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Rockets-Kings Postgame Notes (December 10, 2002)

  • Houston snapped Sacramento’s nine-game winning streak, which marked the Kings’ longest in the all-time series.

  • Houston has won its last seven games at Compaq Center, giving the Rockets their longest home-winning streak since the 1998-99 season (when the Rockets won nine straight at Compaq Center from March 4 to April 6).

  • Houston scored 62 points in the first half, marking its highest output in a half this season.

  • Yao Ming has recorded double-doubles in four consecutive games, finishing tonight’s game vs. the Kings with 17 points and 15 rebounds for his fifth of the season.

  • Steve Francis finished with 32 points, reaching 30 points for the sixth time this season and the first time since Nov. 24 at the LA Clippers.

  • Houston now stands at 2-0 this season when reaching 100 points.

  • Yao Ming tied his career high with four blocks.

  • With tonight’s win, Rudy Tomjanovich (472) surpassed Alex Hannum (471) for sole possession of 24th place on the NBA’s all-time coaching wins list.

  • Bobby Jackson tied his career high with 12 field goals made, scoring 27 points.

  • The Rockets set a season high with 26 free throws made, connecting on 92.9 percent of their attempts.