Rockets are missing Brick Alston because this year they didnt went to the playoffs, and two years ago with him, they did! the rockets didnt needed Brooks this season, and that was the only thing that changed, so its must be rafer.
24 points on 10 shots for Jameer tonight to go with 5 ast and 5 reb. Over 13 playoff games, he's up to 20 ppg (49% FG and over 40% 3pt) to go with about 5 apg, 4 rpg and over 1 spg. Unlike Rafer, he's providing much better than replacement-level PG play. If Alston was playing with Carter in the backcourt last season, they likely don't make it to the finals. Hedo may have sucked this season but he was huge for the Magic in their playoff run. He was essentially their PG, the guy making plays for himself and others. For the most part, Rafer just dribbled up the court and handed him the ball. Jason Williams could have done that.
