[Houston Press] Rockets Wrap and a word with Derek Fisher

Nice writeup.

Way better than the Chronicle.

 

u can tell kobe really respects t-mac...they did grow up in the league together

 

I think they're actually long-time friends. There was one quote from Kobe where he said that he used to make T-Mac shoot left-handed when they were younger. It would be pretty cool if they were good friends, that's always nice to see.

 

Keep up the great work Jason.

 

Yep, she should talk with the mafia, and go the way of donaghy sp

 

I hate it when Derek Fisher shoots when he plays against the Rockets. His shots always goes in (he shoots it with a very nice arch). Maybe Rafer can take some lessons from Fisher.

 

Yeesh, lighten up Mr. Palmer.

 

I'm kind of confused by Fisher saying the Jazz went into the playoffs playing well. They were 3-7 for their final 10 which included a split with the Rockets. The Jazz were 3-2 before that leaving them at 6-9 for the final 15 games. Nice interview...but that's not going into the playoffs hot.

 

He had they peaked for Game 7, which is true, since they mowed down the Warriors in 5 games.

 

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All respectfully noted. Now, a question: is Palmer's continued employment due to gender or the state of officialdom in the NBA? Is she given a pass for the wrong reasons or because replacement of referees is OTT difficult?

 

I remember reading that Palmer was essentially "middle of the pack" in referee evaluations.

I suspect that people tend to give her a harder time with her missed calls because she stands out more as a female.