Wolves 86, Rockets 97

Written by SG

Thursday, 27 March 2008

The first time around, the Wolves allowed 65 first-half points and trailed by 33 points before intermission. This time they trailed 46-42 at halftime before ultimately surrendering in the fourth quarter to the Rockets and Tracy McGrady. McGrady had been considered questionable to play because of a sore shoulder but delivered a 23-point, 11-rebound, nine-assist performance that steadied his team down the stretch.

Wolves record: 18-52

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From Chris Duncan/AP Sports:

The Rockets outrebounded the Wolves 58-38 and scored 14 second-chance points to win for the 19th time in their last 21 home games.

From Rick Alonzo/Pioneer Press:

Scola was effective against the Wolves this season, helping Houston sweep the season series 3-0. He matched his career high with 22 points in a game against Minnesota on Jan. 11, which Houston won 113-82. Wednesday, Scola's three-point play with 2:34 remaining gave Houston a 93-82 lead.

The Wolves lost despite Al Jefferson's 50th double-double of the season (21 points, 10 rebounds) and his five blocks, which tied his career high. He has averaged 3.6 blocks in the past five games.

From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune:

It also is the second time this month that NBA commissioner David Stern is in the house. He is here on a night when the Rockets honor 16-year veteran Dikembe Mutombo for his playing career and his humanitarian effort.

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