10-18-2008, 05:09 PM
HOUSTON – This was why they wanted him, to play the role of hired assassin and resident defensive stopper for a team that so many believed was one piece away from championship caliber before his arrival.
Posted on Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:09:12 PDT at http://www.sacbee.com/kings/story/1324161.html
Author: samick@sacbee.com (Sam Amick)
The Kings' John Salmons drives between Houston's Chuck Hayes, left, and Ron Artest on Friday night. The Kings faced Artest for the first time since his trade to the Rockets.
Kevin Martin struggled in the first half against Yao Ming, left, and Houston. Martin and John Salmons were a combined 3 of 16 from the field.
Houston's Aaron Brooks, left, is double-teamed by the Kings' Donte' Greene, right, and Bobby Jackson on Friday night.
Posted on Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:09:12 PDT at http://www.sacbee.com/kings/story/1324161.html
Author: samick@sacbee.com (Sam Amick)