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    Ariza, who scored 11.3 points per game and shot 47.6 percent from 3-point range during the Lakers' 2008-09 playoff run, signed with Rockets in the offseason to help minimize the loss of Artest. "I think (Houston is) the best place for me ... I think I have more of an opportunity here." He's making the most of that opportunity thus far, averaging a team-high 21.3 points. Full Article at Sporting News
    I think (Houston is) the best place for me ... I think I have more of an opportunity here.
    Trevor Ariza – Trevor Ariza SOURCE: Sporting News 4 weeks ago
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  1. When you lose your star players, people don't expect very much from you but we've had the attitude that we're going to play hard, compete and we're going to see what we can do with this group
    Rick Adelman – Rick Adelman SOURCE: Sporting News 4 weeks ago
  2. They've been through a Game 7. Most young teams get swept. That will really help the Rockets in the future.
    SOURCE: Sporting News 4 weeks ago
  3. I thought it was a good learning experience for these guys
    Ron Artest – Ron Artest SOURCE: Sporting News 4 weeks ago
  4. We have good shooters on this team, so we're going to be really aggressive
    Shane Battier – Shane Battier SOURCE: Sporting News 4 weeks ago
  5. This was a long time coming ... As I started to compete against the Lakers and against Kobe (Bryant), I had respect for him and I always wanted to be a teammate of his.
    SOURCE: Sporting News 4 weeks ago
  6. When Kobe's out there, he wants it ... That's the great thing. He wants it. It's not like I have to really go get it.
    Ron Artest – Ron Artest SOURCE: Sporting News 4 weeks ago

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