Ron Artest: I Wanted to Choke Ariza

by Brett PollakoffFiled under: Lakers, Rockets, NBA Last NightThere weren't too many fireworks between Ron Artest and his former teammates during the Lakers' overtime victory in Houston on Wednesday, other than a double technical called on him and Trevor Ariza in the first quarter.But judging by what Artest had to say afterwards, there certainly could have been.Artest claimed that the Rockets were being extra-physical with him in hopes of getting him ejected. And after taking a shot from Ariza early, Artest admitted that thoughts of getting violent out there definitely crossed his mind.Ron Artest: I Wanted to Choke Ariza originally appeared on Fanhouse NBA Blog on Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:24:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments