HOUSTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Kevin Martin netted six shots from beyond the arc en route to 27 points Saturday and Houston Rockets bested Atlanta 95-84.
The Rockets improved to 2-0 at home on the young season with help from Luis Scola (21 points, seven rebounds) and Chase Budinger (17 points).
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Kyle Lowry handed out 18 assists and Jordan Hill hauled down 15 rebounds -- both career highs -- in Houston's win.
Joe Johnson and Al Horford each provided 15 points, while Tracy McGrady added 13 points and six boards off the bench for the Hawks, who suffered their first loss after starting the season 3-0.
