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Defense takes a step backward Rockets offer little resistance as Pacers romp
With the Rockets stumbling their way to within 17 points, Indiana Pacers coach Jim O'Brien thought he might like to see a layup.
Rockets have tough decisions to make Cuts inevitable with 4 players vying for 1 spot
Friday: Pacers 119, Rockets 94. Preseason record: 3-3. Monday: Oklahoma City at Toyota Center, 7:30 p.m. TV/radio: FSH; 610 AM, 850 AM .
Rockets notes: Scola pulled early in return
He played 21 minutes but by the third quarter was moving poorly enough for Rockets coach Rick Adelman to pull him early.
Danny Granger netted a game-high 22 points behind four three-pointers, as the Pacers cruised to a 119-104 preseason win over Houston.
Head's 'fresh start' now expanded role with Pacers
Luther Head picked the right team and time to have a 'fresh start.' Mike Dunleavy's recent setback in his knee rehabilitation will allow Head, signed by the Indiana Pacers on Sept.
Tracy McGrady came all the way to Chicago to seek redemption. The seven-time all star has been in town for several months after having micro-fracture knee surgery earlier in the year.
Looks like the Pacers roster for opening night 2009 is complete. Rounding out the 15th and final spot, the Pacers signed free agent Luther Head in relatively quiet circumstances .
Pacers sign shooting guard Luther Head
As expected, the Indiana Pacers have signed free agent Luther Head. The 6-3 shooting guard has averaged 8.6 points in his four years in the NBA, playing with the Houston Rockets and Miami Heat.
Free agency: What's left, what makes sense
We've reached the point of free agency where the Rockets are grabbing Pops Mensah-Bonsu and Maurice Ager is opting to play overseas.
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