Damn! That is so stupid. When Steve or Cat turn an ankle or tear the achilles v. Milt Palacio or Danny Ferry, I'm coming after Rudy. You DA! What are you thinking! What goes up must come down, and sometimes it comes down on someone else's foot, esp a y/e benchwarmer trying to make a name for himself. Get those guys out of there at 20 min! Run your plays, try your 'experiments', whatever, man, just don't break down your players for nothing. You're just grinding now, that's not heart, that's pig-headed self-abuse.
I agree Paso. 40 minutes is ridiculous. Why not put Tierre or Oz out there for 15 minutes or so? See if Tierre really is worth a roster spot. I would say put Mooch out there, but lets not ruin his "fan favorite" trade value KT, Griff, and Cato could use all the practice they can get. I WANT A FRONTCOURT DAMMIT.
I think Rudy felt we had a chance at winning the game and for that reason didn't take them out. Considering the situation of the game I think he made the right decision and I admire the fact that he was trying to win the game.
They need to get better. They should be playing those minutes. The sooner they improve, the better. Unless Francis is traded, him becoming unstoppable is the most important key to the Rockets being a great team. Playing not to get hurt is the easiest way to get hurt. Francis must improve, bottom line.
Does this include bringing Francis back in the game with 7 mins left in the Sac game? Bear in mind that we were down by like 25 at the time. In a season in which we've been barraged by injuries, you'd think Rudy would play it safe with our 2 best players.
