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Rockets Notes: Wafer contributing when called upon

Houston Chronicle — With Ron Artest questionable to play and Tracy McGrady speaking of the need to reduce his playing time, guard Von Wafer could become even more valuable after just three games in the Rockets’ rotation.
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Rockets get good news on McGrady, Yao, Artest

Houston Chronicle — A day after Rockets guard Tracy McGrady said he was going to shut it down until further notice, he was running through practice as if he never felt a shot of pain in Monday's second half.
Houston Rockets14 hours ago

Rockets Notes: Battier to practice soon

Houston Chronicle — Battier to practice soon Rockets forward Shane Battier, who has spent the preseason and first three weeks of the regular season working to rehabilitate his sore left foot, is expected to practice with the team today, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said on Monday.
Houston Rockets1 day ago

Rockets roll past Thunder 100-89 for 2nd straight win

Houston Chronicle — Luis Scola scored a season-high 23 points and Yao Ming added 19 as the Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ford Center. Next up: the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
Houston Rockets1 day ago

Rockets notes: Leadership starts with Yao, T-Mac

Houston Chronicle — Ron Artest says the rest of the Rockets will look to Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady to avoid repeats of Friday’s collapse in San Antonio.
Houston Rockets2 days ago

Rockets look to build on team play vs. Thunder

Houston Chronicle — Since leaving on their five-game road trip on Nov. 6, the Rockets are a team simply running in place. The schedule remains hectic this week which includes four road games in their next five.
Houston Rockets2 days ago

Rockets notes: Spurs baffle Yao; Wafer shines

Houston Chronicle — Yao Ming, stuck in the Spurs’ double teams, took just nine shots Friday, with two of those coming off offensive rebounds. He had 13 points in the loss, in keeping with the early-season trend.
Houston Rockets3 days ago

Yao, McGrady lead Rockets past Hornets 91-82

Houston Chronicle — Yao Ming scored 21 points and Tracy McGrady added 18 as the Rockets defeated the Hornets on Saturday night at Toyota Center.
Houston Rockets3 days ago

Rockets rebound from loss, swat away Hornets

Houston Chronicle — Yao Ming scored 21 points and Tracy McGrady added 18 as the Rockets defeated the Hornets on Saturday night at Toyota Center.
Houston Rockets3 days ago

McGrady, Yao Lead Rockets Over Hornets, 91-82

ESPN Video — Chris Paul went 2-for-10 from the field in the Hornets loss
Houston Rockets3 days ago

Rockets Notes: Brooks gets start at point

Houston Chronicle — A start for Brooks
Houston Rockets4 days ago

Rockets let one slip away in 77-75 loss to Spurs

Houston Chronicle — Tim Duncan scored 22 points and George Hill added 17 as the Spurs came back in dramatic fashion Friday night to beat the Rockets. Next up: the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night.
Houston Rockets4 days ago

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Yao, McGrady fine after injury fears following NBA win (AFP/Getty Images/File/Stephen Dunn)

National Basketball Association injury concerns for Yao Ming, pictured on November 7, 2008, Tracy McGrady and Ron Artest of the Houston Rockets proved unfounded Tuesday as all three could play Wednesday against Dallas.»Yahoo! Sports

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Houston Rockets forward Ron Artest (C) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder defenders Joe Smith (L) and Johan Petro (27) in the second half of their NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City November 17, 2008. REUTERS/Bill Waugh (UNITED STATES)»Yahoo! Sports

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kevin Durant (L) avoids the defense of Houston Rockets forward Ron Artest (C) after receiving a pass from Thunder teammate Joe Smith (R) in the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City November 17, 2008. REUTERS/Bill Waugh (UNITED STATES)»Yahoo! Sports

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OKLAHOMA CITY - NOVEMBER 17: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes up for an open layup during a game against the Houston Rockets on November 17, 2008 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.»Yahoo! Sports

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