30-year old center Samuel Dalembert has really stepped up lately for the Rockets. In his last 8 games, Dalembert is averaging 13.1 points, 12.6 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 2.5 blocked shots per game. The Rockets have gotten hot right along with the big man. Dalembert has now played in 18 games (11 starts) so far this year for the Rockets and he is averaging 8.9 points, 8.9 rebounds, 0.4 assists and 2.0 blocked shots per game. He has been very efficient shooting the ball so far this year as he is nailing 55.6% of his shots from the floor and 91.2% of his shots from the free throw line.

The Rockets outrebounded the Bucks 52-43 last night but it just wasn’t enough to win. Kevin Martin led the way for the Rockets in this game with 29 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal. Luis Scola (18 points, 8 rebounds and 1 blocked shot), Chandler Parsons (16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocked shots) and Samuel Dalembert (13 points, 18 rebounds and 2 blocked shots) also had solid games for the Rockets last night. Kyle Lowry only shot 2 for 16 last night but he still finished up with 8 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists and 1 blocked shot. The Rockets are now 10-8 on the year.

The Rockets outscored the T-Wolves 31-21 in the 4th quarter to surge to victory on Monday Night. Kevin Marint led the way for the Rockets with 31 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist an 1 steal in this game. Kyle Lowry did a great job of running the offense as he finished up with 16 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 3 steals. Luis Scola (15 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist), Goran Dragic (14 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals) and Patrick Patterson (13 points, 4 rebounds and 1 blocked shot in only 18 minutes on the floor). The Rockets are now 10-7 on the year.

The Rockets shot 55.7% from the floor last Saturday Night and it helped them hold off the Spurs. Kevin Martin led the way for the Rockets in this game with 25 points, 3 assists and 2 steals. Kyle Lowry (14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists) and Goran Dragic (14 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists in 24 minutes) also had solid games. Luis Scola (12 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists), Samuel Dalembert (12 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 6 blocked shots) and Patrick Patterson (12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal) also pitched in for the Rockets in this game. The Rockets are now 9-7 on the year.

The Rockets only shot 39.8% from the floor last Thursday Night, but it didn’t matter in the end. Kevin Martin led the way for the Rockets in this game with 32 points, 8 rebounds and 1 steal. Courtney Lee (17 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals) and Samuel Dalembert (15 points, 17 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocked shots) also had rock solid games. Luis Scola (13 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocked shots) and Kyle Lowry (10 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals and 1 blocked shot) also pitched in for the Rockets in this game. The Rockets are now 8-7 on the year.