before the cries for: why Bullard or KT with 4 guards, note: 1. Dallas was playing 4 guards (AS USUAL), 2. Mo' somehow got in foul trouble, and most importantly, 3. We have Dallas's number! No one likes a PF with 4 guards (much less Bullard as that PF), but Dallas loves it and nearly came back from a 20 pt deficit vs the Lakers with a 4 guard offense. That's what they do, and that's why we have their number.
Where was Hakeem? ------------------ "Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning how to put food on their family while being put to death."
Dallas had stopped pressing with about 2.5 min to go. Couldnt we have brought in Hakeem on defense? Seems like Mavs were going inside like crazy! ------------------ SUCK POLICE!!!!!! To point out individuals or teams that have managed to reach the pinnacle of SUCKINESS!!!!! ----- ROCKETS 4th quarter defense SUCKS. The offense SUCKS as well! Absolutely no excuse for the loss against Sonics at home!
So true, this game is all about match-ups and we most defineteley smashed Dallas own philosophy right down their throat. A classic lesson giving by the tutor to the pupil. KAPAYA! ------------------
ZRB, did you miss everything as usual. Hakeem is not in because Dallas went ultra small. Do you not believe in adjusting rotations to the opponents rotations. Dallas went ultra small against Shaq and somehow they came back against LA. Dallas has this record with small line-ups...I wonder why. And I wonder why our small line-up keeps beating them. ZRB .... what!!
Were you watching the game HeyPartner? The Rockets blew a 31 point lead, because the Mavs were allowed to make layup after layup. Steve Nash and the gang penetrated and scored on almost every posession in the second half. Half the time players like Bradley were simply picking up rebounds above leaping Rockets because no one was tall enough to get to them. The Rockets almost blew this game, and lack of interior defense was the main reason. ------------------ "Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning how to put food on their family while being put to death."
ZRB - since Dream only played 15 minutes and had 8 points & 3 rebs (2 fewer than Bradley), one could argue that the 31 point lead was BUILT without him as well. The lead was blown because the Rockets stopped playing in your face team D and the Mavs aren't going to shoot 28% for an entire game. After the Mavs got their shooting eye back, Nelson platooned Bradley. Dream would have had to take Nowitski or Marshall. At 37, these are not good matchups for him. ------------------ GATER
first, saying we blew a 31 pt lead is misleading. That lead was the pinnacle due to an offensive run by us that couldn't possibly be sustained. Secondly, the opponents in such a situation have no recource but to scramble with oblivion and wear themselves out in the process. Thirdly, you assume Hakeem makes a difference, like Shaq made a difference when the Lakers had a 20 pt lead in the 4th Q to see the Dallas sm lineup go 18-2. what is your point ZRB. Dallas always goes small. The Lakers could not stop their 18-2 run in the 4th by staying big. What is your point? My point is: blaming the come-back on Rudy's rotations is not a valid reason. As always...you show nothing but the propensity to blame something that fits your argument. you are a dime a dozen backseat coach.
and Bradley was not in the minutes you proclaim him to be in. He clocked 20 minutes and had 5 rebounds. What are you talking about, that Bradley was fielding many rebounds and a main reason for their comeback...get real. And who does Hakeem guard (or Shaq for that matter) when Nitwit, Finley and 3 guards are playing. (and I even saw no Nitwit, once.) Should he guard Finley? Oh, and your point is who guards Hakeem. Well, maybe I should point out Dallas's 3rd best record in the West to ya doing that very some thing to every big team in the West. [This message has been edited by heypartner (edited December 30, 2000).]
I really would rather have Kenny in there at the end of games over Hakeem. I keep hearing alot of you talking about how Dream could block all these shots Dallas was taking, but Olajuwon has been playing horrid team defense this year and doesnt come from the weakside to block shots like he used to. I would much rather have Kenny in there who seems to always get the rebound we need ------------------
Hakeem is always able to provide some intimidation in the paint, and forces penetrating guards to think twice before driving to the hoop. He is also a veteran, with plenty of experience playing in crunch time. Rudy should at least have put him in when Bradley came into the game. By the way, who the hell are you to call me "a dime a dozen"? I am simply expressing my opinion. I think Rudy's lineups are very poor at times, and several games have been lost opr have come close to being lost for that reason. ------------------ "Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning how to put food on their family while being put to death."
The problem with Kenny is that he is too small. He is great when it comes to getting good rebounds, but too often bigger players are easily able to shoot over him. He is a nice weapon to have along side a shot blocker, but should NOT play center. ------------------ "Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning how to put food on their family while being put to death."
heypartner, The Twolves seem to have the Rockets' number. Do you have any suggestions as to how Rudy & Company can change that? Mango ------------------ Lets get the Mo Go working! Test Your NBA Trade Ideas 1. Put new topics in the proper forum. Things happening in the rest of the NBA 2. Use clear wording for new threads. 3. No duplicate threads 4. Conduct yourself as an adult. The Serious Police are watching. Donate Blood or be assimilated!
Mango, I'm not a speculative analyst. Yes, I have some ideas, but they are a dime a dozen! I can tell you what Minnesota did in the past, and what those weaknesses are, but I can't say I'm right or whether what I want is what Rudy will use. To tell you the truth: I consider any Minn game to be the measure of success of our 4 out 1 perimeter game! I really hope we continue placing a PF (Mo or KT) at the free throw line to help break the trap. BUT...and this is a big BUT...with Garnett, Minn as shown the ability to trap up high without using gimmick defenses...that troubles me. Garnett kills us with the flexibility he offers their defense. If you want to spot something....watch how far out Garnett is allowed to play the perimeter dribblers, and STILL collapse down to cover the drives. Garnet is amazing. [This message has been edited by heypartner (edited December 30, 2000).]
