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Without McGrady, Rockets lose again
(AP)
Updated: 2005-11-23 14:42
The Celtics, though, weren't intimidated and went on a 13-4 run to get back
into it before eventually trailing 58-49 at the break.
Randolph, Miles lead Blazers over Memphis
MEMPHIS,
Tenn. - Zach Randolph had 20 points and 13 rebounds, Darius Miles added 22
points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 95-87 Tuesday
night.
Miles keyed an early burst in the fourth period with three baskets as
Portland built a 75-65 lead. The Trail Blazers maintained at least a six-point
advantage the rest of the way to snap a two-game losing streak.
Reserve Juan Dixon scored 20 points, including nine straight in the final
minute, while Travis Outlaw finished with 10 points and shot 4-of-6 from the
field.
Shane Battier led Memphis with 21 points and reserve Mike Miller had 20. Pau
Gasol scored 18 points and grabbed 16 points for Memphis, which has lost two
straight.
Portland led 51-38 at halftime after Sergei Monia's 3-pointer at the horn.
The Blazers shot 56 percent and took their biggest lead of the half at 46-32
after back-to-back inside baskets by Joel Przybilla with just under four minutes
left.
Memphis was just 6-of-23 in the second quarter. Memphis guards Damon
Stoudamire and Eddie Jones missed all seven of their shots in the half.
Miller and Battier had 11 points in the half for Memphis.
The Grizzlies fought their way back with a 14-2 run to open the third period.
The Blazers led 69-63 entering the fourth.
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