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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by BmwM3, Nov 5, 2002.

  1. BmwM3

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    He should have been the one guarding Payton from the beginning. Did you see him in the 4th quarter? This guy can play some D!
     
    #1 BmwM3, Nov 5, 2002
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    Bingo. Why would CUTTINO MOBLEY, OF ALL PEOPLE, be on Gary freakin Payton? Good call Rudy. :rolleyes:
     
    #2 RocketKid, Nov 5, 2002
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    Straight up! Rudy never thought about that earlier in the game. It was a little to late!

    Good observation BmwM3!
     
    #3 KALIKULI, Nov 5, 2002
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    If you watched the 4th quarter, Hawkins was everywhere on D, diving for loose balls, getting steals, and he was hitting his shots as well.
     
    #4 BmwM3, Nov 5, 2002
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    Part of the reason also is Hawkins is taller, and Hawkins didn't play 45 minutes like Mobley (only 29) so Hawkins had a bit more energy to expend. Moochie's 29 minutes looks awfully high. Make Cat play the point, and put Hawkins at the two guard instead. Moochie's too much of a defensive liability.
     
    #5 Woofer, Nov 5, 2002
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    Rudy mentioned before the game that the plan was to put Hawk on Desmond Mason.
     
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    Bad plan.

    :)


    Rudy needs to really cut the Mooch's minutes to around 12-18 a night.

    Just give SF a blow and put him back on the bench.

    DaDakota
     
    #7 DaDakota, Nov 6, 2002
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    That would have been ideal had Francis not been in foul trouble most of the night.

    Isn't that Mobley's job? :eek: :D

    B
     
    #8 B, Nov 6, 2002
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    LOL!! Good one B
     
    #9 BmwM3, Nov 6, 2002
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    omg i was praying i was not the only 1 that thought this
     
    #10 wgray, Nov 6, 2002
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