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Rockets 103, Spurs 84

Nov. 29, 2008
HOUSTON (AP) -- Luther Head scored 21 points in place of the injured Tracy McGrady and the Houston Rockets used balanced scoring to beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-84 on Saturday night.
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NBA: Houston 103, San Antonio 84

HOUSTON, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- With their five starters scoring in double figures Saturday, the Houston Rockets easily downed the San Antonio Spurs 103-84.

NBA: Houston 103, Washington 91

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Tracy McGrady scored 14 of his 20 points in the fourth period Friday, rallying the Houston Rockets to a 103-91 win over Washington.

NBA: Houston 91, New Orleans 82

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NBA: San Antonio 109, Utah 80

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NBA: Houston 103, Seattle 80

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NBA: Houston 95, Portland 86

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NBA: San Antonio 109, Houston 88

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NBA: Houston 97, Minnesota 86

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NBA: Houston 109, Golden State 106

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NBA: Houston 91, New Jersey 73

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NBA: Houston 116, Memphis 95

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NBA: Houston 92, Minnesota 86

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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler