News about Houston Rockets (page 19)
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NBA games
Dwight Howard and Josh Smith proved an unstoppable combination in a key run that helped Houston to a 111-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks and a 2-0 lead.
NBA games
The Rockets moved the ball, launched 3s and took control of the fourth quarter, surging past Dallas to lead a playoff series for the first time since 2009.
Stats
Russell Westbrook edged out James Harden to finish as the NBA's leading scorer for the 2014-15 season, marking the first scoring title of his career.
News
The Rockets had ownership of the Southwest Division championship, their first division title since the 1993-94 season.
Legal issues
Authorities in Atlanta have declined to charge Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard with child abuse.
NBA rumors
Houston guard Patrick Beverley will be a restricted free agent this summer and hopes to continue playing for the Rockets.
Injuries
The Houston Rockets announced Thursday that forward Donatas Motiejunas will miss the remainder of the 2014-15 season with a lower back injury.
Injuries
Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas will not return from his injury this season, including the playoffs, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday.
NBA awards
Brook Lopez and James Harden were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played March 30 through April 5.
Stats
Rockets guard James Harden scored a career-high 51 points to become the first player in franchise history with multiple 50-point games in the same season.