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is scola better than landry as rocket pf

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Rocket94-95, Mar 13, 2010.

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is scola better than landry as rocket pf?

  1. yes

    86.7%
  2. no

    13.3%
  1. Rocket94-95

    Rocket94-95 Member

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    is scola better than landry as pf for rockets?
     
  2. OremLK

    OremLK Member

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    I voted yes, but it's very, very close.
     
  3. durvasa

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    Its close, but I think Landry was better.

    No denying that Scola has been terrific of late, though.
     
  4. Blurr#7

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  5. Hmm

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    keep fighting the good fight.. I'm sure that'll turn out to be true.. when Scola reaches retirement age.. :)
     
  6. BleedRocketsRed

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    As Rockets PF? No question. That is why he was always starting.

    Landry was great off that second unit. He was probably the team MVP (before the trade obviously) for his play off that bench and ability to close games. Tho Scola has been proving as of late that he is able to close games as well.
     
  7. Naija Texan

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    Scola edges out Landry because of height, experience and his ability to rebound. That was why he started over Landry.

    Maybe if Yao was around, they might have traded Scola instead, but overall Scola was just a stronger unit on the starting lineup.
     
  8. BleedRocketsRed

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    I don't think Sacramento would have been interested in taking on Scola due to age.
     
  9. chosans

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    The poll's gonna be lopsided now after Scola's monster game, but Landry imo was better than Scola - he was a better scorer, more clutch, could be a go to guy down the stretch in the 4th quarter, and had game changing momentum plays with his dunks and blocks that intimidate the other team.
     
  10. mikol13

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    My answer has always been yes, nothing to do with this stretch. I think Scola has a much more refined game than Landry. Don't get me wrong, still appreciate Landry in a big way. Scola better rebounder, can get his shot off in traffic, where Landry struggled with that. Landry much more explosive, but what happens when you lose that and rely on it?
     
  11. Rocket94-95

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    but landry has never had a 40 point game in his career and certainly will not get one in sac-town because of tyreke evans
     
  12. Williamson

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    I always thought Scola was the better around player. But, before tonight, I felt Landry was clearly the better scorer. After tonight? It sure feels like Scola even wins there. :grin:

    Seriously, I give Scola the edge on all around game - Landry the edge on ability to score.
     
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  13. towW

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    all the Scola lovers post your polls now before it's too late!
     
  14. napalm06

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    I voted no only because I don't think it's a direct competition. They complemented each other.
     
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  15. Puedlfor

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    I'd agree with this 100%. Landry was a better offensive player - he was terrifyingly efficient at getting to the line and making his freebies - but he wasn't as good on the boards, or on the defensive end as Scola.
     
  16. chamuco

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    I think Yes, but time will tell ofcourse. It seemed that right after the trade Scola couldn't handle the extended minutes and playing the fourth quarter, but now he is getting used to it and finding his groove. I think he should be our closer once Yao is back. If we were to have Yao, Scola and Manu I think Rox would win 90 percent of close games on pure hustle. Same with Landry though.
     
  17. el_locoteee

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    Slightly better Score Landry due to his springs.

    Better Rebounder, Defender, Overall Scola.
     
  18. rhino17

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    I give the edge to Scola because his rebounding ability is quite a bit better than Landry's. The rest of their games are pretty close
     
  19. Hmm

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    off you go "to personally fellate" Bosh and Amare..
     
  20. shortfuse3

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    if landry dropped 44 points, heck even 30 points this would be a lopsided vote. scola gets his points very quietly and he's a better rebounder and defender than landry.

    but landry was our go to scorer in the 4th and was mr reliable when it came to buckets. he had toughness, threw down emphatic dunks and instilled so much heart to the team. it's tough to say since both of them are so different.
     

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