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ClutchFans Game Thread: Lakers @ Rockets 4/23/2004 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 3)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Apr 21, 2004.

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  1. Blatz

    Blatz Member

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    Bill & Matt said there were some Houston Texans by the court that loved it. It was David Carr and Steve McKinney I think. He (McKinney) had video camera covering his face. I didn't think you could take video cameras in the Toyota Center???
     
    #161 Blatz, Apr 23, 2004
  2. saleem

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    Steve is doing a fine job so far with his passing and hasn't taken many bad shots either. He is not ignoring Yao. Yao needs to take advantage of Shaq being on the bench.
    It's time for Yao to step up on offense and for everyone to defend,rebound and make their shots.
    The shooting has been much better but it's going to be hard to maintain it unless Yao steps up.
    It's time for him to redeem himself but I don't think he is confident on the court.
    It's great to see playoff basketball back in Houston.
     
    #162 saleem, Apr 23, 2004
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    He had one exact TO in the first half. Where have the a few times come from?

    He made the right decision in passing out the ball when tightly covered by Shaq. And JJ and Bar knocked down 3s as a benefit. The only shot that I would have liked him to take is the 19-20 footer that he passed out.

    SF3 and Cat won't be that hot in the second half. I just hope that they don't begin to milk Yao when it's too late.
     
    #163 fa7999, Apr 23, 2004
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    Shaq id obviously not comfortable when guarded by Yao, but CATo has sometthing to do with it by tiring Shaq out in the first quarter....good strategy
     
    #164 newmemo1, Apr 23, 2004
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    Think positive guys!
     
    #165 KaiSeR SoZe, Apr 23, 2004
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    It's only been 1,804 days.
     
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    We don't need anybody to do more, but don't do less. If we play the same way in the second, we can bag this one
     
    #167 newmemo1, Apr 23, 2004
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    They were recovered by his teammates.
     
    #168 RocketFan007, Apr 23, 2004
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    This is getting ridiculous. Yao played a very good first half and how can he score when he doesn't get the ball, even if he has decent position? The guy is making shots in the 1st half, and actually is 100% from the floor. It's okay to ignore him so far since the guards are hot. But......

    I will shut up if we win the game. EOM.
     
    #169 fa7999, Apr 23, 2004
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    first two plays are not good
     
    #170 newmemo1, Apr 23, 2004
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    Like Duece said, two great halves. I know they can do it.
    Francis is playing at a really high level. He's feeding off of the playoff atmosphere. Keep it up, Steve!


    fa7999, can you wait until after the game to hyper-criticize everything? Thanks.
     
    #171 Deckard, Apr 23, 2004
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    Rocks: 92
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    Francis was hammered by Fox on that drive... no call.
     
    #173 Deckard, Apr 23, 2004
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    Malone stripped it when Yao had a dunk but brought the ball down low. Kobe stripped it when Yao tried to dribble and there was at least one more but I can't remember how it happened. Yao is not being ignored.
     
    #174 Blatz, Apr 23, 2004
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    And the refs owe Cato a call -- he was well outside the circle and stationary when O'Neal bulled into him.:mad:
     
    #175 thumbs, Apr 23, 2004
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    Yao never misses a chance to pass, guards rarely pass a chance to shoot...just s little bit of balance
     
    #176 newmemo1, Apr 23, 2004
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    Yao is at home this time, he not only need to step up, but also to foul Shaq HARD (if necessary)! He has 12000+ fans behind him!!!!!!
    Grow a DxCK YAO!!!!:mad:
     
    #177 m004378, Apr 23, 2004
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    Mobley is playing a bad offensive game. I have a bad feeling about this game.
     
    #178 BigCountry132, Apr 23, 2004
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    Two HUGE shots by Mobley there to stop the bleeding! WOW!

    If Mobley can match Bryant point for point tonight like he is currently doing then we will win this game.
     
    #179 Deuce, Apr 23, 2004
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    macho GRANDE Elvis, was a hero to most but................

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    F*ck dem h#es!!!!
     
    #180 macho GRANDE, Apr 23, 2004
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