HIDALGO, Texas - The Houston Rockets welcomed back two stars who had been dealing with injuries most of this preseason.
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stars.It was enough for the Rockets to beat the Warriors 90-83 on Sunday night
in an exhibition game at State Farm Arena.Dwight Howard had 11 points and eight
rebounds in his return from a knee injury. He was 5 of 8 from the field in 16
first-half minutes. After a slow start, he got a few easy baskets, blocked a few
shots and otherwise looked strong after not playing since Houstons preseason
opener at Dallas last week.I thought he played well, Rockets coach Kevin McHale
said. It took him a while to get rhythm. But I thought he rebounded well. Had
great hustle, great legs for not playing in a while. We want to make sure that
hes healthy for us to go where we want to go.James Harden had 15 points, seven
rebounds and six assists in his return from a hip injury to help Houston improve
to 4-1. Harden shot 2 for 12, but made 10 of 11 free throws.Golden State, which
rested guards Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson to get a better look at younger
players, lost its second straight game to fall to 4-2. But the young guys played
well.Justin Holliday scored 18 points, hitting 7 of 13 shots, including 4 of 8
3s. Nemanja Nedovic added 16 points in place of Curry. Rookie guard Aaron Craft
had seven rebounds and three assists.They were fantastic, Justin especially,
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. Weve seen this in practice, we saw this in
summer league. He just needed to relax. The last couple of games, he had some
open looks but he was pressing. Tonight he relaxed and played. Hes really a good
player, great kid and he belongs in the NBA.TIP-INSWarriors: Finished the road
portion of their preseason schedule. Golden State played five of first six games
away from home. Will play final two preseason games at home. ... Harrison Barnes
had 13 points in 24 minutes, hitting 5 of 7 shots. ... Golden State had 21
turnovers for 11 Houston points. ... Shaun Livingston is still recovering from a
right toe injury. He was inactive Sunday.Rockets: Rookie Nick Johnson, who
played four minutes, played AAU basketball in the Bay Area with the Oakland
Soldiers. ... Patrick Beverley had 11 points.UP NEXTGolden State hosts the Los
Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.Houston visits Miami on Tuesday night.
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career high with 37 points.The Whitecaps knew they needed a high-end central
defender even before the season started. That need was exacerbated on Saturday
after a second half meltdown that saw the Caps fortunate to escape from PPL Park
with a point, despite leading 2-0 at half time. The difference between the 4-3
win in Portland and the 3-3 draw in Penn State was the first 25 minutes of the
2nd half. Against the Timbers, the Whitecaps didnt allow their opponents any
kind of life after the interval and, in the end, added a fourth goal. In
Philadelphia, there was only one team that came out of the tunnel it seemed and
Vancouver was under siege from minute 46 on. A simple tactical switch by the
Unions John Hackworth saw a largely invisible Zach Pfeffer replaced by Michael
Lahoud, whose defensive work in midfield seemed to allow Philadelphias technical
players to see more of the ball. Beyond that, it wasnt pace that got the home
side back in the game, but instead some good, old fashioned wing play and
continuous service to a rejuvenated-looking Conor Casey. The 32-year-old target
forward was simply no match for the Whitecaps central defenders. Before getting
injured, it seemed as though Jay DeMerit was the more likely Whitecap to win the
odd aerial battle, but after landing awkwardly in the 38th-minute, one has to
wonder whether Jay DeMerits long-term availability is in serious jeopardy.
Compounding the Whitecaps troubles at the back was a worrisome performance by
Johnny Leveron, who has been touted as Carl Robinsons guy since the boss scouted
him after an impressive 2012 Olympic campaign. The 23-year-old Honduran is
billed aas a defensive quarterback - a player who can make a great first pass.
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panic ball straight into touch and defensively, well, Leveron had a nightmare.
He couldnt catch up anywhere close to Sebastien LeToux on the equalizing goal
and then he inexplicably gave Casey acres of space at the top of the box, meekly
turning his back on what was then the go-ahead goal. With Andy OBrien turing 35
this month and Jay DeMerit now on the sidelines, the centre-back search has
suddenly become the bigger priority than a goal-poaching striker. Short term,
Carlyle Mitchell could be back in the picture. He and Leveron found some
synergy together in one of the more fruitful periods of the 2013 campaign thanks
to the Trinidadians recovery speed and defensive athleticism. Third-overall
pick Christian Dean still needs some seasoning, which makes one think that a
young, athletic blue-chip centre back is now at the top of the shopping list
with the transfer window about to open. Carl Robinson and his web of scouts will
be scouring the globe to hopefully unearth a player who fits the Whitecaps
criteria of young and with upside value. Asked about a rumoured MLS link with
former Man City and Everton vet Joleon Lescott, the manager acknowledged his
pedigree, but admitted that the 31-year-old former England international could
command an unrealistic wage. To think that Vancouver has taken four of six
points away from home while conceding six goals in those games makes you wonder
where they could be if they shore up, arguably, their most vulnerable position.
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