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Ariza shines in Rockets debut; Spurs lose Ginobili's first game since April 5

Associated Press

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

SAN ANTONIO -- Trevor Ariza scored nine points in his Rockets debut, helping Houston beat the San Antonio Spurs 99-85 on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Carl Landry had 19 points to lead the Rockets, who are beginning the season without the cornerstones of their team. Yao Ming is out for the season after his broken left foot was slow healing, and Tracy McGrady is recovering from microfracture surgery on his left knee, and is not expect back until midseason. Ron Artest, th ...

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