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Martin Lead Rockets

NEW YORK - Kevin Martin looks to continue impresifnya with the Houston Rockets. Yesterday WIT (22/3) he gain 28 points to lead his team beat the host New York Knicks 116-112 in the cage.

Since joining the Rockets in mid-February, Martin was more coherent with the pattern that developed the game Rick Adelman. The proof, in the last 12 games, the Rockets can win eight times. In the span of time, Martin seven times the top scorer for his team.

As a result, the Rockets continue to maintain the opportunity to penetrate the playoff. They are now ranked ninth behind the western area of 4.5 games Portland Trail Blazers

Martin's impressive performances could diminish ambition Knicks guard Tracy McGrady to beat Rockets which is actually a former team. Mid-February, the Rockets, Knicks, and the Kings three parties involved in the exchange. Besides Martin, the Rockets get Jared Jeffries and Jordan Hill.

If Martin plays a major role in the offense, Jeffries otherwise. He was able to turn off the engine movement Knicks points. "It's great to be the key to victory, let alone the team you've ever defended," said Jeffries, as reported by the Associated Press.

"He (Jeffries, Red) able to maintain (Al) Harrington and Tracy well. He plays a big role in that victory," said Adelman.

McGrady left the Rockets with a wounded heart because dimaui no longer by Adelman was not able to do much in the action. He only contributed 15 points for the Knicks, 5 assists and 7 rebounds in 33 minutes of play in the field. In fact, in the fourth quarter he could not even gain one point.

In addition to the first meeting with the Rockets McGrady, the game is a great match of two former NBA players who had come to Surabaya in a series of events that dihelat DBL Indonesia. Namely, Martin in camp Rockets and David Lee at Knicks. Lee did not lose great by Martin. He is 27 points plus pan 20 rebounds. However, Martin feels a victory for better support from his colleagues.

In other action at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, which are covered directly by the contributors Rocky Padila Post Java, the defending champion LA Lakers defeated the Washington Wizards a 99-92 score.

Lakers are in the last couple of games with the game action started slow yesterday WIT direct heat. But, aggressiveness Lakers declined in the second half of the time. When the match five minutes remaining, the Wizards 88-91 to miss out.

Therefore, Lakers coach Phil Jackson was not satisfied with his team the game. "Players playing without energy and do not follow the strategies I apply. That's very dangerous team cohesiveness," ulasnya.

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Tickets Remaining Eastern Half

Celtics-Hawks-Magic Cavs after another into the playoff

Atlanta - Two tickets to the playoffs teams secured the eastern region. After Cleveland "Cavs" Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic, yesterday WIT (25/3) turn to the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks who secured a ticket to the knockout round. Now the remaining four tickets from the region.

Celtics and the Hawks secured a ticket to the playoffs after bending each other yesterday pm. Celtics bend his guest, Denver Nuggets, 113-99. Meanwhile, the Hawks defeated the Magic 86-84.

The victory was the Celtics and the Hawks led ranked third and fourth eastern standings. They have a win-loss record the same, 46-25. With that record, they could no longer pursue the ninth ranked team left the Chicago Bulls to a record 12.5 game 33-37.

In action yesterday, the Hawks could only ensure its superiority along with the buzzer. Dunk Josh Smith did the same with the red signal sign of normal time out. She did so after Joe Johnson shot bounced out of the ring.

"I know it (the shot Johnson) barely. I just make sure," Smith told the Associated Press.

Hawks coach Mike Woodson who yesterday celebrated the anniversary of the 52 felt fortunate his team did not use the entire allotted timeouts before the end of the fourth quarter. After the Magic guard Vince Carter made three-point shot that makes the position of balanced 84-84, Woodson used his last timeout ration. At that time, he instructed Johnson to shoot.

"This victory is good for our confidence to match the rest of the regular season. They have the best center in the league (Dwight Howard). They also have great shooter. But, we can make them hard every minute," said Smith.

The victory was the only positive note Hawks over the same opponents in four meetings this season. In three previous meetings, the Hawks always lose. Now the two teams were also competing at the top of Southeast Division.

Hawks escape into the playoffs this season was the third in quick succession.

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