Who cares!? They seem to always play someone on the 2nd end of a back to back. Let's take this vic and build on it. Good to see Stevie in there filling up the box score.
Rockets proved me wrong and I feel like an idiot. But you know, this makes me love this team even more so. Yao and Steve should be co-MVP tonite.
Our new bread & butter play, Yao at low post, Tmac pins at elbow, Francis top of the key, Shane stays corner, Scola/Hayes roaming around. What you going to do? Dallas, San Anton, Phoenix, Utah, Huh? This is going to be a beast lineup, given time for them to work together.
1. They did play back to back. 2. They're defense is still not where it needs to be to actually win a title. 3. Kurt Thomas was their best defender and enforcer, he could somewhat slow down the likes Yao, Duncan, Boozer, and etc. But, since they felt it was not really necessary for him to stay, because he probably played too much defense and a little bit too costly. He was let go. I can't see them getting past S.A., now at all. The Spurs bigs are gonna have field day with them.
I can see it happens for Synder if he does not have an attitude. But the Head experience is over in this offense giving such a crowded backcourt.
Francis is basically playing perfect for the rockets needs at PG. Only area that needs improving is the 3pts but that'll come--he finally hit one tonight--because unlike some other PG's *cough* rafer *cough* he actually has the talent to make relatively consistently. (and has other weapons when they aren't falling). My favorite play of the night: Steve catches ball at the top of the key, suns player flys at him, Steve calmly and methodically picks up his dribble and goes right to the rim for an easy layup.
Passing leads you nowhere. Assist counts though. I would not put harsh words on Tmac based on one game, but frankly, it is clear he had a bad game.
Ever since it was official that Francis was comin back, I was worried about the relationship that he and Tmac would have. Not so worried anymore. Everyone thought Stevie would want to be the #1 option and ball hog. He hasn't. And with the last crucial possession, Tmac gets cut off and gives it to stevie to win us the game ... and giving him the game ball. Someone said Tmac gave him a wink from the bench? I musta missed it but ya. I really do think/hope that Francis' heart will rub off on the team. Tonight really showed a lot. Gotta love it. And another thing ... I'm really liking this unofficial competition b/w rafer and steve. I'm not sure it's really a competition, but man, when steve does well, rafer's shots fall. And when rafer's shots fall, we are so much better. Oh, and Yao ... got dunked on a couple times, but I don't care. He beat Amare tonight. Everyone contributed tonight. Well pretty much everyone. This game just made my day. Now if we can pull another win tomorrow night, then we'd have a perfect week?!?!?
What a great win. I am happy for Stevie and I hope it is a steping stone for him to start contributing. Yao had a big game, player of the night hands down, but it is team defense got us the W. Let's win out this road trip!!
True, but TMac can't do it all. He is allowed to have an off game, especially after playing two great games in a row. Evidently, we don't need him to hit impossible shots down the strech to win anymore.
Man, it's funny how fast people forget how important T-Mac is to the team. Bench him? Yeah, we'll win a lot of games that way. I think he aggravated that elbow of his tonight, someone slapped his elbow hard in the 2nd quarter. At least he's not a dumbass and he knows not to force it when his shot is off. Great game by the Big Boy and Francis!
I know all of yall saw Nash kick Yao, and most people still don't think hes a dirty player. He does little s**t like that all the time. And I'm ready to bet my life that the leauge won't do anything about it. If that was somebody eles other than Nash they would be sitting out at lease 1 game.
18, 8, 6. it's the not typical tmac we saw this yr, but he did other things well. when tmac knows his shot is off, he will certainly contribute in other ways.
