Tag: Rockets
Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle: Mystical Power rockets to Supreme favouritism after Punchestown romp | Racing News
Mystical Power moved to Supreme Novices’ Hurdle favouritism with a dominant display in the SkyBet Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle at Punchestown. The Willie Mullins-trained five-year-old is impeccably bred as a son of Galileo out of the brilliant Champion Hurdle-winning mare Annie Power and could hardly have made a better start to his career for the…
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NBA: Pistons fall to Rockets in first game since end of 28-game skid
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet, left, lunges for a loose ball as Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, right, makes the recovery during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) HOUSTON — Two nights after their NBA record-tying 28-game losing streak ended, the Detroit Pistons were…
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NBA: Rockets beat Nuggets for 1st road win
Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka, right, confers with guard Jalen Green during a break in play in the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER — Jalen Green scored 26 points, Fred VanVleet had 25 and the Houston Rockets…
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NBA: Jalen Green, Rockets snap 3-game skid with win over Grizzlies
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) drives around Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose, right, as he loses his footing during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke) HOUSTON— Jalen Green scored 26 of his season-high 34 points in the second half to lead the Houston…
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NBA: LeBron scores 37, hits winning free throw as Lakers top Rockets
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a basket during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on November 19, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images/AFP LOS ANGELES — LeBron James scored a season-high 37 points, including the go-ahead free throw with 1.9 seconds remaining, and the Los…
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NBA: Rockets win sixth straight, topple Nuggets
Houston Rockets’ Fred VanVleet (5) passes the ball as Denver Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. (1) and Nikola Jokic defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Houston. The Rockets won 107-104. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) HOUSTON — Fred VanVleet scored 26 points and Alperen Sengun added 23 to…
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Wembanyama earns his first NBA win as Spurs top Rockets in OT
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reaches for a pass during overtime in the team’s NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in San Antonio, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) SAN ANTONIO— San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama was unstoppable with his first NBA victory within reach of his 8-foot wingspan.…
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NBA fines Rockets’ Dillon Brooks $25,000 for reckless contact
Houston Rockets’ Dillon Brooks poses for a photograph during an NBA basketball media day Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Houston Rockets swingman Dillon Brooks was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday for striking Indiana Pacers center Daniel Theis in the groin in a home pre-season victory on Tuesday. The…
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The Hundred: Tom Curran helps Oval Invincibles close in on final spot as Trent Rockets keep hopes alive
Tom Curran smashed 43 off just 28 balls and took three wickets as the Oval Invincibles beat the Southern Brave by eight runs and all but secured top spot and their place in The Hundred final. Chris Jordan took three wickets, all clean bowled, to leave the Invincibles 90-7 before Curran rescued the innings in…
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The Hundred: Phil Salt fires rapid 86 as Manchester Originals beat Trent Rockets by 10 runs
Manchester Originals edged out Hundred holders Trent Rockets by 10 runs todisappoint a record crowd at Trent Bridge, defending 181-6 after Phil Salthad smashed a stunning 86 off 32 balls. A strong fightback from the home side’s bowlers gave them a chance, restricting the Originals to just 69 from their last 56 balls after Salt’s…
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