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HIDALGO, Texas - The Houston Rockets welcomed back two stars who had been dealing with injuries most of this preseason. Obi Melifonwu Raiders Jersey . The Golden State Warriors rested their two stars.It was enough for the Rockets to beat the Warriors 90-83 on Sunday night in an exhibition game at State Farm Arena.Dwight Howard had 11 points and eight rebounds in his return from a knee injury. He was 5 of 8 from the field in 16 first-half minutes. After a slow start, he got a few easy baskets, blocked a few shots and otherwise looked strong after not playing since Houstons preseason opener at Dallas last week.I thought he played well, Rockets coach Kevin McHale said. It took him a while to get rhythm. But I thought he rebounded well. Had great hustle, great legs for not playing in a while. We want to make sure that hes healthy for us to go where we want to go.James Harden had 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists in his return from a hip injury to help Houston improve to 4-1. Harden shot 2 for 12, but made 10 of 11 free throws.Golden State, which rested guards Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson to get a better look at younger players, lost its second straight game to fall to 4-2. But the young guys played well.Justin Holliday scored 18 points, hitting 7 of 13 shots, including 4 of 8 3s. Nemanja Nedovic added 16 points in place of Curry. Rookie guard Aaron Craft had seven rebounds and three assists.They were fantastic, Justin especially, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. Weve seen this in practice, we saw this in summer league. He just needed to relax. The last couple of games, he had some open looks but he was pressing. Tonight he relaxed and played. Hes really a good player, great kid and he belongs in the NBA.TIP-INSWarriors: Finished the road portion of their preseason schedule. Golden State played five of first six games away from home. Will play final two preseason games at home. ... Harrison Barnes had 13 points in 24 minutes, hitting 5 of 7 shots. ... Golden State had 21 turnovers for 11 Houston points. ... Shaun Livingston is still recovering from a right toe injury. He was inactive Sunday.Rockets: Rookie Nick Johnson, who played four minutes, played AAU basketball in the Bay Area with the Oakland Soldiers. ... Patrick Beverley had 11 points.UP NEXTGolden State hosts the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.Houston visits Miami on Tuesday night. Obi Melifonwu Womens Jersey . Hes just beginning to get similar results. The right-hander struggled after winning the honour in 2008 and 2009, but a retooling of his game has begun to pay off and has the San Francisco Giants thinking about the Lincecum of old. Gareon Conley Raiders Jersey .com) - New England Patriots starting center Bryan Stork will not play in Sundays AFC Championship against Indianapolis due to a knee injury the rookie sustained last week. http://www.authenticraidersfansclub.com/Black-Friday-Gareon-Conley-Jersey/ . -- Washingtons Bradley Beal seemed to make every shot he took in setting a career high with 37 points.The Whitecaps knew they needed a high-end central defender even before the season started. That need was exacerbated on Saturday after a second half meltdown that saw the Caps fortunate to escape from PPL Park with a point, despite leading 2-0 at half time. The difference between the 4-3 win in Portland and the 3-3 draw in Penn State was the first 25 minutes of the 2nd half. Against the Timbers, the Whitecaps didnt allow their opponents any kind of life after the interval and, in the end, added a fourth goal. In Philadelphia, there was only one team that came out of the tunnel it seemed and Vancouver was under siege from minute 46 on. A simple tactical switch by the Unions John Hackworth saw a largely invisible Zach Pfeffer replaced by Michael Lahoud, whose defensive work in midfield seemed to allow Philadelphias technical players to see more of the ball. Beyond that, it wasnt pace that got the home side back in the game, but instead some good, old fashioned wing play and continuous service to a rejuvenated-looking Conor Casey. The 32-year-old target forward was simply no match for the Whitecaps central defenders. Before getting injured, it seemed as though Jay DeMerit was the more likely Whitecap to win the odd aerial battle, but after landing awkwardly in the 38th-minute, one has to wonder whether Jay DeMerits long-term availability is in serious jeopardy. Compounding the Whitecaps troubles at the back was a worrisome performance by Johnny Leveron, who has been touted as Carl Robinsons guy since the boss scouted him after an impressive 2012 Olympic campaign. The 23-year-old Honduran is billed aas a defensive quarterback - a player who can make a great first pass. Obi Melifonwu Youth Jersey. But on Saturday, his first pass was often a panic ball straight into touch and defensively, well, Leveron had a nightmare. He couldnt catch up anywhere close to Sebastien LeToux on the equalizing goal and then he inexplicably gave Casey acres of space at the top of the box, meekly turning his back on what was then the go-ahead goal. With Andy OBrien turing 35 this month and Jay DeMerit now on the sidelines, the centre-back search has suddenly become the bigger priority than a goal-poaching striker. Short term, Carlyle Mitchell could be back in the picture. He and Leveron found some synergy together in one of the more fruitful periods of the 2013 campaign thanks to the Trinidadians recovery speed and defensive athleticism. Third-overall pick Christian Dean still needs some seasoning, which makes one think that a young, athletic blue-chip centre back is now at the top of the shopping list with the transfer window about to open. Carl Robinson and his web of scouts will be scouring the globe to hopefully unearth a player who fits the Whitecaps criteria of young and with upside value. Asked about a rumoured MLS link with former Man City and Everton vet Joleon Lescott, the manager acknowledged his pedigree, but admitted that the 31-year-old former England international could command an unrealistic wage. To think that Vancouver has taken four of six points away from home while conceding six goals in those games makes you wonder where they could be if they shore up, arguably, their most vulnerable position. 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