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Why did francis play limited minutes in the first half?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by wizard, Apr 7, 2000.

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  1. wizard

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    Again have to question rudy substitution patterns. Well actually just one regarding steve francis. Steve is lighting it up in the first half versus seattle but plays the 4th fewest minutes of the starters!!! Come on let the guy play and develop. Plus let him show off those ROY skills. Why is rudy holding him back? I bet its the alcohol he drinks during the game. Its screwing up his mind. That would be the only explanation.

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    I was wondering the same thing. What is Rudy thinking?

    Is it possible to play the kid a whole half?

    Is Steve Francis 23yrs or 43yrs old?

    Didn't Gary Payton play the whole first half?

    Steve Francis was feeling good about to have one of those career games and Rudy benches him for 8min. Why?



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    Stevie did have two fouls, but other than that I could never try to explain Rudy's player substitution style. Even in 1994 and 1995 I would scream at the top of my lungs during games, because I just couldn't understand what the hell he was doing. I think the guy's a very good (maybe great) coach, but two things I dislike are his substitutioning and his play calling coming out of time-outs.

    Hell, he also had 20 points, so I say leave him in there. He's not old enough to complain about fatigue yet.

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    He doesnt want his young rookie to turn the game into a competetion w/ payton

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    please don't sit him half of the fourth quarter please!

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    I liked the move. Francis needs his rest for 2001-2002.

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    #6 Clutch, Apr 8, 2000
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    Clutch,

    You forgot your smiley face.... [​IMG]

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