post-game analysis starts here... Recap & Highlights: <a href="http://rockets.clutchfans.net/955/houston-rockets-dallas-mavericks/">Outclassed: Short-handed Rockets no match for Mavericks</a>
It's not all bad. At least we'll be able to dream about drafting the next kobe until Morey drafts Kyle Singler with the first overall pick.
If only the Rockets had players like Yao Ming and Aaron Brooks, they'd be able to compete in a game like this. Maybe we can go after those guys in free agency next summer.
I dont think the Rockets looked "bad" as much as the Mavs looked amazing. I havent seen shooting like that 3rd quarter since our 1st game vs Golden State. I think Dallas would've beaten most team with how they played tonight... and they do beat most teams.
Butlers "on fire" streak combined with Carslile correctly scouting our weakness was enough for a loss. We desperately need AB back. And at this point, I dont know what the point of putting Budinger out there is. At this point, JT should see more minutes.
We shot 36%. Dirk was on fire. Not much else I can gather. Inconsistent jump shooting team. Need to make shots to win.
Is wondering how the Rockets managed to shoot 39% from the 3-pt line but only 34% from inside the arc...
But I don't think that was what caused the shift in momentum. Dallas just has another gear that the Rockets don't have right now. Part of that was a result of this be the 2nd night of a back-to-back. It seemed more like the Mavs were pacing themselves in the first half and trading shots with the Rockets and then they turned on the jets near the end of the first half and left our boys in the dust.
I have said it before and I will say it again....Chuck and Shane should never be allowed to be on the court at the same time. Particularly when you also have Lowry out there. You are essentially playing 2 vs 5 on offense, I think I saw a "no win" Shane and Chuck pick and roll today. The only positive about that p & r was that the defense was even confused, they weren't sure which player to completely ignore.
I want to see more JT. If they go to blow this thing up you'll know when more young guys get more minutes.
Whew. Team took a beating tonight. Doesn't get any easier next game. I'm seriously starting to get suspicious of the "injury" status on both guys.