December 31st, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in Kyle Lowry tied a career-best 18 assists, the high for the NBA this season, as the Houston Rockets led the entire game and handed the Atlanta Hawks their first defeat of the season, 95-84. The tough Villanova point guard setup his partners with precise passes, including Kevin Martin, who had a game and season-high 27 [...]
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Rockets Blasted By Terrific Tandem Of Randolph, Gasol 113-93
Despite Patrick Patterson returning to play his first game of the season, the Rockets defense allowed Memphis to score at least 25 points in every quarter in what was a humiliating defeat. “Any time you have Randolph and Gasol go 17 of 22, you are going to have major issues,” Rockets coach Kevin McHale said. [...]
Lowry, Martin Outshine Spurs Star Backcourt In 105-85 Slashing Of San Antonio
Kevin McHale notched his first win as a head coach with the Houston Rockets, who thoroughly outplayed a sluggish San Antonio Spurs squad that played the night before. Ahead 53-35 at half, the Rockets led the entire game, allowing coach McHale to rest the starters for the final quarter. Kevin Martin overcame a four-point performance opening [...]
Patterson Inactive Tonight vs. Spurs; May Return Friday at Memphis
Houston Rockets power forward Patrick Patterson will sit out tonight’s home opener against the San Antonio Spurs, due to a sprained right ankle which forced him to miss the preseason. Patterson is hoping to make a return tomorrow versus the Grizzlies. The 2010 first-round pick out of Kentucky averaged 6.3 points and 3.8 rebounds in [...]
Rockets Run Out Of Steam In Orlando; Slide In Opener 105-94
You knew Dwight Howard would get his — 21 points. However, you didn’t expect Hedo Turkoglu and J.J. Redick to shoot 18 of 26, 6-8 from three, and combine for 43 points. The Rockets allowed the Magic to hit 53 percent of their shots and have their way inside — surrendering 56 points in the [...]
Rockets Cut PG Lin; Officially Sign Dalembert
The Rockets released guard Jeremy Lin to reduce the roster to 14 players and make room to sign center Samuel Dalembert. Dalembert, 30, agreed to join the Rockets on Wednesday, but they were unable to sign him in time to go through Friday’s two practices or the Saturday morning practice.
