Washington Wizards rookie John Wall got his first NBA triple-double in a 98-91 win over the Houston Rockets tonight. Wall finished with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists in 42 minutes of play for the Wizards. The Rockets not only lost the game, but lost center Yao Ming to a strained tendon in his left leg. The oft-injured big-man left the game in the first half without scoring a point.
John Wall Gets First Triple-Double; Wizards Beat Rockets, 98-91
After blowing an 11 point lead, the Wizards stormed back in the fourth quarter, using a 10-0 run put the game out of reach. Head coach Flip Saunders had been disappointed with the team thus far, walking out of practice Monday after being disgusted with the players’ effort.
Al Thornton added 20 points for the Wizards. Andray Blatche also chipped-in 20 points and 10 rebounds. But it was Wall who stole the show. The highly-touted rookie out of Kentucky dazzled the home crowd, giving them a glimpse of what's to come in Washington.
Kevin Martin led all scorers with 31 points and seven rebounds in a losing effort for the Rockets. Luis Scola added 24 points while Shane Battier was held scoreless in 24 minutes of play.
Washington improved to 2-5 on the season. The Rockets fell to 1-6 and remained winless away from home.
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