to allow for the processing of his
appellate leave paperwork. In a post-trial affidavit, he
alleges that he was mistreated by his command because he could
not leave base for the first week, was prohibited from drinking
alcohol, and required an escort when he went anywhere on base.
The appellant was also required to check-in three times a day
for accountability purposes. Once granted permission to leave
base in his second week, he complains that he was required to
call and check in with his unit twice daily. The appellant
further states that when he asked to call his trial defense
attorney regarding his appellate leave paperwork, the company
commander remained in the room while the call was being made and
that this affected his ability to candidly communicate with his
counsel. The appellant claims that his command warned him that
ifHoward, Lin lead Rockets over Blazers 108-98

Article by: KRISTIE RIEKEN

Associated Press

April 30, 2014 - 11:35 PM

HOUSTON — Dwight Howard had 22 points and 14 rebounds, and Jeremy Lin came off the bench to score 21 points and help the Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 108-98 on Wednesday night to avoid elimination.

The Trail Blazers lead the first-round series 3-2 entering Game 6 on Friday in Portland.

A basket by Damian Lillard got the Trail Blazers within two points before James Harden stepped back and swished a 3-pointer to make it 103-98 with about three minutes left.

Harden's shot was the start of a 12-0 Houston run to close it out. He finished with 17 points and seven assists.

Houston finally slowed down LaMarcus Aldridge, limiting him to eight points, after