The change of scenery was just what the All-Star duo and the rest of the Houston Rockets needed to regain control of their playoff series againts Utah Jazz.
McGrady collected 26 points and a career-high 16 assists, Yao had 21 points and 15 rebounds, and the Rockets beat the Jazz 96-92 on Monday night to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Yao sealed the victory with two free throws in 11 seconds left. His last rebound was in the closing seconds after Deron Williams missed a 3-pointer.
After two games losses in Utah, the Rockets rediscovered their shooting touch, going 35-for-75 from the field (47%) and 12-for-24 from 3-point range. They also outrebounded Utah 42-39.
Carlos Boozer of the Utah Jazz scored 26 points but had only eight rebounds, denied a double-double for the first time in the playoff series. Derek Fisher added 17 and Williams scored 13 for the Jazz, who have lost three straight Game 6s. Boozer remains confident, though, knowing Utah dominated Houston in Games 3 and 4.
Houston's McGrady left the game in first quarter with a hip pointer, but came back to score 20 in the three quarters left. He hit 11 of 25 shots and grabbed four rebounds.
From the start, McGrady was more aggressive driving to the basket than he was in Utah. Luther Head, 1-for-6 from 3-point range in Utah, hit two early in the final quarter to give the Rockets a 76-75 lead.
McGrady assisted on both to pass his previous career high of 13.
McGrady collected 26 points and a career-high 16 assists, Yao had 21 points and 15 rebounds, and the Rockets beat the Jazz 96-92 on Monday night to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Yao sealed the victory with two free throws in 11 seconds left. His last rebound was in the closing seconds after Deron Williams missed a 3-pointer.
After two games losses in Utah, the Rockets rediscovered their shooting touch, going 35-for-75 from the field (47%) and 12-for-24 from 3-point range. They also outrebounded Utah 42-39.
Carlos Boozer of the Utah Jazz scored 26 points but had only eight rebounds, denied a double-double for the first time in the playoff series. Derek Fisher added 17 and Williams scored 13 for the Jazz, who have lost three straight Game 6s. Boozer remains confident, though, knowing Utah dominated Houston in Games 3 and 4.
Houston's McGrady left the game in first quarter with a hip pointer, but came back to score 20 in the three quarters left. He hit 11 of 25 shots and grabbed four rebounds.
From the start, McGrady was more aggressive driving to the basket than he was in Utah. Luther Head, 1-for-6 from 3-point range in Utah, hit two early in the final quarter to give the Rockets a 76-75 lead.
McGrady assisted on both to pass his previous career high of 13.
No comments:
Post a Comment