But how many of those are contested layups as opposed to wide open? One reason it could be so low is that we don't get enough easy buckets. Still not pretty any way you look at it though.
Yao and Scola finish okay but can get challenged vertically at times. And once in a while Yao gets the clumsy bug were he cant do anything. Artest is strong and will wear opponents down inside but doesnt have a polished close to the basket game, and sometimes simply doesnt have the touch off the glass. Chuck Hayes depends what you think of his open looks - are they SO open cuz they totally dont guard him, or are they generated open looks that McGrady and Yao can get get for anybody. Regardless he used to be respectable for his lack of height and skill now, he's become what we thought he was. McGrady has the tools but doesnt like physical contact. We talk about Rafer & Battier enough. Rockets still need a point guard regardless of Vince, Amare & Mike Miller.
