I think Rudy found out that Francis was sick so he didnt put him in anymore. But he was sure kicking some ass in the first quarter. He could of gone for 30 even if he was sick. But that is rudys problem, doesnt know who to put in at the right time.
OK DreamShake, If that was the case, why did Rudy sit Francis, who was having a great game up until he was sat, out for the entire 2nd quarter? Francis had the flu. Why Walt Williams continues to start? Should you get benched for a slump? We didn't bench the Cat for a slump! A career 43% shooter (38% from downtown) with some semblance of leadership when everyone else is dowwn and out should start. Why Anderson is grumbling about making a mistake coming to Houston. Rumors Why is Francis even questioning where his minutes are going. For your benefit - I'm pretty sure that Rudy adequately explained his newfound relationship with the pine. Why did the Rox pay 42 million for a guy who gets scrub minutes. Especially when Hakeem, Barkley, and TMass are all out? This is where the job of GM and Coach need to be separated...I agree on that. ------------------
"Francis had the Flu" Sure didn't affect his game in the first quarter. He only got cold after sitting almost the entire Second quarter "Williams is in a Slump" Actually not really. Although his shooting is down a bit, looking through his 7 previous years he's had 3 or 4 similar shooting years. His so called Shooting expertise has been way over hyped. He's a lifetime .420 shooter. I believe he's around .390 this year. He's also a lifetime .360 3 point threat. Not the assasin most made him out to be. Also if you look at the 3 years he's played around the same minutes as he is as a Rocket youll find that his stats are strickingly similar. "Anderson grumblings are Rumors" Considering the strain Clutch puts on himself to make sure a story is reliable or from a reliable source, Ill believe him if he says so.
