As opposed to what? Trying to lose Game 2? I do agree that Brown's system and the commitment to it by the players makes them a tough out. They will need good minutes out of their bigs (Chandler, Mohammed and Ratliff) to go along with great play at both ends from their athletic wings. In the end, I think Orlando's inside-out offense will be too much for even their stellar defense.
Did you forget to watch the first half? Charlotte was getting whistled for everything. Then when Orlando was actually fouling in the 2nd half, the refs refused to foul out players such as Howard in crucial moments in the game. Horrible officiating.
Missing Howard's 6th foul (the head slap on Gerald Wallace) was atrocious. Even if the Bobcats win game 2, I don't see them having enough in the tank to take this series unless the Magic choke like dogs.
I don't think fouling Howard out would've done much. He practically just stood there with his hands up. Even Gortat can do better than that. The Bobcats should have gone with the hack-a-howard at the end of the game. Also, they choked on the last few 3's.
If a Rockets player was fouled out because of this same scenario, you wouldn't be mad? Give me a break. Howard would have been fouled out there. Wallace had 2 fouls to finish the game. If he had gotten called for those "few calls," then he would have 4-5. Which wouldn't change the game.
Would be cool to see the Bobcats win this series, but I think the Magic are just to good for them. So while I'm tempted to say Bobcats in 7, just for the hell of it. In reality, Orlando in 6.
Magic getting calls again, despite Howard being in foul trouble... the Magic still getting away with bs like game 1.
Bobcats just don't have enough scoring. Wallace is good, but I don't think of him as a superstar offensive player. To bad, because he is a good defensive player. Orlando on the other hand, enough weapons to easily take care of the Cats. But I dislike Orlando a lot, so pulling for CHA.
This series, along with Bucks/Hawks, is just plain boring. The Bobcats better play some inspired basketball in games 3 & 4 or making the playoffs for them was a complete waste of time.
3pt shooters around Howard. It seems to work well. Next season, when Yao is back, AB, Martin, and Ariza all can shoot 3s, the rockets will be good too.
