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How do you preserve Tracy McGrady?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Codman, Feb 26, 2008.

  1. Codman

    Codman Member

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    If we're going to somehow make the playoffs, T-mac will become the focal point of the team. We still have roughly 28 games left, and one has to worry about Tracy going down with a back injury/knee injury.


    So what is Coach to do? How does Tracy play?

    It's going to be tough, really,to do anything. The double and triple teams are going to be horrible.
     
  2. Omer

    Omer Member

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    This is where T-Mac is gonna win MVP this season.
     
  3. MaxwellsTemper

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    You play him like you would anyway. You can't play him less per game because you are worried about him getting hurt. The West is too tough.
     
  4. Buck Turgidson

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    Cryogenics. Or if Les is feeling cheap, formaldehyde.
     
  5. t_mac1

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    tracy hasn't had problems with the back for about 1.5 years now so i don't think that will be the problem.

    the knee was a freak injury where he drove in and got kneed.

    this team is not like last yr where tracy has to do everything. we have a better team. we just have to hope everybody steps up their level of play and bring it. scola and landry are probably salivating at this opportunity and i hope they step up.

    deke will have more of a role along with chuck hayes.

    but tracy is the guy who has to take his game to the playoff level 28 games earlier. we'll see how he responds.
     
  6. jasonemilio

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    Lol damn you took that right out of my head
     
  7. Hippieloser

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    I recommend plastination.

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  8. Codman

    Codman Member

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    I just think we're trying to dodge a bullet. I don't know if Tmac can carry a team consistently to and THROUGH the playoffs. SOmething has got to give.

    Hindsight is a b***h now. Mike James and Bonzi might have helped Tmac out big time right now.
     
  9. A_3PO

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    You DON'T preserve Tracy. He has to raise his game up another couple of levels, work harder than he ever has and play more minutes.

    What are you preserving him for?
     
  10. Codman

    Codman Member

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    To prevent a season ending injury with 8 games to go, and the Rockets still at the 7th seed....possibly.

    It's just preventative thinking.
     
  11. abc2007

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    This depends on the next 4 games. If the rockets still can win all of them, and extend the winning streak to 16. History will be made, and I believe Tmac and his teammates will have enough confidence to go all the way.
     
  12. Apollo Creed

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    I have an empty pickle jar we can use.
     
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    Haha, I was thinking the same thing
     
  14. weslinder

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    Med students to disect.
     
  15. Asian Sensation

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    This is where we REALLY see what Tracy is made of. Is he one of the all-time greats that can rise to the occasion ? Or is he going to sulk the rest of the season knowing Yao is out for the season? Time will tell.
     
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    I would say in less than 15 games, we will see Tmac coming up with an injury somewhere of his body...And yes, it's a fake one.
     
  17. A_3PO

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    Forget it. Time to step up and act like a superstar. Obviously the other players have to raise it up too.
     
  18. McGradySNKT

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    Get a real 3rd freaking scoring threat like umm Pau Gasol
     
  19. joliver325

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    Tracy needs to slash and setup teammates. Step up as leader and motivator
    Rafer- Ball control, setup play, defend w/o fouls, shoot better w/ consistency
    Scola-Hit the 15 footer, Rebound and defend w/o fouls
    Battier-Hit three consistently when open. Continue strong defense
    Landry-Hit 15 footer. Defend better, stay out of foul trouble
    B. jackson-be a scoring lift off the bench, We definitely need that
    Mutombo-15-20 minutes of solid d w/o fouls
    Novak- Consistent three. Get open
    Brooks-Better ball control, slash but develop a tear drop. Breakdown d and pass out
    Hayes-Hit your layups, defend w/o fouls, get open
    Head- hit three consistently and stop turning over
    Gerald Green-Prove me ryte you are the next TMAC PPPLLLEEEAASSSEEE


    Fans-Continue faith and hope in Rox. Cheer them on regardless. Rock the Center
     
  20. t_mac1

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    what fake injury has he come up with may i ask? :rolleyes:
     

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