<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>by 808Hornetsfan Both teams put on quite a show on Sunday night, but the Rockets made enough big plays to hold off the surging Hornets in the fourth quarter. With a 72-61 lead entering the final period, the Rockets looked as though they had secured the win, but New Orleans went on to out-score Houston 32-26, but came up short and received their fifth loss of the tournament. Although expectations are still high for the Hornets next season, things look bleak for some of the young prodigies looking to earn a roster spot.Aaron Brooks led the Rockets with 19 points and four assists. Many believed that Brooks would never become a complete PG in the NBA, but his Summer League averages of 21.4 ppg, 3.2 rpg and 5.2 apg seem to prove otherwise. With not much standing in his way, Brooks could end up starting for the Rockets at PG and become the steal of the 2007 Draft. Other high-scorers for Houston were Steve Novak who had 15 points on the night, Andre Emmett who had 14 points, five rebounds and four assists, and Mike Harris who chipped in with 12 points.It was no surprise that Anthony Roberson had a big night, scoring 17 points. Roberson finishes with averages of 19.5 ppg and 3.0 rpg in four games. The 6-2 rookie PG out of Florida is the favorite to earn the role as the team?s third option at PG, that is if New Orleans doesn?t sign a veteran free agent. Another surprise for the Hornets was forward Anthony Richardson who had his best game of the tournament with 19 points and five rebounds while coming off the bench. Richardson averaged 14 and 3 in five games including one start.It was not a good night for Julian Wright however, who failed do anything other than score six points and five rebounds. Second-round pick Adam Haluska had been in Wright?s same situation up until Sunday night, when he broke out of his shooting slump and scored 15 points while shooting 6-for-8 from the field. Haluska also made three three-pointers. Both Haluska and Wright did not impress many at all during the Summer League, but they now know that it will be much harder to earn playing time with guys like Anthony Richardson and Anthony Roberson working twice as hard to get there.Hilton Armstrong had another solid performance, finally getting a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Armstrong also had two blocks in the game. Averaging 15 and 5 a game was enough for Armstrong to secure a backup spot behind Tyson Chandler, but once again, at any moment he could be replaced by a more experienced free agent veteran.Only two teams finished winless in the 2007 Summer League, unfortunately New Orleans was one of those teams. The Hornets tied with Seattle for the worst record, going 0-5. I have to say I?m not pleased with this at all, but hey, as long as this isn?t the regular season? I?ll be fine.In other news, Knicks guard Nate Robinson took home the League MVP award after scoring 24 points on Sunday night to defeat the Nuggets 116-108. Robinson averaged 19.6 ppg, 3.6 rpg and 6.0 apg while shooting 48% from the field. He also was the main reason the Knicks went undefeated in the Summer League, tying with Dallas for the best record at 5-0. Tomorrow we?ll recap the entire 2007 Summer League and give you our take on what?s to come for these young Hornet hopefuls.</div>0-5, not good. Although I was surprised by both Anthony Roberson and Anthony Richardson who both played very well in all five games.
Aaron Brooks is playing absolutely amazing bball. Thats a big reason why you guys didn't get the win. You guys will have a good team come November so don't worry about it.
