SB Nation Houston - Rockets Vs. Suns: Houston Wins Third Straight 96-89https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46691/houston-fave.png2012-02-09T22:33:12-06:00http://houston.sbnation.com/rss/stream/25512982012-02-09T22:33:12-06:002012-02-09T22:33:12-06:00Rockets Vs. Suns Final Score: Bench Leads Houston Over Phoenix 96-89
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Houston Rockets</a> got 57 points from its bench as they hung on to defeat the Phoenix Suns 96-89. The Suns jumped out to an early lead before the Rockets took control with a big second quarter to lead 54-44 at the half. Phoenix came alive in the third outscoring the Rockets by 12 to take a 76-74 lead into the fourth. The Rockets clamped down in the final period holding the Suns to just 13 points while taking the victory. </p>
<p>Luis Scola scored 16 points to lead the Rockets while <span>Kyle Lowry</span> and Patrick Patterson added 14 points each. Chase Budinger added 12 points while Goran Dragic finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds. </p>
<p>Channing Frye led Phoenix with 21 points and 10 rebounds while Marcin Gortat chipped in 16 and nine for the Suns. Jared Dudley and Steve Nash added 14 points each. Nash also finished with a game-high 13 assists. </p>
<p>The win gives the Rockets their third straight and improves their record to 16-11 on the season. </p>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-rockets/2012/2/9/2788659/rockets-vs-suns-2012-final-scoreKris Willis2012-02-09T21:08:52-06:002012-02-09T21:08:52-06:00Rockets Vs. Suns Score: Houston Takes 54-44 Lead Into Halftime
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<p>So far so good for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Houston Rockets</a> who carry a 54-44 lead into halftime against the Phoenix Suns. The Rockets are looking for their third consecutive win and got another solid performance from their bench in the first half. </p>
<p>The Rockets reserves scored 28 of Houston's 54 points with five different reserves finding their way into the scoring column. <span>Luis Scola</span> scored 10 points to lead the Rockets while <span>Kyle Lowry</span> scored seven after returning from an elbow injury suffered on Wednesday against Portland. Leading scorer <span>Kevin Martin</span> once again had a quiet first half finishing with just two points in eight minutes of action. </p>
<p><span>Marcin Gortat</span> scored 10 points and grabbed four rebounds to lead the Suns at the half. <span>Grant Hill</span> chipped in nine points while <span>Steve Nash</span> and <span>Channing Frye</span> finished with eight points each. </p>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-rockets/2012/2/9/2788497/rockets-vs-suns-2012-scoreKris Willis2012-02-09T20:07:03-06:002012-02-09T20:07:03-06:00Kyle Lowry Injury Update: Rockets Guard Expected To Be In Starting Lineup
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<p>Rockets' point guard Kyle Lowry is expected to return to the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. </p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Houston Rockets</a> are expected to have <span>Kyle Lowry</span> back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Phoenix Suns</a>. </p>
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<p>Kevin McHale said he expects to have Kyle Lowry in the starting lineup tonight.</p>
— Brett Pollakoff (@BrettEP) <a data-datetime="2012-02-10T01:14:27+00:00" href="https://twitter.com/BrettEP/status/167778419680100352">February 10, 2012</a>
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Lowry was injured in the third quarter of Wednesday night's win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blazersedge.com/">Portland Trail Blazers</a> when he strained his elbow on a pass attempt. Lowry immediately left the game, headed to the locker room and did not return. <span>Goran Dragic</span> stepped in for Lowry and finished with 10 points and three assists in 22 minutes of action. </p>
<p>Lowry is having a solid season for the Rockets averaging 14.8 points, 7.9 assists and 5.8 rebounds per game at the point guard position. Despite the excellent numbers, Lowry was not among those <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2012/2/9/2787753/nba-all-star-game-2012-rosters">players that were selected as reserves for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game. </a></p>
<p><i>For more on Kyle Lowry and the Houston Rockets be sure to check out <a href="http://www.thedreamshake.com">The Dream Shake</a>. For more NBA news and analysis head on over to SB Nation's <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba">NBA Basketball page</a>. </i></p>
https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-rockets/2012/2/9/2788351/kyle-lowry-elbow-injury-rocketsKris Willis2012-02-09T12:01:15-06:002012-02-09T12:01:15-06:00Darryl Morey Defends Decision To Cut Jeremy Lin On Twitter
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<p><span style="line-height: 16px;">In an all-too-familiar scene, the New York media has made <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.postingandtoasting.com/">New York Knicks</a> PG <span>Jeremy Lin</span> into an unlikely star after the Harvard graduate played three strong games since entering the starting line-up.</span></p>
<p>In three games against Washington, Utah and New Jersey, Lin has averaged 25 points and 8 assists on 58% shooting.</p>
<p>However, he started the season with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Houston Rockets</a>, but was unable to make the team out of training camp, stuck behind <span>Kyle Lowry</span>, <span>Goran Dragic</span> and <span>Jonny Flynn</span>. </p>
<p>On Thursday, Rockets GM Darryl Morey took to Twitter to defend the team's decision to let go of Lin:</p>
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<p>We have 2 starting caliber PG in @<a href="https://twitter.com/Klow7">Klow7</a> & @<a href="https://twitter.com/Goran_Dragic">Goran_Dragic</a>. @<a href="https://twitter.com/J_Flynn">J_Flynn</a> also playing well RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/cforcsar">cforcsar</a> Lin, do we regret it that we waived him?</p>
— Daryl Morey (@dmorey) <a href="https://twitter.com/dmorey/status/167658097165340673" data-datetime="2012-02-09T17:16:19+00:00">February 9, 2012</a>
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<p>As Morey points out, cracking an NBA rotation is as much about receiving an opportunity as it is having talent, and the 6'3 200 second-year guard would never have had much of an opportunity in Houston, especially with Lowry emerging as a bonafide All-Star candidate this season.</p>
https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-rockets/2012/2/9/2787261/darryl-morey-jeremy-lin-houston-rockets-decision-cutJonathan Tjarks2012-02-09T08:21:44-06:002012-02-09T08:21:44-06:00Rockets Vs. Suns: Game Preview, TV Info And More
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<p>The Rockets road trip marches on to Phoenix, where the Suns have won three straight since last losing in Houston.</p> <p><b>More: <a href="http://www.thedreamshake.com/2012/2/9/2786371/game-27-preview-houston-rockets-vs-phoenix-suns?utm_source=article&utm_medium=position1&utm_campaign=relatedlinks"><i>Rockets vs. Suns preview</i></a></b></p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Rockets</a>' road trip continues west, tonight pulling into Phoenix, where the Suns haven't lost since Houston beat them. The Suns have won three in a row since the 99-81 loss in Houston a week ago. Phoenix blew a 21 point lead Tuesday night against Milwaukee but rallied to win 107-105. The Rockets arrive on the heels of a 103-96 win over the Trailblazers Wednesday night, giving them a 2-1 record thus far on their road trip.</p>
<p>Rockets point guard <span>Kyle Lowry</span> injured his right arm late in the game Wednesday, and is doubtful for Thursday's game. Against the Suns in Phoenix last season, Lowry scored 32 points.</p>
<p><b>Date / Time: </b>Thursday, Febuary 9, 8 p.m. CT</p>
<p><b>Location: </b>US Airways Center, Phoenix, Arizona</p>
<p><b>TV:</b> Fox Sports Houston, NBA League Pass</p>
<p><b>Radio:</b> Rockets Radio Network<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></p>
<p><b>Streaming:</b> n/a</p>
<p><b>Line: </b>Phoenix (-3)</p>
<p><i>For more on the Houston Rockets, visit<a href="http://thedreamshake.com"> The Dream Shake</a>. For news and notes on the <a href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Phoenix Suns</a>, check out <a href="http://brightsideofthesun.com">Bright Side Of the Sun</a>. Get all your NBA coverage at <a href="http://sbnation.com/nba">SB Nation's NBA page</a>.</i></p>
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