they didn't really front Yao, but Pryzbilla did tried to denied him position a couple of possessions. Also roy or batum came from weakside to try to get the steal but luckily it went out of bounds
so far no fronts halfway through the second...but i did see Wafer on the fast break jack up that 18 footer, completely missed yao running to the rim waide open
I did not see this coming. I felt pretty depressed after the Dallas loss. I am no longer depressed. Obviously, this was Yao Ming and Aaron Brooks' games, but Battier and Artest played strong in the third quarter. Scola got it going in the second half and Mutumbo was awesome. Just an out and out butt kicking. Something to build on!
how awesome is mutumbo?! i feel so comfortable when he comes in - like we are in good hands in the paint.
Yao Aaron Ron Scola Shane Deke ---------------------------------------------------------- Absolutely fantastic play. I have not been this proud to be a fan of the Rockets in a good amount of time. If we want to win this series and compete with the Lakers, we need a better contribution from Von Wafer, defensively and offensively. I for one would not mind seeing more Brent Barry...
Highest FG Percentage, Single Game NBA Playoff History (Min. 9 FGA) Player FG-FGA Pct '75 Larry McNeill 12-12 1.000 '85 Scott Wedman 11-11 1.000 '74 Don Nelson 10-10 1.000 '09 Yao Ming 9-9 1.000 '86 Bob Hansen 9-9 1.000 '69 Wilt Chamberlain 9-9 1.000 yao tied chamberlain 9-9 and almost tied "dream" single qtr pts just need 2pts more
too bad for them yao didn't play in the 4th... they cannot continue to play yao early one on one and not at least attempt to front him or bring help.. they will make adjustments next game and probably front him early or bring double team and make other players beat them
CLUTCH..... you need to hope the Rockets keep winning games like these.... i get drunk and donate more than what i think.... GO ROCKETS!!!!!
yao did a perfect job! AB,RON.SCOLA,DEKE,Coach adelman...You are amazing! Uncle ODEN is very strong,he push deke away for several times.
wasnt he throwing his body into Deke which could of been offensive fouls, he was backing up harder than Shaq
right on!! he's not much of an offensive threat but he'll give 110% on the defensive end and rebounding... no easy layups when deke is on watch!!
