It always seems to me that when the game is close it all comes down to a rebound. The Jazz seem to want it more than the Rockets. Don't get me wrong I'm sure they're trying out there but to me it seems like they're really missing Yao out there. Not only does he present some interior defense to stop all those damn layups we seem to give up but also provides some rebounding, something that has been hurting us this whole series if you ask me. Heres hoping to outrebounding the Jazz in Game 5. I hope they win because I'll be there rooting them on.
I'd disagree. Our rebounding has been okay IMO.. its just that we get bad breaks when it comes to that category. A bigger concern is our offense. We are shooting so bad during this series its not even funny. Heck, Tmac is averaging below 40%! Scola's play has been sucky after his superb play in game1 and BJax has really been off during the series. 3/15 and 1/10? wtf. Granted that some of those shots are shot-clock pressured ones, he should atleast make the open ones! gah
It is a make or miss league, nothing has changed for the Rockets, they still have too many guys who are low percentage shooters.....on the perimeter especially. DD
Well usually play small with 2 power forwards and no center so that puts us at a disadvantage right there... If we had Yao this play off series then rebounding definitely wouldn't be a problem
Yep, agree. I always thought there was an irony about being a good offensive rebounder. Quite a high percentage of them play on teams that miss a ton of shots. The Top 15 Offensive Rebounders include...Al Jefferson, Sam Dalembert, Jeff Foster, Brendan Hayward, Andres Beidrins, Nick Collison, Chris Kayman and Al Horford. Yao is #12.
That last rebound by Okur should have been over the back. He pushed Landry and then jumped over him to get the rebound.
I don't expect our offense to magically come together so I agree if we can control the boards with the way we've been playing defense, we can win. Of course better O doesn't hurt.
out-rebounding the jazz certainly would help us win, but who can bring it on? TMac can't be jumping up and down for both boards and shots!!! we need a solid back-up center or power-forward who can box out offensively AND defensively.
I know no one is going to be with me on this one but i can live with Tracy shooting a low percentage. In fact, i don't mind anyone on our team shooting a low percentage on tough shots. What kills me is when guys consistently get good looks and miss them CONSISTENTLY including layups around the rim and free throws.
Yao created a lot of good looks for our role players, especially for Landry and Scola. Now defenses, especially good defenses, can just pay less attention to them and just focus on Tmac. A good 3rd scoring option should be a priority for Morey this offseason, just somebody who consistently score without needing someone to open things up for them.
Why they get more rebounds. 1-We shoot a low porcentage. 2- We miss a lot of 2nd FT 3- They shoot a miss a lot of long ball = A lot of Lonnnnng offensive rebounds 4- We are undersizes. If we shoot a better percentage and make FT then we will win the game, because we are a great defensive team.
