KFDM COOP Posted August 2, 2007 Report Posted August 2, 2007 Rockets to face Portland, Oden in home openerSeason will begin on road with nationally televised contest against the LakersThe Rockets tip off the 2007-08 regular season with a nationally televised game against the Lakers in Los Angeles, then return to Toyota Center on Nov. 3 to open the home slate against 2006-07 Rookie of the Year Brandon Roy, No. 1 draft pick Greg Oden and the Portland Trail Blazers.This season's home line up again features two games with each of the Rockets' in-state rivals, with the NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs coming to town on Nov. 6 and Jan. 19. Reigning NBA MVP Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks make their way through Houston on Nov. 21 and Dec. 15.Other highlights on Houston's 41-game home slate include a pair of meetings with Kobe Bryant and the Lakers on Nov. 14 and Mar. 16. Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns tour Toyota Center on Nov. 17 and Apr. 11. Carmelo Anthony, 2006-07 Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Camby, Allen Iverson and the Denver Nuggets stop in Houston on Nov. 24 and Mar. 2. Former University of Texas standout Kevin Durant and the Seattle SuperSonics make a special 1:30 p.m. appearance on Jan. 21 and return on Apr. 9.The Rockets will host 22 games in the second half of the season, including 15 of 19 matchups between Feb. 7 and Mar. 18.The Rockets will be featured on national television a total of 23 times. TNT will broadcast six Houston games during the season, while ABC will air one contest. In addition, seven Rockets games will be broadcast on ESPN and another nine will air on NBA TV.
king Posted August 2, 2007 Report Posted August 2, 2007 Yeah im going to hit up on Toyota center next week I want to see Oden! Dallas At Houston november 21st on ESPN!! Now thats going to be a classic!
Gabe Posted August 2, 2007 Report Posted August 2, 2007 I thought I saw it was the Rockets vs. Lakers and the Blazers vs. the Spurs.
king Posted August 2, 2007 Report Posted August 2, 2007 Rockets play at lakers oct 30th then at Jazz nov 2nd then home opener on the 4th
Gabe Posted August 2, 2007 Report Posted August 2, 2007 MY MISTAKE! I overlooked HOME opener. Carry on Coop, didnt mean to try to make you wrong for once. Your dominance continues
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