NBA: Houston 92, Atlanta 84
Posted on: Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 22:45 CST
Yao Ming put together a 24-point, 19-rebound night and the Houston Rockets had a big fourth quarter Tuesday to forge a 92-84 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Ron Artest added 19 points and nine rebounds for the Rockets, who have won three of their last four games. Luis Scola had 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who had a 22-2 burst in the fourth quarter.
Joe Johnson had 22 points for the Hawks, who lost for the 10th straight time in Houston. All five Atlanta starters scored in double figures with Mike Bibby getting 15, Al Horford 14, Josh Smith 13 and Marvin Williams 11. Smith also had 11 rebounds.
Smith's three-pointer gave Atlanta a 76-68 lead with nearly 8 minutes remaining before Houston's late rally.
Source: United Press International
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