The Rockets have been delivering solid results this year, and the preseason has been good for them. They do things right on the court, passing well, setting up picks and driving to the basket. They played a game on Wednesday against the Nets to come through with an impressive and much-needed victory. Now both the Jets and the Nets sit at 3-2. The game they played had an ideal end for the Rockets, as they took the Nets with a score of 91-81 after four quarters. Basketball lines.

The Rockets started off with an early lead, giving overall a sturdy performance. They pressured the Nets all game long and looked sharp on the court. Yao Ming played only 19 minutes, but was effective. While the Asian superstar is recovering from foot surgery, he is looking good as things progress. He scored nine points to keep the energy high for the Houston Rockets. Basketball betting lines.

Houston coach Rick Adelman said that he wants to coax Ming back into things, after missing a season, and he is happy with the way he is doing so far. Kevin Martin scored 18 points, while Aaron Brooks added 17. The Rockets took the game by playing a steady strategy, outmaneuvering their opponents and keeping themselves together as a unit. Baseball odds.

Houston led 53-42 at the half. Even though the Nets pressed in the third, their defensive skills played out to keep the New Jersey team under control. As the preseason is well under way now, the teams are getting ready to really ramp it up for the regular season. With Ming looking closer and closer to a full recovery, the Houston Rockets will be a team to keep an eye on. Once they have the gentle giant back, everyone better watch out. Be sure and follow the rest of the season at www.scoresandodds.com.