Mon, Mar 17th 2008, 10:16
Tracy McGrady had carried the Houston Rockets through their winning streak since Yao Ming went down with a foot injury.
On Sunday, it was everyone else’s turn to help him.
Rafer Alston scored 31 points and hit eight 3-pointers, both career highs, and the Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 104-92 to stretch their streak to 22 and claim sole possession of first place in the Western Conference.
Jordan had 8 points and 3 assists in 23 minutes.