National Basketball Association: Rockets aim high after acquiring Artest

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette -

Published: 10/28/2008

Associated Press Houston’s Ron Artest drives past Memphis’ Rudy Gay during a preseason game earlier this month in Houston. The Rockets acquired Artest from Sacramento to bolster a lineup that already includes Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming.

HOUSTON—The Houston Rockets want to be this season’s Boston Celtics.

Like Boston last season, the Rockets assembled a “Big Three” of their own by acquiring Ron Artest to join Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming.

Artest, who averaged 20.5 points with Sacramento last season, adds toughness, versatility and a third scoring option the Rockets have lacked since McGrady arrived in 2004.

McGrady is 0-for-7 in postseason series since entering the league in 1997, also the last year Houston won a series. McGrady says the addition of Artest gives him and the Rockets their best ...

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