Rockets Feb 2002 Archive

• Rockets Outhustled by Clippers

  | Feb 27, 2002

  It's hard to be humble when you have won not one, but two consecutive games.

• Francis Has Meniere's Disease

  | Feb 27, 2002

  Doctors took a step forward in finding the cause of Steve Francis' migraine problems, reports Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, by identifying one condition he has: Meniere's Disease.

• Francis Stands Up Mayo Clinic

  | Feb 26, 2002

  Scheduled at the Mayo Clinic to have tests done to discover the root of his migraine trouble, Steve Francis decided that practice was more important, writes Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

• Francis Undergoes Mayo Clinic Tests Today

  | Feb 25, 2002

  Still searching for the cause of migraines that have plagued him all season, Steve Francis is visiting the Mayo Clinic today to run another battery of tests, reports Josh Gajewski and Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

• Norris the Sparkplug and Closer

  | Feb 25, 2002

  Indeed, Norris, 28, was one of only two Rockets to play all 82 games last season.

• Rockets Burn Boston with Defense

  | Feb 25, 2002

  But for the second time this week, the Rockets proved to be at their best when they are at their worst, rallying from a 20-point first-quarter deficit to wrestle away a 99-89 win Saturday night at Compaq Center.

• Francis Gives As Good As He Gets

  | Feb 24, 2002

  OUSTON - The phrase ''day to day'' is one of the most often used - and misused - in dealing with a player's availability.

• Rockets Avenge Themselves on Timberwolves

  | Feb 22, 2002

  After suffering through their worst loss of the season in Wednesday's 39-point blowout in Milwaukee, the Rockets had little time to throw a pity party with Western Conference title contender Minnesota waiting for them Thursday night.

• ROCKETS 89, WOLVES 83: Rockets deepen Wolves' malaise

  | Feb 22, 2002

  Before Minnesota's 89-83 loss Thursday to the Rockets, forward Kevin Garnett did his pregame shorts-tying, shadow-boxing ritual alone.

• Rice Rehabilitation Progressing Well

  | Feb 21, 2002

  Glen Rice has reported significant progress in the rehabilitation of his knee after surgery, writes Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

• Rockets Not Likely to Trade

  | Feb 21, 2002

  Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle writes that the Rockets have two commodities playoff teams are especially interested in: Walt Williams and Kevin Willis.

• Rockets See Redd in Loss to Bucks

  | Feb 21, 2002

  But if the Rockets had any chance to salvage some pride, Michael Redd scorched them as no one ever had to send them home with a 115-76 embarrassment and on the wrong side of a few league and franchise records.

• Tomjanovich Reflects on 10 Years as Head Coach

  | Feb 20, 2002

  With Monday's win in Washington, Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich celebrated his 10th anniversary as Rockets coach with his 450th victory.

• Francis, Van Exel, Cassell: We R One in Travails

  | Feb 20, 2002

  He thought of his friends again Tuesday and all that had happened to their plans this season, especially with Francis scheduled to face Cassell tonight when the Rockets face the Bucks.

• Morris Moves Forward in NBA

  | Feb 19, 2002

  WASHINGTON — Many things are different in the life of Terence Morris, but he isn't one of them.

• Rockets Beat Wizards with Defense

  | Feb 19, 2002

  The Rockets had spent much of the season defending with the sustained tenacity of a traffic cone.

• Jordan set to miss Pistons game

  | Feb 19, 2002

  Acting as a saviour all season long, Michael Jordan has finally relented to the impact the game is having on his body.

• Rockets Likely to Sit Out Trade Deadline Deals

  | Feb 18, 2002

  The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, inspiring general managers to talk about deals with the hopes that the deadline will incite inspiration like college students pulling all-nighters before finals.

• Rockets Can't Wait to Face Jordan

  | Feb 18, 2002

  But with the Rockets long removed from their past White House visits, they will settle for a meeting with Washington's second-most famous citizen and consider that good enough.

• Big quarter sinks Rockets

  | Feb 17, 2002

  The early spring in their step turned to mud on their boots late, but the Orlando Magic still managed an impressive almost wire-to-wire victory Saturday night against the Houston Rockets.

• Francis Up Again

  | Feb 16, 2002

  After missing Tuesday's game and practice Wednesday and Thursday because of migraine symptoms, Rockets guard Steve Francis participated in practice Friday.

• Magic scouting report

  | Feb 16, 2002

  TONIGHT: Houston Rockets, 8:30 WHERE: Compaq Center, Houston.

• It's all in Francis' head

  | Feb 16, 2002

  I have a headache tonight.

• Tonight's Magic Game

  | Feb 16, 2002

  WHO: Orlando Magic vs.

• Francis Day-to-Day

  | Feb 15, 2002

  Though the Rockets don't play until Saturday, Steve Francis is considered day-to-day after suffering his third straight day of migraines, reports Neil Hohlfeld of the Houston Chronicle.

• Rockets' Practice Focuses on Fast Break, Defense

  | Feb 14, 2002

  But there were still enough healthy bodies to put to work Wednesday with two of the Rockets' most glaring weaknesses this season in mind.

• Houston-Memphis Clutch Recap

  | Feb 13, 2002

  Just when I thought "The Wheel" was the ugliest product the NBA could turn out.

• Philadelphian Rockets Decry Booing

  | Feb 12, 2002

  Few players show their affection for their hometown more than Cuttino Mobley for Philadelphia.

• Rockets Have Plenty to Play For

  | Feb 12, 2002

  When the season began, the consensus was the Rockets were no better than the 10th-best team in the NBA West.

• Francis Enjoys Elite Club

  | Feb 11, 2002

  Before he left the court, Francis got a shot to go, nailing a jumper from 22 feet with 7.

• Tomjanovich: Don't Be Fooled by Record

  | Feb 8, 2002

  At 16-33, the Rockets have a record better than only five teams -- the Cavaliers, Nuggets, Warriors, Grizzlies and Bulls -- and have lost at least once to four of them.

• Lucas ready to go from coach to sergeant

  | Feb 7, 2002

  Cavs coach John Lucas is getting ready to take the gloves off.

• This time, Cavs on right side of buzzer

  | Feb 7, 2002

  Michael Jordan wasn't anywhere near Cleveland last night, but that didn't mean Cavs fans were spared from the scary image of another All-Star sinking a last-second shot to potentially spoil a victory.

• This time, no buzzer beater: Cavs Win

  | Feb 7, 2002

  Cavaliers over Rockets, Francis almost ties game, but can't get the shot off before time expires.

• Cavs Ground Rockets

  | Feb 7, 2002

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• Francis Game-Winner Too Late in Cleveland

  | Feb 7, 2002

  Another tight game, but unfortunately another one that goes in the loss column.

• Rockets Hope to Bring Momentum into Break

  | Feb 6, 2002

  A year ago, when the Rockets hit the All-Star break, it didn't hit back.

• Rockets kick sand back on bully

  | Feb 5, 2002

  Rudy Tomjanovich wanted to send all the muscle he could find to match up with Jazz brute Karl Malone.

• Jazz Fizzle Late Lead Away

  | Feb 5, 2002

  The list of recent Texas-sized fiascos in this area has doubled.

• Rockets rally past Jazz

  | Feb 5, 2002

  It isn't often that Jerry Sloan discusses anything related to officiating.

• Jazz sputter in first of nine consecutive road games

  | Feb 5, 2002

  The Houston Rockets overcame injuries, illness and Karl Malone.

• Stevenson can't wait to get calls like Francis

  | Feb 5, 2002

  DeShawn Stevenson can't wait for the day when he gets the kind of calls Houston's Steve Francis got Monday night.

• Cato, Norris Get Food Poisoning

  | Feb 5, 2002

  The Rockets were forced to use their 17th starting lineup of the season and their fourth different lineup in as many games with center Kelvin Cato unable to play after suffering from food poisoning on Monday.

• Houston-Utah Clutch Recap

  | Feb 5, 2002

  The Rockets starting guard duo combined for 63 points as the team held off a late Jazz rally to beat Utah 104-97 Monday night.

• Francis Has Hope for Cure

  | Feb 4, 2002

  Doctors have discovered an abnormality in Steve Francis' right inner ear that they believe is the cause of the migraines that have had Francis in and out of the lineup this season.

• Fear of Trade Has Cato Working Hard

  | Feb 4, 2002

  Cato hears the complaints, fair and unfair, and said he usually does not let them reach him.

• Jazz go on long voyage

  | Feb 4, 2002

  On the bright side for the Jazz, February is the shortest month of the year.

• Jazz bags packed as road trip starts

  | Feb 4, 2002

  Now, can we talk about it? "It" being the road trip to end all road trips, even if it's not really one road trip, but three.

• Houston-Charlotte Clutch Recap

  | Feb 4, 2002

  More mistakes.

• Nailon nails game-winner

  | Feb 2, 2002

  Lee Nailon couldn't believe just how open he was.

• Mavs Rally Past Rockets

  | Feb 1, 2002

  So that both big men played substantial roles as the Mavericks reversed strategy in a 95-91 triumph over the Houston Rockets on Thursday was more than a bit surprising.

• All-Star Dunk Contestants Named

  | Feb 1, 2002

  The participants in the All-Star weekend's Slam Dunk Contest have been named: defending champion Desmond Mason of the Seattle Sonics, Steve Francis of the Houston Rockets, Gerald Wallace of the Sacramento Kings, and Jason Richardson of the Golden State Warriors.

• Mavs' New Zone Beats Rockets

  | Feb 1, 2002

  DALLAS -- The Rockets wanted to run with the Mavericks again.

• Drew dropping shots for Hornets

  | Feb 1, 2002

  Call it a comfort zone or perhaps just a shooter's roll.