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smiths decision to leave steve in..5 fouls

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Khal80, Mar 27, 2003.

  1. Khal80

    Khal80 Member

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    in hindsight im glad he left francis with more than 6 mins left in the game....but what happens if he picks up a cheap foul?

    i was hoping he would sit him for a couple of mins,,,any thoughts......


    im pretty sure francis also had something to do with it
     
  2. hikanoo49

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    I really wanna know his logic for not doubling Shaq in the crucial minutes of the game... That was simply inexcusable!! :mad:
     
  3. HtownRocks3

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    You've already posted your thoughts on that situation in the other thread. Please stop it.
     
  4. HtownRocks3

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    He did this because it was crucial. The Lakers were coming back. Thats why we went to Mo T everytime down the court and Francis was told to get on the far wing so he couldn't pick up no cheap offensive fouls. If you notice, on a couple plays he was seen guarding Fox instead of Fisher or Kobe. Posey/Cat took turns guarding Kobe/Fisher. Larry figured it was now or never. Besides, Steve wanted to be in. If Moochie would've went in, oh man. We would've lost by double digits. Trust me. Actually, I wanted to see Tito come in instead of Moochie. Can he actually be much worse?
     
  5. DJ

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    When we doubled Shaq in the crucial minutes, Fox nailed a three. The Lakers have a lot of good shooters, so that may be the reason.
     
  6. Khal80

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    i guess we could aslo argue for a back up PG that we wouldnt mind putting in the game for a couple of mins w/o worrying about losing the game bc he is in


    damn mocchie did stink up the joint yest
     
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    I was suprised to see Ming check in at the defensive end in the last minute. He was killed by Shaq, at least Cato could have kept his groud a little bit better and make Shaq "try" a little bit harder for an easy bucket. Mr. Mean looks like he could turn out to be a great coach, I guess it will just take little things like this, so he can learn from his mistakes.
     

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