Parsons Scores 32 Points!

This week the Rockets played three games, coming up with two victories and a loss. Houston let a 17 point lead slip away against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. This would be their second time letting a giant lead slip away. The first game was against the Washington Wizards last week. Milwaukee won by a incredible last second shot by shooting guard Monta Ellis, beating Houston 110 to 107. Notable players were Jeremy Lin, James Harden, Omer Asik, and Chandler Parsons. Lin almost had a double-double against the Bucks. He scored 10 points, 7 assists, 3 steals, and 3 rebounds. Harden lead the team with 25 points, 7 assists, and 4 steals. Omer Asik was able to record a double-double. He scored 16 points and had a career high of 22 rebounds. Parsons gave the team 13 points, 5 assists, and 7 rebounds.

The Rockets headed to the Amway Center, Orlando, Florida on Friday to play against the Orlando Magic. Houston was able to defeat Orlando and get the away victory. The game ended with Houston on top 118 to 110. Notable players were Donatas Motiejunas, Chandler Parsons, Omer Asik, James Harden, Carlos Delfino, and Patrick Beverley. After having a good game against the Bucks, Motiejunas was put on the starting roster against the Magic. He had a career high of 17 points and 3 rebounds. Parsons scored 21 points and had 4 assists. Asik almost had another double-double with 9 points and 12 rebounds. Harden had a slow start, scoring only 4 points in the first half. He ended with 24 points, 8 assists, 3 steals, and 7 rebounds. Carlos came off the bench and provided the team 21 points. He shot 5 for 9 three pointers. Beverley also came off the bench and scored 13 points and 6 assists. The point guard shot well beyond the arc. Beverley shot 3 for 4 from three point range.

Houston played the Dallas Mavericks at the Toyota Center, Houston, Texas. The Rockets played an outstanding game on Sunday. They defeated the Mavericks 136 to 103. Notable players were Chandler Parsons, Jeremy Lin, James Harden, Omer Asik, and Thomas Robinson. Parsons dominated against the Mavericks. He had a total 12 for 13 shots this game. The player scored 32 points, 3 assists, and 3 rebounds. Lin and Harden played great, scoring 21 points each. Lin was able to dish out 9 assists for the team. Harden had 7 assists and 4 rebounds. Omer Asik recorded another double-double, scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 steals. Thomas Robinson had 10 points and 8 rebounds as a new Houston Rocket. They still remand as the 8th seed for the Western Conference. Stay tuned for next weeks game recaps.