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Rafer Alston #12 | Guard | Houston Rockets
Height: 6-2    Weight: 170    Born: July 24, 1976, New York, New York

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December 3, 2008
Rafer Alston had a solid all-around game for the Rockets on Wednesday in their 103-96 win over the Clippers. Alston finished with 21 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists.
November 12, 2008
Rafer Alston was ejected from Wednesday night's Houston-Phoenix game after dramatically retaliating to a Matt Barnes shove in the third quarter. Tracy McGrady, Steve Nash, Shaquille O'Neal and Yao Ming were also involved in the scuffle. Barnes was the only other player ejected.
October 28, 2008
Rafer Alston, who feels he is recovered from off-season ankle surgery, said he is ready to play whatever amount of time he is needed with backup Aaron Brooks out, according to the Houston Chronicle. He said, "No pressure. I think I’ve conditioned my body. I’m built to play 30-plus minutes. I’ve showed I can play 40. Forty-eight is a little bit on the PlayStation side of things, but we have guys here. I’m ready to go. I’m ready to play as many minutes as this team needs."
October 24, 2008
Rafer Alston has been cleared of charges that he drove a care while under the influence of alcohol, according to the Associated Press.
October 23, 2008
Point guard Rafer Alston missed Thursday's game against the Kings because he was in a Houston courtroom for a DWI trial, according to the AP.
October 22, 2008
Rafer Alston is scheduled to return to court Wednesday when his driving while intoxicated trial begins, according to the Houston Chronicle. He will appear before Harris County Court at Law Judge Jean Spradling Hughes as a jury is picked to hear allegations that Alston was driving drunk about 3 a.m. August 7. Alston was arrested after a Houston police officer noticed his car making an erratic lane change. He also was driving without his headlights on.
September 25, 2008
Rockets guard Rafer Alston was cleared to play in 2009 after tests ruled out a potential heart condition, according to SI.com.
September 11, 2008
Rafer Alston will stand trial in October on a charge of driving while intoxicated, according to the Houston Chronicle. Defense attorney Rusty Hardin said, "We just wanted to get it done soon." Hardin added that he expects the trial to take about two days.
September 10, 2008
Rockets guard Rafer Alston's surgically repaired ankle is healing, as he was able to run and make cuts in the gym on Tuesday, according to NBA.com. Alston believes he will be able to resume basketball activities in a short time, though he has not yet been cleared.
August 12, 2008
Rafer Alston was charged with Driving While Intoxicated after being arrested around 2:30 AM last night, according to the Houston Chronicle.
May 10, 2008
Rafer Alston underwent surgery on Friday to repair ligament and tendon damage in his right ankle, according to the AP.
May 2, 2008
Rafer Alston, who was injured with five minutes left in the second quarter of Game 6 against the Utah Jazz with an ankle injury, has been ruled out for the rest of tonight's game.
April 24, 2008
The Jazz are expecting Rafer Alston (hamstring) to play in Game 3 after missing the first two contests, not that Jerry Sloan's club is worried. "I don't know if he does change them," Matt Harpring tells the Houston Chronicle. "He just gives them another player, some more depth. But he's very similar to Bobby Jackson."
April 22, 2008
Rafer Alston believes he may be able to play in Game 3 against the Jazz. The point guard has missed the first two contests due to a strained right hamstring. "I'm pushing hard," Alston tells the Houston Chronicle. "Right now I'm pushing for Game 3. My goal all along was to push for Game 3, and now I'm getting close."
April 21, 2008
Rafer Alston will miss Game 2 against the Jazz due to his strained right hamstring, the Houston Chronicle confirms. "I'm shooting for (Game) 3," Alston explains. "I can't take the chance to go earlier than possible. I feel a little better. I did pull it. It was more to the severe side than it was moderate. They say as the days go by I'll start to feel better."
April 14, 2008
Rafer Alston is expected to miss Monday action, according to the Houston Chronicle. He is nursing a pulled hamstring, which he aggravated on Sunday night, and is being listed as day-to-day.
April 13, 2008
Rafer Alston may have aggravated his right hamstring injury on Sunday night, the Houston Chronicle reports. He scored only six points on 2-of-10 shooting.
April 9, 2008
Rafer Alston scored 18 points in the Houston Rockets 103-80 easy win on Wednesday night. Alston and his teammates spread the wealth on a night that Tracy McGrady sat out with a sore shoulder. The Houston point guard added five assists and three rebounds to the game winning statline.
April 7, 2008
Rafer Alston tested his strained left hamstring before Sunday's game but was unable to go. "I'd like to see him in practice, see how he feels," head coach Rick Adelman tells the Houston Chronicle. "We should be able to do that on Tuesday." Alston has missed three straight contests.
April 4, 2008
Rafer Alston did not play on Thursday night and is doubtful for Friday's contest against the Sonics due to a sore left hamstring, the Houston Chronicle reports. "I felt it was about time I let it rest and let it heal," Alston explains. "I don't want to do anything so severe it knocks me out for the playoffs." Bobby Jackson started in his place on Thursday and managed 11 points and four assists.
April 2, 2008
Rafer Alston enjoyed a solid outing in Tuesday night's 99-98 loss to the Kings, as he recorded 16 points, eight assists, four boards, and hit 2-of-5 shots from long range. He is averaging 17.2 points over his last four games.
March 24, 2008
Rafer Alston scored 28 points, including three 3-pointers, in the Rockets 108-100 victory over the Kings. With Tracy McGrady hampered a bit by an injured ankle, Alston stood up and had a big night when the squad needed him.
March 16, 2008
PG Rafer Alston hoisted 31 points through the nets today as the Houston Rockets extended their win streak to 21 games, beating the Lakers 104-92. Alston also added five assists, two rebounds, and two steals to one of his the best performances of his career.
February 29, 2008
Rafer Alston had assault charges against him dropped on Friday, according to the Houston Chronicle. "We went into court and the DA office indicated that all charges be dismissed based on their investigation," attorney Al Ebanks said. "They did not feel this is a case that should go forward. They understand the case has no merit. We’re obviously pleased with the outcome, as pleased as can be when the case had no merit and understand should never have been charged in the first place. The person who brought the charges against him is a liar in the highest order. For whatever motivation existed for this man, he made this terrible charge." Alston was charged back in August, but he's in the clear now. Skip To My Lou has been ripping things up this month, and the Rockets will keep leaning on him now that Yao Ming is done playing for the season.
February 20, 2008
Rafer Alston made eight of 15 shots on Tuesday night, leading the Rockets to victory with 22 points and six assists. During the Rockets' ninth straight win, the longest active streak in the league, he has averaged 15 points on 43.6-percent shooting, and 7.3 assists.
February 13, 2008
Rafer Alston scored a season-high 23 points, his first 20-point performance since January 15th, and the Houston Rockets held on for a 89-87 win over the Sacramento Kings. The Houston point guard also pulled down one rebound and registered seven assists in the victory.
February 11, 2008
Rafer Alston had a solid all-around game on Monday night with 17 points, five rebounds and seven assists. Alston entered the game shooting under 40% for the season, so it was nice to see him a bit discerning when it came to hoisting up the rock. The result was 6-for-12 shooting, including three 3-pointers.
February 8, 2008
Rockets point guard Rafer Alston just missed a double-double in Thursday's 92-77 win over Cleveland. Alston scored 17 points and registered nine assists in the victory. Alston, who added five rebounds, has been outstanding since McGrady returned from injury, averaging 8.2 assists over the team's last five games.