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Cat in 3pt contest, and other news

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by yipengzhao, Jan 22, 2004.

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  1. yipengzhao

    yipengzhao Member

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    So Cat's made the 3 point shoot out

    http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/2365503

    scroll all the way down to read about that.

    Meanwhile, on the accompanying Blinebury article, there's this Yao quote --

    "I think I need to get some more eyes to see where he is going to pass the ball," Yao said. "There's a phrase from China that's similar to `manna from heaven.' It is, `Something good to eat falls from the sky.' When he passes, it's like that."

    http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/sports/2365894

    i thought that was funny.
     
    #1 yipengzhao, Jan 22, 2004
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    Yeh, dumb translation. Should be 'Pizza falling from the sky!' ;) ;)
     
    #2 user, Jan 22, 2004
  3. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    Congrats on Cat making the 3pt contest! That is great. I will be rooting for him! :)
     
    #3 Deuce, Jan 22, 2004
  4. Holy Cow

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    meow! meow! :)
     
    #4 Holy Cow, Jan 22, 2004
  5. rrj_gamz

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    I can't wait for this...I think CAT can do well, but Peja is still the man...

    I hope they let Franchise in the Dunk contest...
     
    #5 rrj_gamz, Jan 22, 2004
  6. HeyDude

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    whoo hooo!!! Go Cat!! i hope he gets in one of those rolls he gets in.....which he has displayed several times this season!:cool:
     
    #6 HeyDude, Jan 22, 2004
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    I hope cat wins!! that would kick ass!
     
    #7 shawn786, Jan 22, 2004
  8. ChrisP

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    That's great for cat.

    Francis will not be in the dunk contest though...

    "The Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk will showcase four of the league’s youngest high-fliers in a two-round competition open to NBA players who are currently playing in their first three years in the league ."
    http://www.nba.com/news/allstarsaturday_040121.html
     
    #8 ChrisP, Jan 22, 2004
  9. JuanValdez

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    I'm predicting now that Cat wins the 3-pt shootout. I feel it in my bones.
     
    #9 JuanValdez, Jan 22, 2004
  10. sabonis

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    The way Cat shoots, he'll finish the 5 racks with 35 seconds to spare.

    :)

    Stuart
     
    #10 sabonis, Jan 22, 2004
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    I'd put my money on Peja if he is in it. Is there a full list out yet?
     
    #11 buddry, Jan 22, 2004
  12. Hippieloser

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    Cat officially in 3 pt. contest

    Cat's #6 in 3pts made this season I believe. He'll be in the contest on Saturday night of the All-Star weekend. Here's hoping he smokes some fools!
     
    #12 Hippieloser, Jan 22, 2004
  13. A-Train

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    Cat is a streak shooter, so it will all depend upon how he starts. If he starts off hot, then he has a chance. If he only makes one or two from his first rack, though, then look for a clank fest...

    Peja's stroke is so sweet, though. I wouldn't bet against him...
     
    #13 A-Train, Jan 22, 2004
  14. eyeagainst

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    Cat hasnt been shooting the three well the past couple of games, i hope he starts to practice.
     
    #14 eyeagainst, Jan 22, 2004
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    If Cat manages to win this, look for his attempts per game to soar to 30 after the break.
     
    #15 AGBee, Jan 22, 2004
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    #16 lyu03, Jan 22, 2004
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    Rashard Lewis is in the mix too.

    Pretty nice.
     
    #17 Kam, Jan 22, 2004
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    Excellent. Cat's endurance will really help him, which is an underrated aspect of this competition.
     
    #18 MacBeth, Jan 22, 2004
  19. sabonis

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    What's going to give cat an upper hand in this, is for the fact that he shoots almost a set shot and barely gets any lift under him.... this way he won't be as tired if he advances...

    Stuart
     
    #19 sabonis, Jan 22, 2004
  20. AroundTheWorld

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    There is no way someone other than Peja wins this one. Barry will be runner-up.

    Random fact, did you know that Detlef Schrempf was twice in this contest, both times beaten by Larry Bird... In 1994-95 he had a .514 three-point percentage in 82 games...
     
    #20 AroundTheWorld, Jan 22, 2004
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