The Houston Rockets eased past the Phoenix Suns in a 94-82 victory on Wednesday.
During the third quarter O'Neal surpassed Hall of Famer John Havlicek for 10th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list and now has 26,402 points for his career. Yao Ming, the Rockets Chinese center, added 17 points.
Houston Rockets guard Rafer Alston (2nd L) is grabbed by Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash (C) of Canada as Suns guard Leandro Barbosa (R) of Brazil and Rockets guard Tracy McGrady (1) look on during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in Phoenix, Arizona November 12, 2008.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Houston's new acquisition Ron Artest continued to struggle, however, finishing with four points on 1-for-12 shooting.
Tracy McGrady had been struggling for form before the game but caught fire after the intermission, converting three 3-pointers as Houston closed the third quarter with an 18-6 run to take a 74-55 advantage.
McGrady finished the contest with a game-high 27 points, 15 of them coming in the decisive third quarter.
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming (R) of China and Phoenix Suns guard Leandro Barbosa of Brazil scramble to gain control of a loose ball in the second quarter during their NBA basketball game in Phoenix, Arizona November 12, 2008.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo) McGrady entered the game shooting just 1-for-16 from the field over his previous two games but his upturn in form helped the Rockets improve to 5-3.
A skirmish between the teams at the end of the third quarter resulted in the ejection of Rockets guard Rafer Alston and Phoenix's Matt Barnes and three additional technical fouls were issued.
Shaquille O'Neal led the Suns with 18 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks.
Source: Xinhua
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