what this team really lacks? Thoughts after Pistons game.

The main thing this team is missing is TEAM WORK... Especially on the offensive end. If they don't learn how to use each others strength then they will be out of the 1st round faster than a fat kid eating chocolate cake.

 

You've got to be kiddinggggg mannnnn!!

 

We severely missed Landry this game and a true back up center... we are tiny when Yao sits down..

I don't like the 3 pfs and only one center set up we have going on. Deke never plays so you can't say he's our back up C.

 

Well since he's taken the starters role, and actually before that, he has become very inconsistent and hasn't been a knock down shooter at all...

 

Isn't Yao technically a High Schooler?

Rocket River

 

What the rockets need to do this offseason is find a legitimate backup for Yao. A nice shot blocking/rebounding verstatile PF/C. It would also be nice if they could go after a pg. that can actually drive and pass with some size.

I suggest someone like: Baron Davis as PG and a Brook Lopez/Tyrus Thomas/Troy Murphy/Biedrins as a solid backup for Yao.

 

Give me a break. Kwame Brown is NOT a high-schooler!!






Yet.

 

Well said, lol. That "Superman" guy whose a** always get kicked by Yao should explain about his lack of education.

 

The lack the composure to execute, especially when the defense decides to pick up their intensity.

 

A very smart thought that I did not think before. Good thread, 5 starts

 

I personally think we lack rebounding and shot blocking. How many times have we seen the Rockets give up offensive rebound after offensive rebound when the game is on the lane. Too many second chance points. I know you guys all remember the Jazz series.

 

healthy t-mac at least 88%. Hope he comes back like that next year with the same team

 

The team lacks Tracy McGrady's passing ability but that's not the issue. It's really not what the team lacks. Its what the arena lacks and that's fans. I was watching the game last night and noticed that the lower level was completely empty. Now for a team that's 20 games over .500 that's uncalled for. I watch every other team and there lower level is packed.

 

Actually, McGrady's play making ability is exactly what the OP is talking about, albeit he/she doesn't think so. The high rate of success play is not really a play, but a player that you depend on to make the right play down the stretch. We don't have a Kobe or LeBron. The closest thing we have/had was McGrady.

Watching guys like McDyess last night made me have more hope that McGrady can still do a lot of the things he could before, just not all of them. Knock him for a lot of things, but he was the play maker for this team. I don't think anyone else has shown they can do it over the course of a game more consistently as TMac did. Not saying that McGrady always made the play, but he was simply the best option you had.

 

That was probably a set play, but the pass was simply denied. I gave credits to the opposing defense.

That was the signature of motion offense -- pass to create an open shot. A missed open shot doesn't necessarily mean the offense is unsuccessful.

On the countrary, we don't rely on pure talent. Adelman's offense requires team work more than talent, even down the stretch.

I don't think anyone, including Kobe, can have that 80% confidence. If you get a good play, either an open shot or a post-up at downlow, it is a success.

Given the fact that Yao had 7 consecutive points, he should demand the ball.

That being said, I do hope to see Adelman can use more designed plays other than motion offense to close a game.

 

Looking at this roster we have now the only player on this team that is capable of being a playmaker is Kyle Lowry. Everyone else is basically a straight up scorer and thats it. Ron isn't a playmaker. Yao and Scola can pass but wouldn't consider them a playmaker. Aaron Brooks is more of a scorer. This team lacks that play making ability. That's why honestly i really don't look forward to them making any noise in the playoffs

 

Man, reading through this thread has really made me think about things that I've never thought about before.................................




not.

 

Yep. I have to agree with your assessment for the most part. I think there are a few players on the squad with the ability to make plays consistently, but they are still learning to do just that...be more consistent with decision making.

Artest is a shot maker, not so much a play maker in my eyes. But Brooks has the ability. Wafer is another. And of course, as you said, the most promising one at this point is Lowry.

With that said, I share the same sentiments as you regarding the post season as well. What we have to hope for is that everyone just all of the sudden just clicks and is playing at a very high level as we enter the playoffs. That's all you really can hope for for the best chance to succeed there.

12 games left...it's time to figure it out, because this squeaking out games won't work over a seven game series.