We have a problem now that teams have realized you can double AB and force Battriza to try to create. And both of them are not good at creating, dribbling or moving that much off the ball, we need a contrast in the SG/SF role. Battriza only works when AB is breaking ankles and passing out. More Chase por favor. DD
if aaron brooks didnt go out of the game to the locker room. things would have been different. its ONE game. we got lots more to go
True. However, I remember Tmac was always doubled, but he was still able to create for his teammates.
I agree. Every time the Rockets have Ariza running a pick and roll, its painful. And every time he unsuccessfully attempts to split it, I die a little inside.
Battriza was a stellar -36 tonight. Maybe start Budinger for Ariza and have Landriza come off the bench?
It is not just one game the Lakers did it too......once other teams realize that they can force Battriza to create we need another creator on the floor at one of the wing spots. I don't think Battriza works for the long haul. DD
Agree, while Chase may also be limited off the dribble, you could run him off screens and curls all day. He's als shown flashes of getting to the rim. If i had to choose I'd have to take minutes off Shane.
Scared to criticize shane DD? At least ariza tries to be involved vs just standing in the corner. Trade shane for camby, insert chase. There, I said it.
Budinger will play more when Adelman finds him ready-- which may happen soon. But if your post is made on the premise that more Budinger would have solved the Rockets problem tonight, I will have to disagree. The team was struggling no matter who was on the court during the 2nd half (and the last 2 mins of the first). It was just one of those ugly nights that's bound to happen when this team can't hit its 3s (much like the games Rockets lost in the Lakers series)
You know I am not against trading anyone on this team...... And I think starting Battriza doesn't work very well as they are redundant.... And I want Camby too, but for another player...... DD
Frankly, this also means Brooks are not good at playing double team. I think CP3 and DWill face double teams every night, but they are still able to create for their teammates. As some people mentioned before, AB has too many weaknesses that need his teammates to cover.
They are better than AB, but they also have a person they can pass to that can dribble... AB doesn't.....Battriza is a dribble disaster waiting to happen. DD
