Kleeman's Last Word

Rockets achieve 22 in a row, Spurs slump.

The Houston Rockets demolished the Los Angeles Lakers 103-92 to win their 22nd consecutive game this afternoon. Even without Pau Gasol, the Lakers still boast the best athlete in the world in Kobe Bryant - a guy known for Hollywood-worthy finishes. The blue collar Shane Battier suffocated Bryant into an 11-for-33 shooting performance.
Rafer Alston is a shooter now? My God - eight three pointers and 31 points. I thought for a second Kobe had switched teams and uniforms.

He was one of many non superstar Rockets who contributed to a big win. The Rockets are in sole possession of first place in the air-tight Western Conference. The streak means little when it comes to playoff success and there are plenty more games to be played to determine seeding. For now, I'll just enjoy the damn streak, thank you.

However, the San Antonio Spurs are struggling. The team has lost five of six and will have no easy time with the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Am I worried or upset? No: read my spring break entry.

posted by Robert Kleeman @ 4:37 PM