Yeah, ummm, so the Rockets didn’t quite pull off the upset yesterday, starting the game colder than Dick Cheney’s ice-encrusted heart. Sure, they gave the town a great ride in the playoffs, and the two wins at Toyota Center will be long remembered. But then again they put their fans through torture yesterday — nothing but grimaces, frustration and groans. Here’s the slideshow to prove it.
This article appears in May 14-20, 2009.