Being on assignment for the Houston Press was a fantastic way for me to close out 2011! I shot the Rockets vs the Hawks on Saturday night.

1. Rockets mascot, Clutch, chilling with fans.

Rockets vs Hawks - 12.31.11 - Toyota Center - XTi_0383b by groovehouse, on Flickr

2. Kevin Martin going up for the shot!

Rockets vs Hawks - 12.31.11 - Toyota Center - 5DII_7110b by groovehouse, on Flickr

3. Rockets point guard, Kyle Lowry, laughing to a ref about a call.

Rockets vs Hawks - 12.31.11 - Toyota Center - 5D_9926b by groovehouse, on Flickr

4. TMac announces his presence with authority!

Rockets vs Hawks - 12.31.11 - Toyota Center - 5DII_7031b by groovehouse, on Flickr

5. The Rockets Power Dances do a little dance for the fans.

Rockets vs Hawks - 12.31.11 - Toyota Center - 5DII_7047b by groovehouse, on Flickr

6. Teague drives to the basket for the Hawks.

Rockets vs Hawks - 12.31.11 - Toyota Center - 5D_9908b by groovehouse, on Flickr

7. Kevin Martin tries to dribble past a defender.

Rockets vs Hawks - 12.31.11 - Toyota Center - 5DII_7066b by groovehouse, on Flickr


More photos on my Flickr gallery from this game.