The last time the Houston Rockets and LA Lakers matched up, it took overtime for Kobe Bryant and the hated Hollywood bunch to defeat the good guys in the Lone Star State.
And somehow, people in the league and beyond continue to overlook HoustonÆs Rockets.
For the team and their fans, maybe thatÆs a good thing.
Heading into their second game (this time in Cali) against LA, Houston holds a 5-4 record.
Just last night (Friday, Nov. 13), unfortunately, the Rockets fell to the Sacramento Kings in a lackluster performance for HoustonÆs tight-knit team.
After falling behind by a dozen or more points on multiple occasions, Houston battled back (and actually took a brief lead) before succumbing to Sacramento on the road.
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Houston Rockets Prepare for Liftoff, Aim to Conquer LA Lakers
Posted: 14th November 2009 by Denton Ramsey in NBAComments Off on Houston Rockets Prepare for Liftoff, Aim to Conquer LA Lakers