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/boy-princes-will-have-kings-competitive-again.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:36:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sacramento's two young princes could have the Kings reigning againbefore too long.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 97, Mavericks 94]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-97-mavericks-94.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:31:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 108, Hornets 100]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-108-hornets-100.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:17:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets seeking to trade McGrady]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-seeking-to-trade-mcgrady.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:43:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets confirm they are looking to trade McGrady]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-confirm-they-are-looking-to-trade-mcgrady.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:53:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets acknowledge they are trying to trade TracyMcGrady, after the two-time scoring champion's representativesasked the team to deal him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: McGrady seeks trade from Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/report-mcgrady-seeks-trade-from-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:29:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A person with knowledge of the discussions told The AssociatedPress that Tracy McGrady's representatives asked the HoustonRockets to trade him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disgruntled McGrady not with Rockets this weekend]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/disgruntled-mcgrady-not-with-rockets-this-weekend.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:31:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady was not with the Houston Rockets when they played theNew Jersey Nets on Saturday night, nor will he play Sunday inCleveland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady will not play for Rockets this weekend]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-will-not-play-for-rockets-this-weekend.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:13:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Nets Preview 2009-12-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-nets-preview-2009-12-25.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:11:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic 102, Rockets 87]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/magic-102-rockets-87.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:11:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 108, Clippers 99]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-108-clippers-99.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:41:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 116, Mavericks 108, OT]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-116-mavericks-108-ot.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:58:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Rockets Preview 2009-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/thunder-rockets-preview-2009-12-21.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:10:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-12-21.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:10:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Mavericks Preview 2009-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-mavericks-preview-2009-12-21.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:57:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 111, Rockets 101]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nuggets-111-rockets-101.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:37:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady makes season debut in Rockets' win]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-makes-season-debut-in-rockets-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:52:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Nuggets Preview 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-nuggets-preview-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:58:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 107, Pistons 96]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-107-pistons-96.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:42:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady returns for season debut]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-returns-for-season-debut.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:02:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ariza suspended for swinging at Raptors player 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/ariza-suspended-for-swinging-at-raptors-player-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:36:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors 101, Rockets 88]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/raptors-101-rockets-88.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:48:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 96, 76ers 91 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-96-76ers-91-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:44:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-76ers Preview 2009-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-76ers-preview-2009-12-16.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:16:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 95, Cavaliers 85]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-95-cavaliers-85.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:02:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkoglu flexes some muscle in Raptors win over Rockets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/turkoglu-flexes-some-muscle-in-raptors-win-over-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hedo Turkoglu finally showed theTorontoRaptors what he can do.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-12-15.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adelman rips league for 'ridiculous' schedule]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/adelman-rips-league-for--ridiculous-schedule.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:37:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets coach Rick Adelman criticized the NBA on Monday for setting up an "utterly ridiculous" schedule for his team that includes four back-to-back games over the next two weeks.The Rockets face Detroit at home on Tuesday, then must fly to Denver]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ariza suspended for swinging at Raptors player]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/ariza-suspended-for-swinging-at-raptors-player.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:22:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza was suspended for one game by the NBA after he was ejected from a game in Toronto for throwing a forearm at Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan.The league suspended Ariza on Monday and he'll sit out Tuesday's game against Detr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets coach rips NBA for 'ridiculous' schedule]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-coach-rips-nba-for--ridiculous-schedule.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:38:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets coach Rick Adelman criticized the NBA on Monday for setting up an "utterly ridiculous" schedule for his team that includes four back-to-back games over the next two weeks.The Rockets face Detroit at home on Tuesday, then must fly to Denver]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ariza suspended one game for throwing forearm]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/ariza-suspended-one-game-for-throwing-forearm.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:25:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza says he's earned a one-game suspension after he was ejected from Sunday's game in Toronto for throwing a forearm at Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan.Ariza said Monday that he'll have to sit out Tuesday's game against Detroi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons-Rockets Preview 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/pistons-rockets-preview-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:15:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After struggling the first two months of the season while playing short-handed, the Detroit Pistons have put together their longest winning streak in almost a year.Leading to even more optimism is the team finally getting healthy.Richard Hamilton and the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams' heave muffles Thunder ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/williams-heave-muffles-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times wires]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energetic Weems powers Raptors]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/energetic-weems-powers-raptors.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Surrounded by the media for the first time this season, basking in the aftermath of his most significant contribution as aRaptor, Sonny Weems tried to explain what he thought about his out-of-the-blue new role as sparkplug off the bench.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkoglu breaks out for Raps ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/turkoglu-breaks-out-for-raps.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hedo Turkoglu finally showed theTorontoRaptors what he can do.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early season surprisesEarly season surprises ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/early-season-surprisesearly-season-surprises.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA regular season is already more than one-quarter over, believe it or not. That means that there is plenty of Basketball yet to be played, of course. Teams with losing records still have plenty of time to right the ship and make a playoff run. Other]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bosh, Turkoglu carry Raptors past Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bosh-turkoglu-carry-raptors-past-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:39:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This was one slow start the Houston Rockets couldn't overcome.Chris Bosh scored 27 points and Hedo Turkoglu had a season-high 23 as the Toronto Raptors beat the Rockets 101-88 on Sunday."We had a poor first quarter and it cost us," Houston coach Rick Adel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:40:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:40:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Tracy McGrady has not played any games this season and doesn't know when he will play. Voters, however, have a suggestion. In the first balloting for the NBA All-Star team, McGrady is on pace to start for the Western Conference, despite not playing a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:40:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An NBA-TV crew made its way around the Rockets' locker room and began interviews the way so many have since September. Questions started along the lines of "Without Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming..." With 13 wins in 22 games, including wins against the Lakers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Raptors Preview 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-raptors-preview-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:05:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are doing an excellent job of beating losing teams. They'll get a chance to face another one Sunday when they visit the Toronto Raptors.Houston (13-9) improved to 7-1 against teams below .500 with a 96-91 victory over Philadelphia on F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers Notes: Sixers keep eye on ailing Iverson ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/sixers-notes-sixers-keep-eye-on-ailing-iverson.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[76ers Notes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks exploit Heat's misfires ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mavericks-exploit-heat-s-misfires.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times wires]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers make it a dirty dozen ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/sixers-make-it-a-dirty-dozen.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:40:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:40:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Tracy McGrady has not played any games this season and doesn't know when he will play. Voters, however, have a suggestion. In the first balloting for the NBA All-Star team, McGrady is on pace to start for the Western Conference, despite not playing a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:40:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An NBA-TV crew made its way around the Rockets' locker room and began interviews the way so many have since September. Questions started along the lines of "Without Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming..." With 13 wins in 22 games, including wins against the Lakers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets' late shot sends 76ers to 12th loss in row]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-late-shot-sends-76ers-to-12th-loss-in-row.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:17:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the second time in a week, a shot in the closing seconds kept the Philadelphia 76ers from getting back in the win column.Aaron Brooks made a jumper with 8.8 seconds remaining, and the Houston Rockets handed the 76ers their 12th straight loss, 96-91 on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Jazz gate receipts are down ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/report-jazz-gate-receipts-are-down.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz are one of 21 teams to report a drop in net gate receipts through the first quarter of the season, according to an internal league document obtained by CBSSports.com.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 96, 76ers 91]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-96-76ers-91.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:18:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Brooks scored 16 of his 19 points in the second half and the Houston Rockets held off a late surge before handing the Philadelphia 76ers their 12th straight loss, 96-91 on Friday night.The 76ers (5-18) are on their longest skid since also dropping 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 95 | Cavaliers 85 Getting the jump on Cavs Strong start, great defense, 1-2 punch of Brooks, Ariza offset late bid by Ja]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-95-|-cavaliers-85-getting-the-jump-on-cavs-strong-start-great-defense-1-2-punch-of-brooks-ariza-offset-late-bid-by-james-gang-rockets-18-point-lead-trimmed-to-five-late.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:30:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ilgauskas' recovery offers Yao hope Cavaliers center still going strong years after similar operation on foot ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/ilgauskas-recovery-offers-yao-hope-cavaliers-center-still-going-strong-years-after-similar-operation-on-foot.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:30:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nearly a decade before he set the record for career games played with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Zydrunas Ilgauskas was down to his last chance.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[You would love playing here, LeBron JUSTICE: This year's core plus LeBron, Yao could add up to title ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/you-would-love-playing-here-lebron-justice-this-year-s-core-plus-lebron-yao-could-add-up-to-title.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Houston, LeBron James. Hope you find everything to your liking. Give a shout if we've missed anything.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets vs. Cavaliers It's no big deal The Rockets' undersized front line shrugs off the challenges of competing against taller ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-vs-cavaliers-it-s-no-big-deal-the-rockets-undersized-front-line-shrugs-off-the-challenges-of-competing-against-taller-players-even-as-in-tonight-s-assignment-vs-the-colossal-cavs-rockets-rank-4th-in-points-in-paint.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[COMING UP LARGE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowry a take-charge type Rocket leads NBA in drawing offensive fouls ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lowry-a-take-charge-type-rocket-leads-nba-in-drawing-offensive-fouls.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The sheet of paper displayed the NBA's leaders in charges or offensive fouls drawn, and the man atop the list analyzed the data Monday, wrinkled his nose and then questioned its accuracy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mounting evidence says Adelman has a solid team JUSTICE: Rockets take to expanded roles ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mounting-evidence-says-adelman-has-a-solid-team-justice-rockets-take-to-expanded-roles.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At some point, we may have to stop thinking of theseRockets as lovable overachievers. Out with warm and fuzzy. In with expectations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-76ers Preview 2009-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-76ers-preview-2009-12-11.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:25:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Allen Iverson's 10-year run with the Philadelphia 76ers ended three years ago with the team in the midst of a 12-game losing streak.With one more defeat, his second stint with the Sixers will begin the same way.Philadelphia will try again to end the NBA's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprises, letdowns after NBA's first quarter]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/surprises-letdowns-after-nba-s-first-quarter.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:57:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe's the MVP. His left-hand man is a letdown. Randy Hill assesses the best and worst around the NBA at the quarter mark.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-12-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:41:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For all the Rockets had accomplished, much beyond expectations, they were not happy at all about their play at home. They were 4-4 in Toyota Center, losing to the Spurs, Suns, Mavericks and Lakers. With the Cavaliers in town, they saw an opportunity to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers-Rockets Preview 2009-12-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/cavaliers-rockets-preview-2009-12-09.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:20:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers' 13-game winning streak against Western Conference opponents is over.One night after seeing it snapped, they must pay a visit to the club that dealt them the final loss before that streak.LeBron James looks to help the Cavs shake o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unstoppable Roy drops Rockets Blazers star hits 28, including game-winner ROCKETS: Oden suffers knee injury ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/unstoppable-roy-drops-rockets-blazers-star-hits-28-including-game-winner-rockets-oden-suffers-knee-injury.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets UPDATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-12-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-12-09.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:40:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:40:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Tracy McGrady was the center of controversy again, but this time, few noticed and it ended quickly. A video he made and posted on the Skillzlab Web site had him saying there has been no communication between he and the Rockets and that he just wants to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:40:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Adelman had seen enough from Portland's Brandon Roy to consider taking the ball out of his hands with the game on the line Saturday. The Rockets coach considered sending an early double team to Roy, but that likely would have left someone open with a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:40:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:40:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Tracy McGrady was the center of controversy again, but this time, few noticed and it ended quickly. A video he made and posted on the Skillzlab Web site had him saying there has been no communication between he and the Rockets and that he just wants to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:40:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Adelman had seen enough from Portland's Brandon Roy to consider taking the ball out of his hands with the game on the line Saturday. The Rockets coach considered sending an early double team to Roy, but that likely would have left someone open with a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 90, Rockets 89]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/trail-blazers-90-rockets-89.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:11:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The somber Portland Trail Blazers found it difficult to celebrate a victory after losing Greg Oden.Brandon Roy had 28 points and scored the winning basket to help Portland beat Houston 90-89 on Saturday night, but the Blazers were both solemn and resolute]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden State Warriors drop heartbreaker to Houston Rockets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/golden-state-warriors-drop-heartbreaker-to-houston-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Warriors coach Don Nelson, coming off a five-game absence, acknowledged that stress and a frenetic environment probably wasn't the best prescription for one recovering from pneumonia.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors lose in Nelson's return ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/warriors-lose-in-nelson-s-return.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Warriors coach Don Nelson, coming off a five-game absence, acknowledged that stress and a frenetic environment probably wasn't the best thing for him since he's still recovering from pneumonia.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets feel the need for speed Adelman seeks consistent efforts with fast break ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-feel-the-need-for-speed-adelman-seeks-consistent-efforts-with-fast-break.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:30:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND, Calif. - In an odd measure of how much better theRockets have become on the fast break - and reliant on their ability to run - they want it to be better.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets don't see the light, try a different court Team sues over sign that's been dark for 9 months ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-don-t-see-the-light-try-a-different-court-team-sues-over-sign-that-s-been-dark-for-9-months.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:30:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Helicopters passing over down?town Houston have had less to see the past few months - the Toyota Center's red rooftop sign has been dark.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets continue to puzzle Warriors Victory streak at eight]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-continue-to-puzzle-warriors-victory-streak-at-eight.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:30:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-trail-blazers-preview-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:43:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After opening the season with a loss at the Rose Garden, the Houston Rockets have become a much better road team.Houston looks to complete a perfect four-game trip when it meets the Trail Blazers on Saturday.The Rockets (11-8) won their third straight Thu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:00:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:00:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rockets guard Aaron Brooks did not want to say anything negative about officiating, especially the way things turned out, but he was fuming during the game. After, he said he was "getting bumped" and left it at that. But he could not say much. With the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:00:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady goes from city to city, shooting before each game, and then showering and putting on a suit to watch from the bench. He looks good in those drills, though he always did, even when struggling last season. He also insists that he believes he i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young team lets another close game slip away late ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/young-team-lets-another-close-game-slip-away-late.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:30:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The youthfulWarriors haven't figured out how to finish close games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks, Rockets edge Warriors]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/brooks-rockets-edge-warriors.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:45:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Brooks talked coach Rick Adelman out of a pick-and-roll on the final play.Adelman agreed, then Brooks made something happen himself.He hit two free throws with 2.1 seconds left and the Houston Rockets rallied for their eighth straight win against th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Warriors Preview 2009-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-warriors-preview-2009-12-03.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:10:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have shown all season they will be a resilient team. The Golden State Warriors are probably well aware of that.The Rockets look to defeat the Warriors for the eighth straight time Thursday night in Oakland.It was unclear what to expect]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 102, Clippers 85]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-102-clippers-85.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:09:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston coach Rick Adelman has seen quite a transformation in his team without the injured Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady.The Rockets trust each other at both ends of the court and have pushed the work ethic to another level to compensate for the loss of thei]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder has to protect the home court]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/thunder-has-to-protect-the-home-court.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The two years that Sir Willis Reed graced us here with the Hornets, he offered a bushel of NBA proverbs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another injury, another ad lib Rockets to give excited Landry first NBA start ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/another-injury-another-ad-lib-rockets-to-give-excited-landry-first-nba-start.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets UPDATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets get back on feet and knock out Thunder Rebounds vital as Brooks sparks comeback victory ROCKETS: Brooks locates his shot]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-get-back-on-feet-and-knock-out-thunder-rebounds-vital-as-brooks-sparks-comeback-victory-rockets-brooks-locates-his-shot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:01:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:01:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rockets forward Luis Scola has never missed an NBA game and does not think he will now, either. Scola left Sunday's game in the first minute after he was hit by Etan Thomas on a dunk, opening a seven-stitch gash. Scola did not return but said he thinks ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-12-01.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:40:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-12-01.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:40:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rockets forward Luis Scola has never missed an NBA game and does not think he will now, either. Scola left Sunday's game in the first minute after he was hit by Etan Thomas on a dunk, opening a seven-stitch gash. Scola did not return but said he thinks ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-12-01.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:40:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There might seem to be no area in which the Rockets would struggle more than on the boards, especially on the offensive glass. They have only one player taller than 6-9 -- rookie David Andersen, who has struggled on the boards. Their starting center is 6-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-2009-12-01.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gregg Popovich was asked Friday to explain the curious fact that his team had scored at least 112 points in five of its seven victories and also had the fifth-biggest increase in average points per game, from last season to this.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDyess' big game bodes well for Spurs ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcdyess-big-game-bodes-well-for-spurs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After helping theSpurs slow down the Golden State Warriors just enough to get a victory at the AT&T Center on Wednesday night,Spurs center Antonio McDyess discovered he also had to slow down a bit as he motored east on Interstate 10 after the game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:00:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:00:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rockets forward Luis Scola has never missed an NBA game and does not think he will now, either. Scola left Sunday's game in the first minute after he was hit by Etan Thomas on a dunk, opening a seven-stitch gash. Scola did not return but said he thinks ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:00:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There might seem to be no area in which the Rockets would struggle more than on the boards, especially on the offensive glass. They have only one player taller than 6-9 -- rookie David Andersen, who has struggled on the boards. Their starting center is 6-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scola hurt in Rockets' win over Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/scola-hurt-in-rockets-win-over-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:42:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Brooks kept looking to see when Luis Scola was going to come back to the Houston bench. Once the game was finally over, he realized why the Rockets' starting forward never did.Gouged in the right eye only 22 seconds into the Rockets' 100-91 victory ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:42:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets' Scola poked in right eye]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-scola-poked-in-right-eye.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:51:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston forward Luis Scola left the Rockets' game at Oklahoma City after being poked in the right eye.Scola appeared to be bleeding after Oklahoma City's Etan Thomas poked him in the eye with his left hand while dunking with his right hand on the Thunder']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs win first of season on road]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-win-first-of-season-on-road.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:00:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Duncan and Antonio McDyess recorded double-doubles, Tony Parker had 19 points and seven assists, and the San Antonio Spurs earned their first road win of the season with a 92-84 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday.Duncan had 21 points and 12 re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 92, Rockets 84]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-92-rockets-84.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:27:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[San Antonio used a stretch of good, old-fashioned Spurs defense to earn its first road victory of the season.Tim Duncan and Antonio McDyess recorded double-doubles, and Tony Parker had 19 points and seven assists in the Spurs' 92-84 win over the Houston R]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudden ups and downs aren't that unusual Amid inconsistency, Thomas proves his value off the bench ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/sudden-ups-and-downs-aren-t-that-unusual-amid-inconsistency-thomas-proves-his-value-off-the-bench.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS - There's a reason no NBA team, no matter how good it might be, ever goes 82-0.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs look to banish road hex ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-look-to-banish-road-hex.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though the Spurs have had their share of rocky early road records in the first 12 seasons of the Tim Duncan era, they never have gone through November with fewer than two wins away from their home court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Rockets Preview 2009-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-rockets-preview-2009-11-27.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:32:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Taking advantage of some home games against teams they expected to beat, the San Antonio Spurs have finally strung some wins together. Their emergence from an early-season slump, however, has yet to be tested on the road.The Spurs look to extend their sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs bounce back with rout Thomas, Terry help torch Rockets one day after humiliating loss ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mavs-bounce-back-with-rout-thomas-terry-help-torch-rockets-one-day-after-humiliating-loss.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON - TheMavericks may not have the split personality of - oh, let's say the Cowboys' offense - but they're certainly becoming competitive.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beasley's dunk saves Heat, miffs the Magic ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/beasley-s-dunk-saves-heat-miffs-the-magic.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times wires]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:00:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen, Forward Br]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:00:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Shane Battier hit two 3-pointers to push his streak of games with at least one trey to 27 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the NBA. Battier matched Kenny Smith for the second-longest steak in franchise history. Luther Head holds the Roc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:00:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For six years, the Rockets could always defend. No matter who came and went, from Jeff Van Gundy to Rick Adelman, from Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady leading them to highlighting the inactive list, the Rockets remained one of the league's top defensive teams ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidd hits assist milestone in Mavs' rout of Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/kidd-hits-assist-milestone-in-mavs-rout-of-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:34:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Kidd is resigned to the reality that he'll never catch John Stockton's all-time assists record.He'll have to settle for No. 2 on that list.Kidd passed Mark Jackson for second place in career assists, Jason Terry scored 27 points and the Dallas Maver]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A night at school of hard knocks leaves impression Lesson can be applied from Rockets' lone rout ROCKETS: Movement needed ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/a-night-at-school-of-hard-knocks-leaves-impression-lesson-can-be-applied-from-rockets-lone-rout-rockets-movement-needed.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owning 66ers benefits Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/owning-66ers-benefits-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:30:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Byron Mullens and Kyle Weaver were assigned to Tulsa Saturday afternoon. Both will play for the 66ers when theNBA Development League season opens later this week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets' McGrady back at practice, return unclear]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-mcgrady-back-at-practice-return-unclear.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:46:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady returned to practice with the Houston Rockets for the first time since microfracture surgery in February on Monday, but the seven-time All-Star still doesn't know when he'll play.McGrady said he can play now, but Rockets coach Rick Adelman h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets dismiss report of quarrel Adelman says T-Mac's return to be determined ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-dismiss-report-of-quarrel-adelman-says-t-mac-s-return-to-be-determined.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA - Although Tracy McGrady made it clear he has grown weary with waiting for Monday's practice and MRI - theRockets' next step toward his return to the court - he and coach Rick Adelman said Friday that their conversation about it Wednesday was not ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[T-Mac's act forces team into reaction JUSTICE: McGrady will be gone ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/t-mac-s-act-forces-team-into-reaction-justice-mcgrady-will-be-gone.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:30:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No one tells Tracy McGrady what to do. Got that? No one. Stop it right now. There's no telling how much stress theRockets are causing our diva.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Rockets Preview 2009-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/kings-rockets-preview-2009-11-21.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:08:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings may have anticipated some early struggles with their top players injured. It's safe to say both clubs are weathering the storm better than expected.Each coming off a close loss to one of the top teams in the NBA, t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-11-20.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:40:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-11-20.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:40:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets saw this coming and did not like what they saw. A week ago, they did not realize what would hit them in Sacramento until it was too late to change the direction of that loss.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-11-20.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:40:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G/F Tracy McGrady had called the Rockets' game at Minnesota on Wednesday his "target date" to make his season debut. He did not return to the court, but he did briefly return to uniform. After his pregame workout, McGrady changed into his game uniform a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scola gives Rockets will to win in the end Forward ups energy level, gets double-double ROCKETS: Scola pulls double duty ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/scola-gives-rockets-will-to-win-in-the-end-forward-ups-energy-level-gets-double-double-rockets-scola-pulls-double-duty.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Hawks Preview 2009-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-hawks-preview-2009-11-19.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:33:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An afterthought in the Eastern Conference's three-team race during 2008-09, the Atlanta Hawks seemed like they'd be in a similar position this season.Right now, though, everyone's chasing them.The Hawks have barely been tested during a six-game winning st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Timberwolves lose 11th straight ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/minnesota-timberwolves-lose-11th-straight.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For those keeping track, the Timberwolves' early-season losing streak reached 11 Wednesday night at Target Center with Houston's 97-84 victory.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Timberwolves' Kurt Rambis, Rockets' Trevor Ariza reconnect ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/minnesota-timberwolves-kurt-rambis-rockets-trevor-ariza-reconnect.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Ariza Ariza was 'joy,' Rambis recallsStar emerges upon joining RocketsBy Ray Richardson rrichardson@pioneerpress.com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-11-19.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:40:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G/F Tracy McGrady had called the Rockets' game at Minnesota on Wednesday his "target date" to make his season debut. He did not return to the court, but he did briefly return to uniform. After his pregame workout, McGrady changed into his game uniform a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets kick T-Wolves when they're down]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-kick-t-wolves-when-they-re-down.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:06:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Al Jefferson crumpled to the court in pain, the victim of an inadvertent kick to the head by Houston's Carl Landry in the fourth quarter.It was a literal rendition of what has been happening on a proverbial level to the Minnesota Timberwolves nearly all s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUNs 111 | ROCKETs 105 A total eclipse of the fun Rockets lose 15-point lead, wilt during decisive stretch ROCKETS: Landry sets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/suns-111-|-rockets-105-a-total-eclipse-of-the-fun-rockets-lose-15-point-lead-wilt-during-decisive-stretch-rockets-landry-sets-career-high-with-27.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns rally past Rockets to earn 10th win]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/suns-rally-past-rockets-to-earn-10th-win.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:09:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire and the high-scoring Phoenix Suns turned to their defense to pick up another victory in Houston.Stoudemire scored 23 points, Steve Nash had 16 assists and the Suns recovered from a slow start to beat the Rockets 111-105 on Tuesday night.J]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Timberwolves Preview 2009-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-timberwolves-preview-2009-11-18.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:50:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since a three-game winning streak in the first week of the season, the Houston Rockets have alternated losses and wins.Following a loss to the Pacific Division leaders, the Rockets will have a good chance to continue that trend Wednesday night at the Targ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIME TO REGROUP ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/time-to-regroup.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EL SEGUNDO - Josh Powell had just out-hustled the starters for an offensive rebound during a five-on-five scrimmage at the end of Monday's practice whenLakers coach Phil Jackson decided he couldn't watch in silence any longer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-11-17.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-11-17.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Trevor Ariza, when he played the Lakers for the first time since leaving them, did not expect any special feelings and experienced few. When he played them in Los Angeles for the first time since leaving them, he knew it would be different. He could n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-11-17.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Ariza received his championship ring, enormous enough to offer his likeness on the side. Showing it around, he liked the way it looked and felt, loved the way it had been presented to him before the game. He was not, however, looking back. Instead,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 101, Lakers 91]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-101-lakers-91.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:37:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Ariza got his NBA championship ring and his Houston Rockets got the win.Aaron Brooks saw the ring dripping with diamonds and suddenly he was off on a career night. He took the Houston Rockets with him, scoring a career-high 33 points, including fiv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets hand Lakers second straight loss]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-hand-lakers-second-straight-loss.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:18:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Brooks scored a career-high 33 points, including five 3-pointers, and the Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-91 on Sunday night, sending them to a second consecutive loss.The NBA champion Lakers were coming off a 105-79 drubbing at Denv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-11-15.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:20:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-11-15.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:20:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For the third straight game, the Rockets blamed their lack of defensive intensity. They felt they did not defend well against the Mavericks all game, or against the Grizzlies and Kings in the first half, losing both games on the road. They were most dis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-11-15.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:20:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets did not seem to have an excess of big men while their biggest big man, Yao Ming, was out for the season. They have been happy with the play of their 6-6 starting center, Chuck Hayes, but he is still a 6-6 starting center. Then, they got smalle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Lakers Preview 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-lakers-preview-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:06:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers were fortunate to escape Houston with a victory in their first meeting, pulling out an overtime win despite not being at their best offensively.The second half of their latest road performance unequivocally qualifies as their worst.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings down Rockets for fourth straight victory 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/kings-down-rockets-for-fourth-straight-victory-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:17:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thompson lifts Kings to fourth straight win]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/thompson-lifts-kings-to-fourth-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Thompson's improvement is starting to pay off for the Sacramento Kings.Thompson had a career-high 27 points and added 11 rebounds for the Kings, who won their fourth straight game, defeating the Houston Rockets 109-100 on Friday night.The previous t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:00:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:00:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For the third straight game, the Rockets blamed their lack of defensive intensity. They felt they did not defend well against the Mavericks all game, or against the Grizzlies and Kings in the first half, losing both games on the road. They were most dis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:00:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets did not seem to have an excess of big men while their biggest big man, Yao Ming, was out for the season. They have been happy with the play of their 6-6 starting center, Chuck Hayes, but he is still a 6-6 starting center. Then, they got smalle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings 109, Rockets 100]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/kings-109-rockets-100.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:35:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Thompson's improvement is starting to pay off for the Sacramento Kings.Thompson had a career-high 27 points and added 11 rebounds for the Kings, who won their fourth straight game, defeating the Houston Rockets 109-100 on Friday night.The previous t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings down Rockets for fourth straight victory]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/kings-down-rockets-for-fourth-straight-victory.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:41:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wounded Kings are dangerous Rockets know club with injuries can compensate ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/wounded-kings-are-dangerous-rockets-know-club-with-injuries-can-compensate.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The news that the Sacramento Kings, tonight's opponent, have won three consecutive games despite missing leading scorer Kevin Martin and key reserve Francisco Garcia didn't startleRockets forward Shane Battier.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets reassign C Dorsey, waive F Mensah-Bonsu]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-reassign-c-dorsey-waive-f-mensah-bonsu.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:26:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have assigned center Joey Dorsey to the team's developmental league partner and waived forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu on Friday.The 6-foot-8 Dorsey, who has not appeared in a game with the Rockets this season, will join the Rio Grande Valle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets learn from mistakes and roll Adelman's 865th career win a rout of Grizzlies ROCKETS: Points flow, but defense is key ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-learn-from-mistakes-and-roll-adelman-s-865th-career-win-a-rout-of-grizzlies-rockets-points-flow-but-defense-is-key.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explains T-Mac: `It's a target date' Rocket says he won't rush return]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/explains-t-mac-`it-s-a-target-date-rocket-says-he-won-t-rush-return.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DALLAS - A day after he reportedly said he would be playing Nov. 18,Rockets guard Tracy McGrady said he was misunderstood. Rather, he merely hopes to be playing Nov. 18, a week before theRockets said he could be back at the earliest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:20:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rockets coach Rick Adelman was clearly worried. After a five-game test to start the season, the Rockets were home for a Thunder team easy, but foolish to overlook. The Rockets did not seem to take the Thunder lightly, but neither did they have the same ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:20:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:20:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady out, backups became starters and the Rockets depth seemed tenuous at best. By the time they took their first injury of the season, with rookie Chase Budinger sitting out against the Lakers with a sprained left ankle, the ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landry striving to refine talent Forward tries to meet Rockets' high expectations ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/landry-striving-to-refine-talent-forward-tries-to-meet-rockets-high-expectations.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:30:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets UPDATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adelman, Rockets rely on bench Reserves give edge in scoring over counterparts ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/adelman-rockets-rely-on-bench-reserves-give-edge-in-scoring-over-counterparts.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:30:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets UPDATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-summary-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:30:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Keep an even keel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant no doubt has special talent SOLOMON: Durant's got game, and then some ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/durant-no-doubt-has-special-talent-solomon-durant-s-got-game-and-then-some.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:30:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If only Basketball were as easy as Kevin Durant makes it look.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets can handle prosperity Bench rises to occasion, helps keep Thunder at bay ROCKETS: Offense remains effective ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-can-handle-prosperity-bench-rises-to-occasion-helps-keep-thunder-at-bay-rockets-offense-remains-effective.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:30:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Mavericks Preview 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-mavericks-preview-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:11:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The return of Josh Howard brings the Dallas Mavericks more balance.It seems the Houston Rockets have little choice but to go that route offensively.These in-state rivals play Tuesday night for the first time since Dallas cost Houston its first division ti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-11-08.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:40:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-11-08.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:40:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rockets coach Rick Adelman was clearly worried. After a five-game test to start the season, the Rockets were home for a Thunder team easy, but foolish to overlook. The Rockets did not seem to take the Thunder lightly, but neither did they have the same ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-11-08.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:40:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady out, backups became starters and the Rockets depth seemed tenuous at best. By the time they took their first injury of the season, with rookie Chase Budinger sitting out against the Lakers with a sprained left ankle, the ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Notebook: Early returns point to Jennings as NBA's top rookie ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-notebook-early-returns-point-to-jennings-as-nba-s-top-rookie.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:30:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Like of lot ofNBA people, I didn't have high hopes for Brandon Jennings after evaluating his season in Europe with Lottomatica Roma.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-11-07.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:01:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-11-07.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:01:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rockets coach Rick Adelman was clearly worried. After a five-game test to start the season, the Rockets were home for a Thunder team easy, but foolish to overlook. The Rockets did not seem to take the Thunder lightly, but neither did they have the same ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-11-07.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:01:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady out, backups became starters and the Rockets depth seemed tenuous at best. By the time they took their first injury of the season, with rookie Chase Budinger sitting out against the Lakers with a sprained left ankle, the ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 105, Thunder 94]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-105-thunder-94.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:25:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets' balanced scoring was enough to overcome big games by Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.Trevor Ariza and Carl Landry scored 21 points apiece and the Rockets extended their winning streak over the Oklahoma City franchise to 11 games wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-07.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:25:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WORKING LIKE DREAM ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/working-like-dream.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Each time he backed down Houston's Shane Battier in the post and then deftly spun around him for a layup Wednesday night, Kobe Bryant jogged up court staring into the same pocket of fans seated courtside across from the scorer's table.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV-RADIO NOTEBOOK KILT edges out competition ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/tv-radio-notebook-kilt-edges-out-competition.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time in more than a year, KILT (610 AM) has retaken the morning drive-time lead among Houston's four sports radio stations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hayes fever grips Rockets JUSTICE: Here's to the little guy ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/hayes-fever-grips-rockets-justice-here-s-to-the-little-guy.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chuck Hayes is the most remarkable player on the NBA's most remarkable team. How's that for an opening sentence? Good one, huh?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New alternate jerseys have look of a champion Rockets follow city's other teams in bringing back a big fan favorite JERSEYS: Tex]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/new-alternate-jerseys-have-look-of-a-champion-rockets-follow-city-s-other-teams-in-bringing-back-a-big-fan-favorite-jerseys-texans-astros-have-own-inspirations.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[lakers 103 | rockets 102 (OT) Ariza's shot at victory never comes Bryant's 41, free throw by Bynum spell the difference ROCKETS:]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-103-|-rockets-102-ot-ariza-s-shot-at-victory-never-comes-bryant-s-41-free-throw-by-bynum-spell-the-difference-rockets-landry-pours-in-20.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OLD FACES, NEW PLACES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-11-05.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:40:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-11-05.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:40:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For most of the night, the showdown of Trevor Ariza and Ron Artest -- free agents who basically traded each other for one another -- did not amount to much. There were, however, two memorable exchanges. In the first half, they faced off, drawing double ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-11-05.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:40:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets believed their first five games -- against Portland twice, against the Warriors in a back-to-back, at Utah and against the Lakers -- would show who they are and who they can be. Now, they are sure. The Rockets went through that stretch, 3-2, l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 103, Rockets 102, OT]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-103-rockets-102-ot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:10:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest and Trevor Ariza traded elbows, trash talk and last-minute 3-pointers in regulation. In the end, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers got in the last word.Bryant scored 41 points, Andrew Bynum added 17 points and 17 rebounds and the Lakers be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe scores 41 as Lakers win again in OT]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/kobe-scores-41-as-lakers-win-again-in-ot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:08:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 41 points, Andrew Bynum added 17 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won in overtime for the second straight game, beating the Houston Rockets 103-102 on Wednesday night.Carl Landry scored 20 points to lead six players in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Houston goes long to defeat Utah ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/jazz-houston-goes-long-to-defeat-utah.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:30:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three games into the season, theJazz's issues seemed almost infinite following Monday night's 113-96 embarrassment against the Houston Rockets, but the foremost question is whether their fans are going to stick around through the search for answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defensive superstar?]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/defensive-superstar.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:30:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They were his Big Three, a trio of players you either haven't heard of or names that would serve as good subjects for a "where are they now?" trivia question.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets selling short Adelman says pack rebounding can counter size ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-selling-short-adelman-says-pack-rebounding-can-counter-size.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY - For all that is thought of the miniRockets based on appearances and assumptions, some issues are real and undeniable.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rematch not such a mismatch SOLOMON: Rockets lack stars, not talent ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rematch-not-such-a-mismatch-solomon-rockets-lack-stars-not-talent.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Six months ago today, theRockets began a playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Rockets Preview 2009-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-rockets-preview-2009-11-04.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:46:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest left the Houston Rockets to sign with a Los Angeles Lakers team he felt gave him the best chance to finally win a ring.Houston, though, is now playing at a high level without Artest and two other superstars - and with former Laker Trevor Ariza.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Failure to launch ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/failure-to-launch.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a good thing theUtahJazz don't base attendance figures by who's left at the end of games. Heck, on Monday night, it was a good thing they didn't do a head count with four minutes remaining. About that time ? at the tail end of a major meltdown by the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz defenseless despite big talk ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/jazz-defenseless-despite-big-talk.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the preseason, theUtahJazz talked the talk, declaring the key to a successful season was improvement on defense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz power forwards missing in action ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/jazz-power-forwards-missing-in-action.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No Tracy McGrady. No Yao Ming. No problem for the Houston Rockets. The Rockets pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 113-96 victory overUtah, as theJazz's "dynamic duo" at power forward could do nothing to stop the bleeding on either end of the court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maturing bond]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/maturing-bond.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WALTHAM - Doc Rivers doesn't need Post-it notes on his desk as a reminder any more, but he hasn't forgotten why he had them nine years ago in Orlando, which probably is a good thing for both his mental health and Rajon Rondo's.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will these changes help or hurt?]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/will-these-changes-help-or-hurt.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:30:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Changing one component sometimes can alter the entire picture.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For more than a decade, the Rockets have struggled on the Jazz's home court more than any other road arena. They went into Monday's game 9-28 in EnergySolutions Arena, and the Jazz had won six of the last seven meetings, including both games last season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As brutal as the Rockets' schedule to open the season has been, they knew their opponents unusually well. They played the Trail Blazers and Lakers in last season's playoffs and faced them three times in the first five games of this regular season. They fa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budinger's career high sends Rockets past Jazz]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/budinger-s-career-high-sends-rockets-past-jazz.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:24:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Missing stars Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, the Houston Rockets are counting quite a bit on their 3-point shooting early in the season.So far, it's only gotten them off to a 3-1 start.Rookie Chase Budinger scored a career-high 17 points and was one of four ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Jazz, Box]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-jazz-box.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:24:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (113)Battier 5-10 0-0 13, Scola 5-10 4-7 14, Hayes 6-8 0-1 12,Brooks 6-11 5-5 19, Ariza 6-15 1-1 15, Landry 2-7 6-6 10,Andersen 1-7 1-2 3, Lowry 4-5 1-2 10, Budinger 7-11 1-2 17,Cook 0-0 0-0 0, Mensah-Bonsu 0-0 0-0 0, Taylor 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 42-8]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 113, Jazz 96]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-113-jazz-96.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:01:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie Chase Budinger scored a career-high 17 points and was one of eight Houston players to score in double figures as the Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 113-96 on Monday night.The Rockets pulled away with a 13-0 run early in the fourth quarter and won in Sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Jazz, Box 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-jazz-box-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:44:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (113)Battier 5-10 0-0 13, Scola 5-10 4-7 14, Hayes 6-8 0-1 12,Brooks 6-11 5-5 19, Ariza 6-15 1-1 15, Landry 2-7 6-6 10,Andersen 1-7 1-2 3, Lowry 4-5 1-2 10, Budinger 7-11 1-2 17,Cook 0-0 0-0 0, Mensah-Bonsu 0-0 0-0 0, Taylor 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 42-8]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:40:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:01:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:01:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--On Wednesday, Trevor Ariza's 25 points were one shy of his career high. By Saturday, he went well past that, finishing with 33, and made a run at his lifetime best, the 37 points he scored at Westchester High. He did not sound as if he thought the outpu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:01:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There will be other teams that make the Rockets look overmatched. The next two on the schedule, the Jazz and the Lakers, have that potential. But few seem to be a more daunting task than the Trail Blazers and their collection of oversized centers and forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ariza nets career high, Rockets edge Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/ariza-nets-career-high-rockets-edge-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:26:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Ariza scored a career-high 33 points, Aaron Brooks added 28 points and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Portland Trail Blazers at home for the fifth straight time in the regular season, 111-107 on Saturday night.Houston had to overcome a 42-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 111, Trail Blazers 107]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-111-trail-blazers-107.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:38:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No Yao Ming. No Tracy McGrady. No problem for the Houston Rockets.Trevor Ariza, making the move from the Lakers this season, scored a career high 33 points, Aaron Brooks added 28 points and the Rockets held on to beat the Portland Trail Blazers at home fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets, Box]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-box.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:27:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND (107)Webster 1-3 0-0 2, Aldridge 13-16 1-3 27, Oden 2-3 2-2 6,Blake 1-4 0-0 2, Roy 12-20 13-13 42, Fernandez 3-9 0-2 7,Przybilla 1-2 0-0 2, Miller 4-9 7-9 15, Outlaw 1-8 2-2 4. Totals 38-74 25-31 107.HOUSTON (111)Battier 1-6 3-4 6, Scola 3-9 2-2 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets, Box 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-box-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:17:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND (107)Webster 1-3 0-0 2, Aldridge 13-16 1-3 27, Oden 2-3 2-2 6,Blake 1-4 0-0 2, Roy 12-20 13-13 42, Fernandez 3-9 0-2 7,Przybilla 1-2 0-0 2, Miller 4-9 7-9 15, Outlaw 1-8 2-2 4. Totals 38-74 25-31 107.HOUSTON (111)Battier 1-6 3-4 6, Scola 3-9 2-2 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Randolph ready to start, not ready for Stoudemire ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/randolph-ready-to-start-not-ready-for-stoudemire.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:30:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Second-year forwardAnthony Randolph, who has been slowed by back and knee injuries, was back in the starting lineup Friday, but coachDon Nelson didn't match him with Phoenix forwardAmar'e Stoudemire.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets Preview 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-preview-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:13:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toyota Center has been a house of horrors for the Portland Trail Blazers since it opened for the 2003-04 season.The Trail Blazers' only win there in 14 tries came when the Houston Rockets didn't have Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, and that will be the ca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Trevor Ariza, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Chase Budinger, Forward Carl Landry, Center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rockets forward Luis Scola was struggling badly since coming back from his ankle injury. He made 1-of-6 shots in the season opener on Tuesday and 2-of-5 in the first half on Wednesday. Then he hit the first three-pointer of his career (in seven attempts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets cannot be sure how vital their first win of the season might be. There are 80 games left, far too many for any one game to be too crucial. The Rockets, however, know what awaits them in the next week. After their loss in Portland to open the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets ride wave in second half to win Scola's 14 points in 3rd quarter fuel rally past Warriors ROCKETS: Late Golden State run]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-ride-wave-in-second-half-to-win-scola-s-14-points-in-3rd-quarter-fuel-rally-past-warriors-rockets-late-golden-state-runs-thwarted.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors drop season opener ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/warriors-drop-season-opener.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candid Cam: Curry OK, Warriors not ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/candid-cam-curry-ok-warriors-not.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[STEPH CURRY EARNED positive reviews after his NBA debut. As for theWarriors overall in their season opener, not so much.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curry in favor, Jackson not, but it's same old Warriors ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/curry-in-favor-jackson-not-but-it-s-same-old-warriors.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Curry is the fun, fragile future of theWarriors, and Stephen Jackson already looks as if he's part of the past.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poole: Warriors' crowd has new flavor in Curry ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/poole-warriors-crowd-has-new-flavor-in-curry.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THE LOUDEST and warmest and most achingly hopeful greeting was extended to the new guy, the one they were officially meeting for the first time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors swing, miss ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/warriors-swing-miss.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The good news: rookie guard Stephen Curry lived up to the hype the preceded his NBA debut Wednesday night. He finished with 14 points, seven assists, four steals and two turnovers in 36 minutes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 108, Warriors 107]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-108-warriors-107.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:17:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Adelman called his team out for being selfish and impatient. Then something clicked in the second half.The Houston Rockets are trying to find themselves without sidelined stars Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady, and Adelman realizes that will be a work in p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets hold off Warriors to win season opener]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-hold-off-warriors-to-win-season-opener.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:02:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Luis Scola scored 15 of his 21 points in the third quarter and grabbed 11 rebounds, Aaron Brooks had 18 points and 12 assists, and the Houston Rockets held off Golden State and spoiled the Warriors' season opener with a 108-107 victory Wednesday night.Ant]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Warriors, Box]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-warriors-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:25:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (108)Battier 1-4 6-6 9, Scola 10-16 0-2 21, Hayes 2-4 0-0 4,Brooks 6-16 3-4 18, Ariza 9-21 3-4 25, Lowry 1-5 2-2 4,Landry 4-9 2-2 10, Andersen 3-3 0-0 6, Budinger 4-8 0-0 11. Totals 40-86 16-20 108.GOLDEN STATE (107)Jackson 7-16 1-2 17, Turiaf 2-4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Warriors, Box 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-warriors-box-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:22:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (108)Battier 1-4 6-6 9, Scola 10-16 0-2 21, Hayes 2-4 0-0 4,Brooks 6-16 3-4 18, Ariza 9-21 3-4 25, Lowry 1-5 2-2 4,Landry 4-9 2-2 10, Andersen 3-3 0-0 6, Budinger 4-8 0-0 11. Totals 40-86 16-20 108.GOLDEN STATE (107)Jackson 7-16 1-2 17, Turiaf 2-4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OUR TAKE THE STARTING FIVE ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/our-take-the-starting-five.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[* American-Statesman columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden mark today's start of the NBA season by weighing in on five NBA topics:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BACK-TO-BACK PLAN ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/back-to-back-plan.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike last year when they could draw inspiration from the sight of anything green or shamrocked, or the mere mention of their championship collapse, theLakers don't have the sting of an NBA Finals loss against their hated rivals to drive them anymore.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look for the Jazz to move up the chart ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/look-for-the-jazz-to-move-up-the-chart.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:30:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What are we waiting for? As Max said in "Where the Wild Things Are": "Let the wild rumpus start!" TheJazz's 82-game rumpus begins tonight in Denver, and if there's one thing you can say about them, it's that they're as familiar as a beloved kids' book. Af]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, shooting guard Trevor Ariza, small forward Shane Battier, power forward Luis Scola, center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, guard Chase Budinger, forward Carl Landry, center David Andersen. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets have said the words throughout the preseason, but never as much as in the past few days. They are, they have said often and again after they dropped their season opener to the Trail Blazers, "a work in progress." They might have made some prog]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--If there were any one area of great concern, it would have seemed to be the most obvious one, the Rockets' lack of size. "It's going to be a concern of ours all year," Rockets coach Rick Adelman said. "We have to gang rebound. That's the biggest concern]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Warriors Preview 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-warriors-preview-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:33:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Jackson has openly talked about his desire to be traded to a contending team, but a day before the Golden State Warriors opened their 2009-10 season, the outspoken swingman was saying all the right things.Jackson and the Warriors look to bounce ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 96, Rockets 87]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/trail-blazers-96-rockets-87.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:23:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden followed his orders, putting defense and rebounding first.Oden scored just two points, a tip with 58 seconds left, but had 12 rebounds and five blocked shots for the Portland Trail Blazers in a 96-87 season-opening victory over the Houston Rocke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oden's defense helps Blazers top Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/oden-s-defense-helps-blazers-top-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:17:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Oden followed his orders, putting defense and rebounding first.Oden scored just two points, a tip with 58 seconds left, but had 12 rebounds and five blocked shots for the Portland Trail Blazers in a 96-87 season-opening victory over the Houston Rocke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Trail Blazers, Box]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-trail-blazers-box.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:36:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (87)Battier 2-9 3-4 8, Scola 1-6 1-2 3, Hayes 3-6 0-0 6,Brooks 8-17 3-4 19, Ariza 3-8 4-6 12, Lowry 3-7 5-6 12,Landry 3-12 3-3 9, Andersen 4-8 2-2 11, Mensah-Bonsu 0-1 1-2 1,Budinger 3-7 0-0 6. Totals 30-81 22-29 87.PORTLAND (96)Webster 4-7 4-4 14]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Previews from The Sports Network ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-previews-from-the-sports-network.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:30:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[?????????????????????????????Tuesday,?October?27th?? ??????????????????????????????(All?times?Eastern)?? ?BOSTON?Celtics?(0-0)?AT?CLEVELAND?Cavaliers?(0-0),?7:30?P.M.?? Reigning?MVP?LeBron?James?got?a?new?toy?in?the?offseason?? ?and?hopes?the?addition?of?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 96, Rockets 87 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/trail-blazers-96-rockets-87-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:45:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reserve Travis Outlaw scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 96-87 in the season opener Tuesday night.Brandon Roy added 20 points and five assists for the Blazers. Portland hit 20 of 22 free throws and outrebounded Housto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Point guard Aaron Brooks is key to Rockets' season]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/point-guard-aaron-brooks-is-key-to-rockets-season.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:19:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Brooks blossomed in the playoffs last year, carrying the Houston Rockets to a second-round Game 7 with quick moves, sharp shooting and smart decisions.The trick now is to play like that for a full season.The speedy 6-foot point guard, drafted by the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIME FOR A BIG SEASON ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/time-for-a-big-season.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's a new big man in Cleveland. The big man in Boston is back. And Orlando's big man is ready to make another run at theMagic's first NBA title. The NBA season opens Tuesday with four games, including a right-out-of-the-chute showdown between Eastern ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Houston Rockets Roster]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/2009-houston-rockets-roster.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:04:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Head Coach: Rick AdelmanNo. PlayerPosHt WtBorn College, Year Yrs0 Brooks, AaronPG 6-0160 01-14-1985 Oregon 21 Ariza, TrevorSF 6-8210 06-30-1985 UCLA 53 x-McGrady, Tracy G-F6-8223 05-24-1979 Mt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-10-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-trail-blazers-preview-2009-10-26.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:02:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers have higher expectations after ending a five-season drought without reaching the playoffs.The Houston Rockets beat Portland in the playoffs last season, but may have set their goals a little lower after learning that All-Star ce]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curry to start opener on Wednesday ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/curry-to-start-opener-on-wednesday.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Curry will start alongside Monta Ellis in theWarriors' backcourt for Wednesday's night season opener against the Houston Rockets. And Don Nelson believes he has an idea on how to minimize any matchup problems the two 6-foot-3 guards may encounter ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New-look Timberwolves preaching patience in Year 1 of another rebuilding program ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/new-look-timberwolves-preaching-patience-in-year-1-of-another-rebuilding-program.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:30:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Selling tickets is not the only bottom-line priority for theTimberwolves this season. The NBA team also hopes fans will buy into a sales pitch for patience.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ellis, Curry to mesh in a hurry ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/ellis-curry-to-mesh-in-a-hurry.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:30:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Curry will start alongside Monta Ellis in theWarriors' backcourt for the season-opener on Wednesday night against the Houston Rockets. And Don Nelson believes he has an idea on how to minimize any matchup problems the two 6-foot-3 guards may encou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 98, Rockets 94]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mavericks-98-rockets-94.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks are glad the regular season is finally here. They're also pretty happy the regular referees are returning to work.Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points then was ejected for arguing a call in the fourth quarter of the Mavericks' 98-94 preseas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Rockets, Box]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mavericks-rockets-box.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:17:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DALLAS (98)Marion 6-7 2-5 14, Nowitzki 11-19 8-8 32, Gooden 4-14 4-4 12,Kidd 3-5 8-9 14, Ross 1-5 0-0 2, Barea 3-9 0-0 6, Terry 3-11 2-3 8,Humphries 3-10 0-0 6, Singleton 2-5 0-0 4. Totals 36-85 24-29 98.HOUSTON (94)Battier 4-6 2-4 13, Landry 7-16 8-8 22,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Rockets, Box 2009-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mavericks-rockets-box-2009-10-24.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:17:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DALLAS (98)Marion 6-7 2-5 14, Nowitzki 11-19 8-8 32, Gooden 4-14 4-4 12,Kidd 3-5 8-9 14, Ross 1-5 0-0 2, Barea 3-9 0-0 6, Terry 3-11 2-3 8,Humphries 3-10 0-0 6, Singleton 2-5 0-0 4. Totals 36-85 24-29 98.HOUSTON (94)Battier 4-6 2-4 13, Landry 7-16 8-8 22,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-24.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:17:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pops go the Rockets Mensah-Bonsu gets roster spot]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/pops-go-the-rockets-mensah-bonsu-gets-roster-spot.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:31:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TALL ORDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets waive Brent Barry]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-waive-brent-barry.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:07:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have waived guard Brent Barry, a move that trims their roster to the required 15 players.The 6-foot-7 Barry signed as a free agent with the Rockets before last season and averaged 3.7 points and 1.4 assists in 56 games.Barry, 37, has p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors want shot in the arm ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/warriors-want-shot-in-the-arm.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Warriors coach Don Nelson regularly raves about rookie Stephen Curry.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver and NBA: Bitter divorce to better bedfellows ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/vancouver-and-nba-bitter-divorce-to-better-bedfellows.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[msekeres@globeandmail.com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team waives 2 as deadline nears Beck, Temple cut, but Rockets want latter for NBA D-League ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/team-waives-2-as-deadline-nears-beck-temple-cut-but-rockets-want-latter-for-nba-d-league.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets UPDATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets liking this call Team happy NBA, union close to striking deal to bring back refs ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-liking-this-call-team-happy-nba-union-close-to-striking-deal-to-bring-back-refs.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chuck Hayes was not ready to duplicate the kiss Charles Barkley planted on Dick Bavetta's lips during the Las Vegas All-Star Weekend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOUSTON 105, THUNDER 85 ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-105-thunder-85.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:30:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON - When theThunder gathers as a team this morning and turns on the film from Monday night's game against Houston, Thabo Sefolosha, Jeff Green and James Harden should perk up and pay close attention.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets waive guards Beck, Temple]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-waive-guards-beck-temple.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:08:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets waived guards Romel Beck and Garrett Temple on Wednesday, reducing the roster to 17.Teams must trim their rosters to 15 players by Monday. Houston opens the regular season at Portland on Tuesday.Beck averaged 4.5 points and 1.0 rebound]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets have tough decisions to make Cuts inevitable with 4 players vying for 1 spot ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-have-tough-decisions-to-make-cuts-inevitable-with-4-players-vying-for-1-spot.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:31:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets UPDATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 105, Thunder 85 2009-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-105-thunder-85-2009-10-20.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:10:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets offered a glimpse on Monday night of how they will have to play all season.Rookie Chase Budinger scored 17 points, Trevor Ariza added 16 and Kyle Lowry had 10 assists in the Rockets' 105-85 preseason win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defense takes a step backward Rockets offer little resistance as Pacers romp ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/defense-takes-a-step-backward-rockets-offer-little-resistance-as-pacers-romp.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOTO GALLERY: See pictures from Friday's game against Indiana. chron.com/sports]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 105, Thunder 85]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-105-thunder-85.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:14:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets offered a glimpse on Monday night of how they will have to play all season.Rookie Chase Budinger scored 17 points, Trevor Ariza added 16 and Kyle Lowry had 10 assists in the Rockets' 105-85 preseason win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Rockets, Box]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/thunder-rockets-box.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:09:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (85)Green 4-11 3-7 11, Durant 7-12 4-4 20, Krstic 1-6 0-2 2,Westbrook 2-8 2-2 6, Sefolosha 3-6 5-5 11, Ibaka 1-6 1-2 3,Ollie 2-3 0-0 4, Collison 2-4 0-0 4, Harden 5-9 1-2 11,Mullens 1-3 1-3 3, White 4-6 0-0 8, Kelley 0-1 0-0 0, Weaver 0-0 2-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Rockets, Box 2009-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/thunder-rockets-box-2009-10-20.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:09:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OKLAHOMA CITY (85)Green 4-11 3-7 11, Durant 7-12 4-4 20, Krstic 1-6 0-2 2,Westbrook 2-8 2-2 6, Sefolosha 3-6 5-5 11, Ibaka 1-6 1-2 3,Ollie 2-3 0-0 4, Collison 2-4 0-0 4, Harden 5-9 1-2 11,Mullens 1-3 1-3 3, White 4-6 0-0 8, Kelley 0-1 0-0 0, Weaver 0-0 2-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:00:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets will likely keep one their four non-guaranteed players -- Pops Mensah-Bonsu, Will Conroy, Romel Beck and Garrett Temple. None are expected to have the sort of breakthrough season that Von Wafer produced last season, but Mensah-Bonsu could add ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:00:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Trevor Ariza made the jump to the Rockets, rather than moving to Portland or Cleveland, more star-powered teams than chased him, so that he could have the opportunity to become more of a go-to scorer. That, however, proved to be a challenge in the prese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:00:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Midway through the preseason, Rockets coach Rick Adelman was asked the customary training camp question. Asked to assess how the Rockets progress compared to his expectations, Adelman said it was not far apart. There was, however, a catch. "I had no idea ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-10-18.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:40:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Trevor Ariza made the jump to the Rockets, rather than moving to Portland or Cleveland, more star-powered teams than chased him, so that he could have the opportunity to become more of a go-to scorer. That, however, proved to be a challenge in the prese]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-10-18.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:40:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets will likely keep one their four non-guaranteed players -- Pops Mensah-Bonsu, Will Conroy, Romel Beck and Garrett Temple. None are expected to have the sort of breakthrough season that Von Wafer produced last season, but Mensah-Bonsu could add ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-10-18.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:40:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Midway through the preseason, Rockets coach Rick Adelman was asked the customary training camp question. Asked to assess how the Rockets progress compared to his expectations, Adelman said it was not far apart. There was, however, a catch. "I had no idea ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors to work out the kinks]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/raptors-to-work-out-the-kinks.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers 119, Rockets 104]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/pacers-119-rockets-104.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:01:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Danny Granger is picking up where he left off last season.Indiana's returning All-Star scored 22 points in 17 minutes, leading the Pacers to a 119-104 preseason victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.The fifth-year swingman is averaging more tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Pacers, Box]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-pacers-box.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:14:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (104)Battier 2-4 4-4 9, Scola 4-10 1-2 9, Cook 3-9 0-0 7,Brooks 2-3 0-0 5, Ariza 1-3 0-0 2, Beck 4-7 0-0 9, Lowry 1-3 3-4 5,Dorsey 2-5 0-2 4, Budinger 4-14 1-2 9, Landry 4-9 6-8 14,Conroy 2-8 8-10 14, Temple 3-6 0-0 7, Taylor 2-9 0-0 6,Mensah-Bons]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-17.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:14:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Pacers, Box 2009-10-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-pacers-box-2009-10-17.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:39:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (104)Battier 2-4 4-4 9, Scola 4-10 1-2 9, Cook 3-9 0-0 7,Brooks 2-3 0-0 5, Ariza 1-3 0-0 2, Beck 4-7 0-0 9, Lowry 1-3 3-4 5,Dorsey 2-5 0-2 4, Budinger 4-14 1-2 9, Landry 4-9 6-8 14,Conroy 2-8 8-10 14, Temple 3-6 0-0 7, Taylor 2-9 0-0 6,Mensah-Bons]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors couldn't hold lead, lose 124-112 ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/raptors-couldn-t-hold-lead-lose-124-112.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Midway through the second quarter yesterday,Raptors newcomer Hedo Turkoglu threaded a beautiful bounce pass through a forest of legs to Andrea Bargnani, who finished with the running jump shot.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evolution of Jack a slow process]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/evolution-of-jack-a-slow-process.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It is in Jarrett Jack's nature to be a leader in the manner of someone who takes charge and makes others better by cajoling or yelling or whatever it takes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkoglu continues to work out the kinks ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/turkoglu-continues-to-work-out-the-kinks.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Basketball REPORTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:01:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets will likely keep one their four non-guaranteed players -- Pops Mensah-Bonsu, Will Conroy, Romel Beck and Garrett Temple. None are expected to have the sort of breakthrough season that Von Wafer produced last season, but Mensah-Bonsu could add ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 reasons for OKC fans to keep an eye on Suns ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/5-reasons-for-okc-fans-to-keep-an-eye-on-suns.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City opens its preseason home schedule tonight against the one opposing teamThunder fans should track the most in 2009-10 - the Phoenix Suns.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA ends talks on joint league in China]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-ends-talks-on-joint-league-in-china.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BEIJING, October 11, 2009 (AFP) - TheNBA said Sunday it had put off discussions with Chinese sports authorities to set up a jointly-run Basketball league despite China's intent to improve the game in theworld's most populous nation.ButNationalBasketballAs]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks-Rockets, Box]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bucks-rockets-box.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:16:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MILWAUKEE (96)Delfino 6-15 0-0 16, Thomas 2-4 0-0 4, Bogut 3-5 0-0 6,Ridnour 3-6 5-6 11, Redd 7-10 3-5 18, Meeks 2-8 0-0 5,Jennings 1-8 0-0 3, Warrick 4-9 4-6 12, Mbah a Moute 1-3 0-0 3,Ilyasova 2-4 0-2 6, Ukic 4-8 1-1 10, Elson 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 36-82 13]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks 96, Rockets 92]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bucks-96-rockets-92.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:24:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With every shot in the preseason, Michael Redd feels a little more like himself again.Redd scored 18 points, Carlos Delfino added 16 points and eight rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Houston Rockets 96-92 in a preseason game on Monday night.Redd ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks-Rockets, Box 2009-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bucks-rockets-box-2009-10-13.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:16:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MILWAUKEE (96)Delfino 6-15 0-0 16, Thomas 2-4 0-0 4, Bogut 3-5 0-0 6,Ridnour 3-6 5-6 11, Redd 7-10 3-5 18, Meeks 2-8 0-0 5,Jennings 1-8 0-0 3, Warrick 4-9 4-6 12, Mbah a Moute 1-3 0-0 3,Ilyasova 2-4 0-2 6, Ukic 4-8 1-1 10, Elson 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 36-82 13]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-13.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:16:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Familiarity breeds contentment Taylor enjoys comfort zone as he adjusts game ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/familiarity-breeds-contentment-taylor-enjoys-comfort-zone-as-he-adjusts-game.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ORLANDO, Fla. - After so many nights in the stands at Amway Arena, and even one day spent wandering in one of those arena tours, Jermaine Taylor was back, on the court, and with a job to do.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic 113, Rockets 104]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/magic-113-rockets-104.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:34:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was only an exhibition game, but Marcin Gortat gave the Orlando Magic reason to believe they made a good decision to bring him back this season.Gortat, a free agent last summer, had 14 points, 14 rebounds and six blocked shots to help the Magic beat th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Magic, Box]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-magic-box.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:49:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (104)Ariza 4-12 2-2 12, Landry 2-4 0-0 4, Andersen 5-9 2-4 12,Brooks 6-13 0-0 14, Budinger 7-14 0-0 17, Mensah-Bonsu 2-6 5-7 9,Taylor 5-11 4-4 14, Lowry 3-8 8-9 14, Dorsey 1-4 2-4 4, Hayes 0-1 0-0 0,Cook 0-0 0-0 0, Conroy 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 37-85 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Magic, Box 2009-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-magic-box-2009-10-10.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:49:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (104)Ariza 4-12 2-2 12, Landry 2-4 0-0 4, Andersen 5-9 2-4 12,Brooks 6-13 0-0 14, Budinger 7-14 0-0 17, Mensah-Bonsu 2-6 5-7 9,Taylor 5-11 4-4 14, Lowry 3-8 8-9 14, Dorsey 1-4 2-4 4, Hayes 0-1 0-0 0,Cook 0-0 0-0 0, Conroy 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 37-85 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs see what a lab can never replicate ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-see-what-a-lab-can-never-replicate.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:30:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the coaches stood in the locker room late Tuesday night, marveling about DeJuan Blair. Then he paused and changed direction.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets hit the boards, grab the game Dorsey helps team outmuscle Celtics ROCKETS: Brooks pumps in 21 ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-hit-the-boards-grab-the-game-dorsey-helps-team-outmuscle-celtics-rockets-brooks-pumps-in-21.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HIDALGO - For one long preseason night, as the San Antonio Spurs grabbed rebound after rebound, Joey Dorsey squirmed restlessly on theRockets' bench. He had so little to do Tuesday in San Antonio, he felt as if he were back to watching his rookie season s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CELTICS NOTEBOOK]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/celtics-notebook.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HIDALGO, Texas - The night hatched with the spirit of a minor league fiesta. A mariachi band performed the national anthem, and Houston Rockets cheerleaders and their counterparts from the NBDL's Rio Grande Valley Vipers as well as four different mascots ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Kyle Lowry is considered the backup at the point to Aaron Brooks, but he will often play with Brooks in a small backcourt. He said he would not concede the starting position, instead hoping to beat out Brooks to be the starter. --G Romel ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Tracy McGrady had made starting training camp on time a goal throughout the offseason and spoke of his rapid improvement after microfracture surgery, but was not close to practicing with the team. McGrady will continue his rehab on his own until Nov. 23]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets have spent the months since last season talking about their intention to run, and they meant it. But in many ways, their hope to run more fast breaks is a small part of the plan. With Yao Ming out for the season and Tracy McGrady expected to m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 96, Celtics 90]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-96-celtics-90.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:31:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Garnett went down. Luckily for Boston, it was only for a second.Garnett hit the floor after missing on an attempted alley-oop just over five minutes into the preseason opener against Houston on Wednesday night. To the Celtics' relief, he quickly got]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics fall to Rockets in Garnett's return]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/celtics-fall-to-rockets-in-garnett-s-return.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:38:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Brooks scored 21 points and the Houston Rockets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Boston Celtics 96-90 on Wednesday night.Kevin Garnett scored six points and grabbed five rebounds in his first action since aggravating a right knee injury las]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics-Rockets, Box]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/celtics-rockets-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:53:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON (90)Pierce 2-6 4-4 8, Garnett 2-6 2-2 6, Perkins 1-2 1-4 3,Rondo 1-4 5-8 7, R.Allen 3-6 2-2 8, Wallace 2-5 1-2 6, House 3-6 2-2 9,Davis 3-6 3-4 9, Daniels 3-7 1-4 7, Scalabrine 1-2 2-4 4,Williams 1-2 1-4 3, Hudson 1-3 6-9 9, Giddens 0-1 1-2 1,Sweet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics-Rockets, Box 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/celtics-rockets-box-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:45:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON (90)Pierce 2-6 4-4 8, Garnett 2-6 2-2 6, Perkins 1-2 1-4 3,Rondo 1-4 5-8 7, R.Allen 3-6 2-2 8, Wallace 2-5 1-2 6, House 3-6 2-2 9,Davis 3-6 3-4 9, Daniels 3-7 1-4 7, Scalabrine 1-2 2-4 4,Williams 1-2 1-4 3, Hudson 1-3 6-9 9, Giddens 0-1 1-2 1,Sweet]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:45:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets use fast start to get a jump on Spurs Opening win in preseason exemplifies need for ball movement ROCKETS: Landry, Scola]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-use-fast-start-to-get-a-jump-on-spurs-opening-win-in-preseason-exemplifies-need-for-ball-movement-rockets-landry-scola-combine-for-32-points.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:30:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confidence shows in Bonner's shot ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/confidence-shows-in-bonner-s-shot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:30:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking even more pale than usual, Spurs forward Matt Bonner plopped down in the chair at his locker after Tuesday's preseason game against theHoustonRockets and rubbed his left shoulder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Spurs, Box]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-spurs-box.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:54:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (99)Budinger 7-10 0-0 15, Scola 5-9 3-4 13, Hayes 1-3 0-0 2,Brooks 4-7 3-3 12, Ariza 3-8 2-2 9, Andersen 3-12 2-2 8,Lowry 3-5 3-5 9, Landry 7-10 5-8 19, Taylor 3-10 0-0 6,Conroy 0-0 0-0 0, Temple 0-2 0-2 0, Cook 3-3 0-0 6. Totals 39-79 18-26 99.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 99, Spurs 85]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-99-spurs-85.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:35:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Ariza scored nine points in his Rockets debut, helping Houston beat the San Antonio Spurs 99-85 on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams.Carl Landry had 19 points to lead the Rockets, who are beginning the season without the cornerst]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Spurs, Box 2009-10-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-spurs-box-2009-10-07.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:23:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (99)Budinger 7-10 0-0 15, Scola 5-9 3-4 13, Hayes 1-3 0-0 2,Brooks 4-7 3-3 12, Ariza 3-8 2-2 9, Andersen 3-12 2-2 8,Lowry 3-5 3-5 9, Landry 7-10 5-8 19, Taylor 3-10 0-0 6,Conroy 0-0 0-0 0, Temple 0-2 0-2 0, Cook 3-3 0-0 6. Totals 39-79 18-26 99.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Tis season to shine like NBA all-star for Nene ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/-tis-season-to-shine-like-nba-all-star-for-nene.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:30:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the past decade, only one Western Conference team did what theNuggets are trying to do this season. The stars aligned above, fittingly, for the Suns in 2005, and three of their players competed in the NBA All-Star Game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[T-Mac feeling good at practice Scrimmaging a positive sign]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/t-mac-feeling-good-at-practice-scrimmaging-a-positive-sign.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:30:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOOKING AHEAD: Jonathan Feigen blogs about the keys to a successful season for theRockets and coach Rick Adelman. chron.com/sports]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-summary-2009-10-06.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:30:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reluctant tourist]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emphasis on defense remains Trademark of team will fuel offensive sprints ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/emphasis-on-defense-remains-trademark-of-team-will-fuel-offensive-sprints.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BY TRADITION]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets Report  2009-10-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-report-2009-10-06.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the floor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adjust to NBA? No worries, mate Andersen's experience, travel help him to adapt ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/adjust-to-nba-no-worries-mate-andersen-s-experience-travel-help-him-to-adapt.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GLOBETROTTERS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[After all these years and all that money, A.K. still the same ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/after-all-these-years-and-all-that-money-a-k-still-the-same.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I crossed theJazz's practice court to where Andrei Kirlenko was sitting alone on the floor stretching last week. "Want to have a seat?" he said, smiling. There were no chairs, just the floor. Still, I thought it was a nice gesture.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets Report  2009-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-report-2009-10-03.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the floor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets training camp ADJUSTING priorities Brian Cook brings a new attitude this season, one that focuses on improved conditioni]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-training-camp-adjusting-priorities-brian-cook-brings-a-new-attitude-this-season-one-that-focuses-on-improved-conditioning-and-playing-basketball-rockets-postseason-frustration.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Cook sent the outlet pass to Aaron Brooks and was catching up to the fast break when Brooks sent the ball back to Cook at the 3-point line as easily as if they were warming up before practice.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Training ground A weighty issue In the wake of a player's near-tragic accident, top trainers emphasize concentration, use of a s]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/training-ground-a-weighty-issue-in-the-wake-of-a-player-s-near-tragic-accident-top-trainers-emphasize-concentration-use-of-a-spotter-to-ensure-safety-lifting-proper-grip-crucial-to-workout.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CAREFUL AROUND HEAVY METAL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forgetting Battier not in the cards JUSTICE: `Fun journey' awaits ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/forgetting-battier-not-in-the-cards-justice-`fun-journey-awaits.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shane Battier prepared for this season by carrying boulders and logs up and down a mountainous country road near his Michigan home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets will use Brooks' option Team will lock up guard through 2010-11 ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-will-use-brooks-option-team-will-lock-up-guard-through-2010-11.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though he said there is "of course" no decision to be made,Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said he will stick with his policy to wait until the deadline before the start of the regular season to pick up the option on the fourth season of starting poin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-03.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:00:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Tracy McGrady has spoken in increasingly optimistic terms about his ability to not only comeback from microfracture knee surgery, but to regain the athletic abilities he had several years ago. The Rockets have not said, however, when they]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:00:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets are close to rounding out their training camp roster. They signed C Pops Mensah-Bonsu to a non-guaranteed, one-year contract, reached agreements with Gs Will Conroy and Garrett Temple to non-guaranteed deals, and have begun working out big m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:00:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the bulk of the NBA in the tinkering stage of the season, filling out rosters and making small moves before the start of training camp, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey still would prefer to do something more substantial. The chances are not great]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets soft in middle Lack of size to require center by committee ROCKETS: Center a big unknown ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-soft-in-middle-lack-of-size-to-require-center-by-committee-rockets-center-a-big-unknown.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a few minutes,Rockets coach Rick Adelman let the concern show.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets Report ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-report.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the floor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-summary-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Battier out for a week]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS TRAINING CAMP Who'll do the scoring? With Yao Ming sidelined for the entire season and Tracy McGrady out indefinitely, o]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-training-camp-who-ll-do-the-scoring-with-yao-ming-sidelined-for-the-entire-season-and-tracy-mcgrady-out-indefinitely-one-question-trumps-all-rockets-increasing-tempo-is-a-priority.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EIGHTY PERCENT TURNOVER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[If these teams tip wrong way, watch out below]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/if-these-teams-tip-wrong-way-watch-out-below.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:33:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Wiz stink again &#151; this time with Gilbert Arenas &#151; they may make big changes. Randy Hill looks at several teams at tipping points.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS TRAINING CAMP Alexander adopts guarded outlook Injury voids bring season full of uncertainty ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-training-camp-alexander-adopts-guarded-outlook-injury-voids-bring-season-full-of-uncertainty.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ABOUT CAMP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-09-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-summary-2009-09-30.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Culture club]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets' McGrady says rehab ahead of schedule]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-mcgrady-says-rehab-ahead-of-schedule.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:58:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Tracy McGrady said Monday he's "far ahead of schedule" in his recovery from knee surgery and wants to show that he's still got a few good years left in him.The seven-time All-Star underwent a risky microfracture procedure on his le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets' McGrady says rehab is ahead of schedule]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-mcgrady-says-rehab-is-ahead-of-schedule.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:57:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Tracy McGrady said Monday he's "far ahead of schedule" in his recovery from knee surgery and wants to show that he's still got a few good years left in him.The seven-time All-Star underwent a risky microfracture procedure on his le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've got questions; do teams have answers?]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/i-ve-got-questions-do-teams-have-answers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:38:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As NBA camps open this week, each team has questions to answer. But first, Charley Rosen needs to ask them, and he's not shy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morey signs deal to remain through 2012-13 Rockets reward GM as franchise makes strides MOREY: Apprenticed under GM Dawson ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/morey-signs-deal-to-remain-through-2012-13-rockets-reward-gm-as-franchise-makes-strides-morey-apprenticed-under-gm-dawson.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After three years of a largely successful retooling of theRockets' roster and the team's first playoff series win in a dozen years,Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has signed a contract to remain with the team, multiple individuals with knowledge of th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets OK deal with McCants Free-agent guard could add scoring potential ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-ok-deal-with-mccants-free-agent-guard-could-add-scoring-potential.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seeking another offensive option for training camp, theRockets on Thursday reached agreement on a non-guaranteed contract with free-agent guard Rashad McCants, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gophers land another name recruit in Hollins ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/gophers-land-another-name-recruit-in-hollins.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Germantown High School (Tenn.) senior guard Austin Hollins is the University of Minnesota's newest recruit.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A STAR IN WAITING? Though happy in L.A., Trevor Ariza decided he wanted a basketball home where he'd be a bigger cog ROCKETS: Ar]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/a-star-in-waiting-though-happy-in-l-a-trevor-ariza-decided-he-wanted-a-basketball-home-where-he-d-be-a-bigger-cog-rockets-ariza-out-of-the-shadows.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Ariza HAD IT ALL.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao encouraged by recovery]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-encouraged-by-recovery.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:08:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Encouraged by progress in his recovery from major foot surgery, Yao Ming said Wednesday he will return to action - just not next season."The (X-ray) picture looks good. The bones heal well," he said in an interview with Houston television station KRIV.He ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets' training gets modernized Eto uses drills that simulate game movements ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-training-gets-modernized-eto-uses-drills-that-simulate-game-movements.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seeking any advantage available, theRockets looked for the most cutting-edge science out there in regard to athletic performance. They consulted with the best minds, considered the most effective methods, and hired Darryl Eto to implement the techniques h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[China is becoming new hoops frontier 2009-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/china-is-becoming-new-hoops-frontier-2009-09-23.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With China's population exceeding one billion and its surging middle class holding affection for pro Basketball,NBA Commissioner David Stern has intensified efforts to make it the league's most successful market outside of the United States.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rudy T's new calling helps others Fundraiser aids pediatric cancer victims ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rudy-t-s-new-calling-helps-others-fundraiser-aids-pediatric-cancer-victims.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:30:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was a time when Rudy Tomjanovich was driven to lead. It was his calling. It was his job.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By:]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/presented-by.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:30:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RED-LETTER DAY Rockets give kids a thrill ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/red-letter-day-rockets-give-kids-a-thrill.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:30:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HoustonRockets General Manager Daryl Morey, CEO Tad Brown and some of theRockets players and staff transformed Bruce Elementary School into a " Rockets Red Academy" on Monday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets acquire swingman James White from Houston]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nuggets-acquire-swingman-james-white-from-houston.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:11:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets have acquired swingman James White from the Houston Rockets in exchange for the draft rights to forward Axel Hervelle, a 2005 pick who has yet to play in the NBA.White has an average of 5.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in 10 career games wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[China is becoming new hoops frontier]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/china-is-becoming-new-hoops-frontier.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With China's population exceeding one billion and its surging middle class holding affection for pro Basketball,NBA Commissioner David Stern has intensified efforts to make it the league's most successful market outside of the United States.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-09-19.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:40:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Tracy McGrady has spoken in increasingly optimistic terms about his ability to not only comeback from microfracture knee surgery, but to regain the athletic abilities he had several years ago. The Rockets have not said, however, when they]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-09-19.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:40:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets are close to rounding out their training camp roster. They signed C Pops Mensah-Bonsu to a non-guaranteed, one-year contract, reached agreements with Gs Will Conroy and Garrett Temple to non-guaranteed deals, and have begun working out big m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-09-19.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:40:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the bulk of the NBA in the tinkering stage of the season, filling out rosters and making small moves before the start of training camp, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey still would prefer to do something more substantial. The chances are not great]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets' ticket sales not lagging Team ahead of its usual pace despite economy, absence of 2 stars ROCKETS: Playoff win helps ti]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-ticket-sales-not-lagging-team-ahead-of-its-usual-pace-despite-economy-absence-of-2-stars-rockets-playoff-win-helps-ticket-sales.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Midway through the third quarter, theRockets have a nice lead. There is a long way to go, however, and a tough opponent to beat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-09-18.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:01:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --C David Andersen signed a multiyear contract with the Rockets. Andersen, a second-round pick of the Hawks this summer, was acquired in a trade in July and is expected to be thrown into the mix at center in the absence of Yao Ming, who will ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-09-18.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:01:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Von Wafer signed a two-year, $10 million contract with Greek club Olympiakos. Wafer, who averaged 9.7 point per game last season, can opt out to sign with an NBA team after one season. --While teams can always find things to dislike and like about the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-09-18.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:01:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets knew their reputation had dramatically changed in the course of the year, and that their assumed prospects and goals would have to change, too. It became official when the NBA schedules were released. The Rockets went from television darlings,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why there's a shortage of quality big men]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/why-there-s-a-shortage-of-quality-big-men.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:38:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Tim Duncan and Shaq on the decline, which young big men will fill their shoes? Charley Rosen says Dwight Howard and ... umm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets maneuver to add guard depth Conroy, Temple competed during summer league ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-maneuver-to-add-guard-depth-conroy-temple-competed-during-summer-league.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheRockets reached agreement on non-guaranteed contracts with guards Will Conroy and Garrett Temple, players who excelled with their summer league team and who will help round out the training camp roster, general manager Daryl Morey said Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GIVE AND GO]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/give-and-go.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheNationalBasketballAssociation legends who participated in last week'sNBA Asia Challenge certainly created a buzz among local hoops aficionados during their week-long stay here in the country. Everywhere they went, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dominique Wilkins]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The next MJ? Forget it, he doesn't exist]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/the-next-mj-forget-it-he-doesn-t-exist.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:57:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As he enters the Hall of Fame, the search continues for the "next Michael Jordan." Forget about it. He's one of a kind, Greg Boeck says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-09-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:20:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --C David Andersen signed a multiyear contract with the Rockets. Andersen, a second-round pick of the Hawks this summer, was acquired in a trade in July and is expected to be thrown into the mix at center in the absence of Yao Ming, who will ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-09-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:20:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Von Wafer signed a two-year, $10 million contract with Greek club Olympiakos. Wafer, who averaged 9.7 point per game last season, can opt out to sign with an NBA team after one season. --While teams can always find things to dislike and like about the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-09-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:20:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets knew their reputation had dramatically changed in the course of the year, and that their assumed prospects and goals would have to change, too. It became official when the NBA schedules were released. The Rockets went from television darlings,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-09-09.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:40:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets knew their reputation had dramatically changed in the course of the year, and that their assumed prospects and goals would have to change, too. It became official when the NBA schedules were released. The Rockets went from television darlings,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-09-09.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:40:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Von Wafer signed a two-year, $10 million contract with Greek club Olympiakos. Wafer, who averaged 9.7 point per game last season, can opt out to sign with an NBA team after one season. --While teams can always find things to dislike and like about the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-09-09.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:40:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --C David Andersen signed a multiyear contract with the Rockets. Andersen, a second-round pick of the Hawks this summer, was acquired in a trade in July and is expected to be thrown into the mix at center in the absence of Yao Ming, who will ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Things I love about the NBA]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/things-i-love-about-the-nba.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:41:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's already said what he hates about the NBA. Now Charley Rosen tells you what he adores, like thrilling Kobe-LeBron confrontations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-2009-09-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:35:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --C Yao Ming has been working out most mornings at Toyota Center, though he is still in a cast and cannot do any lower-body work. Yao has had two examinations, one with the cast off, and no complications have been found after his extensive le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-2009-09-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets general manager Daryl Morey would have been happy with a good visit and thorough status reports. He had gone to Chicago to catch up with Tracy McGrady and check in with him and trainer Tim Grover to get a better idea about McGrady's progress in tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-2009-09-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C/F Pops Mensah-Bonsu was signed to a non-guaranteed, one-year contract, but the Rockets do not consider him to be no more than an extra body for training camp. Mensah-Bonsu could compete with second-year center/forward Joey Dorsey for minutes and possi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Things I hate about the NBA]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/things-i-hate-about-the-nba.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:24:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charley Rosen has no problem with KG's enthusiasm &#151; just his chest-thumping antics. It's one thing he hates about the NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets seek Barry deal Signed rookies render veteran guard expendable ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-seek-barry-deal-signed-rookies-render-veteran-guard-expendable.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheRockets have been in talks with several teams about moving veteran guard Brent Barry, according to several individuals with knowledge of the discussions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao's prognosis stays status quo Morey says center expected at 2010 camp ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-s-prognosis-stays-status-quo-morey-says-center-expected-at-2010-camp.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The good news,Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said, is there is no news.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best in the NBA -- at everything]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/the-best-in-the-nba-at-everything.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:58:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Best athlete in the NBA? That's easy. But best shooter? Best dunker? Best trash-talker? Randy Hill points out his No. 1 picks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets to be applauded JUSTICE: Rockets will hustle ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-to-be-applauded-justice-rockets-will-hustle.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sometimes we learn more about sports franchises by how they handle tough times, and that's why this offseason says so many good things about theRockets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1878.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:00:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Jermaine Taylor, G, 6-4, Central Florida (second round) -- A prolific college scorer, the Rockets hope he can develop a more well-rounded game. 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He would meet with specialists around the country and carefully consider everything from putting the foot back in a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1879.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:00:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There is a hope and maybe even an expectation that Trevor Ariza will become more than the efficient role player that he was in Los Angeles, working off Kobe Bryant. That was not, however, why the Rockets signed Ariza. 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Look at the last three winners, the Lakers, Celtics andSpurs all had a "Big Three."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets assistant Turner meets with T-Wolves]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-assistant-turner-meets-with-t-wolves.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:48:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets assistant Elston Turner has interviewed to become the next coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves.The interview took place Monday in Las Vegas and lasted a couple of hours, Turner told KRIV-TV in Houston.Turner has worked as an assistant in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady switching jersey numbers]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-switching-jersey-numbers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:34:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady will swap his No. 1 uniform number for No. 3.McGrady's old number will go to new teammate Trevor Ariza, the Lakers forward who agreed to a multiyear deal with Houston on July 2.McGrady wore No. 3 in high school. He is ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady switching jersey numbers 2009-07-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-switching-jersey-numbers-1886.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:50:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady will swap his No. 1 uniform number for No. 3.McGrady's old number will go to new teammate Trevor Ariza, the Lakers forward who agreed to a multiyear deal with Houston on July 2.McGrady wore No. 3 in high school. He is ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1872.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:20:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Jermaine Taylor, G, 6-4, Central Florida (second round) -- A prolific college scorer, the Rockets hope he can develop a more well-rounded game. He could offer depth, especially if Von Wafer leaves as a free agent. Sergio Llull, G, 6-3, Real M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1874.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:20:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--From the moment the CT scan results showed that the crack in his left heel had not healed, Yao Ming was determined to move deliberately. He would meet with specialists around the country and carefully consider everything from putting the foot back in a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1875.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:20:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Jermaine Taylor, G, 6-4, Central Florida (second round) -- A prolific college scorer, the Rockets hope he can develop a more well-rounded game. 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But it's hard to imagine additional tweaking being as splashy as what they did this week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA needs a tracking device]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-needs-a-tracking-device.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This was supposed to be the appetizer for the highly awaited main course of NBA free agency next summer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jrue Holiday impresses scouts beyond his numbers ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/jrue-holiday-impresses-scouts-beyond-his-numbers-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ORLANDO - Although Jrue Holiday's numbers at this Orlando Pro Summer League might appear unimpressive, most NBA scouts remain impressed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1854.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:40:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming's broken left foot has not been recovering well, according to team physician Tom Clanton. "At this point, the injury has the potential for him missing this next season and could be career threatening," said Clanton to the Houston Chronicle.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1855.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:40:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets were stunned when they learned during the Western Conference semifinals that Yao Ming had suffered a hairline fracture in his left foot, ending his season. 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It was the fourth consecutive seasons ended or interrupted by a bone injury, but they]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1871.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:40:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Jermaine Taylor, G, 6-4, Central Florida (second round) -- A prolific college scorer, the Rockets hope he can develop a more well-rounded game. He could offer depth, especially if Von Wafer leaves as a free agent. Sergio Llull, G, 6-3, Real M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nugs lose ground Lakers, Spurs and Mavericks bolster lineup with free-agent additions ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nugs-lose-ground-lakers-spurs-and-mavericks-bolster-lineup-with-free-agent-additions-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three weeks ago, even as the Los Angeles Lakers celebrated winning the NBA title, theNuggets looked at the landscape and knew without a shadow of a doubt that they were still a top-four team next season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling needy, Ariza finds a home in Houston Free-agent forward sees a chance to grow ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/feeling-needy-ariza-finds-a-home-in-houston-free-agent-forward-sees-a-chance-to-grow-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The recruiting efforts were powerful, and not just because LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal, among others, were on the other end of the conversations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dynamic duo partnership becomes thing of the past SOLOMON: Long-term commitment to Yao risky ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/dynamic-duo-partnership-becomes-thing-of-the-past-solomon-long-term-commitment-to-yao-risky-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[See video as Trevor Ariza becomes the newest Rocket. chron.com/Rockets]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW LOOK OF THE LAKERS / MIKE BRESNAHAN / ON THE LAKERS]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/new-look-of-the-lakers-/-mike-bresnahan-/-on-the-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheLakers officially signed Ron Artest, in case his smiling visage and lengthy entourage among a throng of reporters at a news conference Wednesday in El Segundo didn't confirm it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James didn't tell Ariza his plans, source says ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/james-didn-t-tell-ariza-his-plans-source-says-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cavaliers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW LOOK OF THE LAKERS]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/new-look-of-the-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not content with simply leaving first impressions, newestLaker Ron Artest showed up Wednesday pounding some serious first dents.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz talked Kirilenko for McGrady trade ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/jazz-talked-kirilenko-for-mcgrady-trade-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheJazz, it's been learned and confirmed, engaged in recent trade talk with the Houston Rockets about a possible deal that would have brought seven-time NBA All-Star swingman Tracy McGrady to Utah for small forward Andrei Kirilenko. TheJazz, however, have]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors reach deal with Turkoglu]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/raptors-reach-deal-with-turkoglu.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top choices slipping away]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/top-choices-slipping-away.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dominoes starting falling in the NBA on Day Two of free agency. Some of the players theCavaliers had significant interest in appear to be headed other places but they are still very much in the free-agent game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkoglu signs deal with Raptors ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/turkoglu-signs-deal-with-raptors-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a sudden rush at the end of a frenzied week, theTorontoRaptors have remade their roster and signed free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu, The Globe and Mail has confirmed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson not ex-coach yet]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/jackson-not-ex-coach-yet.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After the twists and turns of Thursday were finally put to rest, a clear, straight-ahead picture emerged Friday: TheLakers aren't done yet.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Any winners here? ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/any-winners-here-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheLakers saved Trevor Ariza's nowhere career and gave him an NBA life and a ring, not to mention a very generous offer to stay with his "home" team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIKE BRESNAHAN'S TAKE]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mike-bresnahan-s-take.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Staff writer Mike Bresnahan ties up some loose ends after an unpredictable start for theLakers in free agency.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers hero Ariza had meteoric rise]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-hero-ariza-had-meteoric-rise.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:16:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trevor Ariza is a Laker playoff hero, which, paradoxically, is why he's apparently about to become an ex-Laker, Kevin Hench says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers move forward with Artest]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-move-forward-with-artest.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:31:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Less than three weeks after the parade, the NBA championLakers have already met the biggest threat to their throne.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers move forward with Artest 2009-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-move-forward-with-artest-1843.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:31:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In what essentially became a swap of free-agent forwards, theLakers agreed to contract terms with former Houston Rockets forward Ron Artest while the Rockets reached an agreement with Trevor Ariza on a Thursday that proved to be as unpredictable and impul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers move forward with Artest 2009-07-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-move-forward-with-artest-1853.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:31:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In what essentially became a swap of free-agent forwards, theLakers agreed to contract terms with former Houston Rockets forward Ron Artest while the Rockets reached an agreement with Trevor Ariza on a Thursday that proved to be as unpredictable and impul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs reportedly make play for Artest and L.A.'s Ariza ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/cavs-reportedly-make-play-for-artest-and-l-a-s-ariza-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:31:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cavaliers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Rockets, Ariza agree to deal]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/report-rockets-ariza-agree-to-deal.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:22:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A person close to the situation tells The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets are meeting with Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza.The person, who did not want to be identified because the negotiations were ongoing, said Rockets general manager ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao Ming will wait week before surgery decision]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-ming-will-wait-week-before-surgery-decision.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:17:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming will have to wait up to a week before he knows whether he will need surgery on his broken left foot.The playing future of the 7-foot-6 Yao is in question amid reports from the team doctor that the hairline fracture]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Rockets agree on multiyear deal with Ariza]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/source-rockets-agree-on-multiyear-deal-with-ariza.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:01:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have reached a multiyear deal with free agent Trevor Ariza, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday night.The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because NBA rules prohibit announcing f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good news for Spurs, bad news for Cooper Web site offers odds on anything under the sun ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/good-news-for-spurs-bad-news-for-cooper-web-site-offers-odds-on-anything-under-the-sun-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a heat wave upon us, NBA summer leagues gearing up and baseball nearing the All-Star break, fans can't wait to see how their favorite team and players will fare once the cooler weather arrives.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gortat would look great in Rockets' red JUSTICE: Rockets like Gortat's mobility ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/gortat-would-look-great-in-rockets-red-justice-rockets-like-gortat-s-mobility-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:30:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marcin Gortat told theRockets he wanted playing time and to be part of a winning team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Rockets GM meeting with Lakers' F Ariza]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/source-rockets-gm-meeting-with-lakers-f-ariza.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:33:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With question marks surrounding three of their top players, the Rockets met with Trevor Ariza on Thursday in hopes of bringing the Los Angeles Lakers forward to Houston, The Associated Press has learned.Rockets general manager Daryl Morey met with the fre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers start out far apart with two]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-start-out-far-apart-with-two.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheLakers had a near-perfect June, breezing through the NBA Finals in five games and capping it off with a victory parade and championship rally under sunny Southern California skies.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source says Sixers, Miller won't reach deal soon ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/source-says-sixers-miller-won-t-reach-deal-soon-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WHATEVER IS destined to happen in negotiations between the76ers and free-agent point guard Andre Miller, one aspect came clearly into focus yesterday:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1841.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming's broken left foot has not been recovering well, according to team physician Tom Clanton. "At this point, the injury has the potential for him missing this next season and could be career threatening," said Clanton to the Houston Chronicle.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Artest mulling options in free agency]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/agent-artest-mulling-options-in-free-agency.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:02:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If LeBron James or Kobe Bryant are looking for a little help, Ron Artest is taking calls.The Rockets star forward, an unrestricted free agent, will consider a team's chances of winning an NBA championship when deciding where he'll bring his skills next se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The look of a Hall of Famer? Rockets' Yao is a true center, and those are hard to find ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/the-look-of-a-hall-of-famer-rockets-yao-is-a-true-center-and-those-are-hard-to-find-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Come back, Yao.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA FREE AGENCY Dire predictions could prove premature if the Rockets' answer to a missing Yao involves a towering Pole named Go]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-free-agency-dire-predictions-could-prove-premature-if-the-rockets-answer-to-a-missing-yao-involves-a-towering-pole-named-gortat-now-that-s-thinking-big-rockets-gortat-s-agent-cites-`interest-in-houston-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[inside: The Detroit Pistons' early exit from the playoffs costs first-year head coach Michael Curry his job in Motown. page C6]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Artest to weigh title shot in choosing team]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/agent-artest-to-weigh-title-shot-in-choosing-team.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:23:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If LeBron James or Kobe Bryant are looking for a little help, Ron Artest is talking calls.The Rockets star forward, an unrestricted free agent, will consider a team's chances of winning an NBA championship when deciding where he'll bring his skills next s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic C Gortat a popular free agent for Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/magic-c-gortat-a-popular-free-agent-for-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:53:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Orlando Magic center Marcin Gortat has never been so popular.Worried about the potential loss of All-Star center Yao Ming, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey launched an all-out bid Wednesday to land Gortat, best known as the backup to Magic supe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA FREE AGENCY]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-free-agency.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The annual free-agent scramble began for theLakers when their most important player decided not to be part of it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[There are options despite Yao's plight JUSTICE: Big 3 may dissolve into Big 0 ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/there-are-options-despite-yao-s-plight-justice-big-3-may-dissolve-into-big-0-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MORE ON YAO:Rockets team doctor Tom Clanton talks about the prognosis and the options. PAGE A1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TROUBLE AFOOT FOR ROCKETS With Yao Ming's latest injury a possible threat to his career, the team might have to go shopping for ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/trouble-afoot-for-rockets-with-yao-ming-s-latest-injury-a-possible-threat-to-his-career-the-team-might-have-to-go-shopping-for-a-center-yao-ct-scan-shows-injury-has-worsened-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[YAO, THAT HURTS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-07-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-1819.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now we know whyHoustonRockets general manager Daryl Morey was trying to trade into the upper reaches of the draft on Thursday night and buying second-round picks after he couldn't get a spot in the lottery level: TheRockets need healthy players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-07-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-1832.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now we know whyHoustonRockets general manager Daryl Morey was trying to trade into the upper reaches of the draft on Thursday night and buying second-round picks after he couldn't get a spot in the lottery level: TheRockets need healthy players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets still mum on Yao news 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-still-mum-on-yao-news-1821.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:26:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are keeping quiet about Yao Ming, one day after the team doctor said his broken left foot could potentially threaten his career.While Yao seeks other medical opinions, the Rockets are preparing for the NBA's free-agent period that begi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets still mum on Yao news]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-still-mum-on-yao-news.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:21:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On the eve of the NBA draft, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said that the franchise was still determined to build around All-Star center Yao Ming."He's the cornerstone of the team," Morey said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1822.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:00:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Jermaine Taylor, G, 6-4, Central Florida (second round) -- A prolific college scorer, the Rockets hope he can develop a more well-rounded game. He could offer depth, especially if Von Wafer leaves as a free agent. Sergio Llull, G, 6-3, Real M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1824.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:00:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets were stunned when they learned during the Western Conference semifinals that Yao Ming had suffered a hairline fracture in his left foot, ending his season. It was the fourth consecutive seasons ended or interrupted by a bone injury, but they]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1823.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:00:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming's broken left foot has not been recovering well, according to team physician Tom Clanton. "At this point, the injury has the potential for him missing this next season and could be career threatening," said Clanton to the Houston Chronicle.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postolos firm looks to purchase Bobcats Ex-Rockets president, group enter into talks ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/postolos-firm-looks-to-purchase-bobcats-ex-rockets-president-group-enter-into-talks-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A group headed by formerRockets president and chief executive officer George Postolos has entered into negotiations to purchase the Charlotte Bobcats, a person with knowledge of the talks said Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rubio's Cube]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rubio-s-cube.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was a time when Ricky Rubio was considered a lock to be the No. 1 overall pick whenever the teen-age Spanish point guard sensation decided to cross the waters.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cook to remain with Rockets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/cook-to-remain-with-rockets-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets forward Brian Cook exercised his option on his contract for next season rather than become a free agent, Cook's agent Mark Bartelstein said Monday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Marathon NBA drafts of yesteryear led to some amazing selections ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/utah-jazz-marathon-nba-drafts-of-yesteryear-led-to-some-amazing-selections-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a middle-aged information technology consultant, Vic Sison admits he's won his share of bar bets over the years. Just consider that Sison, who never played high school or college Basketball, once was a New Jersey Nets draft pick.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers value European players, but they haven't drafted or signed any ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/sixers-value-european-players-but-they-haven-t-drafted-or-signed-any-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:30:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TONY DILEO and Courtney Witte shrug and say they hear the same thing every year:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sizing up UConn in NBA draft ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/sizing-up-uconn-in-nba-draft-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's hard to argue which was the University of Connecticut men's Basketball program's most successfulNBA draft. Plenty of former Huskies have heard their names called in recent years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs to Cav: Tongue in check? ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mavs-to-cav-tongue-in-check-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUNDAY SPIN]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Better late than never in lost-but-not-forgotten NBA draft era  2009-06-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/utah-jazz-better-late-than-never-in-lost-but-not-forgotten-nba-draft-era--1803.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:30:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a middle-aged information technology consultant, Vic Sison admits he's won his share of bar bets over the years. Just consider that Sison, who never played high school or college Basketball, once was a New Jersey Nets draft pick.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1794.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest made his preference clear. Asked if he wants to be back with the Rockets, he said, "Yes, God willing. It's not up to me." He did not stop there. He spoke repeatedly about how he wants to grow with the Rockets' young players, and when asked if]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1795.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: C Yao Ming came back from foot surgery to play in 77 games, leading the Rockets in scoring (19.9 points) and rebounding (9.9) in the regular season and playoffs (17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds). Opponents usually built their defense arou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1800.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest made his preference clear. Asked if he wants to be back with the Rockets, he said, "Yes, God willing. It's not up to me." He did not stop there. He spoke repeatedly about how he wants to grow with the Rockets' young players, and when asked if]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1801.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: C Yao Ming came back from foot surgery to play in 77 games, leading the Rockets in scoring (19.9 points) and rebounding (9.9) in the regular season and playoffs (17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds). Opponents usually built their defense arou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1807.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest made his preference clear. Asked if he wants to be back with the Rockets, he said, "Yes, God willing. It's not up to me." He did not stop there. He spoke repeatedly about how he wants to grow with the Rockets' young players, and when asked if]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1808.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: C Yao Ming came back from foot surgery to play in 77 games, leading the Rockets in scoring (19.9 points) and rebounding (9.9) in the regular season and playoffs (17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds). Opponents usually built their defense arou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1814.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest made his preference clear. Asked if he wants to be back with the Rockets, he said, "Yes, God willing. It's not up to me." He did not stop there. He spoke repeatedly about how he wants to grow with the Rockets' young players, and when asked if]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1815.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: C Yao Ming came back from foot surgery to play in 77 games, leading the Rockets in scoring (19.9 points) and rebounding (9.9) in the regular season and playoffs (17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds). Opponents usually built their defense arou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1796.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets spent the season overcoming obstacles and developed a great deal of pride about their resilience. The problem with that is that there were so many obstacles. They did earn the right to feel some measure of satisfaction about their fortitude. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1802.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets spent the season overcoming obstacles and developed a great deal of pride about their resilience. The problem with that is that there were so many obstacles. They did earn the right to feel some measure of satisfaction about their fortitude. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1809.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets spent the season overcoming obstacles and developed a great deal of pride about their resilience. The problem with that is that there were so many obstacles. They did earn the right to feel some measure of satisfaction about their fortitude. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1816.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets spent the season overcoming obstacles and developed a great deal of pride about their resilience. The problem with that is that there were so many obstacles. They did earn the right to feel some measure of satisfaction about their fortitude. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weak 2009 class ends streak of strong drafts]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/weak-2009-class-ends-streak-of-strong-drafts.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:21:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ever since the LeBron-Carmelo-Wade class of '03, the NBA draft has been full of top-notch talent. Until now, NBADraft.net says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Better late than never in lost-but-not-forgotten NBA draft era ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/utah-jazz-better-late-than-never-in-lost-but-not-forgotten-nba-draft-era-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:30:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a middle-aged information technology consultant, Vic Sison admits he's won his share of bar bets over the years. Just consider that Sison, who never played high school or college Basketball, once was a New Jersey Nets draft pick.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1787.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:40:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets spent the season overcoming obstacles and developed a great deal of pride about their resilience. The problem with that is that there were so many obstacles. They did earn the right to feel some measure of satisfaction about their fortitude. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1788.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:40:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest made his preference clear. Asked if he wants to be back with the Rockets, he said, "Yes, God willing. It's not up to me." He did not stop there. He spoke repeatedly about how he wants to grow with the Rockets' young players, and when asked if]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1789.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:40:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: C Yao Ming came back from foot surgery to play in 77 games, leading the Rockets in scoring (19.9 points) and rebounding (9.9) in the regular season and playoffs (17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds). Opponents usually built their defense arou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTS CALENDAR ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/sports-calendar-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Parks golf tournament: The Houston Parks and Recreation Department and Sterling Bank host The First Tee of Houston gofl tournament today, with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start at Wildcat Golf Club, 12000 Almeda Road. To register and for more information]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao Ming says Cleveland move "unknown"]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-ming-says-cleveland-move-unknown-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:54:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets center Yao Ming has called a possible move to Cleveland an "unknown" amid rumors that the Cavaliers' new Chinese part owners want to sign him.In a recent interview with his hometown Shanghai TV station, Yao said he continued to have "much affectio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1782.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:00:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest made his preference clear. Asked if he wants to be back with the Rockets, he said, "Yes, God willing. It's not up to me." He did not stop there. He spoke repeatedly about how he wants to grow with the Rockets' young players, and when asked if]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1783.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:00:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: C Yao Ming came back from foot surgery to play in 77 games, leading the Rockets in scoring (19.9 points) and rebounding (9.9) in the regular season and playoffs (17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds). Opponents usually built their defense arou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1784.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:00:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets spent the season overcoming obstacles and developed a great deal of pride about their resilience. The problem with that is that there were so many obstacles. They did earn the right to feel some measure of satisfaction about their fortitude. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq may be among those making offseason move]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/shaq-may-be-among-those-making-offseason-move.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The King and Superman, together in Cleveland? It could happen. And it's one of several big offseason storylines, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008-09 NBA CHAMPIONS]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/2008-09-nba-champions.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scores]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008-09 NBA CHAMPIONS 2009-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/2008-09-nba-champions-1778.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scores]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008-09 NBA CHAMPIONS 2009-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/2008-09-nba-champions-1785.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scores]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008-09 NBA CHAMPIONS 2009-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/2008-09-nba-champions-1792.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scores]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008-09 NBA CHAMPIONS 2009-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/2008-09-nba-champions-1799.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scores]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008-09 NBA CHAMPIONS 2009-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/2008-09-nba-champions-1804.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scores]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Round ball's Taylor says ciao to Italy HOFFMAN: Taking shots in Italy ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/round-ball-s-taylor-says-ciao-to-italy-hoffman-taking-shots-in-italy-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last January, I was having lunch with formerHoustonRocket player Maurice Taylor. We eat pretty much the same thing. It just looks better on a 6-foot-9-inch, 264-pound power forward.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-1770.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the franchise's 15th championship trophy in hand, the Lakers returned Monday to Los Angeles, greeted by an exultant fan base and questions in search of answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-1779.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the franchise's 15th championship trophy in hand, the Lakers returned Monday to Los Angeles, greeted by an exultant fan base and questions in search of answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-1786.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the franchise's 15th championship trophy in hand, the Lakers returned Monday to Los Angeles, greeted by an exultant fan base and questions in search of answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-1793.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the franchise's 15th championship trophy in hand, the Lakers returned Monday to Los Angeles, greeted by an exultant fan base and questions in search of answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finals analysis: Why the Lakers won]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/finals-analysis-why-the-lakers-won.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why did the Lakers win? Can they repeat? What's next for the Magic? Charley Rosen has the answers in a last look at the Finals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Smallwood: Lakers are good, but this isn't another NBA dynasty ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/john-smallwood-lakers-are-good-but-this-isn-t-another-nba-dynasty-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THENBA HASN'T had a repeat champion since the Los Angeles Lakers won the last of three consecutive championships in 2002.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE NBA 2009-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/on-the-nba-1772.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remember Shaq and Kobe?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE NBA 2009-06-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/on-the-nba-1781.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Remember Shaq and Kobe?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NBA's Next Frontier ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/the-nba-s-next-frontier-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1765.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:00:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest made his preference clear. Asked if he wants to be back with the Rockets, he said, "Yes, God willing. It's not up to me." He did not stop there. He spoke repeatedly about how he wants to grow with the Rockets' young players, and when asked if]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1766.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:00:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: C Yao Ming came back from foot surgery to play in 77 games, leading the Rockets in scoring (19.9 points) and rebounding (9.9) in the regular season and playoffs (17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds). Opponents usually built their defense arou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1774.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:00:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest made his preference clear. Asked if he wants to be back with the Rockets, he said, "Yes, God willing. It's not up to me." He did not stop there. He spoke repeatedly about how he wants to grow with the Rockets' young players, and when asked if]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1775.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:00:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: C Yao Ming came back from foot surgery to play in 77 games, leading the Rockets in scoring (19.9 points) and rebounding (9.9) in the regular season and playoffs (17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds). Opponents usually built their defense arou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1767.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:00:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets spent the season overcoming obstacles and developed a great deal of pride about their resilience. The problem with that is that there were so many obstacles. They did earn the right to feel some measure of satisfaction about their fortitude. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1776.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:00:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets spent the season overcoming obstacles and developed a great deal of pride about their resilience. The problem with that is that there were so many obstacles. They did earn the right to feel some measure of satisfaction about their fortitude. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic can prove their character in Game 5]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/magic-can-prove-their-character-in-game-5.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:16:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting kicked in the gut in Game 4, the Magic must prove in Game 5 that they have championship hearts, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic can prove their character in Game 5 2009-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/magic-can-prove-their-character-in-game-5-1759.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:16:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting kicked in the gut in Game 4, the Magic must prove in Game 5 that they have championship hearts, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic can prove their character in Game 5 2009-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/magic-can-prove-their-character-in-game-5-1768.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:16:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting kicked in the gut in Game 4, the Magic must prove in Game 5 that they have championship hearts, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1750.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:20:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest made his preference clear. Asked if he wants to be back with the Rockets, he said, "Yes, God willing. It's not up to me." He did not stop there. He spoke repeatedly about how he wants to grow with the Rockets' young players, and when asked if]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1751.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:20:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: C Yao Ming came back from foot surgery to play in 77 games, leading the Rockets in scoring (19.9 points) and rebounding (9.9) in the regular season and playoffs (17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds). 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He spoke repeatedly about how he wants to grow with the Rockets' young players, and when asked if]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1756.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:20:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: C Yao Ming came back from foot surgery to play in 77 games, leading the Rockets in scoring (19.9 points) and rebounding (9.9) in the regular season and playoffs (17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds). Opponents usually built their defense arou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1760.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:20:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest made his preference clear. Asked if he wants to be back with the Rockets, he said, "Yes, God willing. It's not up to me." He did not stop there. He spoke repeatedly about how he wants to grow with the Rockets' young players, and when asked if]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1761.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:20:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: C Yao Ming came back from foot surgery to play in 77 games, leading the Rockets in scoring (19.9 points) and rebounding (9.9) in the regular season and playoffs (17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds). Opponents usually built their defense arou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1752.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:20:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets spent the season overcoming obstacles and developed a great deal of pride about their resilience. The problem with that is that there were so many obstacles. They did earn the right to feel some measure of satisfaction about their fortitude. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1757.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:20:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets spent the season overcoming obstacles and developed a great deal of pride about their resilience. The problem with that is that there were so many obstacles. They did earn the right to feel some measure of satisfaction about their fortitude. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1762.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:20:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets spent the season overcoming obstacles and developed a great deal of pride about their resilience. The problem with that is that there were so many obstacles. They did earn the right to feel some measure of satisfaction about their fortitude. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fisher adds to Laker legend with key 3s]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/fisher-adds-to-laker-legend-with-key-3s.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:48:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Old? Slow? Whatever. Derek Fisher isn't done making huge shots, as he showed in the Lakers' Game 4 OT win, Jonathan Feigen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA finals Skipping between Lou and Rafer If nothing else, Alston has proved he's willing to do whatever it takes NBA: A long, u]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-finals-skipping-between-lou-and-rafer-if-nothing-else-alston-has-proved-he-s-willing-to-do-whatever-it-takes-nba-a-long-uphill-career-climb-for-alston-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GAME 4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[UH narrows search for AD to 6 candidates Half the field has experience with capital projects on campuses UH: Maggard's right-han]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/uh-narrows-search-for-ad-to-6-candidates-half-the-field-has-experience-with-capital-projects-on-campuses-uh-maggard-s-right-hand-man-among-those-in-mix-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THE LIST]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1733.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:40:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: C Yao Ming came back from foot surgery to play in 77 games, leading the Rockets in scoring (19.9 points) and rebounding (9.9) in the regular season and playoffs (17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds). 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They did earn the right to feel some measure of satisfaction about their fortitude. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1735.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:40:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest made his preference clear. Asked if he wants to be back with the Rockets, he said, "Yes, God willing. It's not up to me." He did not stop there. He spoke repeatedly about how he wants to grow with the Rockets' young players, and when asked if]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1740.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:40:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets spent the season overcoming obstacles and developed a great deal of pride about their resilience. 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He spoke repeatedly about how he wants to grow with the Rockets' young players, and when asked if]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1747.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:40:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets spent the season overcoming obstacles and developed a great deal of pride about their resilience. The problem with that is that there were so many obstacles. They did earn the right to feel some measure of satisfaction about their fortitude. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1748.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:40:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest made his preference clear. Asked if he wants to be back with the Rockets, he said, "Yes, God willing. It's not up to me." 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It's not up to me." He did not stop there. He spoke repeatedly about how he wants to grow with the Rockets' young players, and when asked if]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1730.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:40:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: C Yao Ming came back from foot surgery to play in 77 games, leading the Rockets in scoring (19.9 points) and rebounding (9.9) in the regular season and playoffs (17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds). Opponents usually built their defense arou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No time for Howard to take the night off ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/no-time-for-howard-to-take-the-night-off-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES When asked that staple of sports-bar questions, "If you could have any player in Basketball to start a team with, who would you pick,"Lakers coach Phil Jackson gave an answer that stunned many of us a few weeks ago. Dwight Howard, Jackson said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE NBA 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/on-the-nba-1723.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At last, the Age of Kobe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE NBA 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/on-the-nba-1731.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At last, the Age of Kobe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE NBA 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/on-the-nba-1736.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At last, the Age of Kobe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE NBA 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/on-the-nba-1742.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At last, the Age of Kobe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE NBA 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/on-the-nba-1749.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At last, the Age of Kobe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE NBA 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/on-the-nba-1753.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At last, the Age of Kobe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE NBA 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/on-the-nba-1758.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At last, the Age of Kobe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE NBA 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/on-the-nba-1763.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At last, the Age of Kobe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1724.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:00:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: C Yao Ming came back from foot surgery to play in 77 games, leading the Rockets in scoring (19.9 points) and rebounding (9.9) in the regular season and playoffs (17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds). Opponents usually built their defense arou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1725.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:00:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest made his preference clear. Asked if he wants to be back with the Rockets, he said, "Yes, God willing. It's not up to me." He did not stop there. He spoke repeatedly about how he wants to grow with the Rockets' young players, and when asked if]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1726.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:00:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets spent the season overcoming obstacles and developed a great deal of pride about their resilience. The problem with that is that there were so many obstacles. They did earn the right to feel some measure of satisfaction about their fortitude. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1710.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:00:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: C Yao Ming came back from foot surgery to play in 77 games, leading the Rockets in scoring (19.9 points) and rebounding (9.9) in the regular season and playoffs (17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds). Opponents usually built their defense arou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1718.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:00:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: C Yao Ming came back from foot surgery to play in 77 games, leading the Rockets in scoring (19.9 points) and rebounding (9.9) in the regular season and playoffs (17.1 points, 10.9 rebounds). Opponents usually built their defense arou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1711.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:00:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest made his preference clear. Asked if he wants to be back with the Rockets, he said, "Yes, God willing. It's not up to me." He did not stop there. He spoke repeatedly about how he wants to grow with the Rockets' young players, and when asked if]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1719.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:00:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest made his preference clear. Asked if he wants to be back with the Rockets, he said, "Yes, God willing. It's not up to me." He did not stop there. He spoke repeatedly about how he wants to grow with the Rockets' young players, and when asked if]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1712.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:00:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets spent the season overcoming obstacles and developed a great deal of pride about their resilience. The problem with that is that there were so many obstacles. They did earn the right to feel some measure of satisfaction about their fortitude. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-06-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1720.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:00:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets spent the season overcoming obstacles and developed a great deal of pride about their resilience. The problem with that is that there were so many obstacles. They did earn the right to feel some measure of satisfaction about their fortitude. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA FINALS]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-finals.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheThunder has eight NBA championship rings. Unfortunately, none belong to its players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why there's still hope for Orlando]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/why-there-s-still-hope-for-orlando.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:46:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Buck up, Orlando fans. Yes, you got blown out in Game 1, but Kevin Hench is here to tell you why the Magic can still win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why there's still hope for Orlando 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/why-there-s-still-hope-for-orlando-1727.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:46:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Buck up, Orlando fans. Yes, you got blown out in Game 1, but Kevin Hench is here to tell you why the Magic can still win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why there's still hope for Orlando 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/why-there-s-still-hope-for-orlando-1732.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:46:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Buck up, Orlando fans. Yes, you got blown out in Game 1, but Kevin Hench is here to tell you why the Magic can still win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why there's still hope for Orlando 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/why-there-s-still-hope-for-orlando-1737.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:46:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Buck up, Orlando fans. Yes, you got blown out in Game 1, but Kevin Hench is here to tell you why the Magic can still win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why there's still hope for Orlando 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/why-there-s-still-hope-for-orlando-1743.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:46:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Buck up, Orlando fans. Yes, you got blown out in Game 1, but Kevin Hench is here to tell you why the Magic can still win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao Ming voices film role, leads youth camp]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-ming-voices-film-role-leads-youth-camp.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:18:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having appeared in a documentary and played himself on "The Simpsons," Houston Rockets star Yao Ming will voice a whole different character for an upcoming Chinese-language animated film.The 7-foot-6 center also will spend time on the court while back in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs' Gilbert not giving up]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/cavs-gilbert-not-giving-up.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In addressing the state of his franchise,Cavaliers majority owner Dan Gilbert announced the most important news first: LeBron James has been released from the hospital after having a benign growth removed from his jaw on Tuesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA FINALS: LAKERS VS. ORLANDO]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-finals-lakers-vs-orlando.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheLakers were thoroughly beaten in last year's NBA Finals by their most hated rivals, the Boston Celtics.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA FINALS: LAKERS VS. ORLANDO 2009-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-finals-lakers-vs-orlando-1706.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dream, interrupted.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA FINALS: LAKERS VS. ORLANDO 2009-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-finals-lakers-vs-orlando-1716.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dream, interrupted.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA FINALS: LAKERS VS. ORLANDO 2009-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-finals-lakers-vs-orlando-1721.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dream, interrupted.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here comes the Walton son]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/here-comes-the-walton-son.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Guokas wouldn't mind seeing Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton win anNBA title and join him as an answer to a trivia question.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals preview - LA Lakers vs. Orlando ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-finals-preview-la-lakers-vs-orlando-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:30:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From The Sports Network]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1696.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:20:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest has often said he hoped to return to the Rockets next season, but he could not have made his intentions any more clear than after his first season in Houston was over. Asked if he wanted to be back with the Rockets he said, "Yes, God willing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1697.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:20:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES: --G Aaron Brooks finished ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1698.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:20:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets sat quietly, typical for a losing locker room. But this was different from the way they were when they were blown out of Game 7 in Dallas in 2005 or when they fell apart in the final minutes of Game 7 against Utah in 2007. The Rockets were dis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1701.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:20:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest has often said he hoped to return to the Rockets next season, but he could not have made his intentions any more clear than after his first season in Houston was over. Asked if he wanted to be back with the Rockets he said, "Yes, God willing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1702.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:20:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES: --G Aaron Brooks finished ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1703.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:20:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets sat quietly, typical for a losing locker room. 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But this was different from the way they were when they were blown out of Game 7 in Dallas in 2005 or when they fell apart in the final minutes of Game 7 against Utah in 2007. The Rockets were dis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets can't be timid ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nuggets-can-t-be-timid-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We love theNuggets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assistant Harris to retire ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/assistant-harris-to-retire-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although theBulls officially remain mum on the subject, assistant coach Del Harris is set to retire, according to multiple reports. Harris told the Sun-Times that he could not confirm nor deny the reports and that any word on his status would have to come]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1686.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 08:40:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. 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The Rockets were dis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1688.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 08:40:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest has often said he hoped to return to the Rockets next season, but he could not have made his intentions any more clear than after his first season in Houston was over. Asked if he wanted to be back with the Rockets he said, "Yes, God willing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1690.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 08:40:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets sat quietly, typical for a losing locker room. 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Asked if he wanted to be back with the Rockets he said, "Yes, God willing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1693.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 08:40:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets sat quietly, typical for a losing locker room. But this was different from the way they were when they were blown out of Game 7 in Dallas in 2005 or when they fell apart in the final minutes of Game 7 against Utah in 2007. The Rockets were dis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1694.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 08:40:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest has often said he hoped to return to the Rockets next season, but he could not have made his intentions any more clear than after his first season in Houston was over. Asked if he wanted to be back with the Rockets he said, "Yes, God willing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1683.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 08:20:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. 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Asked if he wanted to be back with the Rockets he said, "Yes, God willing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1679.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 06:40:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --G Aaron Brooks finished]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1680.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 06:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets sat quietly, typical for a losing locker room. But this was different from the way they were when they were blown out of Game 7 in Dallas in 2005 or when they fell apart in the final minutes of Game 7 against Utah in 2007. The Rockets were dis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS GAME 5 BACK, AGAINST THE WALL ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/western-conference-finals-game-5-back-against-the-wall-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 02:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[los angeles]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ed Stefanski meets again with Dwane Casey ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/ed-stefanski-meets-again-with-dwane-casey-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 11:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The76ers' coaching search, now more than two weeks old, has been steadily expanding, contracting, then expanding again. Yesterday was no exception.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1672.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 07:20:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets sat quietly, typical for a losing locker room. But this was different from the way they were when they were blown out of Game 7 in Dallas in 2005 or when they fell apart in the final minutes of Game 7 against Utah in 2007. The Rockets were dis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1673.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 07:20:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest has often said he hoped to return to the Rockets next season, but he could not have made his intentions any more clear than after his first season in Houston was over. Asked if he wanted to be back with the Rockets he said, "Yes, God willing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1674.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 07:20:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --G Aaron Brooks finished]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking a big man is a risk]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/taking-a-big-man-is-a-risk.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 13:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fans are fascinated with 7-footers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Chinese money keep LeBron a Cav?]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/can-chinese-money-keep-lebron-a-cav-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheCavaliers already have a global star. A clutch-shooting global star at that. Soon they may have a global partner that could help secure that global star's future in Cleveland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1667.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 09:00:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest has often said he hoped to return to the Rockets next season, but he could not have made his intentions any more clear than after his first season in Houston was over. Asked if he wanted to be back with the Rockets he said, "Yes, God willing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1668.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 09:00:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --G Aaron Brooks finished]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1669.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 09:00:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets sat quietly, typical for a losing locker room. But this was different from the way they were when they were blown out of Game 7 in Dallas in 2005 or when they fell apart in the final minutes of Game 7 against Utah in 2007. The Rockets were dis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1657.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 08:20:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. 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But this was different from the way they were when they were blown out of Game 7 in Dallas in 2005 or when they fell apart in the final minutes of Game 7 against Utah in 2007. The Rockets were dis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1663.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 08:20:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets sat quietly, typical for a losing locker room. But this was different from the way they were when they were blown out of Game 7 in Dallas in 2005 or when they fell apart in the final minutes of Game 7 against Utah in 2007. The Rockets were dis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets retain assistants ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-retain-assistants-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 02:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After theRockets' best postseason in a dozen years, the team has extended the contracts of its assistant coaches for a season to match head coach Rick Adelman's,Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atchley working to regain form that got him noticed ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/atchley-working-to-regain-form-that-got-him-noticed-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 02:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Turns out that Connor Atchley's disappointing senior season for the Longhorns wasn't a ticket out of Basketball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1645.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 07:20:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest has often said he hoped to return to the Rockets next season, but he could not have made his intentions any more clear than after his first season in Houston was over. Asked if he wanted to be back with the Rockets he said, "Yes, God willing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1646.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 07:20:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --G Aaron Brooks finished]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1647.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 07:20:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets sat quietly, typical for a losing locker room. But this was different from the way they were when they were blown out of Game 7 in Dallas in 2005 or when they fell apart in the final minutes of Game 7 against Utah in 2007. The Rockets were dis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1652.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 07:20:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest has often said he hoped to return to the Rockets next season, but he could not have made his intentions any more clear than after his first season in Houston was over. Asked if he wanted to be back with the Rockets he said, "Yes, God willing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1653.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 07:20:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --G Aaron Brooks finished]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1654.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 07:20:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets sat quietly, typical for a losing locker room. But this was different from the way they were when they were blown out of Game 7 in Dallas in 2005 or when they fell apart in the final minutes of Game 7 against Utah in 2007. The Rockets were dis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1638.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 09:00:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest has often said he hoped to return to the Rockets next season, but he could not have made his intentions any more clear than after his first season in Houston was over. Asked if he wanted to be back with the Rockets he said, "Yes, God willing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1639.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 09:00:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --G Aaron Brooks finished]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1640.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 09:00:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets sat quietly, typical for a losing locker room. But this was different from the way they were when they were blown out of Game 7 in Dallas in 2005 or when they fell apart in the final minutes of Game 7 against Utah in 2007. The Rockets were dis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors get no luck from lottery ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/warriors-get-no-luck-from-lottery-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 03:30:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So there was no immediateWarriors miracle to start Larry Riley's stewardship, just like there was none for Chris Mullin or for Garry St. Jean before them both.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kawakami: No lottery luck for Warriors ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/kawakami-no-lottery-luck-for-warriors-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 11:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So there was no immediateWarriors miracle to start Larry Riley's stewardship, just like there was none for Chris Mullin or for Garry St. Jean before them.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1629.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 08:20:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets sat quietly, typical for a losing locker room. But this was different from the way they were when they were blown out of Game 7 in Dallas in 2005 or when they fell apart in the final minutes of Game 7 against Utah in 2007. The Rockets were dis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1630.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 08:20:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest has often said he hoped to return to the Rockets next season, but he could not have made his intentions any more clear than after his first season in Houston was over. Asked if he wanted to be back with the Rockets he said, "Yes, God willing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1631.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 08:20:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --G Aaron Brooks finished]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[{CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS} 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/{conference-semifinals}-1632.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheLosAngelesLakers can breathe a sigh of relief after Sunday's 89-70 rout of the Houston Rockets in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMI-FINALS]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/western-conference-semi-finals.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EL SEGUNDO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[{CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS} 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/{conference-semifinals}-1643.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheLosAngelesLakers can breathe a sigh of relief after Sunday's 89-70 rout of the Houston Rockets in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[{CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS} 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/{conference-semifinals}-1648.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheLosAngelesLakers can breathe a sigh of relief after Sunday's 89-70 rout of the Houston Rockets in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[{CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS} 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/{conference-semifinals}-1655.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheLosAngelesLakers can breathe a sigh of relief after Sunday's 89-70 rout of the Houston Rockets in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[{CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS} 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/{conference-semifinals}-1660.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheLosAngelesLakers can breathe a sigh of relief after Sunday's 89-70 rout of the Houston Rockets in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[{CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS} 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/{conference-semifinals}-1665.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheLosAngelesLakers can breathe a sigh of relief after Sunday's 89-70 rout of the Houston Rockets in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[{CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS} 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/{conference-semifinals}-1670.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheLosAngelesLakers can breathe a sigh of relief after Sunday's 89-70 rout of the Houston Rockets in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[{CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS} 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/{conference-semifinals}-1677.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheLosAngelesLakers can breathe a sigh of relief after Sunday's 89-70 rout of the Houston Rockets in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE FINALS Wait and see: Nuggets can do it ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-conference-finals-wait-and-see-nuggets-can-do-it-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheNuggets have waited longer than any other city or franchise in the NBA today to reach the NBA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMI-FINALS 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/western-conference-semi-finals-1635.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMI-FINALS 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/western-conference-semi-finals-1644.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMI-FINALS 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/western-conference-semi-finals-1649.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMI-FINALS 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/western-conference-semi-finals-1656.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS 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L.A. LAKERS &t]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/western-conference-finals-/-denver-nuggets-vs-l-a-lakers-t.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time George Karl reached the NBA conference finals, he was the head coach of a talentedMilwaukeeBucks team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets' offense fizzles Early misses, Lakers' defense take their toll ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-offense-fizzles-early-misses-lakers-defense-take-their-toll-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES - It didn't take theRockets long Sunday afternoon to learn what kind of offensive misery awaited them in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets look lost in L.A. ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nuggets-look-lost-in-l-a-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 02:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheNuggets must control The Can and refuse to be Stapled.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAKERS NOT WINNING FANS ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-not-winning-fans-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 02:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By now evenLakers fans are rooting for those gutty Houston Rockets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PLENTY OF PROBLEMS FOR TEAM TO DISSECT]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/plenty-of-problems-for-team-to-dissect.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 02:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EL SEGUNDO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASTROS SUMMARY ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/astros-summary-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 02:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not Oswalt's fault]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No moral victory for Rockets justice: `We're just as good' as Lakers ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/no-moral-victory-for-rockets-justice-`we-re-just-as-good-as-lakers-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 02:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES - When he was asked about pride and intangibles and all that stuff, Luis Scola shook his head.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE MONDAY LINE ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/the-monday-line-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 02:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MORE COVERAGE: Blogs, video, photo galleries and fan reaction to theRockets' playoff run are online at chron.com/Rockets]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Believe it: They're just a win away JUSTICE: Rockets earn respect the hard way ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/believe-it-they-re-just-a-win-away-justice-rockets-earn-respect-the-hard-way-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 02:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES - We've buried miraculous, killed off amazing and gotten bored with stunning.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs Aaron Brooks learns how to win as an NBA point guard during the pressure-packed playoffs GAINING ON-SITE training R]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-aaron-brooks-learns-how-to-win-as-an-nba-point-guard-during-the-pressure-packed-playoffs-gaining-on-site-training-rockets-adelman-has-trust-in-brooks-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GAME 7]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS Less than 2 months after being shot, Landry has become a Rockets symbol for overcoming adversity REBOUND FOR LIFE L]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-less-than-2-months-after-being-shot-landry-has-become-a-rockets-symbol-for-overcoming-adversity-rebound-for-life-landry-laughter-was-best-medicine-for-recovery-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IN SPORTS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 89, Rockets 70]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-89-rockets-70.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 07:42:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After dominating a Game 7 few people thought would need to be played, the Los Angeles Lakers poked a little fun at their maddening inconsistency against the Houston Rockets.Asked what the Lakers learned from the Western Conference semifinals, which the La]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers show talent in Game 7 but need more heart]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-show-talent-in-game-7-but-need-more-heart.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 03:45:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Lakers proved they had the talent to dominate the Rockets in Game 7, but they've yet to show they have heart, Mark Kriegel says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Playoff History]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-playoff-history.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 02:42:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 - Beat Portland 4-2; Lost to L.A. Lakers 4-3.2008 - Lost to Utah 4-2.2007 - Lost to Utah 4-3.2006 - Didn't make playoffs.2005 - Lost to Dallas 4-3.2004 - Lost to Los Angeles Lakers 4-1.2000-03 - Didn't make playoffs.1999 - Lost to Los Angeles Lakers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS / BRESNAHAN'S TAKE]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-/-bresnahan-s-take.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 02:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Staff writer Mike Bresnahan ties up some loose ends on days ofLakers playoff games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystery date awaits The Nuggets prefer playing to waiting for the Hou.-L.A. winner ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mystery-date-awaits-the-nuggets-prefer-playing-to-waiting-for-the-hou-l-a-winner-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 02:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Winning is nice, but the waiting is starting to wear on theNuggets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS / ON THE NBA]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-/-on-the-nba.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 02:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How the West Was un-Won, the saga continues.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[There may be plenty of time to meditate after a loss ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/there-may-be-plenty-of-time-to-meditate-after-a-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 02:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This one is on Phil.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE LAKERS]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/on-the-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 02:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nobody talked about Saturday's practice possibly being the last of theLakers' season, though it hung in the air, an uncomfortable guest during video sessions, a quick round of shooting and as the players went their separate ways after leaving the team's t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets fall sort of upsetting Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-fall-sort-of-upsetting-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 01:47:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the end, the Houston Rockets had too much to overcome.Missing two All-Stars and facing the top-seeded team in the Western Conference on the road, the Rockets couldn't compete in Game 7 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.Houston misfired on its fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers set to win, but credit's due to Rockets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-set-to-win-but-credit-s-due-to-rockets-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 02:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Los Angeles Lakers advance to the Western Conference finals on Sunday, the usual celebration will commence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Lakers Preview 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-lakers-preview-1606.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 00:04:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Western Conference semifinals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets appears to come down to a simple question.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inconsistent Lakers hope for hot start in Game 7]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/inconsistent-lakers-hope-for-hot-start-in-game-7.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 00:02:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Western Conference semifinals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets appears to come down to a simple question.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets cool with situation]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-cool-with-situation.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 10:30:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's as if the Houston Rockets are immune to the pressure of this postseason, as if they don't know they are supposed to be nothing but playoff fodder for theLakers on their way to the NBA Finals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIKE BRESNAHAN / ON THE LAKERS]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mike-bresnahan-/-on-the-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 10:30:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Well, neither team has forfeited yet.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE BIG PICTURE]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/the-big-picture.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 10:30:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While everyone else has been watching the mightyLakers battle the undermanned Houston Rockets in the playoffs this week, I saw Kobe Bryant play an entirely different Basketball game -- a 2008 late-season game against the San Antonio Spurs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS STAYING UP LATE]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-staying-up-late.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 03:30:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Conference semifinals]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets refuse to die ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-refuse-to-die-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 03:30:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON - TheHoustonRockets, defying long-standing conventions of the NBA, are one victory from an improbable trip to the Western Conference finals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS Landry epitomizes team's spirit SOLOMON: Rockets respond with true grit ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-landry-epitomizes-team-s-spirit-solomon-rockets-respond-with-true-grit-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 03:30:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BEFORE Thursday's game against theRockets, Phil Jackson took questions from the Los Angeles media about the Denver Nuggets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scola breaks ice early in Game 6 Forward helps Rockets jump out to early advantage by scoring 14 in first quarter ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/scola-breaks-ice-early-in-game-6-forward-helps-rockets-jump-out-to-early-advantage-by-scoring-14-in-first-quarter-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 03:30:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Luis Scola made a spin move to his right that completely fooled Lamar Odom in the first quarter Thursday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[{CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS} 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/{conference-semifinals}-1600.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 02:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA APPROACH IS STILL HO-HUM ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/la-approach-is-still-ho-hum-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 02:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reflect & reload Getting Nowitzki some help won't be easy, but there are options ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/reflect-reload-getting-nowitzki-some-help-won-t-be-easy-but-there-are-options-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 02:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's an annual rite for every NBA team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resilient Rockets pushing Lakers to the brink]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/resilient-rockets-pushing-lakers-to-the-brink.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 01:14:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have played their best this season when everything seems ready to fall apart.They were virtually dismissed as a playoff threat in late February, when Tracy McGrady had season-ending knee surgery and Rafer Alston was traded to Orlando.T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Lakers draws largest ESPN audience ever]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-lakers-draws-largest-espn-audience-ever.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 23:03:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinal series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets was the most watched basketball game ever on ESPN.The Rockets' 95-80 victory on Thursday drew 7.35 million viewers, topping the 6.6 million that watched M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1587.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 09:00:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --G Aaron Brooks led the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1589.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 09:00:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets have said all along that they never change, describing themselves as being as loose after a 40-point loss as after a thorough win, as before facing playoff elimination as on any regular-season meeting with the Thunder. "We don't really have ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1588.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 09:00:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets heard all the doubts and really could not argue, even if they were entirely convinced that another stunning win was very possible. They had come back from adversity so often, they not only thought they could again, they expected it. "The last ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets force Game 7 with 95-80 win over Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-force-game-7-with-95-80-win-over-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant relishes Game 7s, but this is one he probably didn't expect to be playing.Aaron Brooks scored 26 points, Luis Scola added 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the scrappy, undermanned Houston Rockets pushed the Los Angeles Lakers to the limit in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets roll over Lakers, force Game 7]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-roll-over-lakers-force-game-7.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 06:22:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets came up with one more stunning victory to set up a final showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers.Aaron Brooks scored 26 points, Luis Scola added 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the scrappy, undermanned Rockets pushed the top-seeded Lakers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 95, Lakers 80]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-95-lakers-80.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 06:12:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets keep surprising everyone but themselves, and now they've got a chance to pull off the ultimate stunner: knocking out the Los Angeles Lakers.Aaron Brooks scored 26 points, Luis Scola added 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the scrappy, und]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Rockets, Box 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-rockets-box-1593.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:48:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[L.A. LAKERS (80)Ariza 2-6 2-4 7, Gasol 7-15 0-0 14, Bynum 0-3 0-0 0, Fisher 1-7 0-0 2, Bryant 11-27 9-10 32, Odom 3-5 2-4 8, Walton 0-5 0-0 0, Farmar 5-10 0-0 13, Brown 0-3 2-2 2, Vujacic 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 30-84 15-20 80.HOUSTON (95)Battier 2-8 0-0 5, Sco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Rockets, Box 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-rockets-box-1594.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:46:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[L.A. LAKERS (80)Ariza 2-6 2-4 7, Gasol 7-15 0-0 14, Bynum 0-3 0-0 0, Fisher 1-7 0-0 2, Bryant 11-27 9-10 32, Odom 3-5 2-4 8, Walton 0-5 0-0 0, Farmar 5-10 0-0 13, Brown 0-3 2-2 2, Vujacic 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 30-84 15-20 80.HOUSTON (95)Battier 2-8 0-0 5, Sco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Rockets, Box 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-rockets-box-1595.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:46:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[L.A. LAKERS (80)Ariza 2-6 2-4 7, Gasol 7-15 0-0 14, Bynum 0-3 0-0 0, Fisher 1-7 0-0 2, Bryant 11-27 9-10 32, Odom 3-5 2-4 8, Walton 0-5 0-0 0, Farmar 5-10 0-0 13, Brown 0-3 2-2 2, Vujacic 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 30-84 15-20 80.HOUSTON (95)Battier 2-8 0-0 5, Sco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1579.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:40:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry. PLAYER NOTES: --G Aar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1578.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:40:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Citing the many times the Rockets have come back from bad losses and serious adversity, they said they will come back from their worst loss, too. "I think we're going to respond," Rockets coach Rick Adelman said after Houston's 40-point loss in Game 5 o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1580.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 07:40:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets don't have much choice. The Lakers do pack in the paint in an effort to not give up anything easy, but with Yao Ming out, the Rockets have few players who score there anyway. The Rockets have to fire up 3's. They have to take and they have to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANSWERS FOUND FOR ROCKETS, CRITICS ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/answers-found-for-rockets-critics-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 02:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[{CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS}]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/{conference-semifinals}.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 02:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS? ANGELES???The? Lakers?actually?played?48?minutes?of?high-intensity Basketball?Tuesday?night,?an?example?of?the?NBA's?"Where?Amazing Happens"?slogan?if?ever?there?was?one. ???Two?nights?after?their?lethargic?Game?4?meltdown,?the? Lakers? responded?wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS COLD AS ICE]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-cold-as-ice.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UGLY TURNS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder tonic: South American players ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/thunder-tonic-south-american-players-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 13, 2009 (The Daily Oklahoman delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS Positives aside, Rockets' season facing the end JUSTICE: Lakers counter small with big ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-positives-aside-rockets-season-facing-the-end-justice-lakers-counter-small-with-big-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles - We'll always have Game 4. How many perfect days can a franchise have, anyway?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hayes at center of team defense Deceptively small, forward is force in disguise ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/hayes-at-center-of-team-defense-deceptively-small-forward-is-force-in-disguise-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES - Undersized and overachieving, unknown yet unrelenting, he is the epitome of the newRockets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1569.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 09:00:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry. PLAYER NOTES: --G Aar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1570.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 09:00:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets don't have much choice. The Lakers do pack in the paint in an effort to not give up anything easy, but with Yao Ming out, the Rockets have few players who score there anyway. The Rockets have to fire up 3's. They have to take and they have to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1571.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 09:00:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Citing the many times the Rockets have come back from bad losses and serious adversity, they said they will come back from their worst loss, too. "I think we're going to respond," Rockets coach Rick Adelman said after Houston's 40-point loss in Game 5 o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers finally show up for full 48 minutes in win]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-finally-show-up-for-full-48-minutes-in-win.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:41:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Lakers had yet to put together a complete game in the playoffs, but their Game 5 rout proved that they can, Todd Behrendt says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 118, Rockets 78]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-118-rockets-78.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 06:46:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two days after being blindsided in Texas, the Los Angeles Lakers returned the favor.Kobe Bryant needed only three quarters to score 26 points and the Lakers bounced back from their Game 4 flop, routing the Houston Rockets 118-78 on Tuesday night to take a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Lakers, Box 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-lakers-box-1574.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:27:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (78)Battier 2-7 0-0 5, Scola 4-10 4-4 12, Hayes 3-6 0-0 6, Brooks 4-11 6-6 14, Artest 4-15 0-0 9, Landry 4-6 1-2 9, Wafer 4-9 4-4 13, Cook 0-7 0-0 0, Lowry 1-7 0-0 2, Barry 3-5 0-0 8, White 0-6 0-0 0. Totals 29-89 15-16 78.L.A. LAKERS (118)Ariza 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Lakers, Box 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-lakers-box-1575.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:26:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (78)Battier 2-7 0-0 5, Scola 4-10 4-4 12, Hayes 3-6 0-0 6, Brooks 4-11 6-6 14, Artest 4-15 0-0 9, Landry 4-6 1-2 9, Wafer 4-9 4-4 13, Cook 0-7 0-0 0, Lowry 1-7 0-0 2, Barry 3-5 0-0 8, White 0-6 0-0 0. Totals 29-89 15-16 78.L.A. LAKERS (118)Ariza 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Lakers, Box 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-lakers-box-1576.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:26:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (78)Battier 2-7 0-0 5, Scola 4-10 4-4 12, Hayes 3-6 0-0 6, Brooks 4-11 6-6 14, Artest 4-15 0-0 9, Landry 4-6 1-2 9, Wafer 4-9 4-4 13, Cook 0-7 0-0 0, Lowry 1-7 0-0 2, Barry 3-5 0-0 8, White 0-6 0-0 0. Totals 29-89 15-16 78.L.A. LAKERS (118)Ariza 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Lakers, Box 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-lakers-box-1577.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 05:26:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (78)Battier 2-7 0-0 5, Scola 4-10 4-4 12, Hayes 3-6 0-0 6, Brooks 4-11 6-6 14, Artest 4-15 0-0 9, Landry 4-6 1-2 9, Wafer 4-9 4-4 13, Cook 0-7 0-0 0, Lowry 1-7 0-0 2, Barry 3-5 0-0 8, White 0-6 0-0 0. Totals 29-89 15-16 78.L.A. LAKERS (118)Ariza 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao stays upbeat even after season-ending injury ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-stays-upbeat-even-after-season-ending-injury-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 03:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (AP) Yao Ming has been here before.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants could hang around this year ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/giants-could-hang-around-this-year-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 03:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I f the drug-busted Dodgers are going to tumble big this season, it probably had to start Sunday, at the hands of the Giants and their Diabolical Infield-Dribbler Offense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DISPASSIONATE HOUSTON HAS A PROBLEM ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/dispassionate-houston-has-a-problem-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 02:30:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA PLAYOFFS]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/2009-nba-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 02:30:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ORLANDO, Fla. - The NBA yesterday reviewed the tape of Kendrick Perkins' Flagrant 1 foul on Orlando's Mickael Pietrus during Game 3 and decided not to hit theCeltics center with an additional penalty.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS OW FOR YAO]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-ow-for-yao.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Conference semifinals]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS Game 3 lost in the third Solomon: 48 minutes a must in Game 4 ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-game-3-lost-in-the-third-solomon-48-minutes-a-must-in-game-4-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[YOU might think the game was lost down the stretch when Ron Artest forgot that he could swing the ball around to an open teammate instead of firing up a difficult 3-pointer from the corner.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS: GAME 3 THE BREAKDOWN | 108 LA - HOU 94 ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/conference-semifinals-game-3-the-breakdown-|-108-la-hou-94-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[1ST QUARTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS Recurring woes raise questions SOLOMON: Yao's absence critical ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-recurring-woes-raise-questions-solomon-yao-s-absence-critical-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ANOTHER season. Another season-ending injury.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1554.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 09:00:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --G Aaron Brooks scored a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1552.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 09:00:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At the time, the Rockets thought only that Yao Ming would be out with a sprained ankle and only for one game, but they knew he would be out. That was enough to ratchet up the determination that has been the hallmark of their season. "We played our best ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1553.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 09:00:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Yao Ming learned his season was ended with a hairline fracture in his left foot, the fourth consecutive year that a bone injury had ended or interrupted his season. This time, however, Yao was hopeful that his problems would not be as reoccurring as the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets beat Lakers without Yao, even series 2-2]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-beat-lakers-without-yao-even-series-2-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:51:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets never doubted they could still beat the Los Angeles Lakers without Yao Ming.The Lakers better believe it, too.Aaron Brooks scored a career-high 34 points, Shane Battier sank five 3-pointers and added 23, and the Rockets beat the Lakers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE RISE]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/on-the-rise.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 08:30:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BATON ROUGE--LSU guard Marcus Thornton's big senior season earned him SEC Player of the Year honors and was a big part of the Tigers' winning the SEC championship.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets Don't Need Yao to Crush Lakers ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-don-t-need-yao-to-crush-lakers-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 03:30:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 10, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Brett Pollakoff  Coming into Game 4 against the Lakers, and playing without Yao Ming, theRockets knew that they'd have to out-work, out-hustle, and out-shoot L.A. for 48 minutes if they were going to hav]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao-Less Rockets Rip Listless Lakers ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-less-rockets-rip-listless-lakers-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 03:30:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 10, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Terrance Harris  HOUSTON -- No Yao? No problem.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-1559.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 02:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No one's quite saying it around here, but in the words of Jerry Sloan, things look pretty bleak.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS / ROCKETS FYI]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-/-rockets-fyi.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 02:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When told Saturday that his flagrant 2 foul had been downgraded to a flagrant 1, Houston's Ron Artest was somewhat nonchalant when asked after practice what it meant to the combustible forward.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1543.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 09:00:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Yao Ming said he injured his ankle, foot and leg. It was just one injury, on the top of his foot, just below his shin. But it was enough of a concern that it might have felt as if he was burdened with all sorts of injuries. "I remember it hurting in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1544.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 09:00:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, center/forward Chuck Hayes. PLAYER NOTES:  ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1545.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 09:00:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For most of the game, there was no blood, nothing worth the NBA's video review. The bouncer routines that marked Game 2 were not reprised a game later, with little that could be considered close to controversial. Then in the last minute, Pau Gasol got loo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers Reclaim Momentum in Houston ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-reclaim-momentum-in-houston-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 02:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 9, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Terrance Harris  HOUSTON -- The way Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals was setting up, the Los Angeles Lakers seemed vulnerable to theHoustonRockets on Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GAME 3 :: LAKERS 108, HOUSTON 94 / MIKE BRESNAHAN / ON THE LAKERS]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/game-3-lakers-108-houston-94-/-mike-bresnahan-/-on-the-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 02:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheLakers were on their best behavior -- no ejections, no technical fouls and hardly any trash-talking.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even Rockets fans know this series is over ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/even-rockets-fans-know-this-series-is-over-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 02:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two days after Derek Fisher's Flying Elbow, theLakers showed up in front of the Houston Rockets' red-faced neighbors and did it again.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets try to tie series without Yao]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-try-to-tie-series-without-yao.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 02:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are down 2-1 in their Western Conference semifinal against the Los Angeles Lakers and they'll be down their best player for the rest of the series.Yao Ming is out for the remainder of the playoffs with a broken left foot, the Rockets a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Rockets Preview 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-rockets-preview-1550.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 01:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are down 2-1 in their Western Conference semifinal against the Los Angeles Lakers and they'll be down their best player for the rest of the series.Yao Ming is out for the remainder of the playoffs with a broken left foot, the Rockets a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao out for remainder of postseason]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-out-for-remainder-of-postseason.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 01:51:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming will miss the rest of the playoffs because of a broken left foot.The Houston center limped off the court late in the Los Angeles Lakers' 108-94 victory over the Rockets on Friday night. Yao missed Saturday's practice to get treatment and the team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1536.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:00:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, center/forward Chuck Hayes. PLAYER NOTES:  ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1537.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:00:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Yao Ming said he injured his ankle, foot and leg. It was just one injury, on the top of his foot, just below his shin. But it was enough of a concern that it might have felt as if he was burdened with all sorts of injuries. "I remember it hurting in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1538.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:00:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For most of the game, there was no blood, nothing worth the NBA's video review. The bouncer routines that marked Game 2 were not reprised a game later, with little that could be considered close to controversial. Then in the last minute, Pau Gasol got loo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe, Lakers seize 2-1 lead on Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/kobe-lakers-seize-2-1-lead-on-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 06:45:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Lakers took a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series with a 108-94 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.Lamar Odom had 16 points and 13 rebounds and reserve point guard Jordan Far]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 108, Rockets 94]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-108-rockets-94.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 05:49:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant took the inbounds pass, dribbled away from Ron Artest and swished a shot from 33 feet to end the third quarter.He struck a frozen pose after another signature moment, sending a clear message to the hostile crowd that he and the Los Angeles Lak]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Rockets, Box]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-rockets-box.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:41:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[L.A. LAKERS (108)Ariza 4-7 2-4 13, Odom 7-11 0-0 16, Gasol 4-11 5-7 13, Farmar 3-7 6-8 12, Bryant 11-28 7-8 33, Walton 2-6 1-2 6, Bynum 2-2 0-0 4, Brown 2-2 4-4 8, Vujacic 1-6 0-0 3, Powell 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 36-82 25-33 108.HOUSTON (94)Battier 2-5 0-0 6, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artest ejected for second straight game]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/artest-ejected-for-second-straight-game.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:32:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest was ejected with less than a minute remaining in Houston's game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night after a flagrant foul on Pau Gasol.Artest fouled Gasol as he drove near the basket and Gasol crashed to the ground.Officials reviewed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derek Fisher Suspended One Game ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/derek-fisher-suspended-one-game-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 03:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 7, 2009 (Gothamist delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artest has that black-sneaker Knick mentality ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/artest-has-that-black-sneaker-knick-mentality-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 03:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 7, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: Forget Jazz, and embrace the NBA playoffs ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/monson-forget-jazz-and-embrace-the-nba-playoffs-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 03:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Twittering allJazz fans ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Rockets series shifts to Houston]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-rockets-series-shifts-to-houston.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 03:00:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EDS: SUBS 3rd graf to FIX garble; SUBS 5th graf to DELETE extraneous word.Round 3 might be a more fitting label than Game 3 when the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets meet Friday night in the Western Conference semifinal series.Ron Artest of the Rock]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOUGHNESS? WHO NEEDS IT? ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/toughness-who-needs-it-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 02:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAKERS SHOW SOME FIGHT]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-show-some-fight.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 02:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artest gets defensive about selections Forward says he, Battier should be on first team ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/artest-gets-defensive-about-selections-forward-says-he-battier-should-be-on-first-team-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 02:30:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYA VISTA, Calif. - TheRockets' defensive one-two punch of Shane Battier and Ron Artest was named to the NBA All-Defensive Team second team, the first time theRockets have had two players honored the same season in more than 20 years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now, series becomes a dogfight JUSTICE: Rockets come undone ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/now-series-becomes-a-dogfight-justice-rockets-come-undone-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 02:30:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant's elbow landed squarely in Ron Artest's throat. At some point, the NBA will acknowledge that much.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAKERS AND HOUSTON GET PHYSICAL: Game 2 of series has lots of drama and action. ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-and-houston-get-physical-game-2-of-series-has-lots-of-drama-and-action-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 02:30:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 7, 2009 (EUR/Electronic Urban Report delivered byNewstex) -- *TNT sure does know drama. That's why the LA Lakers vsHoustonRockets Western Conference semi-finals series is seen on the cable net ... and ESPN/ABC.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe's 40 helps Lakers top Rockets in testy Game 2]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/kobe-s-40-helps-lakers-top-rockets-in-testy-game-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:04:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two ejections. A handful of technical fouls. One bloody cut on Derek Fisher's shaved head. Oh yeah, the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets actually played some basketball, too.Kobe Bryant scored 40 points, Pau Gasol added 22 points and 14 rebounds and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers overcome Rockets in testy Game 2]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-overcome-rockets-in-testy-game-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 07:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another rough-and-tumble game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets turned bloody. This time, though, the Lakers defended their home court.Kobe Bryant scored 40 points, Pau Gasol added 22 points and 14 rebounds and the Lakers won Game 2 111-9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 111, Rockets 98]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-111-rockets-98.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 06:44:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Desperate to salvage a split at home, the Los Angeles Lakers blitzed Houston in the first quarter. The Rockets withstood the initial charge, and stuck around for another rough-and-tumble game that turned chaotic.This time, though, the Lakers defended thei]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Lakers, Box]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-lakers-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 05:48:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON (98)Battier 2-4 1-1 6, Scola 5-14 2-2 12, Yao 3-4 6-7 12, Brooks 5-15 0-0 13, Artest 8-14 5-6 25, Hayes 1-2 0-0 2, Lowry 0-7 0-0 0, Wafer 3-4 0-0 7, Landry 7-9 7-13 21, White 0-0 0-0 0, Cook 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 34-74 21-29 98.L.A. LAKERS (111)Ariza ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AS STAKES ARE RAISED LA KEEPS POKER-FACE]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/as-stakes-are-raised-la-keeps-poker-face.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 02:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EL SEGUNDO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls-Celtics series boosted NBA interest, TV ratings ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bulls-celtics-series-boosted-nba-interest-tv-ratings-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 02:30:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 6, 2009 (Morning Call delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are These Rockets Ready to Take Off? ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/are-these-rockets-ready-to-take-off-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 03:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Terrance Harris  HOUSTON -- The idea theHoustonRockets might actually be good enough to beat the Los Angeles Lakers in a seven-game series seemed like a reach.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[KOBE GOES WILD, IN BAD WAY ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/kobe-goes-wild-in-bad-way-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 02:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deciphering the Code of Ron Artest's Hair ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/deciphering-the-code-of-ron-artest-s-hair-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 02:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Matt Watson]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAst Night's Action: Lakers Sleep Through Game One ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/last-night-s-action-lakers-sleep-through-game-one-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 02:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (Gothamist delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets Grind Out Win Against Lakers ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-grind-out-win-against-lakers-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 02:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Matt Watson  TheRockets knew coming into Monday's game against the Lakers that if they were going to have a chance, they needed to force the Lakers into a physical, grind-it-out style of game. As it happe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets a good lesson for OKC ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-a-good-lesson-for-okc-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 02:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (The Daily Oklahoman delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Playoffs Driving force behind L.A. BRYANT: Lakers crank up defense The brightest lights in Hollywood shine on Lakers superst]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-driving-force-behind-l-a-bryant-lakers-crank-up-defense-the-brightest-lights-in-hollywood-shine-on-lakers-superstar-kobe-bryant-in-the-fourth-quarter-and-he-rarely-disappoints-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 02:30:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheRockets know what is coming and roughly when.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artest finds peace after stormy past JUSTICE: Artest thrives as a cheerleader ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/artest-finds-peace-after-stormy-past-justice-artest-thrives-as-a-cheerleader-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 02:30:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ARE you ready for Ron Artest with a mohawk? If that sight doesn't rattle the Los Angeles Lakers, nothing will.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[STOLEN OPENER BODES WELL ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/stolen-opener-bodes-well-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 02:30:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[STOLEN OPENER BODES WELL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 100, Lakers 92]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-100-lakers-92.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 06:43:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant drove on Yao Ming in the key, the two collided knee-to-knee and the big Houston Rockets center fell to the court, grabbing his right knee and grimacing in pain.It sure didn't look good when Yao limped off the court and disappeared into the tun]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets upset Lakers to win Game 1]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-rockets-upset-lakers-to-win-game-1.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:59:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming, who briefly left with a knee injury in the closing minutes, had 28 points and 10 rebounds, to lead the Houston Rockets to a physical 100-92 victory win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.Ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao Ming hurts knee in fourth quarter]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-ming-hurts-knee-in-fourth-quarter.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:25:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets center Yao Ming hurt his right knee Monday night when he collided with Kobe Bryant in the fourth quarter of Monday night's Western Conference semifinal opener against the Los Angeles Lakers.Bryant drove on Yao in the key and the two collid]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battier cut over left eye]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/battier-cut-over-left-eye.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 05:07:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier was cut over his left eye and had blood streaming down his face in the closing seconds of the first quarter of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers.Battier left for the locker roo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers vs Houston: What Me, Worry? ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-vs-houston-what-me-worry-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 03:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 4, 2009 (Gothamist delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are the Rockets Better Without McGrady? ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/are-the-rockets-better-without-mcgrady-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 02:30:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 4, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Gary Washburn  With the Western Conference semifinal series between Houston and theLosAngelesLakers set to begin Monday night at Staples Center, a forgotten man in this whole playoff equation is Tracy McG]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAKERS LUCKY TO DODGE BLAZERS ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-lucky-to-dodge-blazers-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 02:30:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[???There?was?a?celebration?in?Houston?this?week. ???The?Rockets?made?it?out?of?the?first?round?of?the?NBA?playoffs?for? the?first?time?in?12?years. ???Even?the?Clippers?had?done?that. ???While?Houston?pinched?itself?over?eliminating?Portland,?there?was? a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARE THESE ROCKETS KOBE-STOPPERS?]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/are-these-rockets-kobe-stoppers-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 02:30:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EL SEGUNDO]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers bring out finest in Wafer Rockets guard focuses on team that drafted him ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-bring-out-finest-in-wafer-rockets-guard-focuses-on-team-that-drafted-him-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 02:30:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets backup center Chuck Hayes couldn't keep quiet any longer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odds are, you'll like this series ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/odds-are-you-ll-like-this-series-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 3, 2009 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE NBA]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/on-the-nba.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Be careful what you wish for, the series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS / LAKERS FYI]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-/-lakers-fyi.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For Andrew Bynum, it was time to smile.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[After bitter loss, sweeter visions ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/after-bitter-loss-sweeter-visions-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 02:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Next season has already started for Brandon Roy, who is preparing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sore throat not expected to slow Bryant]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/sore-throat-not-expected-to-slow-bryant.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 01:34:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant missed practice Sunday because of a sore throat, which raised few worries among the Los Angeles Lakers.If anything, it might just mean a little less trash talk between Bryant and Ron Artest when the Lakers host the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Lakers Preview 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-lakers-preview-1499.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 00:48:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant missed practice Sunday because of a sore throat, which raised few worries among the Los Angeles Lakers.If anything, it might just mean a little less trash talk between Bryant and Ron Artest when the Lakers host the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mature Artest key to Rockets playoff success]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mature-artest-key-to-rockets-playoff-success.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 21:59:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest was in the stands again.Only this time the punches were replaced by hugs, and instead of throwing beer on him, a fan offered him a sip of one.Artest has come a long way in the almost 4 1/2 years since the infamous brawl in Detroit that earned h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1501.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 09:00:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao Ming was solid on bo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1502.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 09:00:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Von Wafer was ruled out for Game 6. He had been tested on Wednesday. A bulging disk was found in his back, causing back spasms. He was out, and listed as day-to-day to play in a Game 7 on Saturday or Game 1 of the next series on Monday. Wafer, however, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFF QUESTIONS ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoff-questions-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 02:30:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the NBA playoffs advance to the conference semifinals, American-Statesman columnists Kirk Bohls and Cedric Golden weigh in on four NBA questions:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Round 2 Riot: (5) Rockets vs. (1) Lakers ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/round-2-riot-5-rockets-vs-1-lakers-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 02:30:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 2, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Brett Pollakoff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the end, Blazers showed their age ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/in-the-end-blazers-showed-their-age-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 02:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the end, Blazers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nice try, see you later ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nice-try-see-you-later-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 02:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: The Rockets pull away in the second quarter, advancing to the second round and sending the young Blazers home]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAKERS FYI]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-fyi.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 10:30:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheLakers swept the regular-season series from the Houston Rockets, 4-0, and two of the games were won by double-digit margins.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1478.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:00:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao Ming was solid on bo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1480.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:00:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Von Wafer was ruled out for Game 6. He had been tested on Wednesday. A bulging disk was found in his back, causing back spasms. He was out, and listed as day-to-day to play in a Game 7 on Saturday or Game 1 of the next series on Monday. Wafer, however, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1491.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:00:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao Ming was solid on bo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1493.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:00:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Von Wafer was ruled out for Game 6. He had been tested on Wednesday. A bulging disk was found in his back, causing back spasms. He was out, and listed as day-to-day to play in a Game 7 on Saturday or Game 1 of the next series on Monday. Wafer, however, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1479.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:00:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No Rockets player has been around for the last 12 years. But they all felt it. It has been inescapable. For 12 years, the Rockets' seasons ended before the second round began. They lost in the 1997 Western Conference Finals, and then lost six-consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1492.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:00:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No Rockets player has been around for the last 12 years. But they all felt it. It has been inescapable. For 12 years, the Rockets' seasons ended before the second round began. They lost in the 1997 Western Conference Finals, and then lost six-consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS The wait is lifted PLAYOFF DROUGHT ENDS: Rockets to meet Lakers after advancing for first time since '97 BLAZERS EX]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-the-wait-is-lifted-playoff-drought-ends-rockets-to-meet-lakers-after-advancing-for-first-time-since-97-blazers-extinguished-artest-ignites-easy-series-clinching-victory-with-27-points-rockets-l-a-series-opens-monday-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 02:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GAME 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gritty Yao turns in a statement game ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/gritty-yao-turns-in-a-statement-game-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 02:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AN hour before Thursday's tipoff, Yao Ming pondered the question of whether he would feel like a different player once the Rockets beat Portland to advance in the NBA playoffs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers' youth now becomes an advantage ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/blazers-youth-now-becomes-an-advantage-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 02:30:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blazers' youth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 21:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the good news for the Houston Rockets, they just got out of the first round of the playoffs for the first time in 12 years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-1485.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 21:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Finally, the wait is over.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1469.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 09:01:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao Ming was solid on bo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1470.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 09:01:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Von Wafer was ruled out for Game 6. He had been tested on Wednesday. A bulging disk was found in his back, causing back spasms. He was out, and listed as day-to-day to play in a Game 7 on Saturday or Game 1 of the next series on Monday. Wafer, however, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1471.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 09:01:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No Rockets player has been around for the last 12 years. But they all felt it. It has been inescapable. For 12 years, the Rockets' seasons ended before the second round began. They lost in the 1997 Western Conference Finals, and then lost six-consecutive ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets finish off Blazers, reach second round]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-finish-off-blazers-reach-second-round.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:59:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time in 12 years, the Houston Rockets advanced in the NBA playoffs.Ron Artest scored 27 points, Yao Ming had 17 points and 10 rebounds and Houston reached the second round for the first time since 1997, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 92-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 92, Trail Blazers 76]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-92-trail-blazers-76.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 05:32:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets finally advanced in the NBA playoffs.Ron Artest scored 27 points, Yao Ming had 17 points and 10 rebounds and Houston reached the second round for the first time since 1997, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 92-76 in Game 6 on Thursday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets G Wafer cleared to play for Game 6 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-g-wafer-cleared-to-play-for-game-6-1477.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 03:49:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Von Wafer was cleared to play in Game 6 of the Houston Rockets' first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, a few hours after the team announced he would sit out with back spasms.The Rockets lead the series 3-2.The 6-foot-5 Wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers exude confidence Roy & Co. see Rockets as team under pressure ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/blazers-exude-confidence-roy-co-see-rockets-as-team-under-pressure-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 02:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers will step onto the court tonight with more swagger than you would expect from a team that has no reason to feel good about playing at Toyota Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS THEY'LL TRY tO BE PATIENT Presented with chance No. 2 to close out the Trail Blazers, the Rockets know the importan]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-they-ll-try-to-be-patient-presented-with-chance-no-2-to-close-out-the-trail-blazers-the-rockets-know-the-importance-of-cohesion-on-offense-rockets-blazers-0-7-in-playoff-games-here-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 02:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HIS words dripping with frustration, Yao Ming made it sound simple. Maybe it should have been.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets G Wafer cleared to play for Game 6]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-g-wafer-cleared-to-play-for-game-6.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 01:53:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Von Wafer was cleared to play in Game 6 of the Houston Rockets' first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, a few hours after the team announced he would sit out with back spasms.The Rockets lead the series 3-2.The 6-foot-5 Wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1461.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:40:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Forward Chuck Hayes. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1462.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:40:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Rockets were leading the series, winning both Toyota Center games, they were happy to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the Blazers' defense on Yao Ming. Through three games, they were the top shooting team in the playoffs. Even afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1463.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:40:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Ron Artest said he might like to go to the line on occasion. In five games, Artest has taken just 10 free throws. "We don't argue a lot," Artest said. "Me and Yao (Ming) said if they don't call a foul, we just have to deal with it. That's why I don't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS Call it a stumble, not a choke JUSTICE: It's about making plays ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-call-it-a-stumble-not-a-choke-justice-it-s-about-making-plays-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland, Ore. - It was there to be won, begging to be won. It's a loss that stings a little more for that reason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Playoffs Trail leads back home CAN'T CLOSE THE DEAL: Fourth-quarter lead evaporates as Blazers stay alive Doubled up: Roy, A]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-trail-leads-back-home-can-t-close-the-deal-fourth-quarter-lead-evaporates-as-blazers-stay-alive-doubled-up-roy-aldridge-score-25-apiece-to-set-up-game-6-at-toyota-center-rockets-blazers-turn-back-runs-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:30:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GAME 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McMillan blows whistle on officials ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcmillan-blows-whistle-on-officials-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Blazers coach says calls have favored Yao Ming, while the Rockets "are riding Brandon Roy"McMillan blows whistle on officials Adelman]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets Preview 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-preview-1467.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:57:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The strategy seems simple enough: Pass the ball to Yao Ming.Once again, the Portland Trail Blazers shut off that option for the Houston Rockets and stayed alive in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.Yao scored 15 points - but only two in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao will be focus in Game 6 of Blazers-Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-will-be-focus-in-game-6-of-blazers-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:48:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The strategy seems simple enough: Pass the ball to Yao Ming.Once again, the Portland Trail Blazers shut off that option for the Houston Rockets and stayed alive in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.Yao scored 15 points - but only two in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 88, Rockets 77]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/trail-blazers-88-rockets-77.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:03:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy was so sick he could barely make it through shootaround."I felt pretty lousy," he said.Luckily for the Portland Trail Blazers, their All-Star guard didn't play that way.Roy had an IV before Game 5, then went out and scored 25 points to help th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy, Aldrige lead Blazers past Rockets in Game 5]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/roy-aldrige-lead-blazers-past-rockets-in-game-5.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:02:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each scored 25 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers staved off elimination in the playoffs with an 88-77 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night.The Rockets, who have not advanced out of the first round of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defense on Yao is more like mixed martial arts ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/defense-on-yao-is-more-like-mixed-martial-arts-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[YAO MING gets pounded on from the moment he steps on the court. Shoving and grabbing, slapping and scratching, kicking and holding.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS Rockets blend good, bad in win JUSTICE: Body language is key ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-rockets-blend-good-bad-in-win-justice-body-language-is-key-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At the end, the place was roaring, the Rockets were smiling, and that's really all that matters.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets cleaning up the glass Rebounding advantage key to Game 4 win ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-cleaning-up-the-glass-rebounding-advantage-key-to-game-4-win-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Late in the fourth quarter, the Rockets grabbed three consecutive offensive rebounds on the same possession to set up a 3-pointer by Shane Battier.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Playoffs Homespun heroics LONG-RANGE THINKER: Battier's back-to-back 3s put Rockets up for good TAKE-CHARGE ATTITUDE: Hayes ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-homespun-heroics-long-range-thinker-battier-s-back-to-back-3s-put-rockets-up-for-good-take-charge-attitude-hayes-draws-crucial-last-minute-foul-on-roy-rockets-offensive-boards-big-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GAME 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers hold out hope 8 teams have overcome 3-1 playoff deficits ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/blazers-hold-out-hope-8-teams-have-overcome-3-1-playoff-deficits-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. - If the Portland Trail Blazers are going to extend the Rockets' postseason misery another year, they are going to have to do what few have done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs ASSUME NOTHING With as many as three chances to oust the Blazers, the Rockets hope one will suffice ROCKETS: `Trust]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-assume-nothing-with-as-many-as-three-chances-to-oust-the-blazers-the-rockets-hope-one-will-suffice-rockets-`trust-your-teammates-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GAME 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING DOWN THE WEST ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/breaking-down-the-west-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA officials project the salary cap for the 2009-10 season will drop from $58.68 million to $57.3 million, the first decrease in decades.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odom shows he's grown from last year's playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/odom-shows-he-s-grown-from-last-year-s-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whether he's coming off the bench or starting, Lamar Odom proved in L.A.'s Game 5 win he can do both well, Todd Behrendt says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets need 1 more against Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-rockets-need-1-more-against-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:16:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Youth and inexperience are catching up with the Portland Trail Blazers.The youngest team in the postseason has struggled with Houston's Yao Ming to fall behind 3-1 in the playoff series with the Rockets and faces elimination Tuesday night in Portland.Yao ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-trail-blazers-preview-1445.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:06:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Youth and inexperience are catching up with the Portland Trail Blazers.The youngest team in the postseason has struggled with Houston's Yao Ming to fall behind 3-1 in the playoff series with the Rockets and faces elimination Tuesday night in Portland.Yao ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ugly win was thing of beauty JUSTICE: Stepped-up defense key ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/ugly-win-was-thing-of-beauty-justice-stepped-up-defense-key-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IT was elbows and body checks and hard fouls. It was floor burns and tension and counter-punches. It was ugly and it was beautiful.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS: GAME 4 Rockets flex THEIR MUSCLE ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-game-4-rockets-flex-their-muscle-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets forward Ron Artest offered fans a show of his strength after overpowering a Portland defender to score two of his 12 points in Sunday's 89-88 win over Portland in Game 4 of their NBA first-round playoff series at Toyota Center. The Rockets took a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time to rattle Rockets with a four-letter word ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/time-to-rattle-rockets-with-a-four-letter-word-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time to rattle Rockets]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Playoffs Not so easy does it FRANTIC FOURTH: Blazers' knack for comebacks almost erases Rockets' lead KILLER BEES: Battier, ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-not-so-easy-does-it-frantic-fourth-blazers-knack-for-comebacks-almost-erases-rockets-lead-killer-bees-battier-brooks-come-up-clutch-down-the-stretch-to-seal-win-rockets-`a-great-win-for-us-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GAME 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 89, Trail Blazers 88]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-89-trail-blazers-88.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:26:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming would rather not think about how close the Houston Rockets are to finally escaping the first round of the playoffs.Yao had 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Rockets took a 3-1 lead in their playoff series with Portland, beating the Trail Blazers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1451.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:00:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets had been a solid rebounding team on the defensive boards, but generally did little to attack the offensive glass. In the regular season, they were the fourth-best defensive rebound team, 17th best on the offensive boards. Portland was the le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets move 1 step closer to 2nd round]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-rockets-move-1-step-closer-to-2nd-round.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:05:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming would rather not think about how close the Houston Rockets are to finally escaping the first round of the playoffs.Yao had 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Rockets took a 3-1 lead in their playoff series with Portland, beating the Trail Blazers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1438.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:20:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Dikembe Mutombo put off his knee surgery so that he could be with his teammates for two more games. That was a typical decision. On the same day he was awarded the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, there could not have been a better reminder of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1439.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:20:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Forward Chuck Hayes. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1440.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:20:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming was surrounded and limited to just seven shots. This time, the Rockets did not mind. They would prefer that he gets more touches, and Rockets coach Rick Adelman said there were times that Yao was open moving across the lane without getting the ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playing coy on Roy ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/playing-coy-on-roy-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:30:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Ron Artest and Shane Battier are hoping to stop Brandon Roy, but they won't tell their quot;secretsquot;Playing coy on Roy Roy says two]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outlaw is preparing to take his best shot ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/outlaw-is-preparing-to-take-his-best-shot-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:30:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Notebook Outlaw is]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao just fine with quiet role in playoffs]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-just-fine-with-quiet-role-in-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:28:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming has taken only 13 shots in the last two games of Houston's first-round series against Portland. That's OK with him.The Trail Blazers have shut down the Rockets' 7-foot-6 center with aggressive double-teams and physical play, but they still trail ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-preview-1432.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:12:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming has taken only 13 shots in the last two games of Houston's first-round series against Portland. That's OK with him.The Trail Blazers have shut down the Rockets' 7-foot-6 center with aggressive double-teams and physical play, but they still trail ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-preview-1441.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:12:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming has taken only 13 shots in the last two games of Houston's first-round series against Portland. That's OK with him.The Trail Blazers have shut down the Rockets' 7-foot-6 center with aggressive double-teams and physical play, but they still trail ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1420.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Dikembe Mutombo put off his knee surgery so that he could be with his teammates for two more games. That was a typical decision. On the same day he was awarded the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, there could not have been a better reminder of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1421.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Forward Chuck Hayes. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1422.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming was surrounded and limited to just seven shots. This time, the Rockets did not mind. They would prefer that he gets more touches, and Rockets coach Rick Adelman said there were times that Yao was open moving across the lane without getting the ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1433.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Dikembe Mutombo put off his knee surgery so that he could be with his teammates for two more games. That was a typical decision. On the same day he was awarded the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, there could not have been a better reminder of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1434.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Forward Chuck Hayes. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1435.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming was surrounded and limited to just seven shots. This time, the Rockets did not mind. They would prefer that he gets more touches, and Rockets coach Rick Adelman said there were times that Yao was open moving across the lane without getting the ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 86, Trail Blazers 83]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-86-trail-blazers-83.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:26:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets got away with another quiet night from Yao Ming because they forced Brandon Roy into one, too.Luis Scola scored 19 points and the Rockets bottled up Roy in an 86-83 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night that gave Hous]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets fend off Blazers, take 2-1 lead]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-fend-off-blazers-take-2-1-lead.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:26:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Luis Scola scored 19 points, Houston's defense bottled up Brandon Roy, and the Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 86-83 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.Shane Battier added 16 points and the Rockets got away with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets fend off Blazers, take 2-1 lead 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-fend-off-blazers-take-2-1-lead-1436.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:26:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Luis Scola scored 19 points, Houston's defense bottled up Brandon Roy, and the Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 86-83 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.Shane Battier added 16 points and the Rockets got away with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets fend off Blazers, take 2-1 lead 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-fend-off-blazers-take-2-1-lead-1442.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:26:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Luis Scola scored 19 points, Houston's defense bottled up Brandon Roy, and the Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 86-83 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.Shane Battier added 16 points and the Rockets got away with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlisle hits with switch With Barea in starting lineup for Wright, Spurs' Parker loses his potency ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/carlisle-hits-with-switch-with-barea-in-starting-lineup-for-wright-spurs-parker-loses-his-potency-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sometimes, you have to fight speed with speed, even if it means taking your best defender off the floor.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mutombo exits an award winner Citizenship latest in center's long list of honors ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mutombo-exits-an-award-winner-citizenship-latest-in-center-s-long-list-of-honors-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He flashed the easygoing smile and spoke in the gravel voice that has become so familiar to Rockets fans during the last five years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[If nothing else, Artest not dull on or off court JUSTICE: No T-Mac to bank on ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/if-nothing-else-artest-not-dull-on-or-off-court-justice-no-t-mac-to-bank-on-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Let's face it, Ron Artest has made things a lot more interesting around our dusty little town.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five faces of the future for the NBA]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/five-faces-of-the-future-for-the-nba.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:32:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By all accounts, Kobe vs. LeBron is inevitable this year, but Kevin Hench identifies five emerging stars who'll spice up future Finals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mutombo is deserving of our thanks JUSTICE: NBA not his real priority ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mutombo-is-deserving-of-our-thanks-justice-nba-not-his-real-priority-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dikembe Mutombo was surrounded by his teammates, every last one of them, as they whispered words of encouragement, touched him, let him know they cared.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Playoffs WALKING a tightrope The rockets Must exploit the Blazers' fronting defense without ignoring Yao Ming in doing so RO]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-walking-a-tightrope-the-rockets-must-exploit-the-blazers-fronting-defense-without-ignoring-yao-ming-in-doing-so-rockets-yao-must-figure-into-mix-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Want tickets to Friday's game?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patterson still feels Blazers' pull ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/patterson-still-feels-blazers-pull-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA notebook Patterson still feels Blazers' pull]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wishing he were here T-Mac likely to be courtside for Game 3 ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/wishing-he-were-here-t-mac-likely-to-be-courtside-for-game-3-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady, out since late February after undergoing microfracture surgery on his left knee, said in a radio interview on The Jim Rome Show on Wednesday his injury was "devastating" and caused him to lose passion for Basketball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The pressure's off, but have Blazers evolved enough? ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/the-pressure-s-off-but-have-blazers-evolved-enough-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pressure's off,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers: Brooks' late threes keep Rockets close ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/blazers-brooks-late-threes-keep-rockets-close-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Brandon Roy nearly sets a record with 42 points and LaMarcus Aldridge finds his shot as the Blazers tie the series 1-1 heading to Houston]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets regrouping after Roy's big game]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-regrouping-after-roy-s-big-game.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:26:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets think they have two of the NBA's top 1-on-1 defenders in Shane Battier and Ron Artest. They know they'll have to do a better job after neither could handle Brandon Roy in Game 2.Portland's star guard scored 42 points to lead the Trail ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets Preview 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-preview-1418.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:08:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets think they have two of the NBA's top 1-on-1 defenders in Shane Battier and Ron Artest. They know they'll have to do a better job after neither could handle Brandon Roy in Game 2.Portland's star guard scored 42 points to lead the Trail ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mutombo bids farewell after 18 seasons]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mutombo-bids-farewell-after-18-seasons.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:54:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dikembe Mutombo has gotten over the sadness of the end of his playing career. He'll take some time before deciding what he wants to do next.The 42-year-old Mutombo said he was retired from basketball after rupturing a quadriceps tendon in his left knee ea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets expect tougher fight from Blazers ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-expect-tougher-fight-from-blazers-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GEOFFREY C. ARNOLD]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs Just out of reach RIPE FOR THE TAKING: Offense falls flat with game on the line]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-just-out-of-reach-ripe-for-the-taking-offense-falls-flat-with-game-on-the-line.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[40-SOMETHINGS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now Rockets' turn to make their move JUSTICE: Series will be like Game 2 ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/now-rockets-turn-to-make-their-move-justice-series-will-be-like-game-2-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland, Ore. - One defender in front, another behind and a third coming from the side.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mutombo goes out with `head high' 42-year-old says career over after knee is hurt ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mutombo-goes-out-with-`head-high-42-year-old-says-career-over-after-knee-is-hurt-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. - Perhaps the biggest highlight of Dikembe Mutombo's career came during the 1994 playoffs when he was lying on the floor holding a ball in the air in joy after leading the Denver Nuggets to a titanic playoff upset of top-seeded Seattle.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers try Oden, Przybilla together to slow Yao]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/blazers-try-oden-przybilla-together-to-slow-yao.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:09:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Portland Trail Blazers pulled out a rarely used strategy to help slow Houston's Yao Ming, playing 7-footers Joel Przybilla and Greg Oden in tandem at times.Portland had trouble against Yao in the first game of the playoff series against the Rockets. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1408.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:40:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Center Dikembe Mutombo, Forward Chuck Hayes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1410.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:40:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets knew before even leaving the court after Game 1 that the Trail Blazers would wrap up Yao Ming in as much defense as necessary. By Game 2, they sent 14 feet worth of defense to stopping him, using LaMarcus Aldridge and Joel Przybilla or Aldri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1409.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:40:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center Dikembe Mutombo collapsed to the court Tuesday night in obvious and severe pain, grasping his left knee and certain his career was over. The Rockets called the injury a "strained left knee," but anyone in the building, and especially those near him]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets' Mutombo leaves playoff game on stretcher]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-mutombo-leaves-playoff-game-on-stretcher.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:12:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo said his lengthy career is finished after a knee injury knocked him out of the Rockets' playoff game Tuesday night against the Trail Blazers."For me, basketball is over," he said.Mutombo, an 18-year NBA veteran, appe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 107, Rockets 103]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/trail-blazers-107-rockets-103.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:49:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After winning their first playoff game in six years, the Portland Trail Blazers couldn't help but be a little amazed with their victory over the Houston Rockets."We kind of laughed about it, 'Man, it's hard winning games in the playoffs. It takes a lot of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mutombo hurts knee, leaves game on stretcher]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mutombo-hurts-knee-leaves-game-on-stretcher.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:37:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo said his lengthy career is finished after a knee injury knocked him out of the Rockets' playoff game Tuesday night against the Trail Blazers."For me, basketball is over," he said.Mutombo, an 18-year NBA veteran, appe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy's 42 lifts Blazers past Rockets in Game 2]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/roy-s-42-lifts-blazers-past-rockets-in-game-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:25:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy scored 42 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 107-103 on Tuesday night to even their playoff seires at one game apiece.Aaron Brooks led a late charge and finished with 23 points for Houston, which has not made it out]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two easy roads to NBA Finals]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/two-easy-roads-to-nba-finals.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you're angry when someone tells you about a movie before you've seen it, stop reading right now.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTS BACK ON CENTER STAGE ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/sports-back-on-center-stage-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dominant in Game 1, Yao Ming figures to draw increased attention from Portland's defense when the series resumes tonight at the Rose Garden.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS FEEL-GOOD START Reversing regular-season trend, Scola shows ability to defend Blazers' Aldridge ROCKETS: Scola cont]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-feel-good-start-reversing-regular-season-trend-scola-shows-ability-to-defend-blazers-aldridge-rockets-scola-contests-aldridge-s-every-move-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUNDAY'S SCORES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan the player tougher than Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/sloan-the-player-tougher-than-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back in the day, Chicago Bulls guard Jerry Sloan played against the Lakers and, as was his style to get an edge, stepped in front of the giant Wilt Chamberlain, trying to draw a charge, do something, anything to disrupt the super star. As the story goes, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1385.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:40:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Center Dikembe Mutombo. PLAYER NOTES:  --C ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1402.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:40:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Center Dikembe Mutombo. PLAYER NOTES:  --C ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1386.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:40:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming was dominant Saturday night in the Rockets' playoff opener against Portland. When he shot the ball, he was better than dominant; he was perfect. He was not, however, the difference. He set the tone, making three jumpers to start the game, going 9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1387.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:40:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Dikembe Mutombo, who played in only nine games this season, played 18 minutes in Game 1, getting nine rebounds and two blocked shots. With the Blazers using two traditional, 7-foot centers, there could be playing time for Mutombo in the series. He was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Series shakes down as Rockets' to lose Justice: Yao remains key to offense ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/series-shakes-down-as-rockets-to-lose-justice-yao-remains-key-to-offense-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. - There was a moment the other night in Dallas when Ron Artest got the ball just beyond the 3-point line.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harness the desire What makes Rockets forward Ron Artest one of the most explosive players in the NBA is also what can get him a]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/harness-the-desire-what-makes-rockets-forward-ron-artest-one-of-the-most-explosive-players-in-the-nba-is-also-what-can-get-him-and-his-team-in-trouble-his-competitiveness-artest-attitude-has-undergone-change-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. - There is a feeling that comes over Rockets forward Ron Artest that he cannot explain, but he loves it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks at home in Portland Guard gives family a show in first playoff start ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/brooks-at-home-in-portland-guard-gives-family-a-show-in-first-playoff-start-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. - Aaron Brooks was the only Rockets player not to get booed loudly during pre-game introductions, instead getting a nice round of applause upon his return to his native northwest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs A blazing start OFFENSE CLICKS: Yao has flawless first half]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-a-blazing-start-offense-clicks-yao-has-flawless-first-half.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GAME 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland still home to Rockets' Adelman Coach feels strong bond with first-round foe ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/portland-still-home-to-rockets-adelman-coach-feels-strong-bond-with-first-round-foe-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND, Ore. - Rick Adelman might stop by the house, but he might not get to it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldridge a thorn in Rockets' side Hayes defends well, but limits Scola's minutes ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/aldridge-a-thorn-in-rockets-side-hayes-defends-well-but-limits-scola-s-minutes-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest dilemmas facing Rockets coach Rick Adelman heading into his team's Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Portland Trail Blazers is how to guard 6-11 forward LaMarcus Aldridge.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers an easy out? Not so fast ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/blazers-an-easy-out-not-so-fast-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Despite youth, inexperience]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ready to rumble in Round 1 ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/ready-to-rumble-in-round-1-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: In one corner are the scrappy Blazers, and in the other are Yao Ming and the physical RocketsReady to rumble in Round 1 Houston last]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coin flip a big part of history ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/coin-flip-a-big-part-of-history-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Rick Adelman isn't the only]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 108, Trail Blazers 81]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-108-trail-blazers-81.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:18:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Considering Yao Ming's flawless shooting in Houston's playoff-opening victory over Portland, the Trail Blazers are rethinking their strategy for the Rockets' towering center."We tried to play behind him. So we'll make adjustments for the next game," Blaze]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1381.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:20:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Center Dikembe Mutombo. PLAYER NOTES:  --C ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1383.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:20:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Dikembe Mutombo, who played in only nine games this season, played 18 minutes in Game 1, getting nine rebounds and two blocked shots. With the Blazers using two traditional, 7-foot centers, there could be playing time for Mutombo in the series. He was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1382.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:20:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming was dominant Saturday night in the Rockets' playoff opener against Portland. When he shot the ball, he was better than dominant; he was perfect. He was not, however, the difference. He set the tone, making three jumpers to start the game, going 9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao sets pace as Rockets bury Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-sets-pace-as-rockets-bury-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:31:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coming out strong against the Trail Blazers was the first step of a very logical progression for Yao Ming."Because this was the first game, and also the first couple of minutes of the first game - the first couple of minutes can set the tone for the game,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao sets pace as Rockets bury Blazers 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-sets-pace-as-rockets-bury-blazers-1384.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:31:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coming out strong against the Trail Blazers was the first step of a very logical progression for Yao Ming."Because this was the first game, and also the first couple of minutes of the first game - the first couple of minutes can set the tone for the game,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lots of unfinished business for Blazers ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lots-of-unfinished-business-for-blazers-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blazers are a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS PREVIEW ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-preview-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Western Conference: Up in the air]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding warts on these Lakers isn't easy ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/finding-warts-on-these-lakers-isn-t-easy-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At first, the assignment seemed simple enough. For The Tribune 's annual NBA playoff preview, the official memo instructed me to write a column about the Jazz's first-round opponent.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixth sense Mavs have chance to repeat history ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/sixth-sense-mavs-have-chance-to-repeat-history-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mario Elie can tell the Mavericks a thing or two about being the No. 6 seed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teams in West get the point ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/teams-in-west-get-the-point-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A quick examination of the NBA's Western Conference playoffs reveals a point-guard lover's paradise.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV-RADIO NOTEBOOK Analysts differ on Rockets Entire series vs. Blazers to air on Channel 20 ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/tv-radio-notebook-analysts-differ-on-rockets-entire-series-vs-blazers-to-air-on-channel-20-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Rockets struggle for consistency on the court as they begin the playoffs, at least fans will enjoy consistency on the air: Each game of the Rockets-Portland series will air in standard-def and HDTV on KTXH (Channel 20).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[nba playoffs Only thing that counts The Rockets know they will be judged BY how deep they go in the postseason ROCKETS: This sea]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoffs-only-thing-that-counts-the-rockets-know-they-will-be-judged-by-how-deep-they-go-in-the-postseason-rockets-this-season-s-team-different-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GAME 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixth sense Mavs have chance to repeat history  2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/sixth-sense-mavs-have-chance-to-repeat-history--1367.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mario Elie can tell the Mavericks a thing or two about being the No. 6 seed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will history repeat? Just like '95 NBA champion Rockets, Mavs seeded sixth ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/will-history-repeat-just-like-95-nba-champion-rockets-mavs-seeded-sixth-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mario Elie can tell the Mavericks a thing or two about being the No. 6 seed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixth sense Mavs have chance to repeat history  2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/sixth-sense-mavs-have-chance-to-repeat-history--1376.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mario Elie can tell the Mavericks a thing or two about being the No. 6 seed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-trail-blazers-preview-1369.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:43:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It will be up to Houston's physical tandem of Ron Artest and Shane Battier to stop Brandon Roy, Portland's top scorer and team leader heading into the upstart Trail Blazers' first playoff appearance since the 2002-03 season.Bring them on, Roy says."I thin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battier and Artest ready to defend Roy]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/battier-and-artest-ready-to-defend-roy.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:22:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It will be up to Houston's physical tandem of Ron Artest and Shane Battier to stop Brandon Roy, Portland's top scorer and team leader heading into the upstart Trail Blazers' first playoff appearance since the 2002-03 season.Bring them on, Roy says."I thin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Spurs win division title from late Finley, Duncan heroics ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/roundup-spurs-win-division-title-from-late-finley-duncan-heroics-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Spurs win division title from late Finley, Duncan heroicsBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Leave it to the seasoned veterans to end the San Antonio Spurs' regular-season on a high note. ?? Michael Finley's b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAVERICKS 95 | ROCKETS 84 Seed slip slides away Playoff position falls to No. 5 with 2nd-half collapse in season finale ROCKETS:]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mavericks-95-|-rockets-84-seed-slip-slides-away-playoff-position-falls-to-no-5-with-2nd-half-collapse-in-season-finale-rockets-mavs-make-yao-a-non-factor-late-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DALLAS - The regular season over, the Rockets were left to hope Yao Ming was wrong.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tunnel vision for now Playoff implications? Mavs will worry about beating Houston first ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/tunnel-vision-for-now-playoff-implications-mavs-will-worry-about-beating-houston-first-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mavericks have plenty at stake tonight in the regular-season finale.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixth sense Terry rallies Mavs in fourth quarter to topple Houston ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/sixth-sense-terry-rallies-mavs-in-fourth-quarter-to-topple-houston-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the strange but true world of the NBA, the Mavericks are San Antonio-bound for the first round of the playoffs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixth sense Terry sparks Mavs in fourth quarter]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/sixth-sense-terry-sparks-mavs-in-fourth-quarter.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mavericks can only hope to inflict as much damage to San Antonio in the first round of the playoffs as they did to Houston in the regular-season finale.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[REGULAR SEASON WRAPS UP The burning question Will the Rockets finish second, third, fourth or fifth in the Western Conference? T]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/regular-season-wraps-up-the-burning-question-will-the-rockets-finish-second-third-fourth-or-fifth-in-the-western-conference-the-answer-is-yes-with-specifics-to-come-tonight-rockets-win-would-secure-home-court-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1360.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:40:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets knew what the key to their fortunes would be Wednesday against the Mavericks and likely every game until they reconvene for next season's training camp. At some point, every team will do whatever is necessary to keep the ball out of Yao Ming's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1361.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:40:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets had little go as they wanted on the last night of the regular season. They lost to the Mavericks. The Spurs came back to beat the Hornets, costing the Rockets the Southwest Division title. The Blazers beat the Nuggets, winning home-court adv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1362.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:40:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Forward Chuck Hayes. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks drop Rockets to fifth in West]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mavericks-drop-rockets-to-fifth-in-west.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:08:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets were well on their way - to a sixth straight win, their first division title in 15 years and perhaps the second seed in the Western Conference.Then it all fell apart.After Yao put Houston up by 14 early in the third quarte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 95, Rockets 84]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mavericks-95-rockets-84.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:07:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets were well on their way - to a sixth straight win, their first division title in 15 years and perhaps the second seed in the Western Conference.Then it all fell apart.After Yao put Houston up by 14 early in the third quarte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[So it all comes down to this ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/so-it-all-comes-down-to-this-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since October, the Spurs have played 81 games, a marathon of Basketball that has taken seven months and hundreds of thousands of miles to complete.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playoff watch: NBA teams jockey for position]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/playoff-watch-nba-teams-jockey-for-position.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:47:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's the last night of the regular season and all 16 playoff teams are set. But the regular season drama is anything but over.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James hits 37, Cavs clinch league-best record and home-court edge ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/james-hits-37-cavs-clinch-league-best-record-and-home-court-edge-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:30:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA James hits 37, Cavs clinch league-best record and home-court edgeBy Paul Levine, dpa????= ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The Cleveland Cavaliers are headed home with their heads held high. ?? LeBron Jamesscored 37 points, and the Cavalie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1337.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming learned he was as healthy as he felt on Saturday. His teammates got the news on Sunday. They could not have been so sure, however, until Monday, when Yao showed no signs of the sore right foot that kept him out of Friday's game and gave the Rocke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1338.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets win have not cleared up much about their postseason position. If they win on Wednesday in Dallas, they will lock up the division and home-court advantage. If they win and Denver loses in Portland, the Rockets would be the second seed. Their ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1339.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Forward Chuck Hayes. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1351.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming learned he was as healthy as he felt on Saturday. His teammates got the news on Sunday. They could not have been so sure, however, until Monday, when Yao showed no signs of the sore right foot that kept him out of Friday's game and gave the Rocke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1352.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets win have not cleared up much about their postseason position. If they win on Wednesday in Dallas, they will lock up the division and home-court advantage. If they win and Denver loses in Portland, the Rockets would be the second seed. Their ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1353.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Forward Chuck Hayes. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Mavericks Preview 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-mavericks-preview-1340.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:36:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks both have a lot on the line in their regular-season finale, but it's Houston that has the most to gain.It also has plenty to lose.The Rockets can clinch their first division title in 15 years and perhaps finish as ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Mavericks Preview 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-mavericks-preview-1354.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:36:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks both have a lot on the line in their regular-season finale, but it's Houston that has the most to gain.It also has plenty to lose.The Rockets can clinch their first division title in 15 years and perhaps finish as ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 86 | Hornets 66 Taking aim at division Defense, Yao spark rout]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-86-|-hornets-66-taking-aim-at-division-defense-yao-spark-rout.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers remain in mix for high seed in West ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/blazers-remain-in-mix-for-high-seed-in-west-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA playoffs Blazers remain in mix]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 86, Hornets 66]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-86-hornets-66.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:45:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two days left in the regular season, the playoff possibilities in the Western Conference remain totally unresolved.But the Houston Rockets have simplified it for themselves after routing New Orleans 86-66 on Monday night.Win their final regular-seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 86, Hornets 66 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-86-hornets-66-1344.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:11:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets knew the math before their game against New Orleans.Win their final two regular-season games and they're Southwest Division champions. Two more victories would also give them a chance to grab the No. 2 seed for the Western Conference p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao returns as Rockets claim fifth straight win]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-returns-as-rockets-claim-fifth-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:07:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming scored 22 points, Luis Scola grabbed 15 rebounds and the Houston Rockets moved within one win of the Southwest Division title with an 86-66 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.The Rockets came in holding the No. 4 seed in the Wes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Rockets Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/hornets-rockets-preview-1331.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:07:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets haven't let the absence of one of their stars disrupt their fight for playoff position in the tightly packed Western Conference. Adding Yao Ming to their list of injured players, however, might be too much to overcome.The Rockets hope ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers beat Sixers to clinch top seed in the East ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/cavaliers-beat-sixers-to-clinch-top-seed-in-the-east-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:30:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Cavaliers beat Sixers to clinch top seed in the EastBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The Cleveland Cavaliers are officially the new beast of the East, but they want to be the best of the best heading into the playof]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1325.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:40:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--While Yao Ming went through his usual warmups, Dikembe Mutombo was in his customary place in the trainer's room, getting ready to play but assuming he would not. Yao returned to the locker room to report the soreness in his right foot remained and was t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1326.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:40:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Dikembe Mutombo. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Forward Chuck Hayes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1327.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:40:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets tried not to worry. There was no reason to worry, at least none on the X-ray, none that doctors could find. But Yao Ming had a sore right foot. The playoffs were a week away. And Yao Ming had a sore right foot. They worried anyway. "Anytime yo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1333.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:40:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--While Yao Ming went through his usual warmups, Dikembe Mutombo was in his customary place in the trainer's room, getting ready to play but assuming he would not. Yao returned to the locker room to report the soreness in his right foot remained and was t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1334.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:40:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Dikembe Mutombo. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Forward Chuck Hayes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1335.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:40:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets tried not to worry. There was no reason to worry, at least none on the X-ray, none that doctors could find. But Yao Ming had a sore right foot. The playoffs were a week away. And Yao Ming had a sore right foot. They worried anyway. "Anytime yo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 113, Warriors 109]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-113-warriors-109.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:10:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are trying to hang on to the third seed in the Western Conference and they got a boost from an unlikely, finger-wagging source.Dikembe Mutombo, who turns 43 in June, made a rare start in place of injured center Yao Ming and came up wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Warriors Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-warriors-preview-1329.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:08:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have one game left against a team bound for the NBA draft lottery.The Rockets continue their pursuit of a Southwest Division title as they look to complete a two-game sweep of a trip to northern California on Friday night against the G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Warriors Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-warriors-preview-1336.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:08:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have one game left against a team bound for the NBA draft lottery.The Rockets continue their pursuit of a Southwest Division title as they look to complete a two-game sweep of a trip to northern California on Friday night against the G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 93, Magic 83 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-93-magic-83-1330.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:05:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard is in his fifth NBA season and Yao Ming says he's getting more and more difficult to face. For now, Yao still has the edge.Yao scored 20 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, outplaying Howard and leading the Houston Rockets to a 93-83 victory ove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mutombo turns back the clock vs. Warriors]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mutombo-turns-back-the-clock-vs-warriors.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:18:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are trying to hang on to the third seed in the Western Conference and they got a boost from an unlikely, finger-wagging source.Dikembe Mutombo, who turns 43 in June, made a rare start in place of injured center Yao Ming and came up wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics can win it all again if injuries don't persist]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/celtics-can-win-it-all-again-if-injuries-don-t-persist.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:20:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's missing from this shot? The Big Ticket. But if the Celts get the old KG back, a repeat could be in the works, Kevin Hench says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets' alarm sounds in time Third-quarter awakening brings win over Kings, division lead ROCKETS: Win snaps tie with Spurs, Bl]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-alarm-sounds-in-time-third-quarter-awakening-brings-win-over-kings-division-lead-rockets-win-snaps-tie-with-spurs-blazers-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1320.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:00:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Forward Chuck Hayes. PLAYER NOTES: --C Yao ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1322.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:00:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets got just the sort of challenge they expected Thursday. They just needed much longer to do something about it. The Kings made 47.8 percent of their shots in a 54-point first half. Once the Rockets picked up their defense as they had planned f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1321.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:00:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets moved into first place in the Southwest Division standings with Thursday's win in Sacramento. Less clear, however, is what they could gain by winning the division. There is home-court advantage in the first round that comes with the division t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Warriors Preview 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-warriors-preview-1309.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:30:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have one game left against a team bound for the NBA draft lottery.The Rockets continue their pursuit of a Southwest Division title as they look to complete a two-game sweep of a trip to northern California on Friday night against the G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Warriors Preview 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-warriors-preview-1324.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:30:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have one game left against a team bound for the NBA draft lottery.The Rockets continue their pursuit of a Southwest Division title as they look to complete a two-game sweep of a trip to northern California on Friday night against the G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets pass Spurs for Southwest lead]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-pass-spurs-for-southwest-lead.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:24:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest scored 26 points and the Houston Rockets used a big third quarter to pull away from the Sacramento Kings in a 115-98 victory Thursday night.It was the Rockets' third straight win and moves them past San Antonio and into first place in the South]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 115, Kings 98]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-115-kings-98.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:19:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a familiar site at Arco Arena on Thursday night, with Ron Artest playing a starring role and Rick Adelman coaching his team to a victory.They just weren't doing it for the Kings.Cheered in pre-game warmups for his tenure in Sacramento, Artest respo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets in dire need of some road mojo Winning twice on this trip a must to gain home edge ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-in-dire-need-of-some-road-mojo-winning-twice-on-this-trip-a-must-to-gain-home-edge-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:30:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They will be playing free and easy and with nothing to lose. And they would love to throw a wrench into the Rockets' plans of getting home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking a shot at being the HORSE champ hoffman: Getting together with a pro to shoot a few hoops ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/taking-a-shot-at-being-the-horse-champ-hoffman-getting-together-with-a-pro-to-shoot-a-few-hoops-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When I have nothing to do, I shoot hoops in my backyard.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking a shot at being the HORSE champ hoffman: Getting together with a pro to shoot a few hoops  2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/taking-a-shot-at-being-the-horse-champ-hoffman-getting-together-with-a-pro-to-shoot-a-few-hoops--1314.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:30:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When I have nothing to do, I shoot hoops in my backyard.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No question, Iverson was never the Answer]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/no-question-iverson-was-never-the-answer.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:37:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Allen Iverson might be able to fool everyone else, but Jason Whitlock sees the so-called Answer for the fraud he truly is.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Yao outplays Howard as Rockets beat Magic ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/roundup-yao-outplays-howard-as-rockets-beat-magic-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Yao outplays Howard as Rockets beat MagicBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - In another battle between the NBA's elite big men, Yao Ming got the better of Dwight Howard and the Houston Rockets continued their ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1317.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:00:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Center Dikembe Mutombo. PLAYER NOTES:  --C ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston, we have a problem ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-we-have-a-problem-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets reach 50 thanks to Magic Yao outduels Howard during 93-83 victory ROCKETS: Wafer hits 14 off bench ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-reach-50-thanks-to-magic-yao-outduels-howard-during-93-83-victory-rockets-wafer-hits-14-off-bench-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Kings Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-kings-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:08:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets acquired Ron Artest from the Sacramento Kings last summer in an attempt to add insurance in case injury-prone stars Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming struggled to stay healthy again in 2008-09.With McGrady out for the season and Artest playin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 93, Magic 83]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-93-magic-83.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:57:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rafer Alston ran to the opposite bench and slapped hands with a few of his former teammates before the Orlando Magic faced Houston. He then embraced the Rockets' starters and shook hands with team owner Leslie Alexander, who was in his customary courtside]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1304.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard leads the NBA in rebounding and shot blocking and moved past Yao Ming this season in scoring and shooting percentage. But there is still one area in which Yao still holds the edge. When they play against one another, Yao still dominates.  In]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1305.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rockets forward Carl Landry played for the first time since his March 17 gunshot wound. "I'm just trying to get back in the flow of things," Landry said. "It feels good to get back out there. This is my first time. "After today, I still have a lot of wo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1306.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Center Dikembe Mutombo. PLAYER NOTES:  --C ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets outplay Howard, Magic]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-rockets-outplay-howard-magic.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:35:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming scored 20 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, outplaying Dwight Howard and leading the Houston Rockets to a 93-83 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night.Ron Artest had 16 points and matched a season high with seven assists, and reserve Von W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 93, Magic 83 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-93-magic-83-1307.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:24:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard is in his fifth NBA season and Yao Ming says he's getting more and more difficult to face. For now, Yao still has the edge.Yao scored 20 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, outplaying Howard and leading the Houston Rockets to a 93-83 victory ove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1293.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:00:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets coach Rick Adelman wanted his team to feel the pressure. They would soon, anyway. It had become time to learn to respond to it. So Adelman spoke of all that was at stake. The Rockets were playing the Portland Trail Blazers with the teams lined up ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1294.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:00:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rockets guard Aaron Brooks had an idea to help the Rockets get into their offense more quickly -- speak louder. "Part of it is on me, getting the plays out to everybody and making sure everybody hears me, so I got to work on getting better on that, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1295.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:00:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao Ming spent the night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRAIL BLAZERS (48-27) AT ROCKETS (48-28) ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/trail-blazers-48-27-at-rockets-48-28-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:30:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Trail Blazers (48-27)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets handle pressure situation Offense passes stress test in win over Trail Blazers ROCKETS: Win helps to build momentum ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-handle-pressure-situation-offense-passes-stress-test-in-win-over-trail-blazers-rockets-win-helps-to-build-momentum-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:30:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/magic-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:45:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard wasn't satisfied with the Orlando Magic's last win, saying performances like that were keeping the team from becoming one of the league's elite.It wouldn't be a surprise to find out Howard feels the same way about Orlando's recent play again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1285.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:40:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets coach Rick Adelman wanted his team to feel the pressure. They would soon, anyway. It had become time to learn to respond to it. So Adelman spoke of all that was at stake. The Rockets were playing the Portland Trail Blazers with the teams lined up ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1286.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:40:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rockets guard Aaron Brooks had an idea to help the Rockets get into their offense more quickly -- speak louder. "Part of it is on me, getting the plays out to everybody and making sure everybody hears me, so I got to work on getting better on that, and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1287.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:40:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao Ming spent the night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 102, Trail Blazers 88]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-102-trail-blazers-88.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:27:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland's Brandon Roy was so overjoyed about making the playoffs he refused to let Sunday's loss to Houston bring him down.Houston beat Portland 102-88 on Sunday night, just hours after the Trail Blazers got their first playoff berth since 2003 when Dall]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets jolt playoff-bound Blazers ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-jolt-playoff-bound-blazers-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:27:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets put a damper on Portland's big day.Yao Ming had 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead Houston to a 102-88 win on Sunday night.The loss came just hours after Portland got its first playoff berth since 2003 when Dallas beat Phoenix 140-116.W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-1289.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For every player not named Kobe, LeBron or Dwyane, the greatest postseason honor is inclusion on the All-NBA first team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers, Bryant subdue Rockets L.A. star adds finishing touch with pair of 3s to settle issue ROCKETS: Lakers win for a series sw]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-bryant-subdue-rockets-l-a-star-adds-finishing-touch-with-pair-of-3s-to-settle-issue-rockets-lakers-win-for-a-series-sweep-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-1299.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For every player not named Kobe, LeBron or Dwyane, the greatest postseason honor is inclusion on the All-NBA first team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[And the winner should be ? ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/and-the-winner-should-be-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:30:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last week in this space the NBA's Most Valuable Player race was analyzed. The conclusion was that Cleveland's LeBron James deserves to edge out Miami's Dwyane Wade and the Lakers' Kobe Bryant for the association's top individual honor. Today, with just 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson much more comfortable as No. 2 ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/johnson-much-more-comfortable-as-no-2-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phil Johnson played the part of bench boss during theUtahJazz's loss Friday night in his second stint as the understudy head coach this season. Even before getting stunned by Minnesota, the 20-year Jazz assistant and former NBA coach of the year said he d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourney MOPs a mixed bag in NBA]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/tourney-mops-a-mixed-bag-in-nba.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 23:12:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Guys like Joakim Noah may be stars in the NCAA tourney, but Randy Hill says they often wind up as pro washouts.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets Preview 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-preview-1280.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:07:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Four straight blowout wins have put the Portland Trail Blazers on the verge of clinching a playoff spot. They might have a tough time continuing that run at Houston.With a chance to secure their first postseason appearance in six years, the Trail Blazers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1281.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:20:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes, Guard Brent Barry. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1282.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:20:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets had worked on many things, but nothing more diligently as their offensive execution. They pointed to the need to hone their game for the final minutes, but really, they wanted to be so secure in what they do and how they do it, that they would]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1283.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:20:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rockets guard Ron Artest did not get a chance to reprise his odd trash-talk duel with Kobe Bryant. In their previous meeting, with Bryant scoring 31 second-half points, including 18 in the fourth quarter, Artest chose to call him out. On Friday, he was ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 93, Rockets 81]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-93-rockets-81.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:19:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With six games left in the season and the Lakers already in the playoffs, Phil Jackson still won't take his foot off the gas.Pau Gasol had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Kobe Bryant added 20 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers picked up their 60th victory by b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers beat Rockets, move closer to Cavs]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-beat-rockets-move-closer-to-cavs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:17:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pau Gasol had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Kobe Bryant added 20 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers picked up their 60th victory by beating the Houston Rockets 93-81 on Friday night.Derek Fisher added 15 for the Lakers, who reached 60 wins for the 11th time ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-summary--1277.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 02:30:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TONIGHT: Rockets at L.A. Lakers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen's game-winning three in double OT lifts Celtics over Bobcats ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/allen-s-game-winning-three-in-double-ot-lifts-celtics-over-bobcats-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:30:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Allen's game-winning three in double OT lifts Celtics over BobcatsBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - With the game on the line, Paul Pierce had the ball and the Boston Celtics star didn't have to think twice about wha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1266.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:20:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets had spoken specifically about games and circumstances like these. They had locked up a playoff spot with eight games left, which seemed to be a pretty significant accomplishment, considering a season filled with injuries and controversies that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1267.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:20:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carl Landry, who has been out since March 17 when he suffered a gunshot wound in his left calf, returned to the team on Monday and has been going through light shooting drills in addition to his rehab. He is careful, however, not to jump at all on his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1268.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:20:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes, Guard Brent Barry, Center Dikembe Mutombo. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1274.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:20:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets had spoken specifically about games and circumstances like these. They had locked up a playoff spot with eight games left, which seemed to be a pretty significant accomplishment, considering a season filled with injuries and controversies that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1275.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:20:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carl Landry, who has been out since March 17 when he suffered a gunshot wound in his left calf, returned to the team on Monday and has been going through light shooting drills in addition to his rehab. He is careful, however, not to jump at all on his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1276.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:20:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes, Guard Brent Barry, Center Dikembe Mutombo. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Lakers Preview 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-lakers-preview-1269.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:38:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Los Angeles Lakers have already clinched home-court advantage throughout the Western Conference playoffs, the Houston Rockets are trying to host a first-round series, and their next few games could determine if they get one of the top four seeds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Lakers Preview 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-lakers-preview-1278.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:38:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Los Angeles Lakers have already clinched home-court advantage throughout the Western Conference playoffs, the Houston Rockets are trying to host a first-round series, and their next few games could determine if they get one of the top four seeds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1259.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:20:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carl Landry, who has been out since March 17 when he suffered a gunshot wound in his left calf, returned to the team on Monday and has been going through light shooting drills in addition to his rehab. He is careful, however, not to jump at all on his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1260.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:20:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes, Guard Brent Barry, Center Dikembe Mutombo. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1261.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:20:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets had spoken specifically about games and circumstances like these. They had locked up a playoff spot with eight games left, which seemed to be a pretty significant accomplishment, considering a season filled with injuries and controversies that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash lifts Suns over Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nash-lifts-suns-over-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:13:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A spirited victory over the Houston Rockets may be too little, too late for the Phoenix Suns.Steve Nash had 25 points and 17 assists - with just one turnover - and the Suns held on for a 114-109 victory on Wednesday night."That was about as aggressive as ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Answering your NBA questions: Suns must rebuild]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/answering-your-nba-questions-suns-must-rebuild.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:59:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash isn't getting younger and the Suns need wholesale changes.The next move seems obvious to Charley Rosen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-summary--1264.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TONIGHT: Rockets at PHOENIX Suns]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-summary--1270.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TONIGHT: Rockets at PHOENIX Suns]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1254.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:40:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Teams usually do no get the time during the season for "minicamp." The Rockets, having played 15 games in 25 days, had earned some time on the practice court and knew just what to do with it. With just one game in a span of seven days, they went to work o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1255.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:40:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets won't have many games against struggling and short-handed opponents like the Clippers. Of the eight games they have left, six are against teams fighting for playoff spots or positioning. "That will be a very good test for us," Yao Ming said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1256.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:40:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench ¿ Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes, Guard Brent Barry. PLAYER NOTES: --C Yao Mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top seeds have advantage]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/top-seeds-have-advantage.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:30:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The chase for home-court advantage could come down to the final day of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Suns Preview 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-suns-preview-1258.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:56:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets' playoff seeding depends heavily on how the team fares during a daunting stretch of schedule before the postseason.There's even more at stake for the Phoenix Suns in the regular season's final two weeks.The Rockets continue their battl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Suns Preview 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-suns-preview-1265.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:56:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets' playoff seeding depends heavily on how the team fares during a daunting stretch of schedule before the postseason.There's even more at stake for the Phoenix Suns in the regular season's final two weeks.The Rockets continue their battl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1247.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:40:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench ¿ Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes, Guard Brent Barry. PLAYER NOTES: --C Yao Mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1248.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:40:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Teams usually do no get the time during the season for "minicamp." The Rockets, having played 15 games in 25 days, had earned some time on the practice court and knew just what to do with it. With just one game in a span of seven days, they went to work o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1249.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:40:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets won't have many games against struggling and short-handed opponents like the Clippers. Of the eight games they have left, six are against teams fighting for playoff spots or positioning. "That will be a very good test for us," Yao Ming said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-summary--1252.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:30:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TONIGHT: Rockets vs. L.A. Clippers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA: Rockets blast off without McGrady ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-rockets-blast-off-without-mcgrady-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:30:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady is a seven-time All-Star, a seven-time member of the All-NBA team, a two-time scoring champion and one of the most prolific three-point shooters in league history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA REPORT ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-report-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:30:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA GLANCE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1238.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:00:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench ¿ Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes, Guard Brent Barry. PLAYER NOTES: --C Yao Mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1244.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:00:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench ¿ Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes, Guard Brent Barry. PLAYER NOTES: --C Yao Mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1237.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:00:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets won't have many games against struggling and short-handed opponents like the Clippers. 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With just one game in a span of seven days, they went to work o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1243.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:00:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets won't have many games against struggling and short-handed opponents like the Clippers. Of the eight games they have left, six are against teams fighting for playoff spots or positioning. "That will be a very good test for us," Yao Ming said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1245.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:00:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Teams usually do no get the time during the season for "minicamp." The Rockets, having played 15 games in 25 days, had earned some time on the practice court and knew just what to do with it. With just one game in a span of seven days, they went to work o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets cruise past lowly Clippers ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-rockets-cruise-past-lowly-clippers-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:22:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets had three days of practice before their game against the Los Angeles Clippers, and that turned out to be little more than a glorified scrimmage.Yao Ming had 21 points and 15 rebounds, and the Rockets led from start to finish in an easy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets blastoff without McGrady ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-blastoff-without-mcgrady-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:30:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady is a seven-time All-Star, a seven-time member of the All-NBA team, a two-time scoring champion and one of the most prolific three-point shooters in league history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1232.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets had lost their second game this month in Salt Lake City, adding the losses to the first-round defeats against the Jazz the past two seasons. Ron Artest, however, saw only bright sides. "We did what we needed to do," Artest, who made 5-of-22 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1233.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes, Guard Brent Barry. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1234.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets completed the most brutal part of their schedule -- 15 games in 25 days -- as a better team than they were when it started, but with a reminder they must get better still. They claimed victories in Denver, New Orleans and San Antonio, lost in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Rockets Preview 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/clippers-rockets-preview-1235.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:40:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston won't be able to regain the Southwest Division lead on Saturday night, but the Rockets can accomplish something they haven't since the early 1990s: win 30 or more games at home in back-to-back seasons.Hosting the lowly Los Angeles Clippers should ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Rockets Preview 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/clippers-rockets-preview-1242.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:40:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston won't be able to regain the Southwest Division lead on Saturday night, but the Rockets can accomplish something they haven't since the early 1990s: win 30 or more games at home in back-to-back seasons.Hosting the lowly Los Angeles Clippers should ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Rockets Preview 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/clippers-rockets-preview-1246.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:40:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston won't be able to regain the Southwest Division lead on Saturday night, but the Rockets can accomplish something they haven't since the early 1990s: win 30 or more games at home in back-to-back seasons.Hosting the lowly Los Angeles Clippers should ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Rockets Preview 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/clippers-rockets-preview-1251.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:40:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston won't be able to regain the Southwest Division lead on Saturday night, but the Rockets can accomplish something they haven't since the early 1990s: win 30 or more games at home in back-to-back seasons.Hosting the lowly Los Angeles Clippers should ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1227.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:40:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes, Guard Brent Barry. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1229.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:40:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets had lost their second game this month in Salt Lake City, adding the losses to the first-round defeats against the Jazz the past two seasons. Ron Artest, however, saw only bright sides. "We did what we needed to do," Artest, who made 5-of-22 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1228.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:40:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets completed the most brutal part of their schedule -- 15 games in 25 days -- as a better team than they were when it started, but with a reminder they must get better still. They claimed victories in Denver, New Orleans and San Antonio, lost in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers' bench must step up]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-bench-must-step-up.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:27:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes, Kobe has to carry the Lakers as he did in Thursday's win. But, the bench could drag him down, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers' bench must step up 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-bench-must-step-up-1236.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:27:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yes, Kobe has to carry the Lakers as he did in Thursday's win. But, the bench could drag him down, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ron Artest changes his ways HOFFMAN: Artest joins effort to raise funds for animals ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/ron-artest-changes-his-ways-hoffman-artest-joins-effort-to-raise-funds-for-animals-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:30:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In 2007, animal control officers were called to Basketball star Ron Artest's home in Sacramento, Calif.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1221.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:40:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes, Guard Brent Barry. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1219.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:40:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets completed the most brutal part of their schedule -- 15 games in 25 days -- as a better team than they were when it started, but with a reminder they must get better still. They claimed victories in Denver, New Orleans and San Antonio, lost in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1220.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:40:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets had lost their second game this month in Salt Lake City, adding the losses to the first-round defeats against the Jazz the past two seasons. Ron Artest, however, saw only bright sides. "We did what we needed to do," Artest, who made 5-of-22 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 99 | Rockets 86 View from top fleeting Familiar fate in Salt Lake forces Rockets to give division lead back to Spurs ROCKET]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/jazz-99-|-rockets-86-view-from-top-fleeting-familiar-fate-in-salt-lake-forces-rockets-to-give-division-lead-back-to-spurs-rockets-poor-shooting-night-proves-costly-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:30:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning is Jazz's only choice at home ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/winning-is-jazz-s-only-choice-at-home-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:30:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Jazz played out the last couple of minutes as reasonably comfortable winners late Tuesday night, the fans were on their feet and cheering in genuine playoff-style voice as the celebration was in full swing at EnergySolutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz rock it at home ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/jazz-rock-it-at-home-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:30:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's still three weeks left in the regular season, but if the playoffs started today, the Jazz would find themselves with yet a first-round series against the Houston Rockets. That prospect looked far more palatable after Tuesday night's game at Energy]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewer really excels at job when facing the Rockets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/brewer-really-excels-at-job-when-facing-the-rockets-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:30:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's something about playing the Houston Rockets that seems to bring out the best in Ronnie Brewer this season. That, by the way, is not exactly something most guys who are hounded by Ron Artest can usually claim. But despite often being matched agains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's no place like home for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/there-s-no-place-like-home-for-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:30:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They don't have a road victory over any of the NBA Western Conference's other top nine. But the Jazz sure do have a good thing going at home, especially after an evening full of playoff-race implications not only for Utah but also the rest of the West. Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1210.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:20:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets completed the most brutal part of their schedule -- 15 games in 25 days -- as a better team than they were when it started, but with a reminder they must get better still. They claimed victories in Denver, New Orleans and San Antonio, lost in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1211.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:20:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets had lost their second game this month in Salt Lake City, adding the losses to the first-round defeats against the Jazz the past two seasons. Ron Artest, however, saw only bright sides. "We did what we needed to do," Artest, who made 5-of-22 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1212.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:20:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes, Guard Brent Barry. 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It took Shane Battier beating Tim Duncan to a loose ball and Yao Ming twice firing high-post passes to Luis Scola for lay-ups in the last half-minute. Asked ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1202.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:40:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With the game on the line in the closing seconds, as most Rockets games against the Spurs are, the Rockets finally executed down the stretch to perfection. They were not, however, executing designed plays. Instead, Yao Ming read the defense and reacted,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1203.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:40:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes, Guard Brent Barry. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[If you can only catch one game every night ...]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/if-you-can-only-catch-one-game-every-night-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:47:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The tourney's going and baseball's about to start, but Randy Hill has one NBA game each night you must squeeze into your schedule.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Udoka continues to make case for more playing time with season high ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/udoka-continues-to-make-case-for-more-playing-time-with-season-high-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Spurs forward Ime Udoka likely earned himself more playing time with Sunday's performance against the Houston Rockets at the AT&T Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[the lead heads east ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/the-lead-heads-east-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From Luis Scola's perspective, there were two key turns of events in the waning moments Sunday afternoon. Only one surprised him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Think they could use him?The trade becomes a facial ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/think-they-could-use-him-the-trade-becomes-a-facial-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They were playing in Japan in 2006, at the World Championships, and the Argentines should have taken it easy that day. They were matched against New Zealand.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs unable to cash in on final-play option ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-unable-to-cash-in-on-final-play-option-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Spurs forward Michael Finley had two options on the in-bounds play he triggered from the left sideline with three-tenths of a second remaining in Sunday's 87-85 loss to theHoustonRockets at the AT&T Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Jazz Preview 2009-03-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-jazz-preview-1208.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:51:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A season-ending injury to Tracy McGrady and the trade of their point guard appeared to signal the Rockets could have trouble just making the playoffs. Instead, Houston has flourished and now finds itself atop the Southwest Division and second in the Weste]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1192.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:20:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With the game on the line in the closing seconds, as most Rockets games against the Spurs are, the Rockets finally executed down the stretch to perfection. They were not, however, executing designed plays. Instead, Yao Ming read the defense and reacted,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1193.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:20:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes, Guard Brent Barry. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1194.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:20:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets likely never considered even the possibility of beating the Spurs the way they did. It took Shane Battier beating Tim Duncan to a loose ball and Yao Ming twice firing high-post passes to Luis Scola for lay-ups in the last half-minute. Asked ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-03-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-1195.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:29:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Spurs coach Gregg Popovich asserts that no team wins an NBA title without a full complement of healthy players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs looking to redirect Rockets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-looking-to-redirect-rockets-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:29:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roger Mason Jr. has been a Spur for approximately eight months, time enough to immerse himself in the team's unique culture.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 87, Spurs 85]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-87-spurs-85.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:53:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have lost Tracy McGrady, traded away their starting point guard and changed their starting lineup 17 times this season.And with 10 games left, they're the new No. 2 in the Western Conference.Knocking the Spurs from first place in the S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets take first place from Spurs]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-take-first-place-from-spurs.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:53:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Luis Scola dropped in the winning layup with 11.2 seconds left after a bullet pass from Yao Ming, and the Houston Rockets rallied in the fourth to wrest first place in the division from the San Antonio Spurs in an 87-85 victory Sunday.Ron Artest scored 24]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1186.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:40:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. 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With their win against the Timberwolves on Friday, they moved to 15-4 since Tracy McGrady's season ended and, combined with the Spurs' loss to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Spurs Preview 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-spurs-preview-1189.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:14:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets weren't even assured of a playoff berth when Tracy McGrady played his final game of the season Feb. 9, but thanks to an impressive run without their seven-time All-Star, they're suddenly on the brink of taking over the division lead.A ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Spurs Preview 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-spurs-preview-1199.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:14:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets weren't even assured of a playoff berth when Tracy McGrady played his final game of the season Feb. 9, but thanks to an impressive run without their seven-time All-Star, they're suddenly on the brink of taking over the division lead.A ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets cruise over Timberwolves]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-cruise-over-timberwolves.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:01:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Moments after finishing off the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Houston Rockets were talking about the next game on their schedule.Ron Artest scored 20 points and Aaron Brooks and Von Wafer added 13 apiece in Houston's easy 107-88 win over Minnesota on Friday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets cruise over Timberwolves 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-cruise-over-timberwolves-1190.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:01:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Moments after finishing off the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Houston Rockets were talking about the next game on their schedule.Ron Artest scored 20 points and Aaron Brooks and Von Wafer added 13 apiece in Houston's easy 107-88 win over Minnesota on Friday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets cruise over Timberwolves 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-cruise-over-timberwolves-1200.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:01:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Moments after finishing off the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Houston Rockets were talking about the next game on their schedule.Ron Artest scored 20 points and Aaron Brooks and Von Wafer added 13 apiece in Houston's easy 107-88 win over Minnesota on Friday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets want Yao to be more assertive Adelman asks unselfish center to demand ball ROCKETS: Yao's unselfish to a fault ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-want-yao-to-be-more-assertive-adelman-asks-unselfish-center-to-demand-ball-rockets-yao-s-unselfish-to-a-fault-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:30:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separating the pretenders from the contenders]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/separating-the-pretenders-from-the-contenders.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:30:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the playoff picture taking shape, Randy Hill lets us know which teams have a title shot and which are sitting ducks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1180.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:40:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets did most of the things they normally consider necessary to win. They made 50 percent of their shots, held Detroit to 38.4 percent shooting, had just 13 turnovers in 58 minutes of basketball. They came up short in just one area, and it nearly]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1181.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:40:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Center Dikembe Mutombo, Guard Brent Barry, forward Chuck Hayes. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1182.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:40:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Most of the Rockets had spoken to Carl Landry since he was released from the hospital. Several had spent hours with him since he left the hospital. Still, any small step toward normalcy was welcome. So Landry arrived at the morning shoot-around when it wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUMMARY  2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/summary--1177.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:30:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A sigh of relief]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Rockets Preview 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/timberwolves-rockets-preview-1171.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:52:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a Houston Rockets club trying to close the gap in an already tight Southwest Division race, a home game against the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night might be exactly what the doctor ordered.Houston (45-25) is second in the Southwest, 1 1/2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Rockets Preview 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/timberwolves-rockets-preview-1183.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:52:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a Houston Rockets club trying to close the gap in an already tight Southwest Division race, a home game against the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night might be exactly what the doctor ordered.Houston (45-25) is second in the Southwest, 1 1/2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Rockets Preview 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/timberwolves-rockets-preview-1191.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:52:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a Houston Rockets club trying to close the gap in an already tight Southwest Division race, a home game against the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night might be exactly what the doctor ordered.Houston (45-25) is second in the Southwest, 1 1/2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1172.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:20:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets did most of the things they normally consider necessary to win. They made 50 percent of their shots, held Detroit to 38.4 percent shooting, had just 13 turnovers in 58 minutes of basketball. They came up short in just one area, and it nearly]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1173.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:20:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Center Dikembe Mutombo, Guard Brent Barry, forward Chuck Hayes. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1174.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:20:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Most of the Rockets had spoken to Carl Landry since he was released from the hospital. Several had spent hours with him since he left the hospital. Still, any small step toward normalcy was welcome. So Landry arrived at the morning shoot-around when it wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 106, Pistons 101, 2OT]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-106-pistons-101-2ot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:08:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets turned to Yao Ming and finally pulled away from the undermanned Detroit Pistons.Yao scored 31 points - eight in the extra periods - and Ron Artest added 26 to lead the Rockets to a 106-101 double-overtime victory Wednesday night agains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets pull away from Pistons in double OT]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-rockets-pull-away-from-pistons-in-double-ot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:58:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets turned to Yao Ming and finally pulled away from the undermanned Detroit Pistons.Yao scored 31 points - eight in the extra periods - and Ron Artest added 26 to lead the Rockets to a 106-101 double-overtime victory Wednesday night agains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets pull away from Pistons in double OT 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-rockets-pull-away-from-pistons-in-double-ot-1175.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:58:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets turned to Yao Ming and finally pulled away from the undermanned Detroit Pistons.Yao scored 31 points - eight in the extra periods - and Ron Artest added 26 to lead the Rockets to a 106-101 double-overtime victory Wednesday night agains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets pull away from Pistons in double OT 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-rockets-pull-away-from-pistons-in-double-ot-1185.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:58:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets turned to Yao Ming and finally pulled away from the undermanned Detroit Pistons.Yao scored 31 points - eight in the extra periods - and Ron Artest added 26 to lead the Rockets to a 106-101 double-overtime victory Wednesday night agains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landry feels 'blessed and lucky' to survive shooting]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/landry-feels-blessed-and-lucky-to-survive-shooting.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:43:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Carl Landry said he felt "blessed and lucky to be alive" the day after he was shot in the left leg near his home.Landry was wounded around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, about two hours after the team returned from a victory in New Orleans. Ac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landry feels 'blessed and lucky' to survive shooting 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/landry-feels-blessed-and-lucky-to-survive-shooting-1176.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:43:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Carl Landry said he felt "blessed and lucky to be alive" the day after he was shot in the left leg near his home.Landry was wounded around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, about two hours after the team returned from a victory in New Orleans. Ac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thankful Rockets rally behind Landry Player escapes shooting with minor wound LANDRY: Search is on for attackers ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/thankful-rockets-rally-behind-landry-player-escapes-shooting-with-minor-wound-landry-search-is-on-for-attackers-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:30:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the aftermath of Carl Landry's shooting early Tuesday, hisHoustonRockets teammates were frightened and relieved, yet determined not to let the incident dramatically alter their lifestyles.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao Ming-less Rockets take sting out of Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-ming-less-rockets-take-sting-out-of-hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:29:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Yao Ming-less Rockets take sting out of HornetsBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The Houston Rockets turned a big loss into a huge win. ?? Ron Artest scored all 18 of his points in the second half, and the Rockets ov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1168.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:01:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Dikembe Mutombo. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry, forward Chuck Hay]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1169.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:01:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's nothing Dikembe Mutombo loves more than to be needed. From his miracle of a hospital in the Congo to the way he suddenly came off the end of the Rockets' bench to help them through the final 10 games of last season's 22-game winning streak, respon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1170.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:01:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Carl Landry was shot in the left calf following a car accident near his Houston home early Tuesday morning. He was treated at a local hospital and released. He's expected to miss between one and three weeks. "We're just happy Carl is OK," GM Daryl Mor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/pistons-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:37:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets managed to overcome the absence of their leading scorer in their last game to beat a fellow Western Conference contender.The Detroit Pistons didn't fare as well without their top offensive option.Houston's Yao Ming and Detroit's Richar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUMMARY ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/summary-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:30:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a process]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[As AARON BROOKS adjusts to his new role with Rockets, the tests keep coming HAVING TO LEARN ON THE FLY ROCKETS: Pressure is on B]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/as-aaron-brooks-adjusts-to-his-new-role-with-rockets-the-tests-keep-coming-having-to-learn-on-the-fly-rockets-pressure-is-on-brooks-to-deliver-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:30:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 95 | Hornets 84 Back to the basics With Yao sick, Artest cold, team stings opponent with gritty effort ROCKETS: Artest a]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-95-|-hornets-84-back-to-the-basics-with-yao-sick-artest-cold-team-stings-opponent-with-gritty-effort-rockets-artest-able-to-find-his-shot-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:30:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets' Landry shot in leg, to miss 1-3 weeks]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-landry-shot-in-leg-to-miss-1-3-weeks.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:55:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Carl Landry has been shot in the leg while driving near his home.The injury to his left leg was minor, and the team says the player was treated at a hospital and released.The shooting happened about 4 a.m. Tuesday, a few hours afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets forward Carl Landry wounded in shooting]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-forward-carl-landry-wounded-in-shooting.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:36:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hours after arriving home from an important victory in New Orleans, the Houston Rockets awakened to news that forward Carl Landry had been shot overnight near his home.Landry, 25, sustained a minor wound to his left calf and is expected to miss only one t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1146.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:40:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Ron Artest missed all nine of his shots in a scoreless first half, then missed two more to start the second half, with almost all coming from the perimeter. The rest of the way, however, he made 7-of-12 attempts, going 7-of-9 in the second half when h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1147.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:40:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Dikembe Mutombo. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry, forward Chuck Hay]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1148.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:40:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's nothing Dikembe Mutombo loves more than to be needed. 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From his miracle of a hospital in the Congo to the way he suddenly came off the end of the Rockets' bench to help them through the final 10 games of last season's 22-game winning streak, respon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 95, Hornets 84]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-95-hornets-84.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:33:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest could not have started any worse or finished much better.Houston's veteran leader scored all of his 18 points in the second half, and the Rockets overcame the absence of center Yao Ming in a 95-84 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets take down Hornets without Yao]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-take-down-hornets-without-yao.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:54:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest scored all of his 18 points in the second half, and the Houston Rockets overcame the absence of center Yao Ming in a 95-84 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.Luis Scola and Aaron Brooks each scored 14 points, and Scola had 12 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao Ming sits out vs. Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-ming-sits-out-vs-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:44:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston's Yao Ming came down with flu-like symptoms and was not in the lineup when the Rockets visited the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.The Rockets announced shortly before tip-off that Dikembe Mutombo would start in Yao's place.Yao, a 7-foot-6 cen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1138.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:00:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back when the Rockets made the trade-deadline deal, moving out Rafer Alston and moving up Aaron Brooks, they believed that in addition to the "upgrade" they claimed would come with the addition of Kyle Lowry, that the move from the quarterbacking style of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1139.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:00:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With the Rockets trailing by one with less than a half-minute left, Aaron Brooks either did not see Ron Artest open or saw a better option. Either way, he took off toward the rim, past Tim Duncan and toward the shot that would have put the Rockets ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1140.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:00:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry, Forward Chuck Hayes. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Hornets Preview 2009-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-hornets-preview-1141.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:38:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As good as the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Hornets have been on defense, they're going to have to tighten up even more if their offensive woes continue.In a key matchup for playoff positioning in the Western Conference, the Rockets and Hornets look to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Hornets Preview 2009-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-hornets-preview-1152.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:38:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As good as the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Hornets have been on defense, they're going to have to tighten up even more if their offensive woes continue.In a key matchup for playoff positioning in the Western Conference, the Rockets and Hornets look to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao has to assert himself if Rockets are to succeed]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-has-to-assert-himself-if-rockets-are-to-succeed.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:24:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming is still seeking that first playoff series win. If the Rockets are finally going to get it this year, it's all on him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs extend Southwest lead vs. Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-extend-southwest-lead-vs-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:40:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tony Parker scored 28 points, Tim Duncan added 15 points and 12 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 88-85 on Saturday night.Parker also had eight assists and Michael Finley added 17 points for the Spurs, who came up with two defens]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs extend Southwest lead vs. Rockets 2009-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-extend-southwest-lead-vs-rockets-1142.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:40:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tony Parker scored 28 points, Tim Duncan added 15 points and 12 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 88-85 on Saturday night.Parker also had eight assists and Michael Finley added 17 points for the Spurs, who came up with two defens]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs extend Southwest lead vs. Rockets 2009-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-extend-southwest-lead-vs-rockets-1153.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:40:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tony Parker scored 28 points, Tim Duncan added 15 points and 12 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 88-85 on Saturday night.Parker also had eight assists and Michael Finley added 17 points for the Spurs, who came up with two defens]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 88, Rockets 85]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-88-rockets-85.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:14:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs showed the Houston Rockets how to finish a game like a championship contender.Tony Parker scored 28 points, Tim Duncan added 15 points and 12 rebounds and the Spurs beat Houston 88-85 on Saturday night.Parker also had eight assists a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1133.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:20:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets have talked about Yao Ming's perimeter shooting touch for years. 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They hope to fare better against the team right behind them.The Spurs look to tighten their hold on the Southwest Division lead ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Rockets Preview 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-rockets-preview-1136.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:23:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs fell short in their last outing against the only team ahead of them in the Western Conference standings. They hope to fare better against the team right behind them.The Spurs look to tighten their hold on the Southwest Division lead ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Rockets Preview 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-rockets-preview-1143.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:23:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs fell short in their last outing against the only team ahead of them in the Western Conference standings. They hope to fare better against the team right behind them.The Spurs look to tighten their hold on the Southwest Division lead ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao has to assert himself if Rockets are to succeed SOLOMON: Yao needs to show authority ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-has-to-assert-himself-if-rockets-are-to-succeed-solomon-yao-needs-to-show-authority-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:30:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[inside: The Rockets and coach Rick Adelman try to figure out what will work to close out games in the fourth quarter: page C4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gooden makes strong first impression in Spurs debut ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/gooden-makes-strong-first-impression-in-spurs-debut-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:30:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was really no surprise that the first shot forward Drew Gooden attempted as a member of the Spurs produced a basket.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another MVP trophy waiting for Bryant ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/another-mvp-trophy-waiting-for-bryant-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO - After he swished a three-pointer with Spurs rookie George Hill hanging all over him in the fourth quarter, Kobe Bryant gave a wink to the crowd as he loped down court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets sign F White to second 10-day contract]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-sign-f-white-to-second-10-day-contract.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:29:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have signed forward James White to a second 10-day contract.The 6-foot-7 White signed his original 10-day contract on March 3, joining the Rockets after playing for the Anaheim Arsenal of the NBA's Developmental League. He signed the n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz miss a beat as Hawks snap their 12-game run ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/jazz-miss-a-beat-as-hawks-snap-their-12-game-run-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:30:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Jazz miss a beat as Hawks snap their 12-game runBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? ???Los Angeles (dpa) - The Atlanta Hawks - the NBA's latest streak busters - struck again. ?? ???Joe Johnson scored 31 points with nine assists, Josh Smit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1129.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:40:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the game on the line, there was no doubt about what would happen on the other end. The Lakers would go to Kobe Bryant and they would keep going to him. The Rockets had no such clarity of thought. This was no revelation. Rockets coach Rick Adelman has]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1130.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:40:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Yao Ming made all six of his shots in the first half, scoring 12 points in 17 minutes. He made just one shot the rest of the night. With the Lakers sending double teams along the baseline, rather than from the customary spots on top, Yao could not fin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 102, Rockets 96]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-102-rockets-96.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:44:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest always enjoys playing against Kobe Bryant - even when last year's MVP dominates their individual matchup like he did in their latest meeting.Bryant scored 18 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter Wednesday night and the Los Angeles Lakers ende]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 102, Rockets 96 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-102-rockets-96-1117.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:04:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Kobe Bryant and Ron Artest weren't grabbing or shoving each other on Wednesday night, they were talking trash that seemed to get more heated by the minute.In the end, Kobe had the last word.Bryant scored 18 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe rallies Lakers past Artest, Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/kobe-rallies-lakers-past-artest-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:04:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 18 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, winning a contentious duel with Ron Artest, and the Los Angeles Lakers ended Houston's 12-game, home-court winning streak with a 102-96 win over the Rockets on Wednesday night.Pau Gasol scored ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1109.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:40:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. 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"He (Ron Artest) did a good job penetrating," said Battier, who had made two ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1119.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:40:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Forward Chuck Hayes, guard Brent Barry. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1121.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:40:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Shane Battier could not explain his shooting slump any more than the 3-pointer that interrupted it. When he hit his 3-pointer from the corner, he was as surprised as anyone. "He (Ron Artest) did a good job penetrating," said Battier, who had made two ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1110.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:40:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets believed in their retooled backcourt but had to be worried about nights like Monday. They replaced Rafer Alston with two point guards less than 6 feet tall. Chauncey Billups would seem to be just the sort of bigger, more physical point to puni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1120.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:40:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets believed in their retooled backcourt but had to be worried about nights like Monday. They replaced Rafer Alston with two point guards less than 6 feet tall. Chauncey Billups would seem to be just the sort of bigger, more physical point to puni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 93 | Grizzlies 83 Avoiding the bear trap Dominating first half assures that earlier losses aren't repeated rockets: Land]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-93-|-grizzlies-83-avoiding-the-bear-trap-dominating-first-half-assures-that-earlier-losses-aren-t-repeated-rockets-landry-says-ankle-only-tweaked-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:30:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:34:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A month ago, the Houston Rockets were dealt a severe blow as Tracy McGrady was ruled out for the season. That knee injury, however, hasn't slowed Houston at all, and Ron Artest is a big reason why.The Rockets hope their "team" mentality - and a return hom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1102.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:00:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Forward Chuck Hayes, guard Brent Barry. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1101.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:00:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Shane Battier could not explain his shooting slump any more than the 3-pointer that interrupted it. When he hit his 3-pointer from the corner, he was as surprised as anyone. "He (Ron Artest) did a good job penetrating," said Battier, who had made two ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1103.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:00:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets believed in their retooled backcourt but had to be worried about nights like Monday. They replaced Rafer Alston with two point guards less than 6 feet tall. Chauncey Billups would seem to be just the sort of bigger, more physical point to puni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets down fading Nuggets  2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-down-fading-nuggets--1114.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:45:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even the return of Kenyon Martin couldn't snap the Denver Nuggets out of their funk.Ron Artest scored 22 points and Aaron Brooks added 19 in the Houston Rockets' 97-95 win over the fading Nuggets on Monday night.Brooks sank one of two free throws with 22.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets down fading Nuggets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-down-fading-nuggets-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:45:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even the return of Kenyon Martin couldn't snap the Denver Nuggets out of their funk.Ron Artest scored 22 points and Aaron Brooks added 19 in the Houston Rockets' 97-95 win over the fading Nuggets on Monday night.Brooks sank one of two free throws with 22.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic hold off Allen and undermanned Celtics ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/magic-hold-off-allen-and-undermanned-celtics-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Magic hold off Allen and undermanned CelticsBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Sharpshooting Ray Allen tried to carry the Boston Celtics over the finish line, but the load proved to be too heavy. ?? Dwight Howard scor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 97, Nuggets 95]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-97-nuggets-95.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:10:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets are starting to see the storm clouds closing in on them.Even the brief return of Kenyon Martin from a bad back couldn't snap them out of their funk as the Nuggets lost for the eighth time in 11 games Monday night, this time 97-95 to the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1093.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:20:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Forward Chuck Hayes, guard Brent Barry. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1095.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:20:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets pushed their home winning streak to 12 games, their third-longest home winning streak in franchise history. "We've been having a great home-court advantage," guard Aaron Brooks said. "The fans have been into it. It's been good. "We definitel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1094.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:20:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets began an odd stretch of five games in just seven days -- they play just six games in the following two weeks -- with a 93-83 win against the Memphis Grizzlies. Though the reminded themselves of the two losses to the Grizzlies in Memphis, they ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Nuggets Preview 2009-03-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-nuggets-preview-1096.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Heading into last month's All-Star break, it appeared the Denver Nuggets would easily make the postseason, while the Houston Rockets would be in the mix for one of the Western Conference's final playoff spots. 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Since then, those scenarios have been reverse]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets cruise past Grizzlies]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-rockets-cruise-past-grizzlies.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:27:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets got the easy win they needed before the challenging week to come.Yao Ming had 24 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks and the Rockets extended their home-court winning streak to 12 games with a 93-83 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets cruise past Grizzlies 2009-03-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-rockets-cruise-past-grizzlies-1108.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:27:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets got the easy win they needed before the challenging week to come.Yao Ming had 24 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks and the Rockets extended their home-court winning streak to 12 games with a 93-83 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pierce carries Celtics past Cavs in Eastern Conference showdown ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/pierce-carries-celtics-past-cavs-in-eastern-conference-showdown-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:29:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Pierce carries Celtics past Cavs in Eastern Conference showdownBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Paul Pierce stepped up, and the Boston Celtics tightened up the Eastern Conference race. ?? Pierce scored 21 of his 29 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Rockets Preview 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/grizzlies-rockets-preview-1088.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:54:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are coming off a thrilling win over a fellow Western Conference contender. Protecting their spot in that crowded playoff race will be easier if they can end their struggles against a team that's way out of it.The Rockets look to avoid ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Rockets Preview 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/grizzlies-rockets-preview-1099.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:54:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are coming off a thrilling win over a fellow Western Conference contender. Protecting their spot in that crowded playoff race will be easier if they can end their struggles against a team that's way out of it.The Rockets look to avoid ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1089.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:00:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES: --C Yao Ming went through a g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1091.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:00:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Against the Jazz, G Aaron Brooks struggled, but G Kyle Lowry had 17 points in the second half to drive the Rockets' comeback. A game later against the Suns, Brooks rolled to 30 points, including the game-winning drive. This, the Rockets said, is the sor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1090.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:00:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unlike most centers throughout Shaquille O'Neal's career, Yao Ming has looked forward to a game against O'Neal as soon as his previous game ended. O'Neal understood. Frustrated by defenses twisted to stop him and defenders throwing themselves to the floor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks prevails in duel with Nash]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/brooks-prevails-in-duel-with-nash.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:48:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget Yao Ming vs. Shaquille O'Neal. Aaron Brooks and Steve Nash put on the real show in Houston on Friday night.Brooks scored a career-high 30 points and drove past O'Neal for the winning basket in the Rockets' 116-112 win over the Phoenix Suns. Nash sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks prevails in duel with Nash 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/brooks-prevails-in-duel-with-nash-1092.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:48:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget Yao Ming vs. Shaquille O'Neal. Aaron Brooks and Steve Nash put on the real show in Houston on Friday night.Brooks scored a career-high 30 points and drove past O'Neal for the winning basket in the Rockets' 116-112 win over the Phoenix Suns. Nash sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks prevails in duel with Nash 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/brooks-prevails-in-duel-with-nash-1100.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:48:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget Yao Ming vs. Shaquille O'Neal. Aaron Brooks and Steve Nash put on the real show in Houston on Friday night.Brooks scored a career-high 30 points and drove past O'Neal for the winning basket in the Rockets' 116-112 win over the Phoenix Suns. Nash sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[nba playoff picture With the Rockets among nine teams vying for seeding in the Western Conference, each remaining game takes on ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-playoff-picture-with-the-rockets-among-nine-teams-vying-for-seeding-in-the-western-conference-each-remaining-game-takes-on-added-importance-the-race-is-on-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 03:29:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make that 9 in a row: Jazz dispatch Rockets 101-94 ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/make-that-9-in-a-row-jazz-dispatch-rockets-101-94-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 03:29:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer watched Ronnie Brewer hit the floor, heard the whistle for Yao Ming's sixth foul and let out a roar with 1:23 left in Wednesday's game. Another followed after Deron Williams crossed over Kyle Lowry and hit a 20-footer with 21.4 seconds remai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1085.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:20:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For the second time in four games, both losses, the Rockets were badly out-rebounded and blamed the struggles on the boards for their loss. The Rockets were out-rebounded, 45-31, by the Utah Jazz, giving up 17 second-chance points to the Jazz. They were]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1086.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:20:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Forward Chuck Hayes, guard Brent Barry. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1087.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:20:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets were livid. Yao Ming had fouled out on an offensive foul that Rockets coach Rick Adelman vehemently argued was the same as a play in the first half that was called differently but also went against the Rockets. Yao was angry about more than th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Boozer recovery on track after big night ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/jazz-boozer-recovery-on-track-after-big-night-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:29:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After missing three months of the regular season because of a knee injury, Carlos Boozer still isn't 100 percent.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz earn key win against familiar foe ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/utah-jazz-earn-key-win-against-familiar-foe-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:29:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Jazz happen to face Houston in the first round of the playoffs for a third-straight year, they can only hope the series goes as well as the last two ? and as well as things did down the stretch in a regular-season meeting Wednesday night. Because t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer recovery on track after big night ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/boozer-recovery-on-track-after-big-night-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:29:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After missing three months of the regular season because of a knee injury, Carlos Boozer still isn't 100 percent.Just don't say anything to the Houston Rockets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/suns-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:19:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While Shaquille O'Neal has been engaged in a war of words with a former coach, one Western Conference center is siding with the Phoenix big man.Usually looking to slow down the future Hall of Famer, Yao Ming offered O'Neal his support following Houston's ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons rock Nuggets, spoil Billups' return ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/pistons-rock-nuggets-spoil-billups-return-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:29:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Pistons rock Nuggets, spoil Billups' returnBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Chauncey Billups received the love, but the Detroit Pistons spoiled his emotional homecoming. ?? Tayshaun Prince scored 23 points, Richard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1079.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:20:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Forward Chuck Hayes, guard Brent Barry. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1080.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:20:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For the second time in four games, both losses, the Rockets were badly out-rebounded and blamed the struggles on the boards for their loss. The Rockets were out-rebounded, 45-31, by the Utah Jazz, giving up 17 second-chance points to the Jazz. They were]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1081.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:20:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets were livid. Yao Ming had fouled out on an offensive foul that Rockets coach Rick Adelman vehemently argued was the same as a play in the first half that was called differently but also went against the Rockets. Yao was angry about more than th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 101, Rockets 94]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/jazz-101-rockets-94.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:02:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After four months of patching together a lineup, the Utah Jazz finally have some depth, just in time for the playoff stretch.The Jazz increased their winning streak to nine with a 101-94 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, continuing to s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozer boosts Jazz in ninth straight win]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/boozer-boosts-jazz-in-ninth-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:05:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer looked like an All-Star again.Boozer had his best game since returning after missing three months with a knee injury, scoring 20 points and pulling down 17 rebounds as the Utah Jazz increased their winning streak to nine with a 101-94 win ov]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crunch time settles in for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/crunch-time-settles-in-for-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:29:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz's eight-game win streak is nothing to scoff at, especially considering they've done it while integrating not one but two surgically repaired rotation regulars ? starting power forward Carlos Boozer and sixth-man forward Andrei Kirilenko ? into th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big guns torpedoed by subs]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/big-guns-torpedoed-by-subs.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:29:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani made shot after shot, as they worked their plan against Yao Ming to near perfection, they had to be glancing over their shoulders for some help last night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1057.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao Ming struggled early]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1070.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao Ming struggled early]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1058.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:00:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After days of working on the fronting defenses that teams use to deal with Yao Ming on one end of the floor, the Rockets went against a team that tried to take him out of the game on the other end. The Raptors' combination of Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1059.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:00:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets knew they missed Carl Landry. Since he has been back after missing four games with a sprained ankle, he has shown how much he was missed. Landry has made 11-of-14 shots and 12-of-12 free throws in two games since coming back. His 22 points a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1071.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:00:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After days of working on the fronting defenses that teams use to deal with Yao Ming on one end of the floor, the Rockets went against a team that tried to take him out of the game on the other end. The Raptors' combination of Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1072.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:00:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets knew they missed Carl Landry. Since he has been back after missing four games with a sprained ankle, he has shown how much he was missed. Landry has made 11-of-14 shots and 12-of-12 free throws in two games since coming back. His 22 points a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets get bench help to top Raptors ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-get-bench-help-to-top-raptors-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:53:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets know they can't always rely on Yao Ming, and they've learned how to win when opponents focus on stopping their All-Star center.Carl Landry matched a career high with 22 points, Luis Scola added 20 points and 16 rebounds and the Rockets]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets get bench help to top Raptors  2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-get-bench-help-to-top-raptors--1073.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:53:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets know they can't always rely on Yao Ming, and they've learned how to win when opponents focus on stopping their All-Star center.Carl Landry matched a career high with 22 points, Luis Scola added 20 points and 16 rebounds and the Rockets]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:16:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz's longest winning streak in more than a year has helped the team make up significant ground in the crowded Western Conference playoff race.Extending that run with a victory over the Houston Rockets would likely make the Jazz feel a lot bette]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEYOND THE ARC Recapturing the Magic ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/beyond-the-arc-recapturing-the-magic-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:29:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Keep up online: For the latest news, scores and updates from around the league, log on to chron.com/NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA players protect bodies]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-players-protect-bodies.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:29:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Walk into any NBA locker room a couple of hours before tip off and you might be confused. It appears NBA stars are preparing to play football instead of draining 3-pointers or throwing down rim-rattling dunks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz putting heat on leaders ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/jazz-putting-heat-on-leaders-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:29:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If they hadn't officially conceded their chances of winning a third consecutive Northwest Division crown back on Jan. 31, the Jazz had to recognize deep down how remote the possibility appeared at the time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[March could be foretelling for Rockets SOLOMON: Road gets tougher ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/march-could-be-foretelling-for-rockets-solomon-road-gets-tougher-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:29:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who are these guys?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1049.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:40:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao Ming took only seven]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1051.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:40:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Carl Landry came back after missing the past four games with a sprained right ankle. He had 12 points, making 4-of-5 shots. "Once it got warm, I was pretty much fine," Landry, who made 4-of-5 shots, scoring 12 points, said. "It was a little sore at time]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1050.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:40:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back in February, when the Rockets had an unusually light schedule and thought they would build momentum and an impressive record, they knew this stretch was coming. They did not exactly roll through the month the way they expected, but they did turn thin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introduce sports early for active, healthy lives ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/introduce-sports-early-for-active-healthy-lives-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:29:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EL PASO -- Sports are a universal aspect of our culture and world. People everywhere see the glamour of sports and seek to imitate sports professionals and heroes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road calling Rockets Team enters back-to-back urged to improve its away record ROCKETS: `Mediocre' on road ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/road-calling-rockets-team-enters-back-to-back-urged-to-improve-its-away-record-rockets-`mediocre-on-road-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:29:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/raptors-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:35:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fast starts have helped the Houston Rockets continue their dominance at home. The way the Toronto Raptors have been beginning in games on the road, Houston's first-period success may continue.The Rockets look to extend a nine-game home winning streak and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under the Bleachers: D-Wade gets denied]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/under-the-bleachers-d-wade-gets-denied.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Under the Bleachers, where the best NBA writers from Bleacher Report give their unique take on the latest action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1040.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:20:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao Ming took only seven]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1042.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:20:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Carl Landry came back after missing the past four games with a sprained right ankle. He had 12 points, making 4-of-5 shots. "Once it got warm, I was pretty much fine," Landry, who made 4-of-5 shots, scoring 12 points, said. "It was a little sore at time]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1041.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:20:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back in February, when the Rockets had an unusually light schedule and thought they would build momentum and an impressive record, they knew this stretch was coming. They did not exactly roll through the month the way they expected, but they did turn thin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris outduels Paul, but Hornets' star silences Nets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/harris-outduels-paul-but-hornets-star-silences-nets.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:41:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris outplayed Chris Paul in the Nets' loss to the Hornets on Sunday, except when it counted, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets power past Timberwolves]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-rockets-power-past-timberwolves.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Without "Big Al" in the middle of their lineup, the Minnesota Timberwolves simply are not measuring up these days, especially when Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets come to town.One night after blowing a 17-point lead in the final six minutes, Yao towered ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-1043.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:29:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The hottest teams in the West don't play home games at Staples Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-1056.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:29:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The hottest teams in the West don't play home games at Staples Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1034.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:20:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets released guard Luther Head on Saturday in his hometown of Chicago to give him a chance to hook on with another team. With Head unlikely to receive playing time after losing the backup minutes left since the additions of Ron Artest and Brent ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1035.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:20:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Guard Brent Barry. PLAYER NOTES: --C Yao Ming took only one seco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1036.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:20:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The book on the Rockets is well-known. They just seemed again not to have read it. The Bulls, as with so many teams, switched to a fronting defense Saturday, stationing Brad Miller in front of Yao Ming. "We swung the ball and we were going to attack the o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Timberwolves Preview 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-timberwolves-preview-1037.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:48:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the reasons the Houston Rockets wanted to acquire Ron Artest in the offseason was as an insurance policy for Tracy McGrady should he get injured.Fully recovered from an injury of his own, Artest is playing - and talking - like the leader Houston ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Timberwolves Preview 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-timberwolves-preview-1045.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:48:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the reasons the Houston Rockets wanted to acquire Ron Artest in the offseason was as an insurance policy for Tracy McGrady should he get injured.Fully recovered from an injury of his own, Artest is playing - and talking - like the leader Houston ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls stage late rally to shock Rockets 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bulls-stage-late-rally-to-shock-rockets-1046.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:06:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest was hitting from all angles, Yao Ming was scoring inside and the Chicago Bulls were staring at a 17-point deficit with little time remaining.Ben Gordon knew it didn't look good. So he and Derrick Rose painted a different picture.Rose scored 16 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls stage late rally to shock Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bulls-stage-late-rally-to-shock-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:06:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest was hitting from all angles, Yao Ming was scoring inside and the Chicago Bulls were staring at a 17-point deficit with little time remaining.Ben Gordon knew it didn't look good. So he and Derrick Rose painted a different picture.Rose scored 16 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets waive G Head]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-waive-g-head.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:21:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets waived little-used shooting guard Luther Head on Saturday.The 6-foot-3 Head appeared in only 22 games this season and has been out since Jan. 10 with a right foot injury. The Rockets drafted Head in the first round of the 2005 draft, b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets waive G Head 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-waive-g-head-1048.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:21:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets waived little-used shooting guard Luther Head on Saturday.The 6-foot-3 Head appeared in only 22 games this season and has been out since Jan. 10 with a right foot injury. The Rockets drafted Head in the first round of the 2005 draft, b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Bulls Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-bulls-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:23:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the second straight season, the Houston Rockets have lost a star player to a season-ending injury. Once again, they've handled the adversity far better than expected.The Rockets look to improve to 7-0 since Tracy McGrady's last game Saturday night whe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao shows star power of his own ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-shows-star-power-of-his-own-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:29:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So many you know. Mayor Bill White. Roger Clemens. Vince Young. Amobi Okoye.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 93 | Cavaliers 74 It's good to beat King Defense doesn't rest against James as Rockets pad home win streak to 9 ROCKETS:]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-93-|-cavaliers-74-it-s-good-to-beat-king-defense-doesn-t-rest-against-james-as-rockets-pad-home-win-streak-to-9-rockets-cavaliers-offense-shut-down-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:29:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[inside: Yao Ming, says Jerome Solomon, gives the Rockets a little star power of their own. page C4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1017.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:39:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets needed to retool. They changed their backcourt. They reclaimed their devotion to defense. They swept their home stand, the longest home stand sweep for a Rockets team since they moved to Houston in 1971. Now they need to address another proble]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1018.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:39:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--In the six games since moving back to the starting lineup with Tracy McGrady out for the year, Ron Artest has been much more effective and consistent than when he filled in for McGrady or Shane Battier. He has averaged 19.3 points and made 48.5 percent ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1019.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:39:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Forward Chuck Hayes. PLAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1029.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:39:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets needed to retool. They changed their backcourt. They reclaimed their devotion to defense. They swept their home stand, the longest home stand sweep for a Rockets team since they moved to Houston in 1971. Now they need to address another proble]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1030.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:39:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--In the six games since moving back to the starting lineup with Tracy McGrady out for the year, Ron Artest has been much more effective and consistent than when he filled in for McGrady or Shane Battier. He has averaged 19.3 points and made 48.5 percent ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1031.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:39:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Forward Chuck Hayes. PLAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 93, Cavaliers 74]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-93-cavaliers-74.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:50:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James drove to the basket in the fourth quarter, trying to spark a last-ditch comeback for the Cavaliers against the Houston Rockets.Yao Ming was there to block his dunk attempt and James twisted his ankle, a fitting end to a terrible night for Cle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs lose game to Rockets, Wallace to broken leg]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/cavs-lose-game-to-rockets-wallace-to-broken-leg.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:19:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets held LeBron James without an assist for the first time in his career and limited Cleveland to its lowest point total of the season, beating the Cavaliers 93-74 on Thursday night.Yao Ming scored 28 points and Ron Artest added 15 while h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs lose game to Rockets, Wallace to broken leg 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/cavs-lose-game-to-rockets-wallace-to-broken-leg-1033.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:19:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets held LeBron James without an assist for the first time in his career and limited Cleveland to its lowest point total of the season, beating the Cavaliers 93-74 on Thursday night.Yao Ming scored 28 points and Ron Artest added 15 while h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 93, Cavaliers 74 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-93-cavaliers-74-1021.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James missed shots, complained to the refs and went an entire game without an assist for the first time in his career.The Houston Rockets, meanwhile, showed they just might be contenders in the Western Conference with a 93-74 win over James and the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 93, Cavaliers 74 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-93-cavaliers-74-1032.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:35:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James missed shots, complained to the refs and went an entire game without an assist for the first time in his career.The Houston Rockets, meanwhile, showed they just might be contenders in the Western Conference with a 93-74 win over James and the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Cleveland's James GANG hits town, an Artest]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/as-cleveland-s-james-gang-hits-town-an-artest.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:29:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under the Bleachers: Starbury to Boston? Genius!]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/under-the-bleachers-starbury-to-boston-genius-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:03:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Under the Bleachers, where the best NBA writers from Bleacher Report give their unique take on the latest action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parker shines with 37 points, short-handed Spurs manhandle Mavs ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/parker-shines-with-37-points-short-handed-spurs-manhandle-mavs-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:29:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Parker shines with 37 points, short-handed Spurs manhandle MavsBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - With two of their brightest stars sidelined by injuries, San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker seized the opportunity to spark]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1009.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:20:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The microfracture surgery performed on Tracy McGrady's left knee on Tuesday was called a success, with McGrady expected to miss six to 12 months. "The surgery has been completed, and by all accounts it was a success," McGrady wrote on his Web site. "I'm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1010.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:20:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench ¿ Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Forward Chuck Hayes. PLAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1011.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:20:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets wanted a test. They had won all four games since limping home from the loss in Milwaukee, but other than the win against Dallas, they had beaten struggling teams. The end of the homestand, however, seemed to offer a chance to measure themselve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady to undergo surgery today Procedure carries slight risk of ending career ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-to-undergo-surgery-today-procedure-carries-slight-risk-of-ending-career-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:29:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Taking the most aggressive but uncertain approach to his left knee problems, Tracy McGrady will undergo season-ending microfracture surgery this morning.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/cavaliers-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:49:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As satisfying as the Houston Rockets' latest victory might have been, they'd surely consider one Thursday night to be a lot more meaningful.It would be pretty big for the Cleveland Cavaliers, too.A key reason the Cavaliers lead the Eastern Conference is t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marbury would surely derail Celts' repeat bid ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/marbury-would-surely-derail-celts-repeat-bid-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:27:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics might get Stephon Marbury cheap, but Ian O'Connor says they'll regret signing him just like everyone else has.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-1003.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:41:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets wanted a test. They had won all four games since limping home from the loss in Milwaukee, but other than the win against Dallas, they had beaten struggling teams. The end of the homestand, however, seemed to offer a chance to measure themselve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-1004.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:41:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The microfracture surgery performed on Tracy McGrady's left knee on Tuesday was called a success, with McGrady expected to miss six to 12 months. "The surgery has been completed, and by all accounts it was a success," McGrady wrote on his Web site. "I'm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-1005.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:41:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench ¿ Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Forward Chuck Hayes. PLAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 98, Trail Blazers 94]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-98-trail-blazers-94.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:46:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are relying on a familiar formula to climb up the Western Conference standings."Moving it (the ball) and playing hard on defense," Ron Artest said. "That's our identity right now."Artest scored 21 points, Aaron Brooks had 20 and the Ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 98, Trail Blazers 94 2009-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-98-trail-blazers-94-1007.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:56:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets got a validating victory on Tuesday night to continue climbing up the Western Conference standings.Ron Artest scored 21 points, Aaron Brooks had 20 and the Rockets moved past Portland in the West with a 98-94 victory over the Trail Bla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 98, Trail Blazers 94 2009-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-98-trail-blazers-94-1015.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:56:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets got a validating victory on Tuesday night to continue climbing up the Western Conference standings.Ron Artest scored 21 points, Aaron Brooks had 20 and the Rockets moved past Portland in the West with a 98-94 victory over the Trail Bla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets edge Blazers to move up in West]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-edge-blazers-to-move-up-in-west.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:34:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets got a validating victory on Tuesday night to continue moving up the Western Conference standings.Ron Artest scored 21 points, Aaron Brooks had 20 and the Rockets moved past Portland in the West with a 98-94 victory over the Trail Blaze]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets edge Blazers to move up in West 2009-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-edge-blazers-to-move-up-in-west-1016.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:34:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets got a validating victory on Tuesday night to continue moving up the Western Conference standings.Ron Artest scored 21 points, Aaron Brooks had 20 and the Rockets moved past Portland in the West with a 98-94 victory over the Trail Blaze]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-994.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:19:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets will not argue that they are better off short-handed, but it is less complicated this way. Barring renewed injury issues, they know who will play and when. They can play with the same style each game and try to improve. They don't need to chec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-995.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:19:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With the Rockets handing point-guard duties to speedy point guards Rafer Alston and Kyle Lowry, they want to pick up the pace, not only in fast breaks, but in getting into their half-court offense more quickly. "We're trying to push the ball up and not ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-996.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:19:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Forward Chuck Hayes. PLAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams the straw that stirs Utah's drink]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/williams-the-straw-that-stirs-utah-s-drink.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:50:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer returned in the Jazz's rout of the Hawks. But it's guard Deron Williams Utah can't afford to lose, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No pain, no gain out West Western Conference playoff contenders all must overcome injuries ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/no-pain-no-gain-out-west-western-conference-playoff-contenders-all-must-overcome-injuries-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:29:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries have become a real pain in the Western Conference playoff race.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowry injects energy into Rockets In the middle of playoff run, guard a `bonus' ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lowry-injects-energy-into-rockets-in-the-middle-of-playoff-run-guard-a-`bonus-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:29:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In Memphis, Kyle Lowry was a backup point guard for a team that in his three seasons rarely escaped last place.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome back, like it or not Horry knows what Chandler is feeling after trade goes bad ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/welcome-back-like-it-or-not-horry-knows-what-chandler-is-feeling-after-trade-goes-bad-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:29:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the long list of life's awkward moments, this is worse than the cellphone that goes off in church - who knew people still used "Brick House" as a ring tone? - and on par with the spiteful e-mail inadvertently sent to the person you're complaining about]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady to have surgery on Tuesday]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-to-have-surgery-on-tuesday.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:47:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady will be out 6-12 months after microfracture surgery on his left knee scheduled for Tuesday, but the team doctor is optimistic that the seven-time All-Star will regain his old form.Dr. Tom Clanton said Monday that McGrad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/trail-blazers-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:03:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady is done for the season. That doesn't mean the Houston Rockets have given up on theirs.In fact, they're playing better without McGrady in the lineup.Houston looks for its season-high fifth consecutive win Tuesday night as it hosts a Portland ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star-crossed stars ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/star-crossed-stars-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:29:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The news Friday that surgery to repair a partially detached retina may cost Suns power forward Amare Stoudemire the remainder of the season provided a reminder that nearly every team is one key injury away from the draft lottery.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artest, Yao team up as Rockets rout Bobcats]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/artest-yao-team-up-as-rockets-rout-bobcats.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:13:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest scored 26 points, Yao Ming added 19 points and seven rebounds and the Houston Rockets continued to win without Tracy McGrady, beating the Charlotte Bobcats 99-78 on Sunday.Luis Scola had 12 points and 10 rebounds and Shane Battier sank three 3-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 99, Bobcats 78]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-99-bobcats-78.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:00:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets know who they have - and won't have - for the rest of the season, so now they can finally focus only on winning games.Ron Artest scored 26 points, Yao Ming added 19 points and seven rebounds and the Rockets continued to win without Tra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[King James fires in 55, Cavs bounce Bucks ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/king-james-fires-in-55-cavs-bounce-bucks-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:29:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA King James fires in 55, Cavs bounce BucksBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) -LeBron Jamesput on a shooting exhibition that even had his coach in awe. ?? James exploded for 55 points - one off his career-high - leading t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-981.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:00:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Lowry never knew about all the times the Rockets tried to get him, going back to the night he was chosen in the 2006 NBA Draft. He does now. The Rockets finally got Lowry by dealing Rafer Alston, their starting point guard for most of four seasons, i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-982.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:00:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Aaron Brooks felt an odd mix of excitement and anxiety ever since he heard the news. Rafer Alston had been traded and he would become the Rockets starting point guard. He was shocked. He also said he was ready. "I know it's a big responsibility," Broo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-983.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:00:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Guard Brent Barry, Forward Chuck Hayes. PLAYER NOTES: --C Yao Mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-991.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:00:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Lowry never knew about all the times the Rockets tried to get him, going back to the night he was chosen in the 2006 NBA Draft. He does now. The Rockets finally got Lowry by dealing Rafer Alston, their starting point guard for most of four seasons, i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-992.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:00:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Aaron Brooks felt an odd mix of excitement and anxiety ever since he heard the news. Rafer Alston had been traded and he would become the Rockets starting point guard. He was shocked. He also said he was ready. "I know it's a big responsibility," Broo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-993.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:00:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Kyle Lowry, Guard Von Wafer, Guard Brent Barry, Forward Chuck Hayes. PLAYER NOTES: --C Yao Mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets beat Mavs to punch Dallas' dismal third quarter dooms chances despite play of Bass, Barea ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-beat-mavs-to-punch-dallas-dismal-third-quarter-dooms-chances-despite-play-of-bass-barea-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 03:29:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON - Brandon Bass and J.J. Barea had just done their best to bail out the Mavericks on a night when their stars weren't shining.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bobcats-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets know they'll have a hard time replacing Tracy McGrady, who will miss the rest of the season because of a knee injury.Based on Aaron Brooks' play in his last game, though, the Rockets must feel a lot better about finding a substitute fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 93, Mavericks 86]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-93-mavericks-86.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:46:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Brooks looks as though he'll handle the Houston Rockets' point guard duties just fine.Brooks scored 19 points, including a 3-pointer with 24 seconds left, and also had eight assists to lead the Rockets to a 93-86 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Fri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks helps Rockets fight off Mavs]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/brooks-helps-rockets-fight-off-mavs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:46:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Brooks scored 19 points, including a 3-pointer with 24 seconds left, and also had eight assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 93-86 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.Yao Ming had 22 points and 13 rebounds and Luis Scola had 15 points ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks helps Rockets fight off Mavs 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/brooks-helps-rockets-fight-off-mavs-986.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:46:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Brooks scored 19 points, including a 3-pointer with 24 seconds left, and also had eight assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 93-86 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.Yao Ming had 22 points and 13 rebounds and Luis Scola had 15 points ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give Morey trust, benefit of the doubt ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/give-morey-trust-benefit-of-the-doubt-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:29:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the end, this trade comes down to trusting Rockets general manager Daryl Morey. Has he steered you wrong yet?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks at Houston Rockets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mavericks-at-houston-rockets-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:29:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[7 p.m. today; Ch. 21, ESPN; ESPN-FM (103.3), KFLC-AM (1270 in Spanish).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEADLINE DAY DEAL]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/deadline-day-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:29:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A deal the Rockets chased for nearly three years came together overnight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Lowry, Brian Cook join Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/kyle-lowry-brian-cook-join-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:24:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets wanted to draft guard Kyle Lowry in 2006 but couldn't swing a deal to get him.Nearly three years later they pulled it off, and Lowry's glad they did."They're excited to have us and we're definitely excited to be here," he said Friday, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade deadline expires without any big names moved ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/trade-deadline-expires-without-any-big-names-moved-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:29:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Trade deadline expires without any big names movedBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The NBA trade deadline expired Thursday afternoon, and the tradewinds of superstars rumoured to be changing addresses turned out to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-963.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Kyle Lowry, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, forward Chuck Hayes. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-965.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Rafer Alston was traded to Orlando in a three-way deal that brought G Kyle Lowry from Memphis and F Brian Cook from Orlando. Memphis also got C Adonal Foyle, G Mike Wilks and, most important, the Magic's unprotected first-round 2009 pick. --After spen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-979.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Kyle Lowry, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, forward Chuck Hayes. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-964.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it seems as if Tracy McGrady's odd season could not become more confounding, it always does. On Tuesday, ESPN reported that McGrady said he would need season-ending microfracture surgery. Last week, however, when a Houston television station reported]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-980.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it seems as if Tracy McGrady's odd season could not become more confounding, it always does. On Tuesday, ESPN reported that McGrady said he would need season-ending microfracture surgery. Last week, however, when a Houston television station reported]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic find Nelson replacement in Alston]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/magic-find-nelson-replacement-in-alston.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets traded point guard Rafer Alston to Orlando and acquired Magic forward Brian Cook and Memphis guard Kyle Lowry on Thursday, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.Memphis also received the Magic's first-round dr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets trade Rafer Alston to Magic]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-trade-rafer-alston-to-magic.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:40:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have wanted Kyle Lowry since he came out of Villanova in 2006. They finally acquired him on Thursday, and gave away veteran point guard Rafer Alston to do it.The Rockets traded Alston to Orlando and acquired Lowry from Memphis and forw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Rockets Preview 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mavericks-rockets-preview-967.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:46:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady has never won a playoff series in his first 11 seasons in the NBA. That likely won't change this spring.In their first game since McGrady said he would undergo microfracture knee surgery, the revamped Houston Rockets continue their postseaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What hurts most is T-Mac's lack of professionalism ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/what-hurts-most-is-t-mac-s-lack-of-professionalism-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady is out for the year, thanks to microfracture surgery on his ailing left knee. We think.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MICROFRACTURE MANAGEMENT]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/microfracture-management.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady left little doubt. The Rockets, however, aren't sure.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoop dreams to come true for 3 fans ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/hoop-dreams-to-come-true-for-3-fans-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I think theHoustonRockets are eavesdropping on my bedtime dreams.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady says his season is over]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-says-his-season-is-over.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:29:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets guard Tracy McGrady said he will miss the remainder of the season to undergo microfracture surgery on his left knee, ESPN reported late Tuesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gin-sanity: Why Spurs are looking ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/gin-sanity-why-spurs-are-looking-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:29:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - The Spurs have been nosing around Vince Carter for most of the season, going over the numbers, re-evaluating the details. When they know there's no way around the numbers and details.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great expectations, great disappointments for T-Mac]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/great-expectations-great-disappointments-for-t-mac.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:04:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With his decision to shut down for the season, Tracy McGrady's career is taking another disappointing turn, Peter Schrager says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady says he's out for season with knee injury 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-says-he-s-out-for-season-with-knee-injury-958.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:32:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady will have surgery on his left knee and miss the rest of the season.The star forward said on his Web site Wednesday that the pain has been persistent and he will have microfracture surgery. He's confident he'll return nex]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady says he's out for season with knee injury]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-says-he-s-out-for-season-with-knee-injury.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:53:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady will have surgery on his left knee and miss the rest of the season.The star forward said on his Web site Wednesday that the pain has been persistent and he will have microfracture surgery. He's confident he'll return nex]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-948.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:41:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, forward Chuck Hayes. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-960.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:41:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, forward Chuck Hayes. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-947.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:41:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After spending most of the season searching for solutions, the Rockets hope to move forward by returning to their recent past. Their hopes, they said, are tied to a return to the defensive prowess they once assumed. "We have to get our defensive identit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-959.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:41:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After spending most of the season searching for solutions, the Rockets hope to move forward by returning to their recent past. Their hopes, they said, are tied to a return to the defensive prowess they once assumed. "We have to get our defensive identit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-949.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:41:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it seems as if Tracy McGrady's odd season could not become more confounding, it always does. On Tuesday, ESPN reported that McGrady said he would need season-ending microfracture surgery. Last week, however, when a Houston television station reported]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-961.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:41:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it seems as if Tracy McGrady's odd season could not become more confounding, it always does. On Tuesday, ESPN reported that McGrady said he would need season-ending microfracture surgery. Last week, however, when a Houston television station reported]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets overwhelm Nets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-rockets-overwhelm-nets.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:16:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets made it look easy against the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night.Yao Ming had 20 points and 12 rebounds and Shane Battier scored a season-high 19 points in the Rockets' 114-88 rout.Von Wafer scored 19 points and Ron Artest added 18 for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets overwhelm Nets 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-rockets-overwhelm-nets-962.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:16:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets made it look easy against the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night.Yao Ming had 20 points and 12 rebounds and Shane Battier scored a season-high 19 points in the Rockets' 114-88 rout.Von Wafer scored 19 points and Ron Artest added 18 for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS AFTER THE ALL-STAR BREAK]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-after-the-all-star-break.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:29:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets owner: Injured McGrady staying put]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-owner-injured-mcgrady-staying-put.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:25:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander said Tuesday that oft-injured star Tracy McGrady won't be dealt before Thursday's trade deadline.McGrady sat out Tuesday's game against New Jersey as he seeks input from doctors on the best course of treatment for hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets owner: McGrady staying put]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-owner-mcgrady-staying-put.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:07:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander said Tuesday that oft-injured star Tracy McGrady won't be dealt before Thursday's trade deadline.McGrady sat out Tuesday's game against New Jersey as he seeks input from doctors on the best course of treatment for hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-941.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:00:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Ron Artest, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-942.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:00:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets have almost the same record and are almost in the exact same place in the standing as they heading into the All-Star break last season. They beat the Kings then on a last-second three-pointer and beat the Kings this season on a third-quarter b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-943.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:00:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rockets guard Tracy McGrady sat out Wednesday's game, though an MRI on Wednesday showed no new injury or other change in his left knee. Disappointed with the lack of progress with his knee in the nine months since arthroscopic surgery, McGrady said he w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West race could take its toll After Lakers, Spurs, other contenders can't afford many slip-ups ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/west-race-could-take-its-toll-after-lakers-spurs-other-contenders-can-t-afford-many-slip-ups-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:29:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - Chris Paul doesn't see numbers when he looks at New Orleans' place in the Western Conference standings. He sees a glass that is half full.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA MIDSEASON REPORT  2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-midseason-report--946.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:29:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Technically, we are well past the halfway point of the NBA season. But because the All-Star Game is tonight in Phoenix, it's a good time to look back at what has happened and look ahead to what's left. Can the Celtics repeat as champs? Who has been the le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nets-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:52:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With their next five games at the Toyota Center, the Houston Rockets at least know where they'll be playing during the next 10 days.Because knowing who will suit up in each of those contests will remain a daily question.The injury-riddled Rockets continue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA midseason report ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-midseason-report-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:29:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[\^By tom jones | =@]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRO BASKETBALL]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/pro-basketball.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:29:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Yao Ming prepared to board the bus back to the Rockets' Milwaukee hotel, the assortment of sports drinks and bottled waters that are usually waiting after practices could not be found.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz stop Lakers' seven-game win streak ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/jazz-stop-lakers-seven-game-win-streak-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:31:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Jazz stop Lakers' seven-game win streakBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The Utah Jazz showed they're a pretty tough team to beat even without two of their top players. ?? Deron Williams had 31 points with 11 assists]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-917.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets have almost the same record and are almost in the exact same place in the standing as they heading into the All-Star break last season. They beat the Kings then on a last-second three-pointer and beat the Kings this season on a third-quarter b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-918.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rockets guard Tracy McGrady sat out Wednesday's game, though an MRI on Wednesday showed no new injury or other change in his left knee. Disappointed with the lack of progress with his knee in the nine months since arthroscopic surgery, McGrady said he w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-919.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Ron Artest, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-926.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets have almost the same record and are almost in the exact same place in the standing as they heading into the All-Star break last season. They beat the Kings then on a last-second three-pointer and beat the Kings this season on a third-quarter b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-927.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rockets guard Tracy McGrady sat out Wednesday's game, though an MRI on Wednesday showed no new injury or other change in his left knee. Disappointed with the lack of progress with his knee in the nine months since arthroscopic surgery, McGrady said he w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-928.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Ron Artest, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-931.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets have almost the same record and are almost in the exact same place in the standing as they heading into the All-Star break last season. They beat the Kings then on a last-second three-pointer and beat the Kings this season on a third-quarter b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-932.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rockets guard Tracy McGrady sat out Wednesday's game, though an MRI on Wednesday showed no new injury or other change in his left knee. Disappointed with the lack of progress with his knee in the nine months since arthroscopic surgery, McGrady said he w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-933.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Ron Artest, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-937.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets have almost the same record and are almost in the exact same place in the standing as they heading into the All-Star break last season. They beat the Kings then on a last-second three-pointer and beat the Kings this season on a third-quarter b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-938.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Rockets guard Tracy McGrady sat out Wednesday's game, though an MRI on Wednesday showed no new injury or other change in his left knee. Disappointed with the lack of progress with his knee in the nine months since arthroscopic surgery, McGrady said he w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-939.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Ron Artest, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder players talk good game]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/thunder-players-talk-good-game.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:29:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES - The game is two days away, but the trash talk began two weeks ago.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-921.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:21:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While watching Amare Stoudemire and the Suns lose to Cleveland, Andrew Ungvari couldn't help but imagine a trade in his nightly review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-929.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:21:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While watching Amare Stoudemire and the Suns lose to Cleveland, Andrew Ungvari couldn't help but imagine a trade in his nightly review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-934.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:21:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While watching Amare Stoudemire and the Suns lose to Cleveland, Andrew Ungvari couldn't help but imagine a trade in his nightly review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-940.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:21:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While watching Amare Stoudemire and the Suns lose to Cleveland, Andrew Ungvari couldn't help but imagine a trade in his nightly review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 94, Kings 82]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-94-kings-82.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:10:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have gotten used to playing without Tracy McGrady. They just don't know how many more times they'll have to do it.Yao Ming had 24 points and 18 rebounds, Rafer Alston dished out a season-high 13 assists and the Rockets won again withou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minus McGrady, Rockets beat Kings]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/minus-mcgrady-rockets-beat-kings.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:10:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming had 24 points and 18 rebounds, Rafer Alston dished out a season-high 13 assists and the Houston Rockets won again without the injured Tracy McGrady, beating the Sacramento Kings 94-82 on Wednesday night.Luis Scola added 19 points and 11 rebounds ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minus McGrady, Rockets beat Kings 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/minus-mcgrady-rockets-beat-kings-922.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:10:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming had 24 points and 18 rebounds, Rafer Alston dished out a season-high 13 assists and the Houston Rockets won again without the injured Tracy McGrady, beating the Sacramento Kings 94-82 on Wednesday night.Luis Scola added 19 points and 11 rebounds ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minus McGrady, Rockets beat Kings 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/minus-mcgrady-rockets-beat-kings-930.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:10:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming had 24 points and 18 rebounds, Rafer Alston dished out a season-high 13 assists and the Houston Rockets won again without the injured Tracy McGrady, beating the Sacramento Kings 94-82 on Wednesday night.Luis Scola added 19 points and 11 rebounds ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minus McGrady, Rockets beat Kings 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/minus-mcgrady-rockets-beat-kings-935.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:10:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming had 24 points and 18 rebounds, Rafer Alston dished out a season-high 13 assists and the Houston Rockets won again without the injured Tracy McGrady, beating the Sacramento Kings 94-82 on Wednesday night.Luis Scola added 19 points and 11 rebounds ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady out again with knee injury]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-out-again-with-knee-injury.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:33:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady sat out Wednesday night's game against Sacramento and will meet with doctors to discuss his troublesome left knee.McGrady had an MRI on Wednesday, two nights after he went 1-for-9 from the field in Houston's 124-112 los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady out again with knee injury 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-out-again-with-knee-injury-923.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:33:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady sat out Wednesday night's game against Sacramento and will meet with doctors to discuss his troublesome left knee.McGrady had an MRI on Wednesday, two nights after he went 1-for-9 from the field in Houston's 124-112 los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao's charity out of gala]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-s-charity-out-of-gala.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:29:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yao Ming Foundation is no longer one of the official beneficiaries of next week's Clutch City Foundation Tux & Tennies Charity Gala.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BUCKS 124, ROCKETS 112  Balancing act hits big  Offensive burden shared ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bucks-124-rockets-112-balancing-act-hits-big-offensive-burden-shared-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheMilwaukeeBucks used a four-pronged offensive attack and a solid defense to defeat the Houston Rockets, 124-112, Monday night at the Bradley Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOUSTON 107, WOLVES 90]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-107-wolves-90.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON - A game that careened wildly from the beginning with big Al Jefferson riding shotgun turned into a runaway lumber truck that the Timberwolves couldn't stop Saturday night at Houston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BUCKS 124, ROCKETS 112  Balancing act a smash  Group jells, powering rout ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bucks-124-rockets-112-balancing-act-a-smash-group-jells-powering-rout-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's quite a challenge that has been laid at the feet of theMilwaukeeBucks, losing three of their top players to injury and all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-902.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:40:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Ron Artest, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-904.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:40:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With the Bucks hitting 52.8 percent of their shots, it was the fifth game in eight in which opponents have hit better than 45 percent of their shots against the Rockets. "We can sit here and pretty much talk about what we talked about a couple days ago ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-915.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:40:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Ron Artest, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-903.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:40:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the opening minutes, Tracy McGrady went for a breakaway slam, tried to reverse it and ended up unable to get the ball over the rim. The players on the Rockets' bench rolled over in laughter, and minutes later, McGrady wandered over to take the abuse th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-916.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:40:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the opening minutes, Tracy McGrady went for a breakaway slam, tried to reverse it and ended up unable to get the ball over the rim. The players on the Rockets' bench rolled over in laughter, and minutes later, McGrady wandered over to take the abuse th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Rockets Preview 2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/kings-rockets-preview-905.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:38:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are well aware that they've fallen short of expectations. Improving their play against last-place teams seems like a good place to start turning things around.The Rockets look to rebound from one of their worst defensive performances i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets' season marked by inconsistency]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-season-marked-by-inconsistency.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:19:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wins over Orlando, Boston, Detroit and San Antonio. Losses to Memphis, Washington, Indiana and Milwaukee.The Houston Rockets boldly talked about vying for Western Conference supremacy in the fall. So far, their season has been more mystifying than memorab]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-897.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:20:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Ron Artest, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-896.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:20:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With the Bucks hitting 52.8 percent of their shots, it was the fifth game in eight in which opponents have hit better than 45 percent of their shots against the Rockets. "We can sit here and pretty much talk about what we talked about a couple days ago ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-898.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:20:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the opening minutes, Tracy McGrady went for a breakaway slam, tried to reverse it and ended up unable to get the ball over the rim. The players on the Rockets' bench rolled over in laughter, and minutes later, McGrady wandered over to take the abuse th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks 124, Rockets 112]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bucks-124-rockets-112.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:10:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Villanueva and Ramon Sessions are the unlikely new stars of the decidedly different Bucks.Villanueva scored 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and Sessions had 26 points and seven assists to give Milwaukee a 124-112 victory over Houston on Mond]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks end 8-game skid vs. Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bucks-end-8-game-skid-vs-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:50:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Villanueva scored 25 points, grabbed eight rebounds and sparked a big second-half run that gave the Milwaukee Bucks a 124-112 victory over Houston on Monday night that snapped an eight-game losing streak against the Rockets.Ramon Sessions scored 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks end 8-game skid vs. Rockets 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bucks-end-8-game-skid-vs-rockets-907.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:50:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Villanueva scored 25 points, grabbed eight rebounds and sparked a big second-half run that gave the Milwaukee Bucks a 124-112 victory over Houston on Monday night that snapped an eight-game losing streak against the Rockets.Ramon Sessions scored 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GAME PREVIEW  BUCKS VS. ROCKETS ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/game-preview-bucks-vs-rockets-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:29:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UP NEXT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Al Jefferson has huge night, but Minnesota Timberwolves lose to Rockets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/al-jefferson-has-huge-night-but-minnesota-timberwolves-lose-to-rockets-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:29:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON -- Al Jefferson did all he could to topple Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets. Yao's teammates wouldn't let that happen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 good teams, 8 open spots ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/9-good-teams-8-open-spots-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:29:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It all boils down to this in the Western Conference of the NBA: There are nine quality teams. There are eight playoff spots.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Bucks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-bucks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:31:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have struggled defensively over the last three weeks. They've had little trouble in that area, however, when they've faced the Milwaukee Bucks lately.Houston looks to win its ninth straight over the Bucks when the teams meet at the Bra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-884.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Ron Artest, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Forward Chuck Haye]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-892.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Ron Artest, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Forward Chuck Haye]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-886.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:40:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For days, the Rockets spoke of the need to rebuild their defense. For one night at least, they did. Even with Al Jefferson burning the Rockets for 36 points, the Timberwolves made just 39.8 percent of their shots, scoring just 40 points in the second ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-894.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:40:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For days, the Rockets spoke of the need to rebuild their defense. For one night at least, they did. Even with Al Jefferson burning the Rockets for 36 points, the Timberwolves made just 39.8 percent of their shots, scoring just 40 points in the second ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-885.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:40:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the third time this season, Ron Artest specifically pointed at Tracy McGrady, calling for McGrady to do more. But this time, though Artest walked the comment back into a compliment, McGrady seemed tired of the critiques. In Toronto, Artest said McGrad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-893.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:40:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the third time this season, Ron Artest specifically pointed at Tracy McGrady, calling for McGrady to do more. But this time, though Artest walked the comment back into a compliment, McGrady seemed tired of the critiques. In Toronto, Artest said McGrad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets dominate 2nd half to rout Timberwolves]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-dominate-2nd-half-to-rout-timberwolves.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:08:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets keep saying they need to play better defense. That's what it took to turn around their game with Minnesota on Saturday night.Yao Ming scored 30 points, Rafer Alston added 22 and the Rockets rallied from a 15-point deficit in the first ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets dominate 2nd half to rout Timberwolves 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-dominate-2nd-half-to-rout-timberwolves-895.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:08:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets keep saying they need to play better defense. That's what it took to turn around their game with Minnesota on Saturday night.Yao Ming scored 30 points, Rafer Alston added 22 and the Rockets rallied from a 15-point deficit in the first ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves' Craig Smith sidelined for at least two weeks with broken rib ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/timberwolves-craig-smith-sidelined-for-at-least-two-weeks-with-broken-rib-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 11:29:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Craig Smith didn't accompany the Timberwolves on their weekend trip to Houston and New Orleans, and Mike Miller isn't going anywhere.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-878.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Ron Artest, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry, forward Chuck Hayes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-880.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets' run of good health lasted one game. They had their full rotation together for the fourth time this season in a win Tuesday against the Bulls. By Wednesday, Aaron Brooks was out with flu-like symptoms and Yao Ming twice had to leave the cour]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-879.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For all its inconsistencies and injuries, if the Rockets' season has proved anything, it is that they can beat any team and lose to any team. Neither can be considered a surprise. The Rockets' loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday was their second to the Gri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact players may be available (GRAPHIC STORY) ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/impact-players-may-be-available-graphic-story-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 03:30:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA's trade deadline arrives in exactly two weeks. Is it any wonder a new trade rumor pops up daily?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/timberwolves-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:59:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets center Yao Ming was frustrated with his team's interior defense in a surprising loss its last time out. Delivering a better performance against Al Jefferson and the Minnesota Timberwolves could be a challenge.The Rockets hope to keep Jeffe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-870.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:00:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For all its inconsistencies and injuries, if the Rockets' season has proved anything, it is that they can beat any team and lose to any team. Neither can be considered a surprise. The Rockets' loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday was their second to the Gri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-871.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:00:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets' run of good health lasted one game. They had their full rotation together for the fourth time this season in a win Tuesday against the Bulls. By Wednesday, Aaron Brooks was out with flu-like symptoms and Yao Ming twice had to leave the cour]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-872.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:00:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Ron Artest, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry, forward Chuck Hayes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets learn to depend on Scola's gritty consistency ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-learn-to-depend-on-scola-s-gritty-consistency-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:29:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HE leads the Rockets in floor burns. Also in energy, passion, rebounding and defense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-874.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:28:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James might say the timing of his big game against the Knicks was a coincidence, but Andrew Ungvari isn't buying it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-883.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:28:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James might say the timing of his big game against the Knicks was a coincidence, but Andrew Ungvari isn't buying it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen's game-winning three-pointer extends Celtics' win steak to 12 ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/allen-s-game-winning-three-pointer-extends-celtics-win-steak-to-12-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:29:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Allen's game-winning three-pointer extends Celtics' win steak to 12By Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Sharpshooting Ray Allen beat the flu, the clock and the Philadelphia 76ers. ?? Allen took a pass from Paul Pierce a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies 104, Rockets 93]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/grizzlies-104-rockets-93.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:24:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Memphis Grizzlies' new wide-open style under coach Lionel Hollins is starting to pay off.O.J. Mayo scored 32 points and the Grizzlies held off the Houston Rockets 104-93 on Wednesday night for their second straight victory.The Rockets closed to 97-93 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayo scores 32 as Grizz shock Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mayo-scores-32-as-grizz-shock-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:24:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[O.J. Mayo scored 32 points and the Memphis Grizzlies held off the Houston Rockets 104-93 on Wednesday night.The Rockets closed to 97-93 with just over 4 minutes, but Mayo scored on a drive and hit a 3-pointer, and Memphis held on for its second straight v]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayo scores 32 as Grizz shock Rockets 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mayo-scores-32-as-grizz-shock-rockets-876.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:24:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[O.J. Mayo scored 32 points and the Memphis Grizzlies held off the Houston Rockets 104-93 on Wednesday night.The Rockets closed to 97-93 with just over 4 minutes, but Mayo scored on a drive and hit a 3-pointer, and Memphis held on for its second straight v]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Grizzlies Preview 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-grizzlies-preview-864.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:32:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Memphis Grizzlies finally ended a 12-game losing streak in their most recent game, their next opponent is hoping another kind of run is just getting under way.The Houston Rockets are finally getting healthy, and though another streak like their ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Grizzlies Preview 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-grizzlies-preview-877.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:32:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Memphis Grizzlies finally ended a 12-game losing streak in their most recent game, their next opponent is hoping another kind of run is just getting under way.The Houston Rockets are finally getting healthy, and though another streak like their ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Tuesday review 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-tuesday-review-865.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:22:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics did fine without KG and the Sixers will wonder why nobody was guarding Ray Allen for a long time, says John Lorge in his Tuesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-854.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:20:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Tracy McGrady expected to miss no more than one game. Still, it was a relief when after sitting out Saturday against the Warriors, he was back at practice on Monday and back in the lineup on Tuesday. "I just feel good that I'm back playing," he said. "I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-855.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:20:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Ron Artest, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Aaron Brooks, forward Chuck Haye]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-856.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:20:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets did something they had not managed all season, something they had assumed they would do more than anything else. With the rotation they planned when they put the roster together healthy and available, they won a basketball game. It was just th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-866.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:20:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Tracy McGrady expected to miss no more than one game. Still, it was a relief when after sitting out Saturday against the Warriors, he was back at practice on Monday and back in the lineup on Tuesday. "I just feel good that I'm back playing," he said. "I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-867.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:20:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Ron Artest, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Aaron Brooks, forward Chuck Haye]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-868.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:20:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets did something they had not managed all season, something they had assumed they would do more than anything else. With the rotation they planned when they put the roster together healthy and available, they won a basketball game. It was just th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Grizzlies Preview 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-grizzlies-preview-857.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:11:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Memphis Grizzlies finally ended a 12-game losing streak in their most recent game, their next opponent is hoping another kind of run is just getting under way.The Houston Rockets are finally getting healthy, and though another streak like their ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Grizzlies Preview 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-grizzlies-preview-869.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:11:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Memphis Grizzlies finally ended a 12-game losing streak in their most recent game, their next opponent is hoping another kind of run is just getting under way.The Houston Rockets are finally getting healthy, and though another streak like their ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 107, Bulls 100]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-107-bulls-100.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming dominated inside, Luis Scola seemed to grab every rebound and Tracy McGrady showed flashes of his old self on Tuesday night.Maybe the Houston Rockets are ready to make another February surge.Yao scored 28, Scola matched a career high with 18 rebo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets wins sixth straight behind Yao]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-wins-sixth-straight-behind-yao.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:12:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming scored 28 points, Luis Scola scored 13 points and matched a career high with 18 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets beat the Chicago Bulls 107-100 on Tuesday night.Aaron Brooks scored 18 and Tracy McGrady added 16 for the Rockets, who've won six st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 110 | Warriors 93]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-110-|-warriors-93.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:30:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Through two days of practices, video sessions and the annual post-Philadelphia team meeting, the Rockets spoke longingly of their lost defense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This night, Brooks plays early, often ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/this-night-brooks-plays-early-often-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:30:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THERE is funk, and then there is P-Funk.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-848.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:40:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets had waited more than a month for a day like Friday. And then it turned into a different version of so many others. For the first time since Dec. 18, the Rockets had their entire playing rotation at practice without restrictions. It was by al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-849.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:40:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Aaron Brooks, forward Chuck Hayes. PLAYER NOTES:  --C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-850.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:40:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming did not want to hear even a reference to the 76ers. "Don't mention Philadelphia," Yao said. "I hate this name now. Don't even start with 'P.'" The Rockets' losses to the 76ers have been unusually painful, with each of the home-court defeats in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers' road to title much tougher without Bynum]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-road-to-title-much-tougher-without-bynum.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:35:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrew Bynum's knee injury is bad news for the Lakers. Charley Rosen sorts out what it means to L.A.'s championship chances.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bulls-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:10:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets are struggling to play consistently well during another injury-plagued season. Strangely enough, they might take a few lessons from the Chicago Bulls, who appear to finally be getting things together.The Bulls look to win four straight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almost All-Stars ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/almost-all-stars-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Golf broadcasters and writers have been known to identify someone as "the best player who has yet to win a major."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Monroe's NBA Beat  2009-02-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mike-monroe-s-nba-beat--841.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[POWER RANKINGS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Monroe's NBA Beat  2009-02-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mike-monroe-s-nba-beat--852.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[POWER RANKINGS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors cry foul in loss to Rockets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/warriors-cry-foul-in-loss-to-rockets-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:30:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The technical foul Andris Biedrins could live with. The personal fouls that came soon after, his third and fourth of the night, were far more damaging to him and the Warriors.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers lead West's playoff scramble ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-lead-west-s-playoff-scramble-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:30:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At midseason in the top-heavy Western Conference, nine playoff-caliber teams are battling for eight playoff berths.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors still can't match up with Rockets' Yao ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/warriors-still-can-t-match-up-with-rockets-yao-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:30:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON The explanations for the Warriors' 110-93 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday at the Toyota Center are fairly easy to surmise.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-832.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:20:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Aaron Brooks, forward Chuck Hayes. PLAYER NOTES:  --C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-834.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:20:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets had waited more than a month for a day like Friday. And then it turned into a different version of so many others. For the first time since Dec. 18, the Rockets had their entire playing rotation at practice without restrictions. It was by al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-845.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:20:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Ron Artest, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Aaron Brooks, forward Chuck Hayes. PLAYER NOTES:  --C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-847.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:20:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets had waited more than a month for a day like Friday. And then it turned into a different version of so many others. For the first time since Dec. 18, the Rockets had their entire playing rotation at practice without restrictions. It was by al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-833.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:20:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming did not want to hear even a reference to the 76ers. "Don't mention Philadelphia," Yao said. "I hate this name now. Don't even start with 'P.'" The Rockets' losses to the 76ers have been unusually painful, with each of the home-court defeats in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-846.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:20:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming did not want to hear even a reference to the 76ers. "Don't mention Philadelphia," Yao said. "I hate this name now. Don't even start with 'P.'" The Rockets' losses to the 76ers have been unusually painful, with each of the home-court defeats in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao rocks, Rockets roll over Warriors ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-rocks-rockets-roll-over-warriors-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:44:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Ron Artest scored 27 and the Houston Rockets beat the Golden State Warriors 110-93 Saturday night.Aaron Brooks had 22 points and nine assists, both career highs, and Carl Landry added 14 points and eight rebounds fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 110, Warriors 93]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-110-warriors-93.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:10:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This is about when and how the Houston Rockets started their 22-game winning streak last season. Right now, they're thinking more about steady improvement than getting on another run like that.Yao Ming had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Ron Artest scored 27 a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady sits out Rockets game with sprained ankle]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-sits-out-rockets-game-with-sprained-ankle.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:31:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets guard Tracy McGrady missed Saturday's game against Golden State due to a sprained left ankle, the latest in a long list of injuries for Houston this season.McGrady, Houston's third-leading scorer, was hurt in Thursday's practice. McGrady had playe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Rockets Preview 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/warriors-rockets-preview-838.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:00:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The presence of the Houston Rockets' three stars couldn't keep them from another bitter defeat.But to keep from matching their longest skid this season, the Rockets must add to the Golden State Warriors' season-long road struggles.Houston (28-19) will try]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nelson reverses himself on plan to put Ellis at point ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nelson-reverses-himself-on-plan-to-put-ellis-at-point-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:30:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Warriors coachDon Nelson's plans to convertMonta Ellis into a point guard are being put on hold.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-823.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:00:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets insisted that they have not thought of their previous struggles. With another game to be decided, the thought of all those games they could not finish did not become another hurdle with another game going down to its final minutes. Yet, when t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-824.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:00:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--In another episode in the ongoing drama about who will play each night, issues the Rockets thought were behind them, Ron Artest told a website one day that he might have to sit out until after the All-Star break and then told the team the next day that ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-825.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:00:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Ron Artest, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Aaron Brooks, forward Chuck Haye]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Rockets Preview 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/warriors-rockets-preview-826.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:50:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The presence of the Houston Rockets' three stars couldn't keep them from another bitter defeat.But to keep from matching their longest skid this season, the Rockets must add to the Golden State Warriors' season-long road struggles.Houston (28-19) will try]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics come up in clutch vs. Pistons]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/celtics-come-up-in-clutch-vs-pistons.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:16:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celts didn't have their best in Friday's win over the Pistons, but they made the plays when it mattered most, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant, Green, Westbrook chosen ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/durant-green-westbrook-chosen-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:30:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder teammates Kevin Durant, Jeff Green and Russell Westbrook have been invited to participate in the rookie-sophomore game Feb. 13 in Phoenix as part of All-Star Game weekend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No All-Stars named for Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/no-all-stars-named-for-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:30:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time since 2006, theUtahJazz won't have a representative at the NBA's All-Star Game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[House catches fire as Celtics crown Kings for ninth straight win ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/house-catches-fire-as-celtics-crown-kings-for-ninth-straight-win-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA House catches fire as Celtics crown Kings for ninth straight winBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - On a rainy night outside, sharpshooter Eddie House was raining down three-pointers inside. ?? House scored a season-hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-01-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-816.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:00:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Ron Artest, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Aaron Brooks, forward Chuck Haye]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-01-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-814.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:00:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets insisted that they have not thought of their previous struggles. With another game to be decided, the thought of all those games they could not finish did not become another hurdle with another game going down to its final minutes. Yet, when t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-815.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:00:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--In another episode in the ongoing drama about who will play each night, issues the Rockets thought were behind them, Ron Artest told a website one day that he might have to sit out until after the All-Star break and then told the team the next day that ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thumbs down for Warriors ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/thumbs-down-for-warriors-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DALLAS The last time the Warriors were in Texas, they were beaten so bad, coach Don Nelson changed offensive systems. Wednesday had to be d?j? vu.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-818.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:29:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Eddie House revenge tour continues to roll, with Sacramento the latest victim, says Andrew Ungvari in his nightly review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-831.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:29:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Eddie House revenge tour continues to roll, with Sacramento the latest victim, says Andrew Ungvari in his nightly review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers stage big comeback to edge Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/76ers-stage-big-comeback-to-edge-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:07:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As poorly as they were playing, the Philadelphia 76ers knew they still had time to catch the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Thanks mostly to Andre Iguodala, they did.Iguodala hit a baseline jumper with 36 seconds left and finished with 20 points to h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[STORY OF THE WEEK ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/story-of-the-week-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ALL-STAR RESERVE CANDIDATES SOON WILL LEARN THEIR FATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets displaying a high tolerance for pain]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-displaying-a-high-tolerance-for-pain.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:30:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - As an analyst of statistical data, by definition Rockets general manager Daryl Morey and his merry band of mathematicians look at past events and attempt to predict the future.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Rocket headed to Italy ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/former-rocket-headed-to-italy-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:30:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maurice Taylor, formerHoustonRockets power forward, current Galleria shoe-store owner and self-proclaimed "Monopoly and Trivia King of Houston," has signed a three-year deal to play for the Armani Jeans Milan team in Italy's top pro Basketball league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-805.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:20:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Limited and frustrated by his left knee, with soreness that won't go away eight months since his surgery, Tracy McGrady said he has not played well all season. He added, however, that he is certain that he will. "I haven't been playing well," he said. "]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-806.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:20:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Von Wafer, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Aaron Brooks. PLAYER NOTES:  --C Yao Ming took just fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-807.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:20:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets were on a good roll through much of December. They blew out the Nets on the road, their most lopsided win of the season, to move to 19-9. The offense was clicking. They had not lost consecutive games since the fourth and fifth games of the sea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Celtics Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-celtics-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:27:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Celtics' road woes have sent the defending champions to their worst slump since the franchise's resurrection, but they're hoping a home game can help solve their problems.The Houston Rockets, meanwhile, will need to find a different solution.Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers snap out of slump, keep Rockets reeling]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/sixers-snap-out-of-slump-keep-rockets-reeling.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:29:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andre Iguodala scored 28 points and the reeling Philadelphia 76ers returned home from a dreadful road trip to beat the Houston Rockets 104-96 on Tuesday night.The Sixers needed to escape the Lone Star State to finally defeat a team from Texas. They lost a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers 104, Rockets 96]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/76ers-104-rockets-96.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the 76ers needed to finally beat a team from Texas was to fly out of the Lone Star State and head home.Once back in Philadelphia, Andre Iguodala took over.Iguodala tied his season high with 28 points and the reeling 76ers returned home from a dreadful]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets let Hawks get away]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-let-hawks-get-away.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:30:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA - With cramps attacking a left calf muscle that never had been asked to go so long in an NBA game, Von Wafer could barely walk.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets F Artest out with injured ankle]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-f-artest-out-with-injured-ankle.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:32:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Ron Artest missed his second straight game with a sore right ankle, sitting out Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers.Artest is averaging 16 points and 5.5 rebounds for the Rockets. He stretched his ankle on the court about ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help wanted, but there's no big hurry ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/help-wanted-but-there-s-no-big-hurry-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:30:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Basketball NOTES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-798.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:40:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Ron Artest, Shane Battier and Tracy McGrady out, Von Wafer got his first career start, Brent Barry got his first start of the season and the Rockets had their 12th starting lineup of the season. With Barry starting at shooting guard, the Rockets ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-799.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:40:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Brent Barry, Small forward Von Wafer, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Luther Head, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Aaron Brooks. PLAYER NOTES: --C Yao Ming had 16 points a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-800.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:40:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This is how far the Rockets had fallen. They lost, their fifth defeat in seven games, and they felt kind of good about it. They were disappointed at the same time, having given up a game-winning shot to Atlanta with 1.5 seconds remaining, a particularly g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griz say Francis about to report ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/griz-say-francis-about-to-report-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grizzlies notebook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-76ers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-76ers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:19:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a lackluster game, the Houston Rockets insist their fire has returned. They'd also like to get two of their best players back.With the status of Tracy McGrady and Ron Artest uncertain, the Rockets look to avoid losing five straight road games for th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets notes: Wafer benifitting from injuries ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-notes-wafer-benifitting-from-injuries-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 5--Though the timing of the Rockets' injuries at small forward and shooting guard can make things worse with the team on a five-game road trip, it could be ideal for Von Wafer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reserves target 'Superman']]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/reserves-target-superman-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You could call it tough timing: By mid-afternoon today, the Raptors will have faced the two best centres in the NBA in a span of less than 48 hours.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-793.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Brent Barry, Small forward Von Wafer, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Luther Head, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Aaron Brooks. PLAYER NOTES: --C Yao Ming had 16 points a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-791.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:00:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This is how far the Rockets had fallen. They lost, their fifth defeat in seven games, and they felt kind of good about it. They were disappointed at the same time, having given up a game-winning shot to Atlanta with 1.5 seconds remaining, a particularly g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-792.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:00:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Ron Artest, Shane Battier and Tracy McGrady out, Von Wafer got his first career start, Brent Barry got his first start of the season and the Rockets had their 12th starting lineup of the season. With Barry starting at shooting guard, the Rockets ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets let Hawks get away: Bibby sinks decisive 3 with 1.5 seconds left ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-let-hawks-get-away-bibby-sinks-decisive-3-with-1-5-seconds-left-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:30:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 4--ATLANTA -- With cramps attacking a left calf muscle that never had been asked to go so long in an NBA game, Von Wafer could barely walk.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bench booster]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bench-booster.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:30:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Raptors have proven they can win the odd game without Jermaine O'Neal and Jose Calderon in the lineup, but coach Jay Triano does not wish to validate the theory any longer than needed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HAWKS 103, ROCKETS 100: Bibby's heroics push home streak to 6 ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/hawks-103-rockets-100-bibby-s-heroics-push-home-streak-to-6-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hawks point guard Mike Bibby has been around the NBA long enough to know that for every time you're on the ugly side of a big shot, you'll have chances to take one to make up for it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron, Varejao keep Cavs perfect at home ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lebron-varejao-keep-cavs-perfect-at-home-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:30:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA LeBron, Varejao keep Cavs perfect at homeBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - With a little help from "Wild Thing," LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are still running wild at home. ?? Brazilian Anderson Varejao ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-782.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:40:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Brent Barry, Small forward Von Wafer, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Luther Head, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Aaron Brooks. PLAYER NOTES: --C Yao Ming had 16 points a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-784.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:40:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Ron Artest, Shane Battier and Tracy McGrady out, Von Wafer got his first career start, Brent Barry got his first start of the season and the Rockets had their 12th starting lineup of the season. With Barry starting at shooting guard, the Rockets ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-783.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:40:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This is how far the Rockets had fallen. They lost, their fifth defeat in seven games, and they felt kind of good about it. They were disappointed at the same time, having given up a game-winning shot to Atlanta with 1.5 seconds remaining, a particularly g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 103, Rockets 100]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/hawks-103-rockets-100.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:51:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta coach Mike Woodson needed a reversal of fortune after the Hawks' loss the night before on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer.Fortunately for Woodson, Mike Bibby had the right touch after taking Joe Johnson's pass beyond the arc."Mike stepped up and made a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New year, new Raptors]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/new-year-new-raptors.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming was all set to dine Italian.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors in a rut ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/raptors-in-a-rut-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jermaine O'Neal feels like the Raptors are stuck in a never-ending loop, not unlike what unfolded in the movie Groundhog Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors crush Rockets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/raptors-crush-rockets-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTorontoRaptors breathed a collective sigh of relief last night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors romp ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/raptors-romp-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTorontoRaptors breathed a collective sigh of relief last night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solid effort helps Raps end skid]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/solid-effort-helps-raps-end-skid.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTorontoRaptors breathed a collective sigh of relief yesterday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Hawks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-hawks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:10:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks are still figuring out how to win on the road. On Saturday, they return to a place where they know they can win.Atlanta goes for its sixth straight win at Philips Arena on Saturday night against a Houston team that's dropped three in a r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors rout Rockets to end 3-game skid]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/raptors-rout-rockets-to-end-3-game-skid.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:47:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani each scored 19 points and the Toronto Raptors snapped a three-game losing streak with a 94-73 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.Toronto, which had lost 13 of its last 17 games and four straight at home, held H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors 94, Rockets 73]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/raptors-94-rockets-73.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:13:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets didn't feel much like winners after grinding out a four-point home victory on Wednesday.They were surefire losers in Toronto on Friday night.Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani each scored 19 points and the Raptors snapped a three-game losi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets limp into long road trip]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-limp-into-long-road-trip.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TORONTO - The idea was never to enter a 5,800-mile, five-game, eight-day road trip limping, but then this NBA season has mocked the Rockets' notions of what would be.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors' situation anything but funny]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/raptors-situation-anything-but-funny.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jermaine O'Neal feels like theTorontoRaptors are stuck in a never-ending loop, not unlike what unfolded in the movie Groundhog Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A large task ahead ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/a-large-task-ahead-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEWS AND NOTES FROM CANADA'S NBA TEAM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raps stuck in losing vortex ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/raps-stuck-in-losing-vortex-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jermaine O'Neal feels like the Raptors are stuck in a never-ending loop, not unlike what unfolded in the movie Groundhog Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors F Jermaine O'Neal out again with sore knee]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/raptors-f-jermaine-o-neal-out-again-with-sore-knee.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:44:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Raptors forward Jermaine O'Neal missed Friday night's game against the Houston Rockets because of a sore right knee, the second consecutive game he has sat out.O'Neal is averaging 14.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. A six-time All-Star, he missed three]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iverson leads injury-depleted Pistons to fifth straight win ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/iverson-leads-injury-depleted-pistons-to-fifth-straight-win-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:30:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Iverson leads injury-depleted Pistons to fifth straight winBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - With three key players out with injuries, Allen Iverson stepped in to rescue the Detroit Pistons. ?? Iverson scored 17 of h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nene scores 21 points to lead Nuggets to 114-107 win over Raptors ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nene-scores-21-points-to-lead-nuggets-to-114-107-win-over-raptors-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:30:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Streamers fell on theTorontoRaptors but there was little to celebrate about Wednesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Raptors Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-raptors-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:15:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady and Ron Artest, the Houston Rockets hoped to contend for the NBA championship this season. Though they've shown promise at times, each member of the "Big Three" is getting frustrated with the team's inconsistency.After pulling]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS 85, BUCKS 81  Hanging tough in Texas  Hard-fought battle with Houston falls just short ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-85-bucks-81-hanging-tough-in-texas-hard-fought-battle-with-houston-falls-just-short-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:30:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston - Now it's a matter of consistency for theMilwaukeeBucks. But then again, maybe it's always been that way for the Bucks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-770.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:40:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Aaron Brooks, Small forward Tracy McGrady, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Forward Ron Artest, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry. PLAYER NOTES: --C Yao Ming, who made ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-771.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:40:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In his life or career, nothing moves Dikembe Mutombo like being needed. From the miracle of his hospital in the Congo, to the way he went from barely able to get on the floor to his turn-back-time play down the stretch after Yao Ming's injury last season,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-772.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:40:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets wanted a win to erase the memory of their loss to the Wizards. Instead, they got a reminder. They beat the Bucks but let a lead that reached 15 in the first half and 11 in the fourth quarter slip to just one. They more survived than won and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets squeak past Bucks behind Yao, Scola]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-squeak-past-bucks-behind-yao-scola.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:43:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets hardly sounded like the victorious team after struggling past the Milwaukee Bucks 85-81 on Wednesday night.Yao Ming had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Luis Scola added 11 points and 10 boards, but the Rockets sputtered on offense durin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triumph & scandal in '08 ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/triumph-scandal-in-08-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As we say goodbye to 2008 in the coming days, here is a look at the year's top NBA stories:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-summary--766.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TONIGHT: MILWAUKEE Bucks at Rockets]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling ball about to drop, Rockets sign Mutombo]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/feeling-ball-about-to-drop-rockets-sign-mutombo.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Rockets reeling from a loss so "embarrassing" point guard Rafer Alston said players should have made a public apology from the court, the Rockets got some good news.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDyess helps Pistons snap Magic's seven-game win streak ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcdyess-helps-pistons-snap-magic-s-seven-game-win-streak-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA McDyess helps Pistons snap Magic's seven-game win streakBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - It was no trick. The Detroit Pistons made the Orlando Magic and their season-high seven-game winning streak disappear with tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-750.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:20:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets returned C Dikembe Mutombo to the fold on Tuesday, signing the 42-year-old center to a contract for the rest of the season. Mutombo, despite his age, has been a valuable backup for the often-fragile C Yao Ming. --The Rockets assumed they wou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-751.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:20:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. 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After a long pregame meeting with coach Rick Adelman and general manager Daryl Morey, McGrady said he]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-763.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:20:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets returned C Dikembe Mutombo to the fold on Tuesday, signing the 42-year-old center to a contract for the rest of the season. 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The move gives the Rockets an emotional leader and a backup to Yao Ming.Mutombo appeared in 39 games for Houston last season, logging most of his minutes aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets re-sign Mutombo]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-re-sign-mutombo.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:08:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets re-signed 42-year-old center Dikembe Mutombo for the remainder of the season on Tuesday, adding an emotional leader and a backup to Yao Ming.Mutombo, who supplants 39-year-old Sam Cassell as the league's oldest active player, appeared ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA  Bucks' focus fixed on making playoffs ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-bucks-focus-fixed-on-making-playoffs-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:30:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[St. Francis - Richard Jefferson didn't hesitate Monday when asked if he had any New Year's resolutions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards finally get back-to-back wins]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/wizards-finally-get-back-to-back-wins.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheWashingtonWizards were in a familiar situation Monday against the Houston Rockets. As was the case in the teams' meeting Nov. 21, the Wizards led at the start of the fourth quarter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-742.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:40:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the latest solution proposed to Tracy McGrady's knee problems and season-long struggles, he and the Rockets decided he would play, just not too often. After a long pregame meeting with coach Rick Adelman and general manager Daryl Morey, McGrady said he]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-743.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:40:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets continue to court Dikembe Mutombo, but don't expect an answer for several days at the soonest. 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Bench -- Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Ron Artest, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamison, Wizards topple Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/jamison-wizards-topple-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:42:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Caron Butler was out, Antawn Jamison was hurting and the lowly Washington Wizards were still able to beat the Houston Rockets on Monday night.Jamison scored a season-high 30 points, Andray Blatche added 16 points and eight rebounds and the Wizards snapped]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fesenko beginning to perform ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/fesenko-beginning-to-perform-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyrylo Fesenko settled his 7-foot-1, 300ish-pound body into an undersized chair in front of a corner locker stall at the Toyota Center in Houston and braced for questions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA player charities often a losing game ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-player-charities-often-a-losing-game-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only way Peter Nicholas could have been more surprised last summer is if Deron Williams had walked into his office wearing his Jazz jersey, with a check in hand.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Francis close to joining Grizzlies ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/francis-close-to-joining-grizzlies-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Griz notebook]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Wizards, no time to celebrate ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/for-wizards-no-time-to-celebrate-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheWashingtonWizards had little time to enjoy Saturday's 104-95 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Less than 24 hours after they snapped an eight-game losing streak, the team plane took off for Houston, where the 20-11 Rockets await in Monday's ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 10 NBA stories for '08 ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/top-10-nba-stories-for-08-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a good year for the NBA, all things considered. Players, for the most part, kept out of the headlines for off-the-court problems. The playoffs, as usual, were filled with good games and this time the top two teams from each conference, both with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz fall short to Houston ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/utah-jazz-fall-short-to-houston-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON -- They were up against a mountain of a man in 7-foot-6 Yao Ming, and they were missing three key peaks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fesenko plays big against biggest foe ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/fesenko-plays-big-against-biggest-foe-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[HOUSTON -- At a listed 7-foot-1 and 300 pounds, Jazz reserve center Kyrylo Fesenko considers himself a pretty big guy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Game at a glance ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets 120, Jazz 115 (2OT)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz endure agonizing night ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/jazz-endure-agonizing-night-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston ? The chance for an improbable victory slipped away from theUtahJazz in agonizing fashion Saturday night at the Toyota Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards soar late in historic matchup ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/wizards-soar-late-in-historic-matchup-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:30:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was the rarest of NBA meetings Saturday night - two dreadful teams vying to see which could avoid yet another loss.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/wizards-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:16:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two-thirds of their star trio battling injury, the Houston Rockets are trying to find a way to piece together victories.That may not be very difficult on Monday, when the Rockets will try to extend their winning streaks both at home and against the l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors send mighty Celtics to second straight loss ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/warriors-send-mighty-celtics-to-second-straight-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 11:30:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Warriors send mighty Celtics to second straight lossBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Suddenly, the streaking Boston Celtics are slumping. ?? Stephen Jackson scored 15 of his game-high 28 points in the final quarter,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-726.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets began Saturday's game on an offensive roll, scoring more first-quarter points (34) than in any game this season. 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By the next game, the injuries were back. The soreness in F Ron Artest's right ankle escalated while playing four games in five nights and by the next mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-718.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:00:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Aaron Brooks, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barry, Guard Luther He]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-719.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:00:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ever since Carl Landry received his offer sheet from the Charlotte Bobcats, the Rockets had a plan for Dikembe Mutombo. 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Tyson Chandler has 14 points and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul, West lead Hornets past Rockets 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/paul-west-lead-hornets-past-rockets-732.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:34:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 26 points and 10 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a two-game skid with an 88-79 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.David West added 23 points for New Orleans, which led throughout. Tyson Chandler has 14 points and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 88, Rockets 79]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/hornets-88-rockets-79.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:34:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul and his Hornets teammates had a lousy Christmas, so they took it out on the Houston Rockets.Paul had 26 points and 10 assists, and New Orleans snapped a two-game skid with an 88-79 victory over Houston on Friday night.David West added 23 points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GREAT BY NUMBERS SET]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/great-by-numbers-set.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From 00 to 99, WE'VE SELECTED THE BEST HOUSTON PRO TO WEAR EACH JERSEY. Consider it our holiday gift to you in 101 small packages]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies acquire Francis]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/grizzlies-acquire-francis.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How about this for a Christmas Eve stocking stuffer?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stojakovic, Armstrong, Artest all out]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/stojakovic-armstrong-artest-all-out.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:17:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest missed the Houston Rockets' road game Friday night against the Hornets, who were also short-handed.Artest had a sprained right ankle, Rockets officials said.New Orleans was without swingman Peja Stojakovic and reserve center Hilton Armstrong. S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-711.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:40:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As clearly as three teams -- Boston, Cleveland and Los Angeles -- are well ahead of the NBA field as the season heads towards to the New Year, the Rockets are part of the pack giving chase. The Rockets have played all three and have lost to all three. The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-712.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:40:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Getting some salary off the books, the Rockets dealt veteran G Steve Francis to the Grizzlies. Francis, who hasn't played this season following knee surgery in February, has a $2.63 million salary. As part of the deal, Memphis also receives a 2009 secon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-713.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:40:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Ron Artest, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 06:37:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A pair of losses against division-leading teams derailed a bit of the New Orleans Hornets' momentum, and they'll be trying to avoid a similar fate on Friday night as they host the Southwest Division rival Houston Rockets.New Orleans (16-9) had a four-game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns sign former Jazzman Dee Brown ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/suns-sign-former-jazzman-dee-brown-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 03:30:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX (AP) -- The Phoenix Suns signed Dee Brown on Wednesday, ending their search for another backup point guard.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets trade oft-injured Francis to Grizzlies]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-trade-oft-injured-francis-to-grizzlies.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:20:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets traded oft-injured guard Steve Francis to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2011.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers 99 | Rockets 90]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/cavaliers-99-|-rockets-90.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 03:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets Update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision of compatriots]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/collision-of-compatriots.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:30:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EAST RUTHERFORD ? Yi Jianlian went at Yao Ming in the third period and got the better of his taller, more celebrated countryman, scoring on a short bank shot over the Rockets' center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yi to take biggest stage]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yi-to-take-biggest-stage.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:30:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a recent bad performance, Yi Jianlian went back to the Nets' practice facility and worked on his game with general manager Kiki Vandeweghe late into the night. The people in China hope they see that work pay off early Tuesday morning.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Tuesday Review 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-tuesday-review-705.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:21:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Lakers and Celtics did their part to set up a Christmas showdown and LeBron James continued his case for MVP. 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Los Angeles (dpa) -Kobe Bryantand the Los Angeles Lakers relied on their expe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryant gives Gasol happy homecoming and family bragging rights ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bryant-gives-gasol-happy-homecoming-and-family-bragging-rights-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Bryant gives Gasol happy homecoming and family bragging rightsBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) -Kobe Bryantand the Los Angeles Lakers relied on their experience to make Pau Gasol's return to Memphis a successful one. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-708.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:40:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As clearly as three teams -- Boston, Cleveland and Los Angeles -- are well ahead of the NBA field as the season heads towards to the New Year, the Rockets are part of the pack giving chase. The Rockets have played all three and have lost to all three. The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-709.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:40:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For the first time since he returned after missing seven games with a sore left knee, Tracy McGrady looked the way he did before sitting out. He struggled to move, did not defend well and rarely attacked, though he was defended by the smaller Delonte We]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-710.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:40:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Ron Artest, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry, Guard Brent Barr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs pass tough test, stay perfect at home]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/cavs-pass-tough-test-stay-perfect-at-home.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:23:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James sat in one corner of Cleveland's locker room soaking his sore feet in a tub full of ice. Like a boxer who just left the ring, he was hurting all over.The Houston Rockets gave him their best shot."That," James said, "was a heavyweight fight. I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets G Rafer Alston returns from injury]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-g-rafer-alston-returns-from-injury.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:50:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets guard Rafer Alston returned to the starting lineup Tuesday night against Cleveland after missing four games with a strained left hamstring.The Rockets won all four games without Alston, who is averaging 11.7 points and a team-high 5.2 assi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BOW TO YAO - MING, ROCKETS RUN OVER LIFELESS NETS ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bow-to-yao-ming-rockets-run-over-lifeless-nets-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets 114 - Nets 91]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets trounce Nets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-trounce-nets-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:30:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets 114]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday review 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-monday-review-698.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:43:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was Nelson vs. Nelson and Jameer beat Don as the Magic look more real by the day. Thomas Halzack reviews Monday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-687.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Luther Head, Guard Ron Artest, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-701.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Luther Head, Guard Ron Artest, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-685.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets have won four straight games, their longest winning streak of the season. The streak has come with Aaron Brooks starting at point guard because Rafer Alston has been out with a strained left hamstring. Brooks has averaged 17 points and 5.5 ass]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-686.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With the Rockets heading to Cleveland for their fourth game in five nights and the lead against the Nets swelling to as much as 23 in the first half, it was understandable they would want to get some extra minutes of rest in the second half. "Yeah, back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-699.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets have won four straight games, their longest winning streak of the season. The streak has come with Aaron Brooks starting at point guard because Rafer Alston has been out with a strained left hamstring. Brooks has averaged 17 points and 5.5 ass]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-700.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With the Rockets heading to Cleveland for their fourth game in five nights and the lead against the Nets swelling to as much as 23 in the first half, it was understandable they would want to get some extra minutes of rest in the second half. "Yeah, back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Cavaliers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-cavaliers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:47:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a shaky victory in the opener of his team's current four-game road trip, Houston's Shane Battier referred to the Cleveland Cavaliers as one of the three teams the Rockets aspired to be like.While delivering a much better showing its next time out, H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao's double-double carries Rockets past Nets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-s-double-double-carries-rockets-past-nets.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:12:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While Yao Ming won the showdown with fellow Chinese Olympian Yi Jianlian, the smallest player on the court stole the show from the 7-footers.Yao had 24 points and 16 rebounds and Aaron Brooks tied his career-high with 22 points as the Houston Rockets won ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 114, Nets 91]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-114-nets-91.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:03:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While Yao Ming won the showdown with fellow Chinese Olympian Yi Jianlian, the Houston Rockets beat the New Jersey Nets with defense and a boost from the smallest player on the court.Yao had 24 points and 16 rebounds and Aaron Brooks tied his career high w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Timberwolves' Mike Miller deals with more pain ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/minnesota-timberwolves-mike-miller-deals-with-more-pain-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Timberwolves guard Mike Miller received treatment on his sprained right ankle Sunday, but the team said he underwent no additional tests.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOODFELLOWS]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/goodfellows.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Friday was a night of firsts for 6-year-old Dacota Anderson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[YI VS. YAO - THIS IS BIG! ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yi-vs-yao-this-is-big-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:30:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In New Jersey, it might have all the appeal of re-runs of "Men in Trees."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-676.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:00:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Luther Head, Guard Ron Artest, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES: --C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-677.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:00:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets did not feel much like praising themselves. They had let a 14-point lead shrink to four and had to sweat out the final minutes against the Timberwolves. They had wasted a chance to get some rest in the second game of a stretch of four in five ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-678.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:00:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When Tracy McGrady went out, the Rockets found Luther Head somewhere at the end of the bench, dusted him off and put him back on the floor. He had 21 points in an impressive win against the Spurs, then had not done much since. He scored 23 points in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Nets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-nets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:26:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets took advantage of a struggling opponent to pull out a shaky win in the opener of their four-game road trip.They'll continue the trip against a New Jersey Nets team that's had trouble both at home and against Houston lately.The Rockets ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Powers: Minnesota Timberwolves find a friend in losing ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/tom-powers-minnesota-timberwolves-find-a-friend-in-losing-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Timberwolves fans, get a grip. You don't ask a kitten to pull a plow, and you don't ask an old, gray mare to curl up in your lap.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marbury definitely tops the naughty list]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/marbury-definitely-tops-the-naughty-list.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:55:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the final Hoop du Jour before Christmas, Peter Vecsey runs down his own NBA list and finds most of the names are naughty.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics, Lakers setting bar high ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/celtics-lakers-setting-bar-high-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:30:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics and Lakers might as well get down to the business of the NBA Finals now, so exquisite has their march been in the first quarter of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 109, Timberwolves 102]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-109-timberwolves-102.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:43:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From dunking on a player 8 inches taller and 55 pounds heavier than he is to swatting away shots and chasing after loose balls, Al Jefferson is trying everything he can to snap the Minnesota Timberwolves out of this miserable slump.Yet nothing seems to be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[REFILE (eca029) No bull, Celtics' winning streak snowballs to 17 ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/refile-eca029-no-bull-celtics-winning-streak-snowballs-to-17-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:30:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA REFILE (eca029) No bull, Celtics' winning streak snowballs to 17By Paul Levine, dpa Eds: Changing to a light snowstorm in lead graf?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - While their city was being hit by a light winter snowstorm, the Boston]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-670.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:20:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Luther Head, Guard Ron Artest, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES: --C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-669.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:20:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When Tracy McGrady went out, the Rockets found Luther Head somewhere at the end of the bench, dusted him off and put him back on the floor. He had 21 points in an impressive win against the Spurs, then had not done much since. He scored 23 points in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-671.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:20:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets did not feel much like praising themselves. They had let a 14-point lead shrink to four and had to sweat out the final minutes against the Timberwolves. They had wasted a chance to get some rest in the second game of a stretch of four in five ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets hand Timberwolves 12th straight loss]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-hand-timberwolves-12th-straight-loss.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:15:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From dunking on a player 8 inches taller and 55 pounds heavier than he is to swatting away shots and chasing after loose balls, Al Jefferson is trying everything he can to snap the Minnesota Timberwolves out of this miserable slump.Yet nothing seems to be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolves hold down Yao Ming until final seconds of 12th straight loss ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/wolves-hold-down-yao-ming-until-final-seconds-of-12th-straight-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:30:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Size might not matter as much in today's NBA, but it's still a nice thing to have.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Timberwolves face tall task: Yao Ming ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/minnesota-timberwolves-face-tall-task-yao-ming-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 03:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Timberwolves have faced some formidable opponents during Kevin McHale's first six games as coach, and tonight they confront their tallest order yet.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Timberwolves Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-timberwolves-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:33:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets had trouble taking advantage of a struggling opponent early in their last game before pulling away in the second half.They hope to put together a more complete performance against the NBA's worst team over the last three weeks.The Rock]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao boosts Rockets over Kings]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-boosts-rockets-over-kings.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:13:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming scored 11 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, Luis Scola earned his seventh double-double of the season and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 107-96 on Friday night.Scola matched a season high with 23 points and grabbed 10 rebound]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao boosts Rockets over Kings 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-boosts-rockets-over-kings-675.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:13:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming scored 11 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, Luis Scola earned his seventh double-double of the season and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 107-96 on Friday night.Scola matched a season high with 23 points and grabbed 10 rebound]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 107, Kings 96]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-107-kings-96.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:12:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now in his second season, Luis Scola is more comfortable in the NBA. It's starting to show.The durable forward from Argentina had his seventh double-double of the season with 23 points and 10 rebounds to help the Rockets beat Sacramento 107-96 on Friday n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Rockets remain work in progress ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/real-rockets-remain-work-in-progress-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:30:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ALMOST no one is happy with how the Rockets have played. All of us keep waiting for them to turn a corner.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks has a quick answer]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/brooks-has-a-quick-answer.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:30:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Brooks held the ball and the game in his hands in the middle of the court, alone in a matchup with Chauncey Billups, the former NBA Finals MVP point guard who has transformed Denver and had been the prototype of the kind of guard considered too big ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's surprised me so far ... and what hasn't]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/what-s-surprised-me-so-far-and-what-hasn-t.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:48:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy was already a star, but he's lifted his game to the next level. That's one thing that's surprised Charley Rosen so far.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-666.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:20:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Tracy McGrady not only seems to be finding his game, he might be regaining his confidence. Though McGrady, even with his fourth career triple-double on Tuesday, does not have the quickness and jumping ability of his past, but he was certain that will co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-667.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:20:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Luther Head, Guard Ron Artest, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-668.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:20:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just one player came back from injury, but several Rockets looked very different. With Ron Artest back after sitting out two games to rest his sprained right ankle, the Rockets had Shane Battier, Tracy McGrady and Artest healthy at the same time for the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/kings-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:11:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets probably didn't obtain Ron Artest from the Sacramento Kings in the offseason to come off the bench, but the volatile forward has adjusted well to his new role through one game.Artest is expected to play as a reserve again Friday when h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-656.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:20:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Luther Head, Guard Ron Artest, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-657.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:20:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just one player came back from injury, but several Rockets looked very different. With Ron Artest back after sitting out two games to rest his sprained right ankle, the Rockets had Shane Battier, Tracy McGrady and Artest healthy at the same time for the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-658.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:20:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Tracy McGrady not only seems to be finding his game, he might be regaining his confidence. Though McGrady, even with his fourth career triple-double on Tuesday, does not have the quickness and jumping ability of his past, but he was certain that will co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WINE]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/wine.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WHAT I'M DRINKING]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The sinking economy has been felt in even the richest of pocketbooks as Tiger Woods needs a new endorsement ride after Buick bailed out and LeBron James lost his Internet connection with Microsoft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How sweet it is for Foley, Peterson]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/how-sweet-it-is-for-foley-peterson.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Longtime Rockets radio announcers Gene Peterson and Jim Foley returned Tuesday night to Toyota Center and were showered with cheers, applause and tokens of appreciation large and small.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What exactly are the Bulls building toward?]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/what-exactly-are-the-bulls-building-toward-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:17:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It seems like the Bulls have been going with young players and promising a bright future ever since Michael Jordan left. This Chicago fan is losing patience.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What exactly are the Bulls building toward? 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/what-exactly-are-the-bulls-building-toward--659.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:17:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It seems like the Bulls have been going with young players and promising a bright future ever since Michael Jordan left. This Chicago fan is losing patience.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billups deal smooth one for Nuggets Injury update]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/billups-deal-smooth-one-for-nuggets-injury-update.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:13:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DALLAS - You watch Chauncey Billups move up and down the court, and it's easy to figure a more appropriate uniform would be a pair of silk pajamas and a velvet lounging jacket.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Tuesday Review 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-tuesday-review-651.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:18:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady's big night aside, the Rockets' win over the Nuggets pointed out the flaws on both teams, says John Lorge in his Tuesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-638.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:20:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Luther Head, Guard Ron Artest, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-652.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:20:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Shane Battier, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Luther Head, Guard Ron Artest, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES:  --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-639.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:20:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just one player came back from injury, but several Rockets looked very different. With Ron Artest back after sitting out two games to rest his sprained right ankle, the Rockets had Shane Battier, Tracy McGrady and Artest healthy at the same time for the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-640.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:20:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Tracy McGrady not only seems to be finding his game, he might be regaining his confidence. Though McGrady, even with his fourth career triple-double on Tuesday, does not have the quickness and jumping ability of his past, but he was certain that will co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-653.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:20:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just one player came back from injury, but several Rockets looked very different. With Ron Artest back after sitting out two games to rest his sprained right ankle, the Rockets had Shane Battier, Tracy McGrady and Artest healthy at the same time for the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-654.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:20:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Tracy McGrady not only seems to be finding his game, he might be regaining his confidence. Though McGrady, even with his fourth career triple-double on Tuesday, does not have the quickness and jumping ability of his past, but he was certain that will co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 108, Nuggets 96]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-108-nuggets-96.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:10:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady did it all, Yao Ming dominated inside and Ron Artest provided support off the bench. Finally, the Houston Rockets showed a glimpse of how good they can be.McGrady notched his fourth career triple-double and first this season, Yao scored 32 p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady's triple-double keys Rockets' triumph]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-s-triple-double-keys-rockets-triumph.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:10:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady notched his fourth career triple-double and first this season, Yao Ming scored 32 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets 108-96 on Tuesday night.McGrady had 20 points and reached season highs in rebounds (14) and assists (10)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARK HEISLER / ON THE NBA]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mark-heisler-/-on-the-nba.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sacramento Kings Coach Reggie Theus bit the dust Monday, becoming the sixth NBA coach to be fired this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers tonight  2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/clippers-tonight--644.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AT OKLAHOMA CITY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-632.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:40:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--If Ron Artest comes back from his sprained right ankle on Tuesday, the Rockets would have Shane Battier, Tracy McGrady and Artest all healthy at the same time for the first time this season. That might present a decision for Rick Adelman, but he seemed ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-633.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:40:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-634.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:40:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time this season, Rick Adelman thought he was about to have his full rotation together. Tracy McGrady had come back from his sore knee. Shane Battier was back from his sore foot, joining him in the starting lineup Adelman had assumed he woul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nuggets-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:56:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After their offseason acquisition of Ron Artest, the Houston Rockets expected to become top contenders in the Western Conference.That move hasn't yet had the intended effect, but it's safe to say the Denver Nuggets' trade for Chauncey Billups has delivere]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D'Antoni 's system making most of Knicks' talent]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/d-antoni-s-system-making-most-of-knicks-talent.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike D'Antoni doesn't have the talent he enjoyed with the Suns, but he's doing a splendid job driving the Knicks, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Sunday review 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-sunday-review-636.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Grizzlies keep winning and coach Marc Iavaroni keeps his job. Erick Blasco looks at what they are doing right.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Sunday review 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-sunday-review-645.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Grizzlies keep winning and coach Marc Iavaroni keeps his job. Erick Blasco looks at what they are doing right.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics squash Hornets, extend winning streak to 14 ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/celtics-squash-hornets-extend-winning-streak-to-14-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:32:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Celtics squash Hornets, extend winning streak to 14By Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - After taking care of some unfinished business, the Boston Celtics went about their recent business as usual. ?? Paul Pierce scored ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors help out Yao, Rockets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/warriors-help-out-yao-rockets-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:32:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND Yao Ming didn't single-handedly take care of the Warriors on Friday night as he did last month at the Toyota Center. This time, he had some help.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-618.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:00:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. 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Tracy McGrady had come back from his sore knee. Shane Battier was back from his sore foot, joining him in the starting lineup Adelman had assumed he woul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-617.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:00:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--If Ron Artest comes back from his sprained right ankle on Tuesday, the Rockets would have Shane Battier, Tracy McGrady and Artest all healthy at the same time for the first time this season. That might present a decision for Rick Adelman, but he seemed ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-627.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:00:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the first time this season, Rick Adelman thought he was about to have his full rotation together. Tracy McGrady had come back from his sore knee. Shane Battier was back from his sore foot, joining him in the starting lineup Adelman had assumed he woul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-628.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:00:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--If Ron Artest comes back from his sprained right ankle on Tuesday, the Rockets would have Shane Battier, Tracy McGrady and Artest all healthy at the same time for the first time this season. That might present a decision for Rick Adelman, but he seemed ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clips top Rockets for first back-to-back wins]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/clips-top-rockets-for-first-back-to-back-wins.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:44:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Randolph had 30 points and 13 rebounds, Al Thornton scored 26 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Houston Rockets 95-82 on Saturday night to record back-to-back victories for the first time this season.Randolph, fresh off his 38-point effor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clips top Rockets for first back-to-back wins 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/clips-top-rockets-for-first-back-to-back-wins-630.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:44:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Randolph had 30 points and 13 rebounds, Al Thornton scored 26 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Houston Rockets 95-82 on Saturday night to record back-to-back victories for the first time this season.Randolph, fresh off his 38-point effor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers 95, Rockets 82]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/clippers-95-rockets-82.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:42:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Clippers needed back-to-back 30-point efforts from newly acquired Zach Randolph to win consecutive games for the first time this season.Randolph had 30 points and 13 rebounds Saturday night in a 95-82 victory over the Houston Rockets. Frid]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okur is 3rd in balloting ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/okur-is-3rd-in-balloting-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:31:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Jazz's Mehmet Okur ranks third among Western Conference centers in the first release of early balloting results for the upcoming NBA All-Star Game, but neither currently injured two-time All-Star Carlos Boozer nor Jazz point Deron Williams ranked amon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers tonight ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/clippers-tonight-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:31:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[VS. HOUSTON]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloan deserves spot among all-time greats]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/sloan-deserves-spot-among-all-time-greats.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:44:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In 20 years, Jerry Sloan hasn't been Coach of the Year or won a title, but he's still one of the greats, Michael Whittenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-610.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 09:40:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For the first time this season, the Rockets had the starting lineup they planned all along. 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There were too few signs of progress for him to stick with a plan he was ambivalent about to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets handle Warriors in McGrady's return]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-handle-warriors-in-mcgrady-s-return.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:45:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady tested his sore left knee during a recent practice, pronounced himself fit and then produced one of his best offensive nights of the season.McGrady just missed a triple-double in his return to the court, Yao Ming had 19 points and 14 rebound]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets handle Warriors in McGrady's return 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-handle-warriors-in-mcgrady-s-return-622.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:45:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady tested his sore left knee during a recent practice, pronounced himself fit and then produced one of his best offensive nights of the season.McGrady just missed a triple-double in his return to the court, Yao Ming had 19 points and 14 rebound]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets handle Warriors in McGrady's return 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-handle-warriors-in-mcgrady-s-return-631.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:45:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady tested his sore left knee during a recent practice, pronounced himself fit and then produced one of his best offensive nights of the season.McGrady just missed a triple-double in his return to the court, Yao Ming had 19 points and 14 rebound]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Clippers Preview 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-clippers-preview-613.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:02:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After missing 2 1/2 weeks with a left knee injury, Tracy McGrady showed little rust in his return to the court for the Houston Rockets. He'll look to build off that performance versus a team he's had little success against lately.McGrady looks to help the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billups trade paying dividends for Nuggets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/billups-trade-paying-dividends-for-nuggets.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:52:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A bunch of NBA teams have made risky moves to improve their rosters. So far, the Nuggets are the only ones getting a payoff.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[chron.com ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/chron-com-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA: Fran Blinebury has Celtics at No. 1, Rockets at No. 7 in league rankings. blogs.chron.com/franblinebury]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Warriors Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-warriors-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:50:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Keeping up with up-tempo Golden State can be tough for even healthy teams. The Houston Rockets, though, have proven capable of more than holding their own against the Warriors, even when banged up.Tracy McGrady may be set to return for the Rockets, but th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artest out 2 games, McGrady back at practice]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/artest-out-2-games-mcgrady-back-at-practice.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:56:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Ron Artest will sit out the next two games with a sprained right ankle.Tracy McGrady practiced Thursday and may return ahead of schedule from a knee injury.Artest, Houston's second-leading scorer, sat out Monday's loss in Memphis, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artest out 2 games, McGrady back at practice 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/artest-out-2-games-mcgrady-back-at-practice-615.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:56:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Ron Artest will sit out the next two games with a sprained right ankle.Tracy McGrady practiced Thursday and may return ahead of schedule from a knee injury.Artest, Houston's second-leading scorer, sat out Monday's loss in Memphis, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artest out, McGrady practices for Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/artest-out-mcgrady-practices-for-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:51:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston forward Ron Artest will sit out the next two games with a sprained right ankle, leaving the injury-riddled Rockets with barely enough practice players.Tracy McGrady practiced Thursday and may return ahead of schedule from a knee injury. But Yao Mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-595.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:40:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Guard Von Hayes, Forward Chuck Hayes, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-597.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:40:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Ron Artest underwent an MRI on his sore right ankle that uncovered two slight tears in ligaments, conditions that seem to have been with him long before he sprained his ankle Nov. 16 in Oklahoma City. 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That injury, however, caused swelling to aggravate]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-596.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As difficult as it has been at times this season to get a handle on the Rockets, they could get a strong indication in the next few days. They'll learn more when Tracy McGrady and Brent Barry return from injuries, and that does not seem likely anytime soo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-606.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As difficult as it has been at times this season to get a handle on the Rockets, they could get a strong indication in the next few days. They'll learn more when Tracy McGrady and Brent Barry return from injuries, and that does not seem likely anytime soo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billups trade brings substance to Nuggets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/billups-trade-brings-substance-to-nuggets-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just about every team that has held up the NBA championship trophy lately has gambled somewhere along the way.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets grab victory over Hawks]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-grab-victory-over-hawks.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:30:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Tuesday review]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-tuesday-review.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Spurs and Mavericks played a double-OT game with playoff intensity. John Lorge reviews a busy Tuesday night in the NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-586.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Ron Artest underwent an MRI on his sore right ankle that uncovered two slight tears in ligaments, conditions that seem to have been with him long before he sprained his ankle Nov. 16 in Oklahoma City. That injury, however, caused swelling to aggravate]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-587.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Guard Von Hayes, Forward Chuck Hayes, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-588.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As difficult as it has been at times this season to get a handle on the Rockets, they could get a strong indication in the next few days. They'll learn more when Tracy McGrady and Brent Barry return from injuries, and that does not seem likely anytime soo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS 92, HAWKS 84: Cold streak in Texas extends ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-92-hawks-84-cold-streak-in-texas-extends-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:30:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston --- Three-and-half quarters of quality work won't get the job done in the NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 92, Hawks 84]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-92-hawks-84.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:19:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets blew a big lead, then relied on Yao Ming to lead the winning rally on Tuesday night.Yao scored 24 points and grabbed a season-high 19 rebounds, and the Rockets came back from eight points down in the fourth quarter to beat the Atlanta ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao ignites late rally for Rockets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-ignites-late-rally-for-rockets-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:18:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming scored 24 points and grabbed a season-high 19 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Atlanta Hawks 92-84 on Tuesday night.Luis Scola added 12 points and 10 rebounds, Ron Artest scored 19 and the Rockets outreb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao ignites late rally for Rockets  2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-ignites-late-rally-for-rockets--601.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:18:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming scored 24 points and grabbed a season-high 19 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Atlanta Hawks 92-84 on Tuesday night.Luis Scola added 12 points and 10 rebounds, Ron Artest scored 19 and the Rockets outreb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies 109, Rockets 97 / Early risers]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/grizzlies-109-rockets-97-/-early-risers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Grizzlies' starting lineup revealed another unexpected twist - a development that seemed to have more of a dizzying effect on the Houston Rockets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alston's range returns]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/alston-s-range-returns.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets UPDATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TONIGHT: ATLANTA HAWKS at ROCKETS ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/tonight-atlanta-hawks-at-rockets-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When/where: 7:30 p.m.; Toyota Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-578.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:00:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Guard Von Hayes, Forward Chuck Hayes, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-579.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets had made progress for weeks. Their offense had been turning around. They were winning. Short-handed as they were with Tracy McGrady and Brent Barry out, they had found a rotation, stuck with it and were playing consistently well, for the most ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-580.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Ron Artest had considered resting his sore right ankle for weeks and came close last week. But with Tracy McGrady out, he refused to sit out, too. He seemed to have grown stronger with his 28-point game last week against the Warriors. But when his ankle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/hawks-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:06:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries have long stood between the Houston Rockets and the kind of success they thought they could achieve. They hope their inability to stay healthy doesn't interfere with their dominance of the Atlanta Hawks in Houston.After Ron Artest joined the team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies 109, Rockets 97]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/grizzlies-109-rockets-97.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:46:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[O.J. Mayo and the Memphis Grizzlies used a quick start to put away the injury-depleted Houston Rockets.Rudy Gay scored 20 points, Mayo and Hakim Warrick had 18 points apiece, and The Grizzlies scored the first 10 points Monday night in a 109-97 win over t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies stop short-handed Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/grizzlies-stop-short-handed-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:46:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rudy Gay scored 20 points, Hakim Warrick and O.J. Mayo added 18 points apiece and the Memphis Grizzlies won their second straight at home, 109-97 over the Houston Rockets on Monday night.Memphis made its first six 3-pointers to build an early lead and sho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pop's tree bears fruit ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/pop-s-tree-bears-fruit-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Cavaliers coach Mike Brown needs advice, he turns to one person: Gregg Popovich.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRIZZLIES vs. Rockets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/grizzlies-vs-rockets-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FedExForum, 7 p.m.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-571.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:40:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For most of the first half, Yao Ming passed out of double-teams and let the Warriors' big men get in foul trouble. Then he pounced. He dominated the fourth quarter, scoring 19 points, with the Rockets showing an increasing determination to pound the bal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-572.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:40:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Guard Von Hayes, Forward Chuck Hayes, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-573.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:40:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets blew out the Warriors with all kinds of help from the remarkably porous Warriors defense. There was a time that Don Nelson could throw a fronting defense in Yao Ming's way and then shoot the Rockets out of the gym. Defending Yao has gotten a b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Grizzlies Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-grizzlies-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:17:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A matchup with the worst defensive team in the NBA helped the Houston Rockets record their highest point total in nearly 13 years. Yao Ming's best game of the season didn't hurt.Yao looks to continue his aggressive play of late as the Rockets go for their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[COAST TO COAST ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/coast-to-coast-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lining up for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some early impressions on the NBA season]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/some-early-impressions-on-the-nba-season.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:13:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics look primed for a repeat. The Lakers are still looking for a knockout punch. And Peter Vecsey's just getting warmed up.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA: notes ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-notes-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:30:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics 93, Blazers 78]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irish, Tar Heelsin women's final ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/irish-tar-heelsin-women-s-final-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:30:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Courtney Barg scored in the 15th minute and Notre Dame beat Stanford, 1-0, yesterday to reach the championship of the NCAA Women's College Cup in Cary, N.C.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-558.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:00:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Guard Von Hayes, Forward Chuck Hayes, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-566.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:00:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Guard Von Hayes, Forward Chuck Hayes, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-557.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:00:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For most of the first half, Yao Ming passed out of double-teams and let the Warriors' big men get in foul trouble. Then he pounced. He dominated the fourth quarter, scoring 19 points, with the Rockets showing an increasing determination to pound the bal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-559.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:00:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets blew out the Warriors with all kinds of help from the remarkably porous Warriors defense. There was a time that Don Nelson could throw a fronting defense in Yao Ming's way and then shoot the Rockets out of the gym. Defending Yao has gotten a b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-565.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:00:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For most of the first half, Yao Ming passed out of double-teams and let the Warriors' big men get in foul trouble. Then he pounced. He dominated the fourth quarter, scoring 19 points, with the Rockets showing an increasing determination to pound the bal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-567.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:00:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets blew out the Warriors with all kinds of help from the remarkably porous Warriors defense. There was a time that Don Nelson could throw a fronting defense in Yao Ming's way and then shoot the Rockets out of the gym. Defending Yao has gotten a b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets pound Warriors behind Yao, Artest]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-pound-warriors-behind-yao-artest.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:08:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming scored 19 of his season-high 33 points in the fourth quarter, and Ron Artest added 28 points to help the Houston Rockets beat Golden State 131-112 on Friday night.Yao also had 14 rebounds and five assists. Rafer Alston and Von Wafer scored 18 poi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets pound Warriors behind Yao, Artest 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-pound-warriors-behind-yao-artest-568.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:08:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming scored 19 of his season-high 33 points in the fourth quarter, and Ron Artest added 28 points to help the Houston Rockets beat Golden State 131-112 on Friday night.Yao also had 14 rebounds and five assists. Rafer Alston and Von Wafer scored 18 poi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets pound Warriors behind Yao, Artest 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-pound-warriors-behind-yao-artest-577.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:08:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming scored 19 of his season-high 33 points in the fourth quarter, and Ron Artest added 28 points to help the Houston Rockets beat Golden State 131-112 on Friday night.Yao also had 14 rebounds and five assists. Rafer Alston and Von Wafer scored 18 poi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 131, Warriors 112]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-131-warriors-112.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:04:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming has figured out by now that if he plays aggressively, he'll either score or get fouled almost every time he touches the ball.Yao scored 19 of his season-high 33 points in the fourth quarter, and Ron Artest added 28 points to help the Houston Rock]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets Briefs ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nuggets-briefs-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHAUNCEY MVP? KARL ACCENTS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TONIGHT: GOLDEN STATE at ROCKETS ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/tonight-golden-state-at-rockets-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When/where: 7:30 p.m.; Toyota Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-550.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:20:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When Tracy McGrady returned from his visit to Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., the Rockets announced he would be out for another week. A day later, he said it would be three weeks. Either way, it was clear that McGrady does not intend to play unti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-551.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:20:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Guard Von Hayes, Forward Chuck Hayes, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-552.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:20:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Tracy McGrady were playing, Ron Artest likely would not be. While McGrady's sore left knee has garnered the majority of attention, and inspired his declaration on Tuesday that he will have to be out for three more weeks, Artest's sprained right ankle r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/warriors-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:16:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Searching for offense with Tracy McGrady sidelined, the Houston Rockets may have found a solution in their next opponent.The Golden State Warriors will bring their woeful defense to Houston on Friday, looking to avoid their eighth straight loss in a game ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-554.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:54:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rajon Rondo had a big night. But Chris Paul always has a big night. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-564.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:54:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rajon Rondo had a big night. But Chris Paul always has a big night. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRIEFS  2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/briefs--556.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:33:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[JUDGE BLOCKS VIKINGS' DRUG SUSPENSIONS. A Minnesota judge blocked the NFL's suspensions of Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy. Hennepin County District Judge Gary Larson issued a tempora]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-542.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:00:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Guard Von Hayes, Forward Chuck Hayes, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-543.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:00:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Tracy McGrady were playing, Ron Artest likely would not be. While McGrady's sore left knee has garnered the majority of attention, and inspired his declaration on Tuesday that he will have to be out for three more weeks, Artest's sprained right ankle r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-544.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:00:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When Tracy McGrady returned from his visit to Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., the Rockets announced he would be out for another week. A day later, he said it would be three weeks. Either way, it was clear that McGrady does not intend to play unti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 103, Clippers 96]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-103-clippers-96.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets will have to win games the hard way until Tracy McGrady gets healthy.Yao Ming had 24 points, Rafer Alston sank five 3-pointers and added 21, and the Rockets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-96 on Wednesday night.Ron Artest scored 19 p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets hold off Clippers]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-rockets-hold-off-clippers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:29:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming had 24 points, Rafer Alston sank five 3-pointers and added 21, and the Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-96 on Wednesday night.Ron Artest scored 19 points and Yao grabbed 10 rebounds and went 12-for-13 from the free throw line for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets hold off Clippers 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-rockets-hold-off-clippers-555.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:29:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming had 24 points, Rafer Alston sank five 3-pointers and added 21, and the Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-96 on Wednesday night.Ron Artest scored 19 points and Yao grabbed 10 rebounds and went 12-for-13 from the free throw line for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRIEFS ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/briefs-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:33:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHELPS SI'S TOP SPORTSMAN. Michael Phelps achieved another unprecedented feat: the first swimmer honored as Sports Illustrated's sportsman of the year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CLIPPERS FYI]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/clippers-fyi.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:33:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[And what about those injury worries?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IN BRIEF ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/in-brief-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:33:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[*HOCKEY: Quebec police divers recovered the body of former Blackhawks star Hubert "Pit" Martin, who drowned after the snowmobile he was driving plunged into an icy lake near his home. ... The Hurricanes recalled goalie Justin Peters from AHL Albany after ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-534.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[   --Ron Artest has had other nights in which he has missed shots. Sunday, he missed 13 of 18. But it was what he did before he missed that bothered him. "I thought we were coming back," Artest said. "I thought the guys played great. Once again, I kind ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-535.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[   ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Guard Von Hayes, Forward Chuck Hayes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-536.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady has heard the same advice all season. Difficult as it may be, he has been told that the best way to return to full strength is to keep playing on his sore and sometimes painful left knee. He has done the rehab. He has regained the strength. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/clippers-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:28:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets traded for Ron Artest in the offseason partially to have some insurance behind injury-prone stars Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady.With McGrady expected to be sidelined three weeks to rehabilitate his sore left knee, the club needs Artest to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Charles was right about King James]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/sir-charles-was-right-about-king-james.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:05:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With rumors still swirling on the eve of another Knicks-Cavs showdown, Peter Vecsey is siding with Sir Charles over King James.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Blokes Can Jump ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/white-blokes-can-jump-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:50:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oh, snap: British playground baller dekes NBA dude]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady says he'll miss 3 weeks for knee rehab]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-says-he-ll-miss-3-weeks-for-knee-rehab.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:48:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston guard Tracy McGrady will miss three weeks to rehabilitate his sore left knee, another blow to an injury-plagued season for the Rockets.McGrady sat out Houston's last three games after starting the first 15. He had arthroscopic surgery on May 6, bu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady says he'll miss 3 weeks with sore knee]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-says-he-ll-miss-3-weeks-with-sore-knee.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:35:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady says he'll miss three weeks to rehabilitate his sore left knee.McGrady has missed Houston's last three games after starting the first 15. He had arthroscopic surgery in May, and admitted he came back a little bit too so]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIERCE LIFTS CELTICS TO WIN ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/pierce-lifts-celtics-to-win-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:31:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce scored 17 of his 24 points in the third quarter to lead the Boston Celtics to their ninth consecutive win, 107-88 against the Orlando Magic last night at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-524.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:20:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady has heard the same advice all season. Difficult as it may be, he has been told that the best way to return to full strength is to keep playing on his sore and sometimes painful left knee. He has done the rehab. He has regained the strength. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-525.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:20:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[   --Ron Artest has had other nights in which he has missed shots. Sunday, he missed 13 of 18. But it was what he did before he missed that bothered him. "I thought we were coming back," Artest said. "I thought the guys played great. Once again, I kind ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-526.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:20:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[   ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Guard Von Hayes, Forward Chuck Hayes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady, Barry to miss time for Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-barry-to-miss-time-for-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:27:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets star Tracy McGrady is expected to be out at least a week and his playing time will be restricted when he returns while he struggles with soreness in his left knee stemming from offseason surgery.McGrady, who has missed the last three games, was ev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady, Barry to miss time for Rockets 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-barry-to-miss-time-for-rockets-528.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:51:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets star Tracy McGrady is expected to be out at least a week and his playing time will be restricted when he returns while he struggles with soreness in his left knee stemming from offseason surgery.McGrady, who has missed the last three games, was ev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks' Walsh hopes for quick solution to Marbury mess ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/knicks-walsh-hopes-for-quick-solution-to-marbury-mess-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:51:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh said Stephon Marbury's situation has "spiraled down," but provided no solution Saturday for how the team will part ways with the disgruntled point guard.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billups stages an encore Denver guard scores 28 points]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/billups-stages-an-encore-denver-guard-scores-28-points.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:51:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This trade seems to be working out.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NUGGETS 104, ROCKETS 94 Billups' encore lifts Nuggets to first place Melo leaves game, Denver's 11th victory in November. ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nuggets-104-rockets-94-billups-encore-lifts-nuggets-to-first-place-melo-leaves-game-denver-s-11th-victory-in-november-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:51:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the happy fans headed toward home, the sappy forward headed toward the hometown hero, and, in a scene stolen from a cheesy script, Kenyon Martin told Chauncey Billups on the Pepsi Center court, "I appreciate you being here."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Sunday's games]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-sunday-s-games.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:29:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris and the Nets exposed Phoenix's fatal flaw in a comeback win, says Erick Blasco in his Sunday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-516.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[   --Ron Artest has had other nights in which he has missed shots. Sunday, he missed 13 of 18. But it was what he did before he missed that bothered him. "I thought we were coming back," Artest said. "I thought the guys played great. Once again, I kind ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-517.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[   ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Guard Von Hayes, Forward Chuck Hayes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-518.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady has heard the same advice all season. Difficult as it may be, he has been told that the best way to return to full strength is to keep playing on his sore and sometimes painful left knee. He has done the rehab. He has regained the strength. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 104, Rockets 94]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nuggets-104-rockets-94.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:25:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carmelo Anthony's right elbow was so sore, he couldn't shoot, pass or dribble. Heck, he couldn't even lift his toddler son, Kiyan, after the game.Good thing the Denver Nuggets have Chauncey Billups on their side now.Making up for Anthony's absence - along]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets top Rockets without 'Melo]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nuggets-top-rockets-without-melo.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:20:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Denver Nuggets didn't need Carmelo Anthony's usual double-digit performance to beat the Houston Rockets 104-94 Sunday night.Chauncey Billups scored 28 points, including 11 in a 19-7 third-quarter run the Nuggets used to break away from the Rockets, wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NO HEADLINE ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/no-headline-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SATURDAY'S RESULTS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder can clap after ending long slide ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/thunder-can-clap-after-ending-long-slide-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped a long losing streak with a timely game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Durant scored 30 points, and Jeff Green added 22 to help the Thunder end its slide at 14 games with a 111-103 victory Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports in Brief: Croom resigns as coach of Miss. St. ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/sports-in-brief-croom-resigns-as-coach-of-miss-st-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:32:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sylvester Croom went to Mississippi State with much fanfare, deemed by many a pioneer, the first black man hired to be head coach of a Southeastern Conference football team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-509.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:20:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-508.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:20:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Shane Battier knew this was coming, but he still could not have been thrilled to be out again. When he returned to play his first two games of the season after months of rehab on his left ankle and foot, he knew that he would not be able to play both en]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-510.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:20:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It only seemed the Rockets had been more inconsistent than the stock market. In some ways, they have been entirely predictable. They were stunned by a last-second overtime loss in Portland on Nov. 6 when Brandon Roy caught and released his 31-footer in ei]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets top Spurs without McGrady]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-top-spurs-without-mcgrady.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:50:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Luther Head scored 21 points in place of the injured Tracy McGrady and the Houston Rockets used balanced scoring to beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-84 on Saturday night.Ron Artest added 16 points and eight rebounds, Yao Ming and Rafer Alston scored 12 poin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Nuggets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-nuggets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:46:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Without Tracy McGrady, everyone in the Houston Rockets' lineup realizes the importance of stepping up - even players who haven't seen much floor time this season.On Sunday, the Rockets look for their second straight win without McGrady, who will sit out t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 103, Spurs 84]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-103-spurs-84.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:02:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who needs Tracy McGrady?Seldom-used reserve Luther Head scored 21 points in place of the injured All-Star and the Houston Rockets used balanced scoring to beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-84 on Saturday night.Ron Artest added 16 points and eight rebounds, Y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady sidelined by sore left knee]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-sidelined-by-sore-left-knee.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:17:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston guard Tracy McGrady missed the Rockets' game Saturday night against San Antonio because of a sore left knee.McGrady also sat out Wednesday night against Indiana, and will miss the Rockets' game Sunday in Denver. He played Houston's first 15 games,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[T-Mac's knee too sore]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/t-mac-s-knee-too-sore.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:23:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets' plan to let Tracy McGrady play through the soreness in his left knee was put on hold Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:04:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In their first meeting of the season, the banged-up San Antonio Spurs won a sloppy, low-scoring affair over the healthy Houston Rockets. Now that the tables have turned on the injury front, the Spurs have to be confident about their chances of winning the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady out, but Battier in ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-out-but-battier-in-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady was inactive Wednesday night against Indiana with a sore left knee, but forward Shane Battier made his season debut after recovering from inflammation in his left foot.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron, Microsoft part ways]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lebron-microsoft-part-ways.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:32:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND LeBron James and Microsoft Corp. have lost their Internet connection.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons' Iverson no All-Star cinch ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/pistons-iverson-no-all-star-cinch-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:32:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Allen Iverson has been voted a starting All-Star guard eight of the past nine years.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MORNING BRIEFING]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/morning-briefing.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:32:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey doesn't play video games for fun or fantasy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-494.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Von Hayes, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-507.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Von Hayes, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-492.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady was not worried about his sore left knee getting worse. Doctors assured him that was not a concern and he believed them. He was not thinking about getting better. The Rockets' medical and training staffs believe he was at the point that the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-493.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Shane Battier, having spent seven months rehabilitating his left ankle, found a new worry. Playing for the first time this season, he found himself forced to treat the right ankle, in a bit of irony he could barely believe. "My first thought was, 'Get t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-505.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady was not worried about his sore left knee getting worse. Doctors assured him that was not a concern and he believed them. He was not thinking about getting better. The Rockets' medical and training staffs believe he was at the point that the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-506.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Shane Battier, having spent seven months rehabilitating his left ankle, found a new worry. Playing for the first time this season, he found himself forced to treat the right ankle, in a bit of irony he could barely believe. "My first thought was, 'Get t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2008-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-495.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:02:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Magic won away from home Wednesday, and they weren't alone. Andrew Ungvari says it's an NBA trend this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-summary-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:32:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TONIGHT: INDIANA Pacers at Rockets]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battier ready to don work clothes]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/battier-ready-to-don-work-clothes.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:32:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Keep up online: For the latest news, scores and updates from around the league, log on to chron.com/NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Built-tough Ford adapts how he rolls ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/built-tough-ford-adapts-how-he-rolls-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:32:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RELIABLE FORD]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:32:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[* Yao leaves game. Houston center Yao Ming left the Rockets' game against Indiana with a cut over his right eye, then returned after getting four stitches. The Pacers' Troy Murphy hit Yao with his right elbow on a drive to the basket with 5:27 left in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers 91, Rockets 90]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/pacers-91-rockets-90.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:56:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Indiana Pacers had blown second-half leads in three straight games, but they were the ones who mounted the comeback in Houston on Wednesday night.Danny Granger tipped in his own miss with 13 seconds left and the Pacers rallied from 10 points down in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Granger caps Pacers' comeback in Houston]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/granger-caps-pacers-comeback-in-houston.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:55:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Danny Granger tipped in his own miss with 13 seconds left and the Indiana Pacers rallied from 10 points down in the fourth quarter to beat the Houston Rockets 91-90 on Wednesday night.Troy Murphy scored 14 of his 21 points in the final quarter as the Pace]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao leaves with cut over eye]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-leaves-with-cut-over-eye.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:02:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston center Yao Ming left the Rockets' game against Indiana on Wednesday night with a cut over his right eye, then returned after getting four stitches.The Pacers' Troy Murphy hit Yao with his right elbow on a drive to the basket with 5:27 left in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady out, Battier in for Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-out-battier-in-for-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:04:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady was inactive Wednesday night against Indiana with a sore left knee, but forward Shane Battier was expected to make his season debut after recovering from inflammation in his left foot.McGrady said before the season that ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NBA's everyman ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/the-nba-s-everyman-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:30:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Bonner isn't likely to win a most valuable player award during his career.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets complete trip on a high]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-complete-trip-on-a-high.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:33:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets UPDATE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-477.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:40:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets have talent and know it. But for the first 10 games of the season, that talent almost seemed to get in their way, as if they took turns calling on Tracy McGrady, Yao Ming and Ron Artest, rather than having them work together. They seemed to la]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-478.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:40:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Tracy McGrady stuck to his minute-rationing, playing just 31. From the start, he seemed tired, with little interest in doing much of anything away from the perimeter. He made just 2 of 7 shots for six points, his fifth game in 15 scoring in single dig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-479.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:40:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Von Hayes, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-490.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:40:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets have talent and know it. But for the first 10 games of the season, that talent almost seemed to get in their way, as if they took turns calling on Tracy McGrady, Yao Ming and Ron Artest, rather than having them work together. They seemed to la]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-491.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:40:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Tracy McGrady stuck to his minute-rationing, playing just 31. From the start, he seemed tired, with little interest in doing much of anything away from the perimeter. He made just 2 of 7 shots for six points, his fifth game in 15 scoring in single dig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/pacers-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:29:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets think they're finally putting things together after an undefeated three-game road trip. They'll try to carry that success home as they go for their season-high fourth straight win Wednesday night against the struggling Indiana Pacers.H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington fires Jordan ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/washington-fires-jordan-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:51:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - Eddie Jordan was fired as coach of the Washington Wizards on Monday after opening the season 1-10 without injured starters Gilbert Arenas and Brendan Haywood.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks at Magic, 7 p.m. ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bucks-at-magic-7-p-m-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:30:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WHERE: Amway Arena, Orlando.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA briefs ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-briefs-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:33:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He said it]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-469.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Tracy McGrady stuck to his minute-rationing, playing just 31. From the start, he seemed tired, with little interest in doing much of anything away from the perimeter. He made just 2-of-7 shots for six points, his fifth game in 15 scoring in single dig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-470.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Von Hayes, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-471.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:00:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets have talent and know it. But for the first 10 games of the season, that talent almost seemed to get in their way, as if they took turns calling on Tracy McGrady, Yao Ming and Ron Artest, rather than having them work together. They seemed to la]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao too tall, too good for Heat]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-too-tall-too-good-for-heat.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:19:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest is difficult to please.After seeing Yao Ming shake off waves of defenders in a 28-point, 12-rebound effort that helped the Houston Rockets beat the Miami Heat 107-98 on Monday night, someone asked Artest to assess his center's performance."I th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Basketball Dork's Bible]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/the-basketball-dork-s-bible.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:51:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I believe, fervently, fundamentally, irrationally-like a big-tent revivalist speaking in tongues-in the deep spirituality of Basketball. The game belongs in the same experiential category as space exploration, planting gardens, raising children, watching ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[T-Mac fights for Darfur ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/t-mac-fights-for-darfur-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:31:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As a Basketball player, Tracy McGrady has evolved in the four years since he last donned an Orlando Magic uniform. He's shooting less, passing more and buying into a system where he's not the primary scorer -- all of which have helped the Rockets to back-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Monroe's NBA Beat ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mike-monroe-s-nba-beat-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:31:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[POWER RANKings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howard bows to Yao ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/howard-bows-to-yao-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:31:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard is big in China, but he isn't bigger than Yao Ming -- anywhere.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkoglu sick with flu, Bogans takes on T-Mac ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/turkoglu-sick-with-flu-bogans-takes-on-t-mac-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:31:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Magic SF Hedo Turkoglu, who played all 82 games last season, missed Saturday night's game against the Houston Rockets because of the flu.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-459.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:40:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets had spent the season searching for two things: ball movement and body movement. The worse the loss, the less they moved. And after each standstill defeat, Rockets coach Rick Adelman lamented the tendency to stand around, waiting for Tracy McGr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-460.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:40:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--They still boo heartily in Orlando every time Tracy McGrady's name is mentioned, as if motivated by the cue more than emotion. His annual trip back to Orlando seems besides the point, now. There no longer are the signs in the arena. The booing with his ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-461.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:40:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Same story' torments Wizards vs. Rockets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/-same-story-torments-wizards-vs-rockets-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Washington Wizards appear to have solved their hole-digging slow starts now that speedy point guard Dee Brown and athletic center JaVale McGee start alongside All-Stars Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison and ironman DeShawn Stevenson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Heat Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-heat-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:36:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having recovered from a knee injury that cost him the end of last season, Dwyane Wade hasn't let a sprained ankle and flu-like symptoms slow him down.A visit from the Houston Rockets might.Coming off his two best offensive performances of the season, Wade]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walsh has flexibility now to go after LeBron in 2010]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/walsh-has-flexibility-now-to-go-after-lebron-in-2010.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:56:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By freeing up cap space with Friday's big trades, Donnie Walsh can now reshape the Knicks' franchise, Peter Vecsey says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/-464.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:31:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets 100, Magic 95]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[sports in brief ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/sports-in-brief-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:31:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Local & state: Royals reveal nine-game ticket plan for 2009]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA EXTRA ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nba-extra-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:31:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Check if Shaq's lips move]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-450.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:00:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-452.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:00:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--They still boo heartily in Orlando every time Tracy McGrady's name is mentioned, as if motivated by the cue more than emotion. His annual trip back to Orlando seems besides the point, now. There no longer are the signs in the arena. The booing with his ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-451.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:00:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets had spent the season searching for two things: ball movement and body movement. The worse the loss, the less they moved. And after each standstill defeat, Rockets coach Rick Adelman lamented the tendency to stand around, waiting for Tracy McGr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao leads Rockets past Magic]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-leads-rockets-past-magic.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:11:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard might be regarded as the best center in the NBA by the end of this season, but Yao Ming let him know that debate still has a ways to go before it's settled.Yao, Houston's 7-foot-6 All-Star, outplayed Howard in nearly every phase Saturday nig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM helps Rockets deal with the pain ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/gm-helps-rockets-deal-with-the-pain-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NOTEBOOK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bird still piecing together Pacers' reputation ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bird-still-piecing-together-pacers-reputation-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unless he has a ticket, Jamaal Tinsley won't be in Conseco Fieldhouse tonight when the Indiana Pacers face the Orlando Magic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:32:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mavericks 91, Grizzlies 76.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lalas set to pull trigger on 'shotgun' guarantee ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lalas-set-to-pull-trigger-on-shotgun-guarantee-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:32:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To make good on an on-air guarantee, Alexi Lalas won't exactly be daring Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garnett on target in old home, lifts Celtics to victory NBA ROUNDUP ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/garnett-on-target-in-old-home-lifts-celtics-to-victory-nba-roundup-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:32:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Make no mistake: Kevin Garnett still owns Target Center in Minneapolis.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets rule 4th quarter to defeat Wizards]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-rule-4th-quarter-to-defeat-wizards.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:42:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming is 7-foot-6. JaVale McGee's wingspan is 7-foot-6. Once McGee gets some NBA seasoning, the two could have quite a duel.But in Round 1 on Friday night, McGee was a rookie making his second NBA start. He didn't back down - he even won the opening ti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Magic Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-magic-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard is having an exceptional season, and he stepped up again late in his team's last game.Though Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady has struggled so far, he also came up big in the fourth quarter of his team's most recent ou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao back after missing 1 game with sore left foot]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-back-after-missing-1-game-with-sore-left-foot.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:44:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets center Yao Ming was back in the starting lineup Friday night against the Washington Wizards after missing one game with a sore left foot.Yao missed Wednesday's 96-86 loss to Dallas after hurting his foot against Oklahoma City on Monday. He]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arenas waxes on about legacy]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/arenas-waxes-on-about-legacy.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas may not be back to the form that made him a three-time All-Star and one of the NBA's top scorers. In fact, he hasn't been the Agent Zero or the Hibachi for the last 19 months, having endured three surgeries on his l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-445.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry. PLAYER NOTES: --G T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-446.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:40:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady not only considered sitting out some games to let his sore left leg rest, he announced it. "Until further notice," he said, "I'm going to have to shut it down." Yao Ming, on the other hand, said, "I'm fine, so fine." Then the Rockets moved o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-447.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:40:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Shane Battier practiced for the first time this season, reported some soreness the next day but no complications and looked forward to another practice to really push himself and test his left foot. That, however, brought a problem. The Rockets don't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Wizards Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-wizards-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:18:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Washington Wizards rookie center JaVale McGee had a tough time in his first career start.Facing Yao Ming won't make his job any easier.With Yao expected to return Friday night after a one-game absence, the Rockets look for their seventh straight win over ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-435.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:42:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blazers fans finally got an up-close look at Greg Oden. And he didn't disappoint. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-448.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:42:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blazers fans finally got an up-close look at Greg Oden. And he didn't disappoint. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-426.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady not only considered sitting out some games to lethis sore left leg rest, he announced it."Until further notice," he said, "I'm going to have to shut it down."Yao Ming, on the other hand, said, "I'm fine, so fine."Then the Rockets moved on to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-427.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Shane Battier practiced for the first time this season,reported some soreness the next day but no complications and lookedforward to another practice to really push himself and test his leftfoot. That, however, brought a problem. The Rockets don't hav]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-428.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guardTracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola,Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks,Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry.PLAYER NOTES:--G Tracy ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-436.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady not only considered sitting out some games to lethis sore left leg rest, he announced it."Until further notice," he said, "I'm going to have to shut it down."Yao Ming, on the other hand, said, "I'm fine, so fine."Then the Rockets moved on to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-437.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Shane Battier practiced for the first time this season,reported some soreness the next day but no complications and lookedforward to another practice to really push himself and test his leftfoot. That, however, brought a problem. The Rockets don't hav]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-438.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Rafer Alston, Shooting guardTracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola,Center Chuck Hayes. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks,Guard Von Wafer, Forward Carl Landry.PLAYER NOTES:--G Tracy ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terry torrid as Mavs beat Yao-less Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/terry-torrid-as-mavs-beat-yao-less-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The way Jason Terry was shooting, the Dallas Mavericks hardly needed Josh Howard on Wednesday night. The Houston Rockets, meanwhile, sorely missed Yao Ming.Terry scored 31 points, and Dirk Nowitzki added 24 points and 12 rebounds in the Mavericks' 96-86 v]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terry torrid as Mavs beat Yao-less Rockets 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/terry-torrid-as-mavs-beat-yao-less-rockets-439.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The way Jason Terry was shooting, the Dallas Mavericks hardly needed Josh Howard on Wednesday night. The Houston Rockets, meanwhile, sorely missed Yao Ming.Terry scored 31 points, and Dirk Nowitzki added 24 points and 12 rebounds in the Mavericks' 96-86 v]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terry torrid as Mavs beat Yao-less Rockets 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/terry-torrid-as-mavs-beat-yao-less-rockets-449.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The way Jason Terry was shooting, the Dallas Mavericks hardly needed Josh Howard on Wednesday night. 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He underwent tests on ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-417.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:40:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guardTracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola,Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, GuardLuther Head, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-418.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:40:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady felt a sharp pain shoot through his left knee Mondaynight, the knee that had gone under the knife in May and had given himso much trouble ever since, and just got sick of it. He might be outfor a while.He had long since accepted that he woul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-419.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:40:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[---The Rockets have referred to themselves as "a work in progress"since the preseason. Finally, they seem to be making that progress.For the third time in four games, the Rockets moved the ballrapidly, finding good shots. Monday, they made more than half ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mavericks-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:02:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets traded for Ron Artest in the offseason in an attempt to give them some insurance behind injury-prone stars Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady. It's safe to say the Rockets didn't anticipate all three players going down with injuries in the sam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battier, McGrady practice for Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/battier-mcgrady-practice-for-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:25:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier practiced with the team for the first time on Tuesday, but Ron Artest and Yao Ming skipped the workout after leaving Monday's win over Oklahoma City with sprained ankles.Tracy McGrady also practiced Tuesday after re-a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[T-Mac practices day after re-injuring knee]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/t-mac-practices-day-after-re-injuring-knee.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:37:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier practiced with the team for the first time on Tuesday, but Ron Artest and Yao Ming skipped the workout after leaving Monday's win over Oklahoma City with sprained ankles.Tracy McGrady also practiced Tuesday after re-a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[T-Mac practices day after re-injuring knee 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/t-mac-practices-day-after-re-injuring-knee-432.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:37:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier practiced with the team for the first time on Tuesday, but Ron Artest and Yao Ming skipped the workout after leaving Monday's win over Oklahoma City with sprained ankles.Tracy McGrady also practiced Tuesday after re-a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers have problems all over]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/clippers-have-problems-all-over.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:41:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's wrong with the Clippers? Where do you want to start? Charley Rosen takes aim at a truly dysfunctional team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday review]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-monday-review.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:59:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets (even when they are hurt) have become a defensive force. As for Shaq, he's just become a farce. See what else Thomas Halzack took away from Monday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday review 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-monday-review-433.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:59:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets (even when they are hurt) have become a defensive force. As for Shaq, he's just become a farce. See what else Thomas Halzack took away from Monday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Back to square 1': T-Mac re-injures gimpy knee]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/-back-to-square-1-t-mac-re-injures-gimpy-knee.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:51:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady feels like he's back to square one with a troublesome left knee that gave out on him again. At least his Houston Rockets seem able to pick up the slack if he's going to be sidelined.Luis Scola scored 23 points, Yao Ming added 19 points and 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-411.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:20:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-412.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:20:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady felt a sharp pain shoot through his left knee Monday night, the knee that had gone under the knife in May and had given him so much trouble ever since, and just got sick of it. He might be out for a while. He had long since accepted that he ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-413.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:20:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[---The Rockets have referred to themselves as "a work in progress" since the preseason. Finally, they seem to be making that progress. For the third time in four games, the Rockets moved the ball rapidly, finding good shots. Monday, they made more than ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady frustrated by knee; Rockets win]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-frustrated-by-knee-rockets-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:58:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady feels like he's back to square one with a troublesome left knee that gave out on him again. At least his Houston Rockets seem able to pick up the slack if he's going to be sidelined.Luis Scola scored 23 points, Yao Ming added 19 points and 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forced buyouts help players but hurt league]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/forced-buyouts-help-players-but-hurt-league.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:47:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Antonio McDyess was traded, yet ended up with a lucrative buyout and free agency. Charley Rosen says it's a bad NBA trend.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-404.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:40:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets would rather not need to be so resilient, but it's better than falling apart completely. Their past three losses have been particularly devastating. They lost in overtime in Portland when Brandon Roy caught and fired a 31-footer in 0.8 secon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-405.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:40:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-406.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:40:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets coaches hate the topic. From Rudy Tomjanovich to Jeff Van Gundy to Rick Adelman, they hate being asked about getting Yao Ming more shots. They work on it all the time, but they know that no matter how much time they put in, it won't be enough. Tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Thunder Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-thunder-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:24:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets have been frustrated with their uneven play in the first three weeks of the season. Luckily for them, they've consistently dominated the Oklahoma City Thunder.The Rockets go for their ninth straight win - and 15th in 16 games - against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lopez looking like a keeper so far]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lopez-looking-like-a-keeper-so-far.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:04:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brook Lopez's first start caught Peter Vecsey's eye. And the GMs who passed up on the Stanford star probably noticed too.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-399.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:20:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-397.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:20:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rockets coaches hate the topic. From Rudy Tomjanovich to Jeff Van Gundy to Rick Adelman, they hate being asked about getting Yao Ming more shots. They work on it all the time, but they know that no matter how much time they put in, it won't be enough. Tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-398.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:20:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets would rather not need to be so resilient, but it's better than falling apart completely. Their past three losses have been particularly devastating. They lost in overtime in Portland when Brandon Roy caught and fired a 31-footer in 0.8 secon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets frustrate Paul, Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-rockets-frustrate-paul-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming scored 21 points, Tracy McGrady added 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Houston Rockets bottled up Chris Paul in a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night.Paul, who came in averaging 22 points, went 2-for-10 from the field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets frustrate Paul, Hornets 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-rockets-frustrate-paul-hornets-409.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming scored 21 points, Tracy McGrady added 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Houston Rockets bottled up Chris Paul in a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night.Paul, who came in averaging 22 points, went 2-for-10 from the field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao, Rockets frustrate Paul, Hornets 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-rockets-frustrate-paul-hornets-416.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming scored 21 points, Tracy McGrady added 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Houston Rockets bottled up Chris Paul in a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night.Paul, who came in averaging 22 points, went 2-for-10 from the field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 91, Hornets 82]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-91-hornets-82.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:13:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets refused to let a big fourth-quarter lead slip away two nights in a row.Yao Ming scored 21 points, Tracy McGrady added 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Rockets bottled up Chris Paul in a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-388.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:20:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-389.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:20:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rafer Alston did not argue. He did contend that Phoenix's Steve Nash should have gotten the same two-game suspension the league gave him and Suns forward Matt Barnes. And he said he thought there was a chance that he might get by with a one-game suspensio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-390.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:20:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Rafer Alston suspended for two games for his role in the fight in Phoenix, Aaron Brooks is the Rockets' only available point guard. (Steve Francis has yet to complete a practice since his surgery last February.) Brooks, however, has been the Rocket]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/hornets-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:13:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets were thrilled to close out their three-game homestand with a win.The Houston Rockets are just happy to come home.Houston returns to the Toyota Center for the first time in 11 days on Saturday night when it hosts Southwest Division ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 77, Rockets 75]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-77-rockets-75.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:12:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With injuries zapping any offense San Antionio is accustomed to generating, the Spurs have fallen back on what they do best. Play defense.Tim Duncan scored 22 points, but his defense helped the Spurs avoid another loss in their injury-plagued early season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duncan, Spurs rally past Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/duncan-spurs-rally-past-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:12:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With injuries zapping any offense San Antionio is accustomed to generating, the Spurs have fallen back on what they do best. Play defense.Tim Duncan scored 22 points, but his defense helped the Spurs avoid another loss in their injury-plagued early season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duncan, Spurs rally past Rockets 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/duncan-spurs-rally-past-rockets-402.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:12:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With injuries zapping any offense San Antionio is accustomed to generating, the Spurs have fallen back on what they do best. Play defense.Tim Duncan scored 22 points, but his defense helped the Spurs avoid another loss in their injury-plagued early season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duncan, Spurs rally past Rockets 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/duncan-spurs-rally-past-rockets-410.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:12:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With injuries zapping any offense San Antionio is accustomed to generating, the Spurs have fallen back on what they do best. Play defense.Tim Duncan scored 22 points, but his defense helped the Spurs avoid another loss in their injury-plagued early season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash, Alston, Barnes suspended for fight]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nash-alston-barnes-suspended-for-fight.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:41:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA has suspended Steve Nash and Matt Barnes of Phoenix and Rafer Alston of Houston for their roles in a fight.Alston and Barnes were suspended for two games without pay and Nash for one. The league also fined Shaquille O'Neal $35,000 and Tracy McGrad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash, Alston, Barnes suspended for fight 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nash-alston-barnes-suspended-for-fight-395.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:52:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA has suspended Steve Nash and Matt Barnes of Phoenix and Rafer Alston of Houston for their roles in a fight.Alston and Barnes were suspended for two games without pay and Nash for one. The league also fined Shaquille O'Neal $35,000 and Tracy McGrad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash, Alston, Barnes suspended for fight 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/nash-alston-barnes-suspended-for-fight-403.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:52:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA has suspended Steve Nash and Matt Barnes of Phoenix and Rafer Alston of Houston for their roles in a fight.Alston and Barnes were suspended for two games without pay and Nash for one. The league also fined Shaquille O'Neal $35,000 and Tracy McGrad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quietly dominant, Howard will make noise]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/quietly-dominant-howard-will-make-noise.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:41:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard might be mild-mannered, but the young Magic center is poised to break into superstardom, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-382.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:20:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-383.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:20:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time was running out. Tracy McGrady had made only one of 16 shots in two games in Los Angeles and the Rockets were re-thinking their plan of letting him play himself back to full strength. That wasn't working, so they thought about shutting him down and l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-384.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:20:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets and Suns got into an extended, though punch-less scuffle that could lead to suspensions. The altercation started when Matt Barnes hit Rafer Alston after Alston set a screen for Tracy McGrady. McGrady hit his three-pointer, but Alston went ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Spurs Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-spurs-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:17:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The offseason acquisition of Ron Artest gave the Houston Rockets a "Big Three" they hoped could contend with that of the San Antonio Spurs.As the Southwest Division rivals head into their first meeting of the season, however, Houston's trio clearly has th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:11:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We should be talking about Shaq's historic night, but a silly fight stole the show, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-376.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:00:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets and Suns got into an extended, though punch-less scuffle that could lead to suspensions. The altercation started when Matt Barnes hit Rafer Alston after Alston set a screen for Tracy McGrady. McGrady hit his three-pointer, but Alston went ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-377.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:00:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-378.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:00:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time was running out. Tracy McGrady had made only one of 16 shots in two games in Los Angeles and the Rockets were re-thinking their plan of letting him play himself back to full strength. That wasn't working, so they thought about shutting him down and l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skirmish leads to two ejections; Rockets win]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/skirmish-leads-to-two-ejections-rockets-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:20:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston's Rafer Alston and Matt Barnes of Phoenix were ejected, and three other players drew technical fouls Wednesday night in a third-quarter skirmish between the Rockets and the Suns.What was mostly a shoving match broke out just after Tracy McGrady's ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skirmish leads to two ejections; Rockets win 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/skirmish-leads-to-two-ejections-rockets-win-387.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:20:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston's Rafer Alston and Matt Barnes of Phoenix were ejected, and three other players drew technical fouls Wednesday night in a third-quarter skirmish between the Rockets and the Suns.What was mostly a shoving match broke out just after Tracy McGrady's ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 94, Suns 82]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-94-suns-82.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:19:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady shot out of slump and Shaquille O'Neal shoved his way up the NBA career scoring list.And there was a fracas in the waning seconds of the third quarter that resulted in two ejections and seven technical fouls.One-sided victories seldom have a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-369.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:40:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-370.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:40:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There is nothing Rick Adelman values more offensively -- and least leading to the shot itself -- than moving the ball and bodies. Just as coaches have pet peeves, they have the things that they value most, that they insist must be done better, no matter h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-371.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:40:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When Tracy McGrady arrived in Los Angeles, he had led the Rockets in scoring in three consecutive games, scoring more in each as he pushed his average to 22. After two games in Staples Center, he left town 1-for-LA, scoring five points in his two games ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:15:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though the architect of their high-scoring ways left over the summer, the Phoenix Suns are doing a fine job living up to their reputation as one of the NBA's best offensive teams.The Houston Rockets, on the other hand, haven't delivered on their billing a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allan Houston joins New York Knicks front office]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/allan-houston-joins-new-york-knicks-front-office.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:48:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unable to make a comeback on the court, Allan Houston was given a front office position with the New York Knicks on Friday, hired as the assistant to the president for basketball operations.Houston, the fourth-leading scorer in franchise history, was waiv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-363.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:20:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-364.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:20:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There is nothing Rick Adelman values more offensively -- and least leading to the shot itself -- than moving the ball and bodies. Just as coaches have pet peeves, they have the things that they value most, that they insist must be done better, no matter h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-365.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:20:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When Tracy McGrady arrived in Los Angeles, he had led the Rockets in scoring in three consecutive games, scoring more in each as he pushed his average to 22. After two games in Staples Center, he left town 1-for-LA, scoring five points in his two games ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Sunday review]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-sunday-review.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:04:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sunday was a day of tests in the NBA. The Lakers passed, the Jazz failed, but they weren't alone. Erick Blasco reveals the rest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Sunday review 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-sunday-review-374.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:04:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sunday was a day of tests in the NBA. The Lakers passed, the Jazz failed, but they weren't alone. Erick Blasco reveals the rest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Sunday review 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-sunday-review-381.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:04:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sunday was a day of tests in the NBA. The Lakers passed, the Jazz failed, but they weren't alone. Erick Blasco reveals the rest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-356.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:00:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There is nothing Rick Adelman values more offensively -- and least leading to the shot itself -- than moving the ball and bodies. Just as coaches have pet peeves, they have the things that they value most, that they insist must be done better, no matter h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-357.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:00:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When Tracy McGrady arrived in Los Angeles, he had led the Rockets in scoring in three consecutive games, scoring more in each as he pushed his average to 22. After two games in Staples Center, he left town 1-for-LA, scoring five points in his two games ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-358.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:00:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers rout Rockets to stay perfect]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-rout-rockets-to-stay-perfect.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:35:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 23 points, Pau Gasol added 20 points and 15 rebounds, and the unbeaten Los Angeles Lakers routed the Houston Rockets 111-82 on Sunday night.Jordan Farmar added 16 points and six assists and Andrew Bynum had 13 points and seven rebounds ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers rout Rockets to stay perfect 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-rout-rockets-to-stay-perfect-367.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:35:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 23 points, Pau Gasol added 20 points and 15 rebounds, and the unbeaten Los Angeles Lakers routed the Houston Rockets 111-82 on Sunday night.Jordan Farmar added 16 points and six assists and Andrew Bynum had 13 points and seven rebounds ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers rout Rockets to stay perfect 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-rout-rockets-to-stay-perfect-375.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:35:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 23 points, Pau Gasol added 20 points and 15 rebounds, and the unbeaten Los Angeles Lakers routed the Houston Rockets 111-82 on Sunday night.Jordan Farmar added 16 points and six assists and Andrew Bynum had 13 points and seven rebounds ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 111, Rockets 82]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/lakers-111-rockets-82.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:11:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shocking as it might sound, the Los Angeles Lakers broke out of a shooting slump Sunday night.Shocking because they haven't lost a game so far this season.Kobe Bryant scored 23 points, Pau Gasol added 20 points, 15 rebounds and three blocked shots, and th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoop du Jour: Parker will be missed]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/hoop-du-jour-parker-will-be-missed.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:06:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since Tony Parker won't be playing for a bit, Peter Vecsey decides to share a few more thoughts about his big game Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-350.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:20:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets do not play Rafer Alston for his shooting but did need more than he offered the first four games. He had said he wanted to find his shot somewhere out on the road.  After the first two games of the five-game trip, he might be turning things ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-351.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:20:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-352.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:20:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now things get tough. For a while -- with the exception of a strong win in Dallas -- the Rockets have gotten by with beating bad teams ugly. The lows have been much lower than the highs, again with the Dallas exception, as the Rockets felt when they follo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Lakers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-lakers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:11:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers' trade for Pau Gasol in the middle of last season helped the team evolve from a contender to the favorite in the Western Conference. The Houston Rockets are hoping their offseason acquisition of Ron Artest has a similar impact.The L]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artest has 23 as Rockets beat Clippers ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/artest-has-23-as-rockets-beat-clippers-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:53:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest scored 23 points, reserve Carl Landry added six of his 20 points in the final 3 1/2 minutes, and the Houston Rockets sent the Los Angeles Clippers to their sixth straight loss with a 92-83 victory on Friday night.The Rockets survived a lacklust]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artest has 23 as Rockets beat Clippers  2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/artest-has-23-as-rockets-beat-clippers--354.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:53:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest scored 23 points, reserve Carl Landry added six of his 20 points in the final 3 1/2 minutes, and the Houston Rockets sent the Los Angeles Clippers to their sixth straight loss with a 92-83 victory on Friday night.The Rockets survived a lacklust]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artest has 23 as Rockets beat Clippers  2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/artest-has-23-as-rockets-beat-clippers--362.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:53:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest scored 23 points, reserve Carl Landry added six of his 20 points in the final 3 1/2 minutes, and the Houston Rockets sent the Los Angeles Clippers to their sixth straight loss with a 92-83 victory on Friday night.The Rockets survived a lacklust]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artest has 23 as Rockets beat Clippers  2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/artest-has-23-as-rockets-beat-clippers--368.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:53:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest scored 23 points, reserve Carl Landry added six of his 20 points in the final 3 1/2 minutes, and the Houston Rockets sent the Los Angeles Clippers to their sixth straight loss with a 92-83 victory on Friday night.The Rockets survived a lacklust]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 92, Clippers 83]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-92-clippers-83.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:16:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a game where Tracy McGrady was merely a footnote and Ron Artest had a lackluster first half, the Houston Rockets nearly blew an early 15-point lead before reserve Carl Landry came to the rescue.Artest finished with 23 points, Landry added six of his 20]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston joins New York Knicks front office]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-joins-new-york-knicks-front-office.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:22:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unable to make a comeback on the court, Allan Houston was given a front office position with the New York Knicks on Friday, hired as the assistant to the president for basketball operations.Houston, the fourth-leading scorer in franchise history, was waiv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Face it folks, Hawks aren't going away]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/face-it-folks-hawks-aren-t-going-away.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:55:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When are people finally going to give the Hawks some respect? Mike Kahn says now's the time to get on board.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Face it folks, Hawks aren't going away 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/face-it-folks-hawks-aren-t-going-away-355.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:55:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When are people finally going to give the Hawks some respect? Mike Kahn says now's the time to get on board.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Thursday review]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-thursday-review.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:39:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blazers and Rockets packed more excitement in 1.7 seconds than the rest of the game combined, says Matthew Petersen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-346.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:20:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-348.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:20:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Tracy McGrady thought Ron Artest was ready to pick up Brandon Roy. Artest thought McGrady had him. Both were wrong. The Rockets had taken a one-point lead with eight-tenths of a second remaining Thursday and decided to switch McGrady to Roy for the fina]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-347.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:20:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming sat silent, head down, feet and ankles submerged in ice. He did not talk. He did not eat, unlike teammates around him. He did not move. Days earlier, Yao said his play was his worst in "a long time." To find one as poor, he would have gone to tho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy's buzzer-beater lifts Blazers in OT 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/roy-s-buzzer-beater-lifts-blazers-in-ot-349.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:08:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy immediately started looking for an opportunity to redeem himself after he made a big mistake Thursday night.He didn't have to wait very long.Roy made a 30-foot jumper as time expired in overtime to lift the Portland Trail Blazers to a thrillin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy's buzzer-beater lifts Blazers in OT]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/roy-s-buzzer-beater-lifts-blazers-in-ot.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:08:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy immediately started looking for an opportunity to redeem himself after he made a big mistake Thursday night.He didn't have to wait very long.Roy made a 30-foot jumper as time expired in overtime to lift the Portland Trail Blazers to a thrillin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Clippers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-clippers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:06:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The puzzling Los Angeles Clippers finally have all their pieces together. Now they just have to find a way to make them fit.But it won't be easy for them to post their first win of the season on Friday night as the Clippers open a five-game homestand agai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who's the real deal so far?]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/who-s-the-real-deal-so-far-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:52:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who's for real? Who's a mess? And who just needs a little patience? Randy Hill has all the answers after the first week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs aren't done, but they're sure old 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-aren-t-done-but-they-re-sure-old-340.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:20:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now's not the time to panic, but Mike Kahn says the struggling Spurs don't have time on their side if they plan to contend again.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-337.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:20:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Tracy McGrady returned from his post-game treatment singing "history, history." He had made no secret of his endorsement of Barack Obama, wearing his feelings on his shoes. McGrady wore special red, white and blue adidas shoes covered with stars and s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-338.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:20:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-339.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:20:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year ago, the Rockets lost a tough, physical, close game to Boston. It helped turn around their season. The Rockets went 40-10 the rest of the way, the best record in 2008 in the NBA. This season, the challenge to rally from a tough, physical, close los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Trail Blazers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-trail-blazers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:41:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing once again without the franchise's top prospect hasn't made things easy for the Portland Trail Blazers so far this season.Consistently facing the Western Conference's best hasn't exactly helped, either.Set to meet a 2007-08 playoff team for the fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs aren't done, but they're sure old]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-aren-t-done-but-they-re-sure-old.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:57:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now's not the time to panic, but Mike Kahn says the struggling Spurs don't have time on their side if they plan to contend again.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Recapping Tuesday's action]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/court-awareness-recapping-tuesday-s-action.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:50:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe you were too busy to catch the first Brook vs. Robin Lopez showdown. John Lorge recalls the historic event for you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-320.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Tracy McGrady returned from his post-game treatment singing "history, history." He had made no secret of his endorsement of Barack Obama, wearing his feelings on his shoes. McGrady wore special red, white and blue adidas shoes covered with stars and s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-321.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-322.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year ago, the Rockets lost a tough, physical, close game to Boston. It helped turn around their season. The Rockets went 40-10 the rest of the way, the best record in 2008 in the NBA. This season, the challenge to rally from a tough, physical, close los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-330.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Tracy McGrady returned from his post-game treatment singing "history, history." He had made no secret of his endorsement of Barack Obama, wearing his feelings on his shoes. McGrady wore special red, white and blue adidas shoes covered with stars and s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-331.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-332.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year ago, the Rockets lost a tough, physical, close game to Boston. It helped turn around their season. The Rockets went 40-10 the rest of the way, the best record in 2008 in the NBA. This season, the challenge to rally from a tough, physical, close los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 103, Rockets 99]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/celtics-103-rockets-99.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:55:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics coach Doc Rivers chatted with Rockets general manager Daryl Morey after Boston's 103-99 victory over Houston on Tuesday night."Y'all are going to be great," Rivers said. "I'm telling you."Maybe so. But the defending NBA champions showed the Rocket]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen, Celts defense smother Rockets ]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/allen-celts-defense-smother-rockets-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:40:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Boston's Big 3 outplayed Houston's trio of stars Tuesday night.Ray Allen scored 29 points, Kevin Garnett added 14 points and 11 rebounds and the Celtics shut down Ron Artest and Yao Ming in a 103-99 victory over the Rockets.Tracy McGrady scored 26 points ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen, Celts defense smother Rockets  2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/allen-celts-defense-smother-rockets--333.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:40:02 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Boston's Big 3 outplayed Houston's trio of stars Tuesday night.Ray Allen scored 29 points, Kevin Garnett added 14 points and 11 rebounds and the Celtics shut down Ron Artest and Yao Ming in a 103-99 victory over the Rockets.Tracy McGrady scored 26 points ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Francis shows support for Obama]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/francis-shows-support-for-obama.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:27:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston guard Steve Francis made a political fashion statement before the Rockets played the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.Francis, who's been out since last season with a knee injury, arrived at the arena wearing a red velvet sports jacket with "Barack]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-315.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:40:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-316.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:40:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much as the Rockets enjoy the advantages of their talent -- from Yao Ming's size and shooting touch, to Ron Artest's strength and shooting range to Tracy McGrady's overall offensive flair -- sometimes it gets in the way. Through much of the preseason, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-317.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:40:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets appealed the technical foul that forward Ron Artest received in the fourth quarter against the Mavericks on Thursday, but the league upheld the ruling on the court. Artest rushed toward a confrontation after Dallas forward Josh Howard commit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/celtics-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:51:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time the Boston Celtics visited Houston, they ended the Rockets' franchise-record winning streak in March with a dominating defensive performance.The Rockets, who've used a similar effort during a successful start to this season, won't have to wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-310.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:40:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much as the Rockets enjoy the advantages of their talent -- from Yao Ming's size and shooting touch, to Ron Artest's strength and shooting range to Tracy McGrady's overall offensive flair -- sometimes it gets in the way. Through much of the preseason, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-311.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:40:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets appealed the technical foul that forward Ron Artest received in the fourth quarter against the Mavericks on Thursday, but the league upheld the ruling on the court. Artest rushed toward a confrontation after Dallas forward Josh Howard commit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-312.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:40:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-304.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:20:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Rockets appealed the technical foul that forward Ron Artest received in the fourth quarter against the Mavericks on Thursday, but the league upheld the ruling on the court. Artest rushed toward a confrontation after Dallas forward Josh Howard commit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-305.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:20:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-306.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:20:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As much as the Rockets enjoy the advantages of their talent -- from Yao Ming's size and shooting touch, to Ron Artest's strength and shooting range to Tracy McGrady's overall offensive flair -- sometimes it gets in the way. Through much of the preseason, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets down Thunder for third straight]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-down-thunder-for-third-straight.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:28:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady had 22 points, Yao Ming added 16 and the Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 89-77 on Saturday night for their third straight win.Carl Landry had 14 points and a career-high tying 11 rebounds for Houston. Ron Artest, Luis Scola an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets down Thunder for third straight 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-down-thunder-for-third-straight-313.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:28:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady had 22 points, Yao Ming added 16 and the Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 89-77 on Saturday night for their third straight win.Carl Landry had 14 points and a career-high tying 11 rebounds for Houston. Ron Artest, Luis Scola an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets down Thunder for third straight 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-down-thunder-for-third-straight-319.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:28:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady had 22 points, Yao Ming added 16 and the Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 89-77 on Saturday night for their third straight win.Carl Landry had 14 points and a career-high tying 11 rebounds for Houston. 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O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-291.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:40:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Aaron Brooks, Shooting guard Tracy McGrady, Small forward Ron Artest, Power forward Luis Scola, Center Yao Ming. Bench -- Guard Brent Barry, Guard Aaron Brooks, Guard Luther Head, Forward Chuck Hayes, Forward Carl Landry,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-292.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:40:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Brooks had gone through a good, hard workout and returned to the Rockets' locker room to report that he was ready to play. He had missed three days since he was told he could miss as many as three weeks. But he knew he could play and asked trainer K]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Same old Suns remain over-reliant on Nash 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/same-old-suns-remain-over-reliant-on-nash-295.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:09:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite edging the Spurs in Terry Porter's debut, Charley Rosen says defense remains optional for Amare and the Suns.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Same old Suns remain over-reliant on Nash 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/same-old-suns-remain-over-reliant-on-nash-303.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:09:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite edging the Spurs in Terry Porter's debut, Charley Rosen says defense remains optional for Amare and the Suns.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artest, Yao rally Rockets in 4th]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/artest-yao-rally-rockets-in-4th.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:13:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the game on the line, Ron Artest came to the rescue for Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets.Artest scored seven points during a 16-2 run late in the fourth quarter that sent the Rockets to a 112-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. 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B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artest, Yao rally Rockets in 4th 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/artest-yao-rally-rockets-in-4th-309.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:13:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the game on the line, Ron Artest came to the rescue for Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets.Artest scored seven points during a 16-2 run late in the fourth quarter that sent the Rockets to a 112-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artest, Yao rally Rockets in 4th 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/artest-yao-rally-rockets-in-4th-314.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:13:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the game on the line, Ron Artest came to the rescue for Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets.Artest scored seven points during a 16-2 run late in the fourth quarter that sent the Rockets to a 112-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Same old Suns remain over-reliant on Nash]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/same-old-suns-remain-over-reliant-on-nash.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:03:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite edging the Spurs in Terry Porter's debut, Charley Rosen says defense remains optional for Amare and the Suns.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Mavericks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-mavericks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:21:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets' season-opener wasn't the championship blueprint they hope to follow this season, but it was a win.Now they're hoping for another victory Thursday in Dallas, where the Mavericks kick off their season.In the much-anticipated Houston deb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 82, Grizzlies 71]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-82-grizzlies-71.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:44:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since acquiring Ron Artest in the offseason, the Houston Rockets have talked boldly about contending for the NBA championship. 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Greg Boeck says a lot of people think they prefer gold.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do foreign players care enough to win? 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/do-foreign-players-care-enough-to-win--280.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:58:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are most foreign players really interested in an NBA title? Greg Boeck says a lot of people think they prefer gold.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets' Brooks out 1-3 weeks with ankle bruise]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-brooks-out-1-3-weeks-with-ankle-bruise.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:29:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets backup point guard Aaron Brooks will miss 1-3 weeks because of a bone bruise in his right ankle.Brooks averaged 14.4 points and 4.1 assists in seven preseason games. The Rockets' first-round draft pick in 2007, Brooks averaged 5.2 points a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets have pieces in place to make title run]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-have-pieces-in-place-to-make-title-run.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:53:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets want to be this season's Boston Celtics.Like Boston last season, the Rockets assembled a "Big Three" of their own by acquiring Ron Artest to join Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming.Artest, who averaged 20.5 points with Sacramento last season, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who made the right move this summer?]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/who-made-the-right-move-this-summer-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:16:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[About 50 veteran players are playing for a new team this season. 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But while pointing out that he remains hungry and often criticized -- he has never been on a team as ta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-270.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:40:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Yao Ming, determined to cut back on his often excessive workload this season to reduce stress on his body and remain fresher, sat out the Rockets' fifth preseason game. This is common among veteran stars, even if it is unusual for Yao. But the break is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-271.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:40:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets will likely keep one or none of their three non-guaranteed players -- Mike Harris, Von Wafer and D.J. Strawberry. 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But while pointing out that he remains hungry and often criticized -- he has never been on a team as ta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 110, Kings 97]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-110-kings-97.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:12:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest scored 19 points against his former Sacramento teammates to help the Rockets beat the Kings 110-97 on Thursday night in the final preseason game for both teams.Yao Ming left the game early in the fourth quarter and finished with 17 points, seve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-245.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:00:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Yao Ming, determined to cut back on his often excessive workload this season to reduce stress on his body and remain fresher, sat out the Rockets' fifth preseason game. This is common among veteran stars, even if it is unusual for Yao. But the break is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-246.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:00:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets will likely keep one or none of their three non-guaranteed players -- Mike Harris, Von Wafer and D.J. Strawberry. All three have made a strong case to making the roster, but the Rockets want to trim salary to move under the luxury tax line in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-247.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:00:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady no longer fights it. The label has become so attached to him that even McGrady uses it to make points. He has never won a playoff series. But while pointing out that he remains hungry and often criticized -- he has never been on a team as ta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-241.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:20:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets will likely keep one or none of their three non-guaranteed players -- Mike Harris, Von Wafer and D.J. Strawberry. All three have made a strong case to making the roster, but the Rockets want to trim salary to move under the luxury tax line in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-242.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:20:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady no longer fights it. The label has become so attached to him that even McGrady uses it to make points. He has never won a playoff series. But while pointing out that he remains hungry and often criticized -- he has never been on a team as ta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-243.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:20:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Yao Ming, determined to cut back on his often excessive workload this season to reduce stress on his body and remain fresher, sat out the Rockets' fifth preseason game. This is common among veteran stars, even if it is unusual for Yao. But the break is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southwest is loaded with title contenders]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/southwest-is-loaded-with-title-contenders.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:34:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even with three terrific Texas teams lurking in the division, the Hornets are the class of the stacked Southwest, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-230.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:20:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Yao Ming, determined to cut back on his often excessive workload this season to reduce stress on his body and remain fresher, sat out the Rockets' fifth preseason game. This is common among veteran stars, even if it is unusual for Yao. But the break is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-231.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:20:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets will likely keep one or none of their three non-guaranteed players -- Mike Harris, Von Wafer and D.J. Strawberry. All three have made a strong case to making the roster, but the Rockets want to trim salary to move under the luxury tax line in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-232.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:20:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady no longer fights it. The label has become so attached to him that even McGrady uses it to make points. He has never won a playoff series. But while pointing out that he remains hungry and often criticized -- he has never been on a team as ta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-234.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:20:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Yao Ming, determined to cut back on his often excessive workload this season to reduce stress on his body and remain fresher, sat out the Rockets' fifth preseason game. This is common among veteran stars, even if it is unusual for Yao. But the break is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-235.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:20:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets will likely keep one or none of their three non-guaranteed players -- Mike Harris, Von Wafer and D.J. Strawberry. All three have made a strong case to making the roster, but the Rockets want to trim salary to move under the luxury tax line in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-236.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:20:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady no longer fights it. The label has become so attached to him that even McGrady uses it to make points. He has never won a playoff series. But while pointing out that he remains hungry and often criticized -- he has never been on a team as ta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-237.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:20:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Yao Ming, determined to cut back on his often excessive workload this season to reduce stress on his body and remain fresher, sat out the Rockets' fifth preseason game. This is common among veteran stars, even if it is unusual for Yao. But the break is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-238.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:20:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets will likely keep one or none of their three non-guaranteed players -- Mike Harris, Von Wafer and D.J. Strawberry. All three have made a strong case to making the roster, but the Rockets want to trim salary to move under the luxury tax line in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-239.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:20:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady no longer fights it. The label has become so attached to him that even McGrady uses it to make points. He has never won a playoff series. But while pointing out that he remains hungry and often criticized -- he has never been on a team as ta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 95, Kings 90]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-95-kings-90.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:13:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest hurried to the Sacramento locker room after scoring 13 points in the Houston Rockets' 95-90 win over the Kings in a preseason game on Friday night.Artest never got to properly say goodbye to his teammates after he was traded from the Kings to t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which teams will fall off the 50-win pace?]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/which-teams-will-fall-off-the-50-win-pace-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:11:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Get 50 wins and you can make playoff plans. Randy Hill looks at the teams that are close &#151; and those that might fall off the pace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which teams will fall off the 50-win pace? 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/which-teams-will-fall-off-the-50-win-pace--240.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:11:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Get 50 wins and you can make playoff plans. Randy Hill looks at the teams that are close &#151; and those that might fall off the pace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which teams will fall off the 50-win pace? 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/which-teams-will-fall-off-the-50-win-pace--244.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:11:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Get 50 wins and you can make playoff plans. Randy Hill looks at the teams that are close &#151; and those that might fall off the pace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which teams will fall off the 50-win pace? 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/which-teams-will-fall-off-the-50-win-pace--248.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:11:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Get 50 wins and you can make playoff plans. Randy Hill looks at the teams that are close &#151; and those that might fall off the pace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which teams will fall off the 50-win pace? 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/which-teams-will-fall-off-the-50-win-pace--253.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:11:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Get 50 wins and you can make playoff plans. Randy Hill looks at the teams that are close &#151; and those that might fall off the pace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which teams will fall off the 50-win pace? 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/which-teams-will-fall-off-the-50-win-pace--259.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:11:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Get 50 wins and you can make playoff plans. Randy Hill looks at the teams that are close &#151; and those that might fall off the pace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-226.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:40:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Yao Ming, determined to cut back on his often excessive workload this season to reduce stress on his body and remain fresher, sat out the Rockets' fifth preseason game. This is common among veteran stars, even if it is unusual for Yao. But the break is ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-227.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:40:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets will likely keep one or none of their three non-guaranteed players -- Mike Harris, Von Wafer and D.J. Strawberry. All three have made a strong case to making the roster, but the Rockets want to trim salary to move under the luxury tax line in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-228.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:40:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady no longer fights it. The label has become so attached to him that even McGrady uses it to make points. He has never won a playoff series. But while pointing out that he remains hungry and often criticized -- he has never been on a team as ta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 101, Grizzlies 97]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-101-grizzlies-97.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:13:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Von Wafer scored 17 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, D.J. Strawberry added 20 points and the Houston Rockets put on a 3-point shooting clinic in beating the Memphis Grizzlies 101-97 in a preseason game Wednesday night.Wafer, signed by the Rockets o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 110, Rockets 104]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/thunder-110-rockets-104.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant wasn't going to let a bum ankle spoil the Oklahoma City Thunder's first game in their new home state.Durant shrugged off a late injury and scored 20 of his 26 points in an electrifying final 8 minutes to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 90, Rockets 89]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/celtics-90-rockets-89.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:42:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gabe Pruitt banked in a 13-foot shot with 6.6 seconds left to give the NBA champion Boston Celtics a 90-89 exhibition victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.Paul Pierce led Boston (2-1) with 15 points on 5-of-6 shooting from the field. Glen Da]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once again, Southwest is stacked with contenders]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/once-again-southwest-is-stacked-with-contenders.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:38:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Favorites no more, Dirk and the Mavs will be looking up at the competition in the loaded Southwest Division, Michael Whittenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once again, Southwest is stacked with contenders 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/once-again-southwest-is-stacked-with-contenders-211.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:38:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Favorites no more, Dirk and the Mavs will be looking up at the competition in the loaded Southwest Division, Michael Whittenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once again, Southwest is stacked with contenders 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/once-again-southwest-is-stacked-with-contenders-215.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:38:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Favorites no more, Dirk and the Mavs will be looking up at the competition in the loaded Southwest Division, Michael Whittenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once again, Southwest is stacked with contenders 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/once-again-southwest-is-stacked-with-contenders-220.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:38:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Favorites no more, Dirk and the Mavs will be looking up at the competition in the loaded Southwest Division, Michael Whittenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once again, Southwest is stacked with contenders 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/once-again-southwest-is-stacked-with-contenders-224.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:38:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Favorites no more, Dirk and the Mavs will be looking up at the competition in the loaded Southwest Division, Michael Whittenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-195.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Rockets were gambling heavily on the season to come, and there is evidence to suggest they are, it would be an understandable reaction to their long stretch without a playoff series win and the years spent building around Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-196.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ --C Yao Ming has agreed to back off from some of his workout regimen in the preseason and between games to try to stay fresher throughout the season and perhaps avoid injury. Yao has been hesitant to take any time off through much of his career but said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-197.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-201.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Rockets were gambling heavily on the season to come, and there is evidence to suggest they are, it would be an understandable reaction to their long stretch without a playoff series win and the years spent building around Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-202.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ --C Yao Ming has agreed to back off from some of his workout regimen in the preseason and between games to try to stay fresher throughout the season and perhaps avoid injury. Yao has been hesitant to take any time off through much of his career but said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-203.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-204.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Rockets were gambling heavily on the season to come, and there is evidence to suggest they are, it would be an understandable reaction to their long stretch without a playoff series win and the years spent building around Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-205.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ --C Yao Ming has agreed to back off from some of his workout regimen in the preseason and between games to try to stay fresher throughout the season and perhaps avoid injury. Yao has been hesitant to take any time off through much of his career but said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-206.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-208.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Rockets were gambling heavily on the season to come, and there is evidence to suggest they are, it would be an understandable reaction to their long stretch without a playoff series win and the years spent building around Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-209.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ --C Yao Ming has agreed to back off from some of his workout regimen in the preseason and between games to try to stay fresher throughout the season and perhaps avoid injury. Yao has been hesitant to take any time off through much of his career but said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-210.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-212.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Rockets were gambling heavily on the season to come, and there is evidence to suggest they are, it would be an understandable reaction to their long stretch without a playoff series win and the years spent building around Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-213.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ --C Yao Ming has agreed to back off from some of his workout regimen in the preseason and between games to try to stay fresher throughout the season and perhaps avoid injury. Yao has been hesitant to take any time off through much of his career but said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-214.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-217.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Rockets were gambling heavily on the season to come, and there is evidence to suggest they are, it would be an understandable reaction to their long stretch without a playoff series win and the years spent building around Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-218.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ --C Yao Ming has agreed to back off from some of his workout regimen in the preseason and between games to try to stay fresher throughout the season and perhaps avoid injury. Yao has been hesitant to take any time off through much of his career but said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-219.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-221.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Rockets were gambling heavily on the season to come, and there is evidence to suggest they are, it would be an understandable reaction to their long stretch without a playoff series win and the years spent building around Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-222.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ --C Yao Ming has agreed to back off from some of his workout regimen in the preseason and between games to try to stay fresher throughout the season and perhaps avoid injury. Yao has been hesitant to take any time off through much of his career but said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-223.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 85, Spurs 78]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-85-spurs-78.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:50:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich didn't care about the outcome of the Spurs' preseason opener against Houston on Thursday night. He was more interested in seeing his new players in action for the first time.Ron Artest had 18 points and five rebounds and L]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-181.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:00:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ --C Yao Ming has agreed to back off from some of his workout regimen in the preseason and between games to try to stay fresher throughout the season and perhaps avoid injury. Yao has been hesitant to take any time off through much of his career but said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-182.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:00:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-186.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:00:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ --C Yao Ming has agreed to back off from some of his workout regimen in the preseason and between games to try to stay fresher throughout the season and perhaps avoid injury. Yao has been hesitant to take any time off through much of his career but said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-187.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:00:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-191.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:00:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ --C Yao Ming has agreed to back off from some of his workout regimen in the preseason and between games to try to stay fresher throughout the season and perhaps avoid injury. Yao has been hesitant to take any time off through much of his career but said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-192.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:00:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-183.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:00:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Rockets were gambling heavily on the season to come, and there is evidence to suggest they are, it would be an understandable reaction to their long stretch without a playoff series win and the years spent building around Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-188.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:00:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Rockets were gambling heavily on the season to come, and there is evidence to suggest they are, it would be an understandable reaction to their long stretch without a playoff series win and the years spent building around Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-193.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:00:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Rockets were gambling heavily on the season to come, and there is evidence to suggest they are, it would be an understandable reaction to their long stretch without a playoff series win and the years spent building around Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 96, Grizzlies 93]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-96-grizzlies-93.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:26:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest gave Houston fans an early glimpse of what he brings to the team.Artest scored 12 of his 15 points in the first quarter of his Rockets debut, and Houston beat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-93 on Tuesday night in its preseason opener.The Rockets pick]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top shooting guards: It's Kobe's world]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/top-shooting-guards-it-s-kobe-s-world.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:42:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ah yes, the shooters. I'll say it throughout my draft ranking articles, and I'll say it throughout the season as well, but where you have the depth at the point guard position this year, you'll always get your primary production from the shooting guard sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&A: Playing Odom off the bench could help Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/q-a-playing-odom-off-the-bench-could-help-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:54:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Trevor Ariza back, the Lakers could be bringing Lamar Odom off the bench. Charley Rosen says it's a good move in his latest Q&A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-165.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:40:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ --C Yao Ming has agreed to back off from some of his workout regimen in the preseason and between games to try to stay fresher throughout the season and perhaps avoid injury. Yao has been hesitant to take any time off through much of his career but said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-166.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:40:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-171.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:40:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ --C Yao Ming has agreed to back off from some of his workout regimen in the preseason and between games to try to stay fresher throughout the season and perhaps avoid injury. Yao has been hesitant to take any time off through much of his career but said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-172.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:40:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-176.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:40:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ --C Yao Ming has agreed to back off from some of his workout regimen in the preseason and between games to try to stay fresher throughout the season and perhaps avoid injury. Yao has been hesitant to take any time off through much of his career but said]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-177.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:40:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-167.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:40:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Rockets were gambling heavily on the season to come, and there is evidence to suggest they are, it would be an understandable reaction to their long stretch without a playoff series win and the years spent building around Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-173.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:40:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Rockets were gambling heavily on the season to come, and there is evidence to suggest they are, it would be an understandable reaction to their long stretch without a playoff series win and the years spent building around Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-178.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:40:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Rockets were gambling heavily on the season to come, and there is evidence to suggest they are, it would be an understandable reaction to their long stretch without a playoff series win and the years spent building around Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team-170.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:23:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs will need fresh legs for title chase]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-will-need-fresh-legs-for-title-chase.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:40:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manu's hurt and the other key Spurs aren't getting any younger. A fourth title in seven years seems unlikely, Dusty Garza says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs will need fresh legs for title chase 2008-10-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-will-need-fresh-legs-for-title-chase-185.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:40:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manu's hurt and the other key Spurs aren't getting any younger. A fourth title in seven years seems unlikely, Dusty Garza says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs will need fresh legs for title chase 2008-10-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-will-need-fresh-legs-for-title-chase-189.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:40:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manu's hurt and the other key Spurs aren't getting any younger. A fourth title in seven years seems unlikely, Dusty Garza says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs will need fresh legs for title chase 2008-10-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-will-need-fresh-legs-for-title-chase-194.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:40:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manu's hurt and the other key Spurs aren't getting any younger. A fourth title in seven years seems unlikely, Dusty Garza says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs will need fresh legs for title chase 2008-10-04]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/spurs-will-need-fresh-legs-for-title-chase-199.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:40:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manu's hurt and the other key Spurs aren't getting any younger. A fourth title in seven years seems unlikely, Dusty Garza says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-154.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:20:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Get back on defense. It was a message delivered many times by Rick Adelman last season and helped make the Rockets a winner on the court. And it's a message the team heard again from the Houston community recently. The rapid response made the Rockets a wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-155.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:20:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When the Rockets return to the court next month, they will do so under somewhat new direction. Gerald Madkins has been hired as the club's new director of scouting, and Shawn Respert will serve as the director of player programs. Madkins played eight ye]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-156.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:20:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-159.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:20:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Get back on defense. It was a message delivered many times by Rick Adelman last season and helped make the Rockets a winner on the court. And it's a message the team heard again from the Houston community recently. The rapid response made the Rockets a wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-160.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:20:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When the Rockets return to the court next month, they will do so under somewhat new direction. Gerald Madkins has been hired as the club's new director of scouting, and Shawn Respert will serve as the director of player programs. Madkins played eight ye]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-161.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:20:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady needs to shut up and play 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-needs-to-shut-up-and-play-157.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:03:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady needs to be a rock for Houston to contend in the West. Early returns don't look promising, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady needs to shut up and play 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-needs-to-shut-up-and-play-162.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:03:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady needs to be a rock for Houston to contend in the West. Early returns don't look promising, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady needs to shut up and play 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-needs-to-shut-up-and-play-169.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:03:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady needs to be a rock for Houston to contend in the West. Early returns don't look promising, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady needs to shut up and play 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-needs-to-shut-up-and-play-175.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:03:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady needs to be a rock for Houston to contend in the West. Early returns don't look promising, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady needs to shut up and play 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-needs-to-shut-up-and-play-180.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:03:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady needs to be a rock for Houston to contend in the West. Early returns don't look promising, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team-158.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:01:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team-163.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:01:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady needs to shut up and play]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-needs-to-shut-up-and-play.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:11:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady needs to be a rock for Houston to contend in the West. Early returns don't look promising, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets expect new, improved offense under Adelman]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-expect-new-improved-offense-under-adelman.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:59:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets won 55 games in Rick Adelman's first season and still felt as if they never quite mastered the coach's offense.Houston acquired Ron Artest and Brent Barry in the offseason, and the returning players say those additions plus their famil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks giving Houston time to show he can play]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/knicks-giving-houston-time-to-show-he-can-play.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:33:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Allan Houston made it through only one full practice before pulling himself out.Not a very promising sign for a guy attempting a comeback.Houston, though, is in no rush to show the New York Knicks what he can do. Unlike a year ago, when he didn't have muc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady says shoulder arthritic, knee slow to heal 2008-10-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-says-shoulder-arthritic-knee-slow-to-heal-164.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:02:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets, buzzing about the arrival of Ron Artest, already have injury concerns with Tracy McGrady.Houston's leading scorer said Monday that his left shoulder is arthritic and will require surgery after this season. He also said his left knee i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets sign second-round pick Dorsey 2008-10-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-sign-second-round-pick-dorsey-148.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:50:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie forward Joey Dorsey agreed to a contract Monday with the Houston Rockets.The 6-foot-8 Dorsey was drafted by Portland early in the second round before the Rockets acquired his rights.Dorsey was twice named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets sign second-round pick Dorsey 2008-10-01]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-sign-second-round-pick-dorsey-153.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:50:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie forward Joey Dorsey agreed to a contract Monday with the Houston Rockets.The 6-foot-8 Dorsey was drafted by Portland early in the second round before the Rockets acquired his rights.Dorsey was twice named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:01:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yao's health a major key for Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/yao-s-health-a-major-key-for-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:38:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yao Ming's birthday wish: getting through an NBA season without getting hurt.The 7-foot-6 center - who turned 28 on Sept. 12 - has missed more than 80 games across the last three seasons with four separate injuries. In 2005-06, he contracted an infection ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thoughts from training camps around the NBA]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/thoughts-from-training-camps-around-the-nba.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:48:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are lots of old faces in new places, so Mike Kahn tells us what we should expect as NBA teams open camps this month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McGrady says shoulder arthritic, knee slow to heal]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/mcgrady-says-shoulder-arthritic-knee-slow-to-heal.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:41:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets, buzzing about the arrival of Ron Artest, already have injury concerns with Tracy McGrady.Houston's leading scorer said Monday that his left shoulder is arthritic and will require surgery after this season. He also said his left knee i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets sign Dorsey]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-sign-dorsey.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:28:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie forward Joey Dorsey agreed to a contract Monday with the Houston Rockets.The 6-foot-8 Dorsey was drafted by Portland early in the second round before the Rockets acquired his rights.Dorsey was twice named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets sign second-round pick Dorsey]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-sign-second-round-pick-dorsey.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:13:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie forward Joey Dorsey agreed to a contract Monday with the Houston Rockets.The 6-foot-8 Dorsey was drafted by Portland early in the second round before the Rockets acquired his rights.Dorsey was twice named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers finally have foundation for success]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/blazers-finally-have-foundation-for-success.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:33:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blazers are as young as they are talented, so they'll need leadership from Brandon Roy and Nate McMillan, Matt Petersen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big changes at the bottom of Pacific 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/big-changes-at-the-bottom-of-pacific-125.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:22:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers overhauled their roster in the offseason. Can they challenge the Suns and Lakers? Andrew Ungvari previews the Pacific.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big changes at the bottom of Pacific 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/big-changes-at-the-bottom-of-pacific-132.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:22:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers overhauled their roster in the offseason. Can they challenge the Suns and Lakers? Andrew Ungvari previews the Pacific.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big changes at the bottom of Pacific 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/big-changes-at-the-bottom-of-pacific-137.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:22:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers overhauled their roster in the offseason. Can they challenge the Suns and Lakers? Andrew Ungvari previews the Pacific.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets' Battier to miss bulk of preseason]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-battier-to-miss-bulk-of-preseason.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:11:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier will be sidelined up to four weeks and miss most of preseason because of an inflammation in his left foot.He had surgery May 9 to remove bone spurs from his left ankle, and the team said the foot inflammation occurred]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battier will miss most of preseason]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/battier-will-miss-most-of-preseason.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:11:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier will be sidelined up to four weeks and miss most of preseason because of an inflammation in his left foot.He had surgery May 9 to remove bone spurs from his left ankle, and the team said the foot inflammation occurred]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battier will miss most of preseason 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/battier-will-miss-most-of-preseason-130.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:11:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier will be sidelined up to four weeks and miss most of preseason because of an inflammation in his left foot.He had surgery May 9 to remove bone spurs from his left ankle, and the team said the foot inflammation occurred]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battier will miss most of preseason 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/battier-will-miss-most-of-preseason-135.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:11:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier will be sidelined up to four weeks and miss most of preseason because of an inflammation in his left foot.He had surgery May 9 to remove bone spurs from his left ankle, and the team said the foot inflammation occurred]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battier will miss most of preseason 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/battier-will-miss-most-of-preseason-144.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:11:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier will be sidelined up to four weeks and miss most of preseason because of an inflammation in his left foot.He had surgery May 9 to remove bone spurs from his left ankle, and the team said the foot inflammation occurred]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battier will miss most of preseason 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/battier-will-miss-most-of-preseason-149.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:11:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier will be sidelined up to four weeks and miss most of preseason because of an inflammation in his left foot.He had surgery May 9 to remove bone spurs from his left ankle, and the team said the foot inflammation occurred]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets match Bobcats' offer sheet, keep Landry]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-match-bobcats-offer-sheet-keep-landry.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:47:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets matched the Bobcats' three-year, $9 million offer sheet for restricted free-agent Carl Landry on Thursday, keeping the forward in Houston.The Rockets took less than 24 hours to make the move, leaving Charlotte still searching for frontcourt de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets match Bobcats' offer sheet, keep Landry 2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-match-bobcats-offer-sheet-keep-landry-124.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:47:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets matched the Bobcats' three-year, $9 million offer sheet for restricted free-agent Carl Landry on Thursday, keeping the forward in Houston.The Rockets took less than 24 hours to make the move, leaving Charlotte still searching for frontcourt de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets match Bobcats' offer sheet, keep Landry 2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-match-bobcats-offer-sheet-keep-landry-131.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:47:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets matched the Bobcats' three-year, $9 million offer sheet for restricted free-agent Carl Landry on Thursday, keeping the forward in Houston.The Rockets took less than 24 hours to make the move, leaving Charlotte still searching for frontcourt de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets match Bobcats' offer sheet, keep Landry 2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-match-bobcats-offer-sheet-keep-landry-136.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:47:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets matched the Bobcats' three-year, $9 million offer sheet for restricted free-agent Carl Landry on Thursday, keeping the forward in Houston.The Rockets took less than 24 hours to make the move, leaving Charlotte still searching for frontcourt de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets match Bobcats' offer sheet, keep Landry 2008-09-25]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/rockets-match-bobcats-offer-sheet-keep-landry-145.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:47:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets matched the Bobcats' three-year, $9 million offer sheet for restricted free-agent Carl Landry on Thursday, keeping the forward in Houston.The Rockets took less than 24 hours to make the move, leaving Charlotte still searching for frontcourt de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston signs with Knicks, will try comeback]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-signs-with-knicks-will-try-comeback.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:01:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Allan Houston has signed with the New York Knicks and will attempt another comeback with his former team.Houston is fourth on the Knicks' career scoring list. He signed a free-agent contract Thursday and will be in training camp next week with the team he]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston signs, will try another Knicks comeback]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-signs-will-try-another-knicks-comeback.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:52:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Allan Houston signed with the New York Knicks on Thursday and will attempt another comeback with his former team.Houston is fourth on the Knicks' career scoring list, trailing only Hall of Famers Patrick Ewing, Walt Frazier and Willis Reed. He will be in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big changes at the bottom of Pacific]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/big-changes-at-the-bottom-of-pacific.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:11:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers overhauled their roster in the offseason. Can they challenge the Suns and Lakers? Andrew Ungvari previews the Pacific.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats extend offer sheet to Rockets' Landry]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bobcats-extend-offer-sheet-to-rockets-landry.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:06:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte Bobcats moved to bolster their thin frontcourt Wednesday, signing Houston Rockets restricted free-agent forward Carl Landry to a three-year, $9 million offer sheet.The Rockets have a week to decide whether to match the offer or lose Landry t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many teams still relying on old-timers to contribute 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/many-teams-still-relying-on-old-timers-to-contribute-96.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:59:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Their youth is behind them, but many NBA veterans are still counted on to produce. Charley Rosen previews who will and who won't.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many teams still relying on old-timers to contribute 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/many-teams-still-relying-on-old-timers-to-contribute-103.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:59:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Their youth is behind them, but many NBA veterans are still counted on to produce. Charley Rosen previews who will and who won't.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many teams still relying on old-timers to contribute 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/many-teams-still-relying-on-old-timers-to-contribute-111.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:59:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Their youth is behind them, but many NBA veterans are still counted on to produce. Charley Rosen previews who will and who won't.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many teams still relying on old-timers to contribute 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/many-teams-still-relying-on-old-timers-to-contribute-121.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:59:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Their youth is behind them, but many NBA veterans are still counted on to produce. Charley Rosen previews who will and who won't.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-93.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:40:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-100.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:40:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-108.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:40:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-118.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:40:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-126.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:40:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-133.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:40:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-138.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:40:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-94.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:40:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Get back on defense. 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Madkins played eight ye]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-134.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:40:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Get back on defense. It was a message delivered many times by Rick Adelman last season and helped make the Rockets a winner on the court. And it's a message the team heard again from the Houston community recently. The rapid response made the Rockets a wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Getting Inside 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-getting-inside-139.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:40:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Get back on defense. It was a message delivered many times by Rick Adelman last season and helped make the Rockets a winner on the court. And it's a message the team heard again from the Houston community recently. The rapid response made the Rockets a wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many teams still relying on old-timers to contribute]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/many-teams-still-relying-on-old-timers-to-contribute.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 03:49:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Their youth is behind them, but many NBA veterans are still counted on to produce. Charley Rosen previews who will and who won't.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bynum's return could bring championship to Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/bynum-s-return-could-bring-championship-to-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:08:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Andrew Bynum back, the Lakers can win a championship, but only if he meshes with the other big men, Andrew Ungvari says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-64.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:40:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ --The Rockets moved quickly to trim the players acquired with Ron Artest from the roster. They dealt Patrick Ewing Jr. to the Knicks for the rights to Frederic Weis. The Rockets have no plans for Weis, who is under contract overseas. They traded rookie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-65.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:40:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-72.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:40:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ --The Rockets moved quickly to trim the players acquired with Ron Artest from the roster. They dealt Patrick Ewing Jr. to the Knicks for the rights to Frederic Weis. The Rockets have no plans for Weis, who is under contract overseas. They traded rookie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-73.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:40:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. Drafted by Memphis, acquired by Rockets in trade and later traded to Sacramento in the Ron Artest deal. Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-79.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:40:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ --The Rockets moved quickly to trim the players acquired with Ron Artest from the roster. 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Joey Dorsey, F, 6-7, Memphis -- Strong and p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Notes, Quotes 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-notes-quotes-87.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:40:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ --The Rockets moved quickly to trim the players acquired with Ron Artest from the roster. They dealt Patrick Ewing Jr. to the Knicks for the rights to Frederic Weis. The Rockets have no plans for Weis, who is under contract overseas. They traded rookie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Rockets Roster Report 2008-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/houston-rockets-roster-report-88.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:40:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Donte Greene, F, 6-11, Syracuse -- Long, skilled small forward who will need time to develop. 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2008-09-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/olajuwon-one-of-nba-s-four-best-pivots-55.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:10:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Kahn looks at the latest Hall of Fame class and says no one had a better or more improbable career than Hakeem Olajuwon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olajuwon: One of NBA's four best pivots 2008-09-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/olajuwon-one-of-nba-s-four-best-pivots-62.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:10:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Kahn looks at the latest Hall of Fame class and says no one had a better or more improbable career than Hakeem Olajuwon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olajuwon: One of NBA's four best pivots 2008-09-07]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/olajuwon-one-of-nba-s-four-best-pivots-71.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:10:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Kahn looks at the latest 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Charley Rosen has the answer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks acquire Ewing Jr. from Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/knicks-acquire-ewing-jr-from-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:33:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks acquired Patrick Ewing Jr. in a trade with the Houston Rockets on Friday.New York sent the draft rights for center Frederic Weis to Houston in exchange for the son of former superstar Patrick Ewing, who played for the Knicks from 1985-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks acquire Ewing Jr. from Rockets 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/knicks-acquire-ewing-jr-from-rockets-15.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:33:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks acquired Patrick Ewing Jr. in a trade with the Houston Rockets on Friday.New York sent the draft rights for center Frederic Weis to Houston in exchange for the son of former superstar Patrick Ewing, who played for the Knicks from 1985-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks acquire Ewing Jr. from Rockets 2008-08-29]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/knicks-acquire-ewing-jr-from-rockets-20.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:33:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks acquired Patrick Ewing Jr. in a trade with the Houston Rockets on Friday.New York sent the draft rights for center Frederic Weis to Houston in exchange for the son of former superstar Patrick Ewing, who played for the Knicks from 1985-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks trade for Ewing Jr.]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/knicks-trade-for-ewing-jr-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:35:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks acquired Patrick Ewing Jr. in a trade with the Houston Rockets on Friday.New York sent the draft rights for center Frederic Weis to Houston in exchange for the son of former superstar Patrick Ewing, who played for the Knicks from 1985-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hayes has surgery on broken nose]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/hayes-has-surgery-on-broken-nose.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:20:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston Rockets forward Chuck Hayes had surgery Thursday to repair a broken nose.The 6-foot-6 Hayes, Houston's third-leading rebounder last season at 5.4 per game, was hurt during a morning workout.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking an NBA football team]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/picking-an-nba-football-team.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No doubt LeBron James and Allen Iverson would excel on the gridiron. Bleacher Report assembles a football team of NBA players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking an NBA football team 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/picking-an-nba-football-team-25.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No doubt LeBron James and Allen Iverson would excel on the gridiron. Bleacher Report assembles a football team of NBA players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking an NBA football team 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/picking-an-nba-football-team-31.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No doubt LeBron James and Allen Iverson would excel on the gridiron. Bleacher Report assembles a football team of NBA players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking an NBA football team 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/picking-an-nba-football-team-36.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No doubt LeBron James and Allen Iverson would excel on the gridiron. Bleacher Report assembles a football team of NBA players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking an NBA football team 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/picking-an-nba-football-team-42.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No doubt LeBron James and Allen Iverson would excel on the gridiron. Bleacher Report assembles a football team of NBA players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking an NBA football team 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/picking-an-nba-football-team-49.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No doubt LeBron James and Allen Iverson would excel on the gridiron. Bleacher Report assembles a football team of NBA players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking an NBA football team 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/picking-an-nba-football-team-56.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No doubt LeBron James and Allen Iverson would excel on the gridiron. Bleacher Report assembles a football team of NBA players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picking an NBA football team 2008-08-27]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/picking-an-nba-football-team-63.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:13:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No doubt LeBron James and Allen Iverson would excel on the gridiron. Bleacher Report assembles a football team of NBA players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not in top form, Team USA still too tough]]></title><link>http://www.rocketsportal.com/news/not-in-top-form-team-usa-still-too-tough.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:26:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team USA wasn't at its best, but that didn't matter. , the Americans are just too good to lose, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item></channel></rss>
