My opinion. No flames neccessary. Debunk, argue, or debate all you want. 1. JVG must decide right now if winning at all costs is more important then showing who is boss. Its time already to fooking play Bonzi. This team is in a desperate need to find someone, anyone who can create their own shot. TMac is the ONLY player capable of this right now. Yao, for as wonderful as he is, is extremely predictable in the post. He may be efficient, he may be a great player, but Ive seen way too many stripped balls, blocks on him and turnovers once doubled lately. Yao is NO Hakeem. He is NOT capable of creating his own shot, without jockeying for position first. Whether you like it or not JVG, Bonzi is a terrific post player, with supreme rebounding skills who can play a decent amount of D. Its time to get him incorporated....NOW. 2. Although I believe he is the best shooting of the superstar wingmen (James, Kobe-slightly, Wade, Carmello) TMac needs to get over the jumpshot. Take it to the rack. Also, TMac HAS to figure this out right now also. Quit, I mean QUIT trying to always reverse under the rim. This last week, Ive probably witnessed TMac blow about 7-10 close range shots where he went underneath when all he had to do is take it stronger to the front of the Rim. WTF is his deal this year? Many times he'll explode to the rim, and have an opportunity for a layup, maybe a dunk just to pass it out for the three. Put your shot up TMAC. Take it strong to the rack and dunk it or get fouled. 3. JVG and TMac need to realize that this team will only go deep if TMac, is playing great, and playing aggressive. Yes this means that Yao has to be second fiddle. Yao still struggles with doubles, and isnt athletic or quick enough to beat it on the dribble. Yao has too feed off of TMac more, instead of Vice Versa. I said this earlier in the year. This team is better if TMac scored an efficient 30 and Yao 20, then if Yao scored 30 and TMac 20. For as odd as that sounds its true. 4. More high post pick and roll with TMac and Yao, less clear outs, one on ones, and dump it to post. I love the D our team plays but I really cant imagine how a team with Yao, TMac, and three players who have hit over 100 three's, is such a middle of the road offensive team. Too stagnant is the offensive set right now, too predictable. Lets get some Offense going already. 5. Finally, our non superstars, role players, and Benchies have to figure out that they can shoot more then just the three ball. Outside of Juwon, I havent seen anyone consistantly shoot the two ball, instead of waiting for TMac or Yao to get them an open three. Ok maybe Head a bit here and there. If these Rockets lose in the first round again, with a healthy Yao, a Healthy TMac, and Bonzi sitting on the bench while players like Chuck Hayes, and JLIII get time over him then its time to move on.
Well following this line of thinking, the Rox after crushing them last game without Yao, should of steamrolled the Jazz this game. Hmmm go figure.
yea, but he wouldve at least made 2 trifectas in the game, he really is a difference maker, one of the key contributers to this team, sure they can win without him, hell we won without Yao, whats your point? btw, give me the Rockets Record when they are FULL strength meaning no injury or inactivity to any player, except Bonzi, and I bet their percentage is as good as the Spurs/Suns also, everybody is judging from this one game, from what I remember, its a best of seven series, hell if the Heat won last year, that opens the door for everybody.
