Rockets declaws Grizzlies 109-102 in preseason game
Updated: 2012-10-19 09:53
(Xinhua)
|
|||||||||||
Jeremy Lin, right, of the Houston Rockets drives against Mike Conley of the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA preseason game at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, on Oct 17, 2012. [Photo/CFP] |
HOUSTON - The Houston Rockets bounced back with a much improved performance in a NBA preseason game Wednesday night, knocking off the Memphis Grizzlies 109-102.
The Rockets have seen some great performances out of Kevin Martin and Patrick Patterson in the preseason. For Wednesday's game at the Toyota Center, Martin notched another game high 22 points. Patrick Patterson added 17 points with six boards.
Omer Asik had nine points and 11 rebounds before fouling out with 7:59 remaining, while Jeremy Lin finished with seven points, 12 assists and four steals.
Carlos Delfino had 14 points and Toney Douglas had 13 off the bench for Houston.
Mike Conley led the Grizzlies with 18 points, while Rudy Gay added 13 points. Zach Randolph added nine points and 10 rebounds.
After Wednesday's win, the Houston Rockets moved its record to 3 wins and 2 losses in its five preseason games.
In another preseason game in Dallas Wednesday, the Phoenix Sun beat the Dallas Mavericks 100-94.
Cheerleaders dance during the NBA preseason game between the Houston Rockets and the Memphis Grizzlies at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, on Oct 17, 2012. [Photo/CFP] |
Related Stories
Rockets beats Hornets in preseason game 2012-10-16 10:24
Jeremy Lin returns home to teach youth 2012-08-27 16:24
Jeremy Lin promotes sports, health in Shanghai 2012-08-17 15:43
Jeremy Lin signs offer sheet with Houston Rockets 2012-07-14 11:36
Jeremy Lin agrees to terms with Houston Rockets 2012-07-06 13:11
Jeremy Lin reportedly named USA Select team 2012-05-15 15:21
Today's Top News
President Xi confident in recovery from quake
H7N9 update: 104 cases, 21 deaths
Telecom workers restore links
Coal mine blast kills 18 in Jilin
Intl scholarship puts China on the map
More bird flu patients discharged
Gold loses sheen, but still a safe bet
US 'turns blind eye to human rights'
Hot Topics
Lunar probe , China growth forecasts, Emission rules get tougher, China seen through 'colored lens', International board,
Editor's Picks
All-out efforts to save lives |
Liaoning: China's oceangoing giant |
Poultry industry under pressure |
'Spring' in the air for NGOs? |
Boy set to drive Chinese golf |
Latest technology gets people talking |