Blogging from the T.C. Rockets host the Bucks
Let's see if I can do this blogging thing better than last week...
Rockets (44 - 26) host the Milwaukee Bucks (25 - 43).
After losing Sunday night to the New Orleans / Oklahoma City Hornets, the Rockets look to bounce back with a victory at home tonight.
Yao Ming should have a much better game tonight than he did last night.
Milwaukee's Michael Redd may have to score at least 45 points for the Bucks to have a legit shot to win tonight.
Time for the Rockets' introductions...
Rockets (44 - 26) host the Milwaukee Bucks (25 - 43).
After losing Sunday night to the New Orleans / Oklahoma City Hornets, the Rockets look to bounce back with a victory at home tonight.
Yao Ming should have a much better game tonight than he did last night.
Milwaukee's Michael Redd may have to score at least 45 points for the Bucks to have a legit shot to win tonight.
Time for the Rockets' introductions...
posted by Kris Gardner @ 7:32 PM
18 Comments:
At March 26, 2007 7:43 PM,
Kris Gardner said…
A lot of fans are here tonight dressed as empty seats.
The players' giving each other dap (touching fists) is so touching...
Jump ball...
Bucks get possession. 1st and 4th for Milwaukee.
Michael Redd rubs Shane Battier off Yao and drives to the hoop for a lay-up.
2-0, Bucks.
Yao misses a j.
At March 26, 2007 7:51 PM,
Kris Gardner said…
Charlie Bell hits a 3.
Yao misses a turnaround; but, Chuck Hayes rebounds the miss and scores the putback.
Redd misses a j. Rockets rebound.
Yao misses another turnaround.
Bell bricks a jumper. Rafer brings the ball up the court.
T-Mac dishes to Hayes who swishes a floater in the paint.
5-4, Bucks.
Redd jacks up another j. Brick.
Yao rebounds.
Rafer Alston bangs in a 3 pointer.
7-5, Rockets.
Brian Skinner misses a set shot. Rebound, Rockets.
T-Mac dishes to Hayes for another lay-up.
9-5, Rockets. 8:35 on the clock.
Yao misses his 4th shot of the game. 0 for 4 to start for the Big fella.
Redd banks in a driving lay-up over Yao Ming.
9-7, Rockets.
Yao gets fouled by Skinner; but, no call.
Charlie Bell drains a 3.
10-9, Bucks. 7:15 on the clock.
T-Mac pump fakes Bell off his feel; drives to hole; passes to Yao who gets fouled by Brian Skinner.
Yao shoots 2: first is short, no good; second try is good.
Game tied at 10. 7 minutes left in the first period.
Earl Boykins bobbles the ball; but, he banks in a runner.
12-10, Bucks.
Battier leaves a 3 attempt short.
Boykins races up the court. Bell is denied by T-Mac. Alston steals the ball from Redd and races down the court to pick it up. Alston scores a lay-up.
12-12.
Ilyasova misses a 3.
Yao finally hits his first shot of the game.
14-12, Rockets. 5:05 on the clock.
Milwaukee's ball in the half court.
Bell misses a j.
Foul called on Milwaukee's Ersan Ilyasova.
Time-out on the court. 4:52 left in the first.
14-12, Rockets.
At March 26, 2007 7:57 PM,
Kris Gardner said…
Paco Redmond's, Leland, was just thanked for being a Rockets' season ticket holder for 25 years.
If you don't know who Paco is, ask around the Houston hoop scene.
Back to the game...
T-Mac scores a lefty lay-up.
16-12, Rockets.
Bell hits a 3. Bell was way too open for that shot.
16-15, Rockets.
T-Mac answers with a 3 from the top of the circle.
19-15, Rockets.
Redd misses a drive; but, Hayes was hurt on the drive. It looks like Chuck's left shoulder is hurt.
T-Mac is fouled by Charlie Bell while shooting a 3-pointer.
T-Mac's first throw is good; 2nd is no good; 3rd attempt is good.
21-15, Rockets. 3:20 on the clock.
Boykins misses a contested jumper as the shot clock expires. Rockets' ball.
T-Mac posts up Bell; passes out to Rafer; Rafer misses the j.
Boykins breaks down the defense; dishes to Brian Skinner who dunks and draws a foul on Shane Battier.
21-17, Rockets. Time-out Milwaukee.
At March 26, 2007 8:04 PM,
Kris Gardner said…
Skinner shoots 1 free throw: no good. Rebound by Jake Tsakalidis for Houston.
McGrady drains a 3 pointer.
24-17, Rockets. 2:15 left in the period.
Ilyasova misses a jumper; Rockets rebound.
McGrady hits a turnaround.
Redd misses again.
McGrady passes through Big Jake's hands right to Battier. Shane swishes the 3.
29-17, Rockets. 1 minute left.
Bell misses a floater. McGrady rebounds.
Battier misses. Jake rebounds; misses a gimme; Battier rebounds a converts a left-handed shoot hook shots.
31-17, Rockets.
Bell bangs in another 3 - over McGrady's outstretched hand.
31-20, Rockets.
McGrady loses the handle near midcourt; gets it back; drives; and is fouled by Charlie Bell.
5.1 seconds left.
Yao checks back in; receives a pass from T-Mac and swishes a turnaround.
33-20, Rockets.
Chuck Hayes strained his left shoulder. His return is questionable.
At March 26, 2007 8:08 PM,
Kris Gardner said…
Juwan Howard hits a jump hook over Ruben Patterson.
Michael Redd hits a jumper.
35-22, Rockets.
Just in...Hayes is out for the game.
Howard with a dunk.
Bell splashes in a 3.
37-25.
At March 26, 2007 8:12 PM,
Kris Gardner said…
Howard misses a j.
Redd drives to the hole and gets fouled by Kirk Snyder. Redd's first free throw is good; second is good, too.
37-27, Rockets.
Foul called on Bucks #55 Jared Reiner.
Big Jake misses another lay-up. Rockets keep possession.
Alston swishes a 3; pass from Howard.
40-27, Rockets.
Alston deflects a pass out of bounds. Bucks' ball.
9:47 left in the half.
Redd blows past Kirk Snyder; swoops to the hole for a right-hand lay-up.
40-29, Rockets.
Yao misses a jump hook.
Lynn Greer misses a j.
Luther Head drives to the hole and picks up a foul on Jared Reiner.
Time-out on the court. 8:59 left.
40-29, Rockets.
At March 26, 2007 8:20 PM,
Kris Gardner said…
Kirk Snyder swishes a 3; assist Juwan Howard.
43-29, Rockets.
David Noel misses a 3 for Milwaukee. Yao rebounds the miss.
Offensive goal tending called on Yao Ming.
Boykins' 3 point try spins out.
Ruben Patterson steals a bad pass from Luther Head; but, Patterson turns the ball over.
7:40 left.
Yao pump fakes Reiner and draws the 3rd foul on Jared.
3rd team foul on the Bucks.
Yao dishes to a wide open Juwan Howard in the paint...dunk!
45-29, Rockets.
Ruben Patterson hits a pull up jumper.
45-31, Rockets.
Yao called for travelling.
6:43 on the clock.
Boykins misses a 3.
Luther Head hits a lay-up.
47-31, Rockets.
Patterson misses from the baseline.
Rockets' ball.
Luther misses a rushed shot; foul called on Bucks' swingman Ruben Patterson.
5:50 on the clock. Time-out, Rockets.
At March 26, 2007 8:28 PM,
Kris Gardner said…
Howard leaves a jumper short. Bucks with the board.
Redd drives; dishes to Patterson; Yao blocks Ruben's shot; kick ball on Yao. Bucks' ball.
Boykins hits a tough shot falling away from the hoop.
47-33,Rockets.
Jump stop and a jump shot by Yao Ming.
49-33, Rockets.
4:30 on the clock.
Redd drives past Battier; reaching foul called on Head; Redd scores; and 1.
49-35,Rockets
Redd misses the free throw attempt.
Yao misses a turnaround over Skinner.
Boykins misses; Skinner with the putback.
49-37, Rockets.
Howard's shot is blocked; rebounds miss; misses.
Patterson fouled going to the hole; first try is no good. Second shot is good.
49-38, Rockets.
3:30 on the clock.
Boykins is pestering the hell out of Luther Head.
Luther misses a 3.
Bucks' ball. Bell splits a double team; drives and dishes to Patterson for a dunk.
49-40, Rockets.
Head misses another 3. Bell rebounds. T-Mac strips Bell; drives and finishes with a finger roll.
51-40, Rockets.
2:10 on the clock. Time-out, Bucks.
At March 26, 2007 8:35 PM,
Kris Gardner said…
Rockets are 21 for 41 from the field while Milwaukee is 16 for 38.
Bucks' ball.
Redd travels with the ball.
Rockets' ball.
Howard's shot blocked by Skinner. Battier knocks the pass out of bounds.
1:30 left on the clock.
Bell drives to the hole; shoots; T-Mac swats the shot out of bounds.
6 seconds on the shot clock.
Yao checks back in.
Redd spins out a double-team; drives; shoots; and draws a foul on Yao Ming.
Redd shoots 2. First attempt is long. Second attempt is good.
51-41, Rockets. 1:10 left in the half.
T-Mac rises; but misses a 3 point j.
Redd hits a tough jump shot falling into the first row of seats.
51-43, Rockets.
Yao spins; dunks on Brian Skinner and looks down at Skinner.
53-43, Rockets.
Redd blows past Battier baseline; lays the ball of the glass; Yao blocks it for goal tending.
53-43, Rockets.
tick, tock,.
Turnover, Rockets. Turnover, Bucks.
Alston misses a 3 at the buzzer.
Halftime.
53-43, Rockets.
At March 26, 2007 8:41 PM,
Kris Gardner said…
I'm missing halftime snacks in the lounge; but, for good reason, I'm watching some great dancing by Chuckie's kids.
Love that Latin music.
It's too bad I can't dance for anything...
At March 26, 2007 8:50 PM,
Kris Gardner said…
The Rockets shot 48.9% (22 for 45) from the field (including 6 for 12 from 3) in the first half.
Milwaukee shot 18 for 41 (43.9%) including 5 for 11 on threes.
Turnovers:
Milwaukee, 5. Rockets 4.
Rebounds:
Bucks, 18. Rockets, 22.
Assists:
Bucks, 9. Rockets 13. (McGrady with 6).
At March 26, 2007 9:02 PM,
Kris Gardner said…
Rockets' ball to start the 3rd.
Strong double team on McGrady; but, he passes to Yao who hits a baseline jumper.
55-45, Rockets.
Foul called on Yao Ming. His 2nd. 1st team foul of the 3rd.
Bucks' ball.
Redd misses a fadeaway against Battier's good defense.
Yao gets no love from the refs. Yao is 4 for 12 in the game.
Lay-up scored by Ersan Ilyasova.
55-47, Rockets.
Rafer scores a lay-up.
57-47, Rockets.
Skinner air balls a jump hook.
Howard misses a turnaround. Yao is fouled by Ilyasova. Rockets' ball.
Battier swishes a 3.
60-47, Rockets.
Ilyasova splashes a 3 of his own.
60-50, Rockets.
Ilysasova with the steal. Boykins misses a j over Yao. Out of bounds to the Rockets.
9:09 left in the third.
Yao dishes to a cutting Howard. Howard is fouled by Brian Skinner. 2nd on Skinner.
Howard shoots 2: first is good. second is also good.
62-50, Rockets.
Redd posts up and picks up the 2nd foul on Shane Battier.
Redd shoots 2: first is good. second is good.
62-52, Rockets.
Bell misses a 3. Rebound, Rockets.
T-Mac misses 2 straight shots.
Ilyasova misses. Turnover, Bucks.
Battier gets fouled by Skinner. 3rd foul on Skinner. Battier shoots 2: first is good. 2nd attempt is also good.
64-52, Rockets. 7:15 on the clock.
Redd steps back and swishes a jumper.
64-54, Rockets.
T-Mac tips a rebound to Yao who misses a dunk shot.
Alston strips the ball from Skinner; then, Rafer drains a 3.
67-54, Rockets.
Batter called for his 3rd foul.
Boykins rebounds a miss by Bell.
Redd misses a step back. Alston with the board.
McGrady finger rolls another lay-up for 2.
69-54, Rockets.
Redd draws the 4th foul on Battier.
Time out, Rockets.
5:09 on the clock.
At March 26, 2007 9:11 PM,
Kris Gardner said…
Redd swishes his first free throw; 2nd try is also good.
69-56, Rockets. 5:00 left.
Yao misses a jump hook. Yao is just 5 for 15 thus far tonight.
Kick ball on the Rockets.
Big Jake checks in for Yao.
Tsakalidis rebounds a miss by Redd.
McGrady misses a jumper. Loose ball foul called on Juwan Howard. 5th team foul.
Ilyasova shoots 2: no good; good.
69-57, Rockets.
4:05 on the clock.
Howard misses a turnaround. Bucks' rebound.
Foul called on Jake Tsakalidis. Boykins to shoot 2: no good; good.
69-58, Rockets.
Alston misses a 3; Head hits a 3.
72-58, Rockets.
Turnover on the Bucks.
T-Mac scores a lay-up. Time-out, Bucks. 3:00 left in the 3rd.
74-58, Rockets.
At March 26, 2007 9:18 PM,
Kris Gardner said…
Loose ball foul called on Ruben Patterson.
Juwan shoots 2: first is good; 2nd try is also good.
76-58, Rockets.
1:35 left in the 3rd.
Patterson throws the ball away; gets it back; loses it; then ties up Luther Head. Jump ball. 1:18 on the clock.
Bucks win the tip.
Patterson misses a left-handed hook shot.
McGrady drives to the hole for 2.
78-58, Rockets.
Boykins misses a 3. Big Jakes gets the board.
T-Mac misses a 3. Head rebounds and drains a 3 of his own.
81-58, Rockets.
Bell hits a nice reverse lay-up along the baseline.
81-60, Rockets.
quarter over.
Garbage time...
At March 26, 2007 9:27 PM,
Kris Gardner said…
Patterson has scored Milwaukee's first seven points of the fourth quarter; but, the Rockets still lead 88 to 67 following a turnaround jumper by Yao Ming.
14,287 is the announced attendance for tonight's game.
Boykins spins in a lay-up.
88-69, Rockets.
Snyder drives to the hole for 2.
90-69, Rockets.
Patterson hits 2 more points.
90-71, Rockets.
Yao throws the ball away.
Time-out on the floor.
8:35 left and the Rockets lead the Bucks 90 to 71.
At March 26, 2007 9:32 PM,
Kris Gardner said…
Redd misses his 3rd free throw of the game. He's now 8 for 11 from the foul line.
90-72, Rockets.
3 seconds called on Juwan Howard.
Redd misses a jumper; his 8 for 18 from the field tonight.
John Lucas hits a 3 off a pass from Yao Ming.
93-72, Rockets.
Boykins makes a jumper over Lucas.
93-74, Rockets.
Patters with 2 more points.
Full time-out, Rockets.
6:52 on the clock.
Oh goodie (yawn) it's time for the dunkin' dancers...
At March 26, 2007 9:41 PM,
Kris Gardner said…
Yao hits a turnaround jumper.
95-76, Rockets.
Boykins scores off the glass.
95-78, Rockets.
Howard misses another jump shot. He's 4 for 12 tonight.
Boykins misses a wild lay-up attempt.
Skinner called for his 4th foul.
Alston checks in the game for Lucas.
5:27 left in the game.
Yao misses a turnaround over Skinner.
David Noel scores a putback off a missed jump shot by Boykins.
Yao drains a turnaround jumper. 8 for 20 tonight.
97-80, Rockets.
Ilyasova misses; McGrady rebounds; passes to Luther Head who splashes home a 3.
100-80, Rockets.
Redd makes a very difficult turnaround jump shot off the glass.
100-82, Rockets.
Turnover, Yao.
T-Mac fouls Boykins. His 2nd foul. 4th team foul.
Boykins shoots 2: first shot is good; second shot is good.
100-84, Rockets.
3:30 on the clock.
McGrady hits a tough shot over the shorter Charlie Bell.
102-84, Rockets.
Bell drives and draws a foul on Juwan Howard. Howard's 2nd foul. Howard limps off the court; but, he looks to be okay.
Time-out. 2:58 left in the ball game.
102-84, Rockets.
At March 26, 2007 9:49 PM,
Kris Gardner said…
Bell rolls in his first free throw attempt; second shot is also good.
102-86, Rockets.
Though this game hasn't been in doubt for a while, the Rockets haven't dropped the hammer on the Bucks which, I assume, is why the regulars for the Rockets are still in the game.
1:40 in the game.
Yao misses another turnaround.
Foul called on Luther Head. His 2nd foul.
Charlie Bell shoots 2: first clangs out; 2nd try rolls in.
102-87, Rockets.
1:30 left in the game.
Alston misses a 3; loose ball foul called on Charlie Bell. first in the last 2 minutes.
Jared Reiner checks in the game for Brian Skinner.
Turnover, Rockets.
Boykins misses a jumper. He's only 5 for 15 tonight.
Yao's dunk attempt is stopped by a foul on Ersan Ilyasova. His 3rd foul.
Yao Ming shoots 2: first is good; second shot rims out.
103-87, Rockets.
Bell misses a 3; Yao rebounds the miss; we're almost done.
19.4 seconds left in the game. 8 on the shot clock.
Yao gets an And 1. Foul on Jared Reiner. His 5th.
Yao's free throw is good.
106-87, Rockets.
Lynn Greer misses a floater; Yao rebounds. Rafer dribbles out the clock.
106-87, Rockets. Final score.
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