NOT!!! Mid-way through the 4th quarter the T'Wolves were trying to slip the game away, but the Rox were ice colder than the Wolves, hitting NO field goals in that stretch! As they began to hit some shots, it had been too late. Also props to KG, who hit 2 very crucial jumpers to kill any hope of the Rox to tie or even win the game. What a fabulous player! The game plan was also in doubt. Why didn't Rudy call for more driving for Stevie and Shandon? In the first 3 quarters, they all settled for mid-range jumpers, which didn't fall for us tonight. Not until the 4th quarter did the Rox realize that driving the lane would give them easy buskets or foul shots. BUT it'd been too late. Anyway, what we can hope for is another 6-game win streak (or even more). I'm still in favor of the playoffs for the Rockets!!!
We should be able to win our next two, home vs. Golden State and at Denver, although Denver may be a challenge in Denver. But, if we can pull them out, we'll have an 18-25 record heading into one of our biggest games of the year, home on national TV vs. the Lakers. If we can win that game, we'll be only 6 games below .500, and not only us but the whole country would know we are for real. Now, beating the Lakers is easier said than done. But if Houston can hit their shots (unlike tonight) and take care of the ball, they will have a chance at winning and proving to everyone they're legitimate playoff contenders. And that would quiet anyone who believes that this 6 game win streak was just luck, because in reality we all know that the Rockets have earned these wins, and have the talent and players that it takes.
The next game should be easy. But we got to take every game seriously, no matter how bad they are. Denver will be tough, We need everyone playing well in denver or we will lose. Lakers, they are the best team but in a slump. Im not that worried about the lakers that much. For some reason I think we have a good chance on winning. Driving the ball inside. Especially Francis. Let him take over. Less shooting from the 3 point area. Thats what they need to do.
