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Rockets guard Lowry has sports hernia surgery
Houston Rockets point guard Kyle Lowry has had surgery to repair a sports hernia.

Rockets G Kyle Lowry has sports hernia surgery (Yahoo! Sports)
HOUSTON (AP) Houston Rockets point guard Kyle Lowry has had surgery to repair a sports hernia.

Ill Rockets guard Lowry remains hospitalized
Houston guard Kyle Lowry remains in a New York-area hospital with an illness.

D-Will out for Nets; Rockets without ill Lowry
The New Jersey Nets and Houston Rockets were without their starting point guards for their matchup Saturday night.

Report: Rockets' Kyle Lowry hospitalized
Houston Rockets guard Kyle Lowry has been admitted to a New York hospital for fever and abdominal distress, KRIV-TV reported Friday.

DeRozan scores 23 to lead Raptors over Rockets (Yahoo! Sports)

TORONTO (AP) DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points as the Toronto Raptors used a rare offensive outburst to beat the Houston Rockets 116-98 on Wednesday night.

Miles scores 27 to lift Jazz over Rockets 104-83 (Yahoo! Sports)

C.J. Miles scored a season-high 27 points and the Utah Jazz beat Houston 104-83 on Wednesday night, halting a four-game losing streak and the Rockets' four-game winning streak. Devin Harris added 19 points for Utah, which avenged a 101-85 loss in Houston on Feb. 19. Luis Scola led Houston with 18 points, while Kyle Lowry was held to 13 on 4-of-9 shooting after scoring 32 in the first meeting.

Lowry, Scola lead Rockets over Raptors (AP)

The Houston Rockets are winning the close ones with a rugged schedule ahead. Kyle Lowry scored 26 points, Luis Scola had 15 points and 10 rebounds and the Rockets beat the Toronto Raptors 88-85 on Tuesday night. Houston has won four in a row, and five of its last six to move seven games over .500 for the first time this season.

Lowry scores 26 to carry Rockets (Yahoo! Sports)

HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Rockets are winning the close ones with a rugged schedule ahead.

Lowry scores 26, helps Rockets down Raptors
Kyle Lowry scored 26 points, Luis Scola had 15 points and 10 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the Toronto Raptors 88-85 on Tuesday night.

Rockets hand 76ers fifth straight loss (AP)

Kyle Lowry had a scraped right forearm, a sore right ankle and a smile on his face after the Houston Rockets pulled out a grinding victory over his hometown team on Wednesday night. Lowry scored 13 points and converted two crucial three point-plays in the final two minutes of the Rockets' 93-87 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, Houston's third straight victory.

Lowry has 24, Rockets hold off Grizzlies (AP)

After seeing what the Memphis Grizzlies had done in their previous two games, the Houston Rockets knew how important hitting their shots late in the fourth quarter would be on Monday night. Kyle Lowry scored 24 points, Kevin Martin added 22 and Courtney Lee made four key free throws down the stretch as the Rockets held off the Grizzlies 97-93.

Lee's 4 FTs help Rockets fend off Grizzlies
Kyle Lowry scored 24 points, Kevin Martin added 22 and Courtney Lee hit four key free throws down the stretch as the Houston Rockets held off the Memphis Grizzlies 97-93 on Monday night.

Lowry's 32 help Rockets hold off Jazz (AP)

Kyle Lowry scored 32 points and Luis Scola had 26 and the Houston Rockets fought off a late run from the Utah Jazz and went on to a 101-85 win on Sunday night. Utah cut Houston's double-digit lead to just two points with a big fourth quarter run, before an 8-2 spurt by the Rockets stretched their lead to 88-80 with four minutes left.

Lowry, Rockets stave off late rally by Jazz
Kyle Lowry scored 32 points and Luis Scola had 26 and the Houston Rockets fought off a late run from the Utah Jazz and went on to a 101-85 win on Sunday night.

Love, Pekovic lead Wolves over Rockets (AP)

Kevin Love scored 33 points, including eight straight during a key fourth-quarter stretch, and Nikola Pekovic added a career-high 30 to give the Minnesota Timberwolves a 111-98 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Love's fourth 30-point outing in the last five games helped the Timberwolves improve to 3-1 against Houston this season.

Conley, Gay lead Grizzlies over Rockets (AP)

Mike Conley scored 21 points, and Rudy Gay added 20 points and eight rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 93-83 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. Conley scored seven points in the final 2:26 after the Rockets had trimmed what had been a 15-point lead in the third quarter to 84-79 on Kyle Lowry's steal and layup with three minutes left.

Bench helps Rockets outlast Suns 96-89 (AP)

Luis Scola scored 16 points, Patrick Patterson added 14 and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Phoenix Suns 96-89 on Thursday night. Chase Budinger and Kyle Lowry each scored 12 points, and the Rockets used a 57-13 edge in scoring from their backups to win their third straight and fourth in five games.

Rockets' reserves score 66 in victory (AP)

Chase Budinger had 22 points off the bench and the Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 103-96 on Wednesday night. Houston lost starting guard Kyle Lowry to a right arm injury late in the third quarter and he did not return. The extent of the injury was not immediately known. Lowry had 12 points before he left.

Gallinari rolls ankle in Nuggets loss (AP)

Luis Scola scored 25 points and the Houston Rockets handed the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets their third straight loss, 99-90 on Monday night. The Nuggets not only lost for the fifth time in six games but they lost budding star forward Danilo Gallinari, who rolled his left ankle in the third quarter.

Love, Ridnour lead Wolves over Rockets (AP)

Kevin Love scored 25 points and grabbed 18 rebounds and Luke Ridnour added 22 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Houston Rockets 100-91 on Saturday night. Minnesota won for the fifth time in seven games to reach .500 (12-12). Kyle Lowry had 24 points and 11 assists for Houston and Luis Scola also had 24 points, but Kevin Martin scored a season-low two points on 1-for-10 shooting.

Reserves lead Rockets past Suns 99-81 (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 16 points, Kyle Lowry had eight rebounds and nine assists and the Houston Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns 99-81 on Friday night. Chase Budinger added 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who got another strong effort from their reserves to beat the Suns for only the second time in the last nine meetings.

Rockets jump on Suns early, get easy win
Kevin Martin scored 16 points, Kyle Lowry had eight rebounds and nine assists and the Houston Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns 99-81 on Friday night.

Lowry accepts plea in Las Vegas battery case
A lawyer has entered a no contest plea for Kyle Lowry in a bid for dismissal of a misdemeanor battery case alleging the Houston Rockets guard threw a basketball at a female referee and threatened her during a game at a Las Vegas gym last September.

Lowry takes plea in Vegas battery case
A lawyer entered a no contest plea for Kyle Lowry in a bid for dismissal of a misdemeanor battery case alleging the Houston Rockets guard threw a basketball at a female referee and threatened her during a game at a Las Vegas gym last September.

Surging Rockets win in McHale's return (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 31 points to lead the Houston Rockets to their seventh straight victory, 107-92 over Minnesota on Monday night in coach Kevin McHale's first game back at Target Center since he was fired by the Timberwolves in 2009. Kyle Lowry had 16 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds and Samuel Dalembert grabbed 15 rebounds for the Rockets, who put the game away with a 19-1 run bridging...

Rockets top Spurs for sixth straight win (AP)

The Houston Rockets solved their fourth-quarter problems from the previous game and put away the San Antonio Spurs. Kevin Martin scored 25 points, Kyle Lowry had 14 points and eight assists and the streaking Rockets took advantage of Tim Duncan's absence in a 105-102 victory Saturday night. Goran Dragic scored 14 and Samuel Dalembert added 12 points and a season-high six blocks for the Rockets,...

Rockets stay hot, take down Duncan-less Spurs
Kevin Martin scored 25 points, Kyle Lowry had 14 points and eight assists and the Houston Rockets took advantage of Tim Duncan's absence to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-102 on Saturday night.

Rockets score 7 in 4th but win in OT (AP)

The Houston Rockets seemed to be rolling in the first half against New Orleans, shooting well and building a double-digit lead. Luis Scola knew better. "We weren't executing the right way," the Rockets forward said. "They came back, and that's what happens when you don't play good." Houston survived one of the worst fourth quarters in team history to hold off the...

Rockets win fourth straight, top Pistons (AP)

Samuel Dalembert had 14 points and 12 rebounds, Luis Scola also scored 14 and the Houston Rockets beat the Detroit Pistons 97-80 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. Kyle Lowry had 13 points, five rebounds and five assists for the Rockets, who outrebounded the Pistons 42-35 to offset 21 turnovers.

Rockets get by Wizards despite Wall's 38 (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 25 points, Samuel Dalembert added 20 and the Houston Rockets broke away in the third quarter Monday to beat John Wall and the Washington Wizards 114-106. Wall scored a career-high 38 points on 13 of 22 shooting. He began the game making under 35 percent this season. Luis Scola had 18 and Kyle Lowry had 16 for the Rockets in their highest-scoring game of the season.

Rockets get past Blazers 107-105 in OT (AP)

All throughout their game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Kyle Lowry came through for the Houston Rockets. Lowry hit 33 points, including a crucial late 3-pointer, and Kevin Martin, who tied for the NBA lead in free throws made last season, hit four clutch free throws in overtime to lift the Rockets to a 107-105 victory over the Trail Blazers on Saturday night.

Lowry's season-high 33 helps Rockets win in OT
Kyle Lowry scored a season-high 33 points, Kevin Martin hit four free throws in the final seconds of overtime and the Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-105 on Saturday night.

Rockets use balanced effort to top Kings (AP)

Samuel Dalembert had the best game in his short career as a Houston Rocket on Friday night. The fact that he did it against former team probably wasn't a coincidence. Dalembert had 21 points and 16 rebounds to help the balanced Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 103-89. "He was possessed or something, I don't know," Houston's Kyle Lowry said.

Spurs top Rockets in OT, now 7-0 at home (AP)

Tony Parker hit four free throws late in overtime to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 101-95 on Wednesday night. Parker scored 28 points on 12-of-22 shooting to lead the Spurs. Tim Duncan had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Kawhi Leonard added 11 points. Kyle Lowry scored 22 points for Houston, and Luis Scola had 20.

Rockets' Lowry charged with battery in Vegas
Houston Rockets guard Kyle Lowry is facing a misdemeanor battery charge amid accusations that he threw a basketball at a referee and threatened her during a game at a Las Vegas training gym.

Rockets' Lowry charged for tirade at ref (AP)
Houston Rockets guard Kyle Lowry is facing a misdemeanor battery charge amid accusations that he threw a basketball at a referee and threatened her during a game in Las Vegas. The criminal complaint says the 25-year-old NBA player was taunting Infini Robinson while she was officiating a game between NBA players Sept.

Rockets ride Lowry's 18 assists to win (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 27 points, Kyle Lowry matched a career high with 18 assists and the Houston Rockets led from start to finish in a 95-84 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Luis Scola added 21 points, Jordan Hill grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds and Chase Budinger scored 17 points for the Rockets, who looked fresh despite playing their third game in three nights.

Martin leads Rockets past the Hawks
Kevin Martin scored 27 points, Kyle Lowry matched a career high with 18 assists and the Houston Rockets led from start to finish in a 95-84 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.

Martin's 27 points lead Rockets' win over Hawks
Kevin Martin scored 27 points, Kyle Lowry matched a career high with 18 assists and the Houston Rockets led from start to finish in a 95-84 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.

Martin scores 25 as Rockets rout Spurs (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 25 points, Luis Scola added 18 and Kyle Lowry had 16 points, nine rebounds and eight assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 105-85 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. The Rockets took advantage of the Spurs' poor shooting at the start and built a big lead. First-year Houston coach Kevin McHale was able to rest his starters in the fourth quarter, with his team...

Martin pours in 25 as Rockets hammer Spurs
Kevin Martin scored 25 points, Luis Scola added 18 and Kyle Lowry had 16 points, nine rebounds and eight assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 105-85 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night.

Holiday, Young lead 76ers past Rockets (AP)

Jrue Holiday had 24 points and 12 assists, and Thaddeus Young scored 22 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to 108-97 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Andre Iguodala had 10 assists and the Sixers had 30 of them on 46 baskets. Spencer Hawes and Jodie Meeks each scored 12 points. Kyle Lowry led the Rockets with 19 points and Kevin Martin had 18.

Rockets inch closer to playoffs with rout of Nets
Kyle Lowry had 16 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds and the Houston Rockets moved within two games of the final playoff berth in the Western Conference with a 112-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night.

Rockets move closer to berth, rout Nets (AP)

Kyle Lowry had 16 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds and the Houston Rockets moved within two games of the final playoff berth in the Western Conference with a 112-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night. Kevin Martin added 20 points as the Rockets (39-35) posted their sixth win in seven games and inched closer to idle eighth-place Memphis (41-33) with eight games left in the...

Lowry lifts Rockets with first career triple-double
Kyle Lowry had 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for Houston's first triple-double of the season, and the Rockets moved past Utah in the Western Conference standings with a 110-108 victory over the Jazz on Sunday night.

Lowry's triple-double lifts Rockets (AP)

Kyle Lowry had 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for Houston's first triple-double of the season, and the Rockets moved past Utah in the Western Conference standings with a 110-108 victory over the Jazz on Sunday night. Lowry notched his first career triple-double and set a career high in rebounds, and Kevin Martin scored 34 points for the Rockets, who slid into the No.

Rockets stay hot, rip slumping Celtics (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 25 points, rookie Patrick Patterson had 18 points and a career-high 12 rebounds and the Houston Rockets routed the Boston Celtics 93-77 on Friday night. Kyle Lowry scored 20 and had nine assists and Chuck Hayes had 11 points and 11 rebounds for the Rockets, who've won three in a row and moved within 1 1/2 games of Memphis in the race for the final playoff spot in the...

Rockets snap 7-game skid to Suns (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 23 points, Chuck Hayes had a career-high 21 points and nine rebounds and the Houston Rockets snapped a seven-game losing streak to Phoenix with a 95-93 win over the Suns on Monday night. Kyle Lowry added 18 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Rockets, who stayed three games behind Memphis in the race for the final playoff spot.

Adelman ties for 10th on wins list (AP)

Rick Adelman slowly rose from the Houston Rockets bench, nodded at the Sacramento Kings coaches and headed to the visitors locker room with another victory. This one, though, was a bit more special. Adelman tied Dick Motta for 10th on the NBA's career victories list, getting his 935th as Chad Budinger scored 20 points and Kyle Lowry had 19 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in the...

Rockets win, Adelman moves into top 10 in wins
Chad Budinger scored 20 points and Kyle Lowry had 19 points, eight assists and seven rebounds for the Houston Rockets, who defeated the Sacramento Kings 123-101 on Monday night to give coach Rick Adelman his 935th win as an NBA coach.

Rockets beat Pacers to continue surge (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 20 points, Chase Budinger and Kyle Lowry added 18 apiece and the Houston Rockets beat the Indiana Pacers 112-95 Saturday night. Luis Scola scored 16 and Chuck Hayes had 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who've won six of seven and are climbing into the Western Conference playoff picture.

Streaking Rockets roll Pacers in push for eighth
Kevin Martin scored 20 points, Chase Budinger and Kyle Lowry added 18 apiece and the Houston Rockets beat the Indiana Pacers 112-95 Saturday night.

Rockets win fifth straight to reach .500 (AP)

Kyle Lowry had 21 points and 11 assists, and the Houston Rockets won their fifth straight with a 103-87 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Luis Scola added 21 points and Kevin Martin had 20 for Houston, which snapped a four-game losing streak at the Rose Garden and reached .500 at 31-31.

Down 16, Rockets rally past Hornets (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 33 points and the Houston Rockets won their fourth straight, 91-89 over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday. Kyle Lowry added 18 points for the Rockets, who overcame a 16-point, second-half deficit and made 11 3-pointers in the game, four each by Martin and Lowry. Martin was 13 of 13 on free throws, hitting two key foul shots with 18.4 seconds left to give Houston a 90-87 lead.

Love sets team double-double mark in win (AP)

Kevin Love set a Minnesota record with his 38th consecutive double-double, scoring 20 points and grabbing 14 rebounds in the Timberwolves' 112-108 win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. Love passed Kevin Garnett (2006) for the team's double-double record. Love's streak is now the longest since Moses Malone had 44 in a row during the 1982-83 season with Philadelphia.

Rockets' defense shuts down Griffin, Clippers
Kyle Lowry scored 20 points, Chuck Hayes grabbed 11 rebounds and led Houston's stingy defense on rookie star Blake Griffin, and the Rockets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 96-83 on Wednesday night.

Rockets contain Griffin, rip Clippers (AP)

Kyle Lowry scored 20 points, Chuck Hayes grabbed 11 rebounds and led Houston's stingy defense on rookie star Blake Griffin, and the Rockets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 96-83 on Wednesday night. Aaron Brooks and Luis Scola added 16 points apiece for the Rockets, who are 24-5 against the Clippers since 2003.

Rockets hand Knicks fourth straight loss (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 21 points, Chuck Hayes grabbed 12 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat New York 104-89 on Wednesday night, handing the Knicks their fourth straight loss. Kyle Lowry added 18 points, and Luis Scola and Chase Budinger scored 13 points apiece for the Rockets, who rode a hot shooting start to their sixth straight win over New York at the Toyota Center.

Millsap rallies Jazz past Rockets in OT (AP)

Paul Millsap scored 12 of his 27 points in overtime and the Utah Jazz rallied from another double-digit deficit in a 103-99 win over the slumping Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Al Jefferson had 24 points and 13 rebounds and C.J. Miles added 16 points for the Jazz, who have come back to win 12 times this season after trailing by at least 10 points.

Lowry's career night lifts Rockets (AP)

Kyle Lowry scored a career-high 28 points and matched his career best with 12 assists in the Houston Rockets' 127-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Kevin Martin also had 28 points, while Brad Miller contributed a season-high 23 points in Houston's sixth straight win over Memphis.

Thunder drop 11th straight at Houston (AP)

The Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder at their own game. Kevin Martin scored 23 points, Shane Battier hit 4 of 6 attempts from 3-point range and the Rockets held off a late surge from the Thunder for a 99-98 victory Sunday night. The Rockets have been blowing fourth quarter leads this season and the Thunder have been pulling out games in the closing minutes.

Miller, Scola lift Yao-less Rockets (AP)

Brad Miller and Luis Scola made up for the absence of Yao Ming, and the Houston Rockets held off the Indiana Pacers for a 102-99 victory Friday night. Miller had 23 points and eight rebounds, while Scola added 16 points in the Rockets' first game since losing Yao for a least a week with a sprained ankle.

Even with Yao, Rockets struggling early (AP)
The Houston Rockets have an identity crisis. The Rockets are off to a 1-5 start, and coach Rick Adelman is still searching for the best way to maximize Yao Ming's doctor-mandated limit of 24 minutes on the court. Making matters worse, Houston already is coping with injuries to point guards Aaron Brooks and Kyle Lowry.

Houston Rockets guard Kyle Lowry bruises bone in right knee
Houston Rockets point guard Kyle Lowry will miss two preseason games after an MRI exam showed that he has a bone bruise in his right knee.

Rockets' Lowry to miss 2 preseason games (AP)
Houston Rockets point guard Kyle Lowry will miss two preseason games after an MRI exam showed that he has a bone bruise in his right knee. The 6-foot Lowry said Friday that he will sit out Houston's games this weekend, but will travel with the team when it leaves Sunday for a weeklong tour of China that includes two games against New Jersey.

Rockets feel ready to contend in West (AP)
The Houston Rockets think they are ready to contend in the Western Conference, even after striking out on the big names in this summer's free-agent bonanza. When their main target, Chris Bosh, opted to join LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in Miami, the Rockets turned their focus to luring center Brad Miller and retaining starting forward Luis Scola and point guard Kyle Lowry.

Cavaliers sign G Lowry to offer sheet (AP)
Looking to rebuild without LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers have signed restricted free agent guard Kyle Lowry to an offer sheet. Lowry spent last season with Houston, where he averaged 9.1 points and 4.5 assists in 68 games. The Rockets have seven days to match Cleveland's offer, which a person familiar with the contract said is for three years.

2010 NBA Free Agents: Cleveland Cavaliers sign Kyle Lowry of Houston Rockets to offer sheet
The Cavaliers have signed Rockets point guard Kyle Lowry to an offer sheet, his agent said.

Rockets extend offers to Lowry, Scola
The Houston Rockets have extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Kyle Lowry and Luis Scola.

2010 NBA free agents: Houston Rockets give qualifying offers to Kyle Lowry, Luis Scola
The Houston Rockets have extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Kyle Lowry and Luis Scola.

Rockets extend offers to Scola, Lowry (AP)
The Houston Rockets have extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Kyle Lowry and Luis Scola. By making the offers, the Rockets retain the right to match any offers that Lowry or Scola might receive after free agency opens on Thursday. General manager Daryl Morey has said that owner Leslie Alexander wants both players back next season.

Rockets hand Grizzlies another loss (AP)

Aaron Brooks had 19 points and eight rebounds to help the Houston Rockets send Memphis to its fourth defeat in five games with a 101-83 victory over the Grizzlies on Friday night. Trevor Ariza and Carl Landry finished with 17 points apiece, and Luis Scola added 12 points for the Rockets, who have won three of four.

Houston Rockets guard Kyle Lowry out a week with sprained ankle
Houston Rockets point guard Kyle Lowry will be out at least a week with a sprained left knee.

Rockets PG Lowry out at least a week (AP)
Houston Rockets point guard Kyle Lowry will be out at least a week with a sprained left knee. The Rockets said Lowry had an MRI exam on Saturday that confirmed the injury he sustained in Friday's win over Portland. The 6-foot Lowry came up limping after colliding with LaMarcus Aldridge on a drive in the second quarter.

Duncan scores 20,000th points as Spurs fall
Aaron Brooks and Kyle Lowry scored 23 points apiece, and the Houston Rockets ended a five-game road skid with a 116-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

Duncan reaches 20,000 points in loss (AP)

Aaron Brooks and Kyle Lowry scored 23 points apiece, and the Houston Rockets ended a five-game road skid with a 116-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Carl Landry added 19 points as the Rockets held off a furious San Antonio run in the final minutes led by Tim Duncan, who became the 35th player in NBA history to reach 20,000 points.

James, 3s power Cavaliers in easy win (AP)

LeBron James scored 29 points, Mo Williams added 20 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers used a flurry of 3-pointers and a stifling defense Sunday night to beat the Houston Rockets 108-83. James and Williams combined to make five 3-pointers in less than three minutes early in the third quarter, stretching Cleveland's lead to 68-53.

Landry's 27 lift Rockets over Clippers (AP)

Carl Landry matched his career high with 27 points in his first game back after dental surgery, helping the Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-99 on Tuesday night. Landry damaged five teeth Friday night when he took an elbow to the mouth from Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki. He went 7 for 10 from the field and 13 for 15 from the free-throw line as Houston beat the Clippers for the 10th...

Lowry emerges to lead Rockets past Mavs in OT
Kyle Lowry came off the bench for a career-high 26 points and 10 assists, and the Houston Rockets took advantage of the second-half absence of Dirk Nowitzki to beat the Mavericks 116-108 in overtime Friday night.

Dirk, Landry hurt as Rockets top Mavs (AP)

Kyle Lowry came off the bench for a career-high 26 points and 10 assists, and the Houston Rockets took advantage of the second-half absence of Dirk Nowitzki to beat the Mavericks 116-108 in overtime Friday night. Aaron Brooks added 25 points and Luis Scola contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds to help the Rockets end the Mavericks' five-game winning streak.

Rockets extend Grizzlies' skid to 7 (AP)

Houston Rockets coach Rick Adelman ripped his team after a sluggish first half against Memphis on Wednesday night. The Rockets got the message and then routed the lowly Grizzlies. Luis Scola had 22 points and 15 rebounds and Carl Landry scored 20 points in the Rockets' 104-79 victory. Trevor Ariza scored 17 points, Kyle Lowry had 10 assists, and rookie Chase Budinger had 15 points for the...

Hornets end Grizzlies' 4-game win streak (AP)

Chris Paul had 18 points, nine assists and five steals, James Posey scored nine of his 15 points in the fourth quarter, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 91-84 on Tuesday night. The loss snapped Memphis' four-game winning streak, its longest of the season. The Hornets won for the fifth time in six games despite struggling from the field at times.

Williams returns to spark Jazz (AP)

The Utah Jazz didn't know how much they missed Deron Williams until they were running and dunking to their highest point total of the season. "We're just glad to have Deron back," Utah coach Jerry Sloan said after Williams had 11 points and 15 assists in his return to the lineup, leading the Jazz to a 117-100 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Ginobili returns as Spurs beat Grizzlies (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 12 points in his first game of the season to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 94-81 on Monday night. Ginobili missed San Antonio's first 12 games after off-season ankle surgery. He entered the game with 5:34 left in the first quarter and promptly made his first two shots, the first from outside the arc and the second on a dunk.

Anthony helps Nuggets get past Grizzlies (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points, Chauncey Billups had 16 points and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 100-90 on Sunday night. Nene added 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Nuggets, who had six players score in double figures. Rookie guard O.J. Mayo scored a season-high 31 and added eight rebounds for the Grizzlies, but he had only five points after halftime.

Heat lose, clinch worst record in NBA (AP)

Hakim Warrick and Kyle Lowry each scored 17 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat Miami 96-91 Friday night to ensure that the Heat will finish with the league's worst record. With the NBA's worst record (14-65), the Heat will have the best chance to win the draft lottery held on May 20. Mike Conley and Juan Carlos Navarro scored 15 points apiece as the Grizzlies shot 42 percent from the floor...

Bulls hand Grizzlies ninth loss in a row (AP)

Drew Gooden and Luol Deng scored 21 points apiece, and the Chicago Bulls beat Memphis 112-97 on Tuesday night to extend the Grizzlies' losing streak to nine games. Gooden had his best game since the Bulls acquired him and Larry Hughes from Cleveland in the three-team trade that sent Ben Wallace to the Cavaliers.

Williams' 19 assists spark Jazz (AP)

Deron Williams had 19 assists and scored 13 points, and the Utah Jazz sent the Memphis Grizzlies to their eighth straight loss, 113-92 on Saturday night. Seven scored in double figures for Utah, including all five starters. Carlos Boozer led Utah with 18 points, and Mehmet Okur finished with 17 points and 13 rebounds.

Iverson rallies Nuggets past Grizzlies (AP)

Allen Iverson had 32 points and 12 assists Wednesday night, and the Denver Nuggets used a late run to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 106-102. Iverson made all six of his free throws in the final 23.2 seconds, helping the Nuggets snap a six-game road losing streak. Anthony Carter finished with 18 points, while Linas Kleiza added 15 for the Nuggets.

Grizzlies waive Stoudamire
-The Memphis Grizzlies waived veteran point guard Damon Stoudamire on Monday and plan to release him if he clears waivers. The move, announced before Monday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks, had been expected for weeks. Stoudamire, a former first-round pick in his 13th season out of Arizona, had been relegated to third-string status behind rookie Mike Conley, the fourth overall pick in last year's draft, and Kyle Lowry in his second year out of Villanova.

Gay lifts Grizzlies over Clippers in OT (AP)

Rudy Gay scored a career-high 34 points and the Memphis Grizzlies hit their free throws down the stretch to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 125-120 in overtime on Saturday night. Mike Miller scored 27 points for Memphis, and Kyle Lowry had a career-high 21 points and eight assists for the Grizzlies, who shot 53 percent and hit seven of eight free throws in the final 21.2 seconds to maintain their...

Smith leads Hawks over Grizzlies 86-78 (AP)

Mike Woodson was appalled at how poorly the Atlanta Hawks played in the third quarter of their previous game. So, the coach of the NBA's youngest team tinkered with his halftime routine. Less time sitting, more time moving. "We got them out of the locker room a little bit earlier than we have in the past," Woodson said.

Gasol, Navarro get Grizzlies by Nets (AP)

Here's one sign the Memphis Grizzlies are improving under new coach Marc Iavaroni. It only took them 14 games to win consecutive games. Not bad, compared to a year ago when it took them almost a full season -- 73 games -- to string wins together. "It's good for us," Mike Miller said after scoring 19 points in the Grizzlies 110-103 win over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night.

Sonics fall to 0-5 as Durant goes cold (AP)

Veterans told Kevin Durant there would be nights like this. And just about everybody told the rookie's SuperSonics there would be a season like this. Rudy Gay overcame a cold start to score 25 points and Kyle Lowry hit a clinching 3-pointer as the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 14-point deficit in the second half to beat the winless Sonics 105-98, sending Seattle to its worst start in 38 years.

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