Sports | basketball T-Mac Pilots Rockets Past Pistons 80-77 Bobcats rally late to beat Clips, Knicks' struggles continue in loss to Sonics By Doug Sweeney Posted Dec 13, 2007 1:43 AM CST Copied Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady goes up for a shot as Detroit Pistons' Antonio McDyess, rear, watches during the first quarter of a basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007 in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (Associated Press) The poor shooting was contagious in Houston as the Pistons shot 36 percent from the field and the Rockets shot a mind-numbing 27 percent from the charity stripe in Houston’s 80-77 win. The Rockets started out just 1-for-15 from the line, but made five of their last seven to eke out the victory. Tracy McGrady led his club with 29 points, reports the AP. Around the Association: The Bobcats went on an 8-0 run late in the fourth quarter to overtake the Los Angeles Clippers. Emeka Okafor had a big night for Charlotte, recording 25 points and 16 rebounds. Kevin Durant scored 30 points to lead Seattle to a 117-110 victory over New York. It was the fourth straight loss for the hapless Knicks. Read These Next Mid That 'buy now, pay later' loan may soon hit your credit score. Cops: Arizona 5th graders drew up plot to 'end' a classmate. The Bezos-Sanchez wedding: guest list, cost, the dress, and more. Report an error