ROCKETS IN FLIGHT?
September 1, 2009 by R.C. Cola · Leave a Comment
Watch out, the Houston Rockets may surprise some next season. Read more
SUPERSTARS WHO MAY GET SHUT OUT
July 14, 2009 by Andy Socrates · Leave a Comment
The ’90s were dominated by Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. During Jordan’s reign of terror, countless future Hall of Famers had their chances to win a championship ring foiled. Only during Jordan’s brief retirement did Hakeem Olajuwon and the Houston Rockets win two titles. Among the greats that had their hearts broken by Jordan were Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, Reggie Miller and Karl Malone. Read more
THE MANY FACES OF RON ARTEST
July 7, 2009 by R.C. Cola · Leave a Comment
My immediate reaction upon learning that the Los Angeles Lakers had signed Ron Artest should have been enthusiasm over acquiring the stormy forward. Instead, it was trepidation. Read more
TOP NBA GAMES: 3/2 - 3/8
March 8, 2009 by B. C. · Leave a Comment
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Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz. Two of the hottest teams in the league face off in a game that may determine playoff positioning. After a disappointing start to the season, both the Rockets and the Jazz have picked up their level of play as of late.
T-MAC DONE FOR THE SEASON
February 18, 2009 by R.C. Cola · Leave a Comment
The guy just can’t stay healthy for too long, can he? Tracy McGrady says he will need to undergo microfracture surgery on his ailing left knee. It’s the latest blow to a Houston Rockets team that some pegged to challenge for the Western Conference crown. For T-Mac, this season was his among his least effective. He has been in trade talks and could be shipped to New Jersey for the Nets’ Vince Carter. Athletes who have microfracture surgery have had a mixed history of recoveries.
ROCKETS NEED MCGRADY TO WIN AGAINST WESTERN ELITE
January 14, 2009 by ballordie · Leave a Comment
The Houston Rockets have a strong team without Tracy McGrady but it became clear against the Los Angeles Lakers that the Rockets need McGrady to have a chance against the Western elite. His absence was felt as Lakers guard Kobe Bryant took over for the Lakers and willed his team to victory. Superstar McGrady is out for at least two weeks with a sore knee. The question is can he stay healthy this season and make it to the second round of the playoffs for the first time ever.
