ClutchCity.net Game Thread: Mavericks @ Rockets 2/21/2003

I should clarify...

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ISO for Rockets = Player with ball will take shot no matter what. Even if someone else is wide open.

ISO for Mavs = Use natural talent to go one-on-one to break down defender, but always looking for the 2nd option pass (open player), waiting to present themselves.

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Motion for Rockets = One player cuts, then the play dies.

Motion for Mavs = One player cuts, then, another, then another...catch, pump-fake, drive, pass...catch, pump-fake, drive, pass....catch, pump-fake, drive, pass....(repeat until a open shot presents itself.

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Remember, "The Essence of the Game is Deception."

Not speed, power and strength. Those are bonuses, if you have them.

 

My hat goes off to the Franchise, for playing hurt the last three games and still being a presence.

If any one notice last night the best Rocket that could contain Nowitz was Rice. He always kept a hand on him before he touched the ball and while he had the ball. He was simply being a pest the entire time he was on Nowitz. Nowitz only scored one time on Rice, with a pick and roll.

Rudy should of pick this up earlier and just pester Nowitz like everyone does Yao to contain him. Instead Griffin just gave him to much room, that doesn't work with Nowitz. Rudy will be fired if he don't get his act together soon. IMO he just need more or better ass. coaches that can point the obvious out to him quicker.

 

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