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[Video] Steve Francis 44 pts 11assists vs. Lakers 01-17-2003

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Yao11, Jul 16, 2011.

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  1. Yao11

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    <iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Z41caHSVwWE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z41caHSVwWE&feature=feedu

    One of the best games I was able to witness live. Felt just like yesterday this game was played.
     
    #1 Yao11, Jul 16, 2011
  2. RoxSqaud

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    What does yesterday feel like?
     
    #2 RoxSqaud, Jul 16, 2011
  3. cookies18

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    only if yao and Francis can still be fully healthy with no injuries now!
     
    #3 cookies18, Jul 16, 2011
  4. redao

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    Rockets on ESPN? That was long time ago.
     
    #4 redao, Jul 16, 2011
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    I miss having a player that draws so much attention! Sooooo many great crossovers!!
     
    #5 infinitidoug, Jul 16, 2011
  6. RocketMadness

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    Oh god when I saw Yao dunk in the end and the crowd's reaction I just wanted to close the page. ****
     
    #6 RocketMadness, Jul 16, 2011
  7. rocketsjudoka

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    Not to take anything from Yao but Francis' performance is largely forgotten as that being the first meeting of Yao and Shaq.

    A lot of what ifs though from that game. Like what if Rudy T stays healthy, what if Francis and JVG mesh, and what if Francis stays healthy. That night really seemed like it was going to be the start of something great that never materialized.
     
    #7 rocketsjudoka, Jul 16, 2011
  8. HombreDeHierro

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    damn im sad now lol
     
    #8 HombreDeHierro, Jul 16, 2011
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    :( :(
     
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  10. iconoclastic

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    I remember watching that game live. How great it was to watch Yao play without worrying every play when he would hurt himself.
     
    #10 iconoclastic, Jul 16, 2011
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    Ga, someone impressive handles.
     
    #11 Garner, Jul 16, 2011
  12. napalm06

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    Francis' career is just as sad as Yao's and TMac's, granted each in different ways.
     
    #12 napalm06, Jul 16, 2011
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    Great throwback to the past. I'm really glad we don't have that style of play any more though - iso with everyone standing around.
     
    #13 travfrancis, Jul 16, 2011
  14. Haymitch

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    The future was so bright....
     
    #14 Haymitch, Jul 16, 2011
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    i miss rudy.

    francis was fun when on and yet such a ballstopper all the time. We all know it, but it's interesting to remember with stuff like this
     
    #15 kaleidosky, Jul 16, 2011
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    Im more impressed with the 11 assists.....Was that a career high???
     
    #16 javal_lon, Jul 16, 2011
  17. Codman

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    Still one of my favorite groups together.


    I just wish we could have kept Cuttino regardless of Tmac.

    Kelvin Cato wouldn't be terrible to have as a back up at this point. Can't be worse than Jordan Hill.
     
    #17 Codman, Jul 16, 2011
  18. s3ts

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    what could have been... what could have been...
     
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    Saw it live, perhaps Francis' most Jordanesque performance. He was on fire. His raw athleticism was destroyed by injuries and substance abuse. Could have been one of the greats, just too many "demons."
     
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    I remember it well. Very enjoyable and SF had everything going. Too bad it was marred by that pathetic flagrant foul call against Shaq. It soured the game for me some.
     
    #20 A_3PO, Jul 16, 2011
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