Quiet Thorpe Steals Spotlight in Rockets Win Over Suns
Otis Thorpe, Houston’s understated star, anchored the Rockets with 20 points and 13 rebounds in a 109-86 victory that stifled Phoenix. He battled Charles Barkley on both ends, drawing praise from teammates and coach Rudy Tomjanovich.
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Ainge Fined Five Thousand for Inbound Hit on Elie
Suns guard Danny Ainge received a $5,000 fine after hitting Rockets guard Mario Elie in the head with an inbound pass in the final seconds of Game 3. Elie and Hakeem Olajuwon condemned the play as intentional, while Ainge and Suns coach Paul Westphal defended it as an accident.
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Rockets Dominate Suns In Game Five Rout
The Rockets controlled the game from the jump, taking a 9-0 run and building a 58-37 halftime lead. Charles Barkley led the Suns with 30 points, while Dan Majerle and Cedric Ceballos struggled, and Phoenix collapsed 87-61 before a meaningless fourth quarter.
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Suns struggle as Rockets blast past in blowout loss
The Suns stumble through a confidence crisis as Houston opens with a 9-0 run and leads 58-37 at halftime. Barkley scores 30 but Phoenix receivers poor support, while the team faces a tough road back in the series despite past playoff resilience and hints of a comeback.
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MaJerle's six shooter loaded with blanks for a weed
A terse protest story reports Majerle facing a dubious weaponization claim as part of a local uproar. No concrete violence occurred and community leaders urge calm while authorities review the unusual press item.
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Majerle struggles as Suns fall to Rockets in Game 5
Dan Majerle posted 0 points and 2 rebounds on 0-for-6 shooting as Houston beat Phoenix 109 86 in Game 5. Charles Barkley led the Suns with 30 points while Phoenix shot 39.2 percent. Colangelo missed the game amid investor travel, and Houston coach Rudy Tomjanovich praised the turnaround from earlier defeats.
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