Dupree had 42 points today, as slumping Houston lost yet another game last night by falling to Phoenix 116-107. Houston coach Bob could not be located after the game, and there was an unconfirmed report that he could be done with Houston. Rumors are that another loss to hated Phoenix could be the end of the line for the coach. Fans and players are beginning to get fed up, especially with losses in big games like today's. We'll have more on this story as it develops.

Phoenix was led by Dupree (42 points, 25 boards, 1 assists), Fripp (26 points), Celaya (12 points, 2 assists, 3 blocks). Houston was led by Laboy (26 points, a steal), Lewis (22 points, 0 assists, a steal), Fox (12 points, 2 steals, 2 blocks).

Phoenix are now 10-3 and 8-2 at home. They remain at #2 in the Pacific and remain at #4 overall in the Western Conference. Houston are now 7-7. They hold at #3 in the Southwest and fall to #8 overall in the Western Conference.

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