(Friedman) Where the Magic Happens

rocketpower2 · Oct 22, 2013

http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/where-magic-happens

Great article

What this screenshot captures is like the hoops version of choosing between hemlock, ricin or iocane powder – all roads lead to defensive death. With the ball in Harden’s hands, Howard sliding up to set a screen and shooters spreading the floor, Houston has space and high percentage options galore. If Monta Ellis chooses to go under the pick, it gives Harden plenty of room to let fly from beyond the arc where he went 4-of-5 last night and is hitting 55 percent from the preseason. If the Mavs opt to switch, then Samuel Dalembert is stuck defending Harden out on the perimeter with zero in the way of rim protection behind him. Good luck with that. Meanwhile. Dirk Nowitzki can’t afford to leave Francisco Garcia (57 percent from 3 this preseason) alone in the corner, Jose Calderon has to help at the nail (the term for the center of the free throw line) while respecting Patrick Beverley’s 3-point prowess, and Vince Carter is stuck in no man’s land having to simultaneously offer some resistance to a rolling Howard while Chandler Parsons, who hit 50 percent of his corner 3s a year ago, lurks dangerously in the weakside corner. Dallas doesn’t stand a chance.
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Invisible Fan · Oct 22, 2013

Title should be "Rockets to lay claim of Space City"

daywalker02 · Oct 22, 2013

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