http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nba/playbook/2001-02-20-blazers.htm Found this in USA Today Sports section. It basically tells how Stoudamire and Wallace will sit a pick at the same time on the man (Mo or Dream?) guarding Sabonis. This allows Sabonis to come from the weak side catching a pass from Bonzi Wells within ten feet from the basket. Just thought this was interesting with the game coming up tonight. Also thought Heypartner might like it since he is pretty knowledgable on plays and strategy. ------------------
from the same Link : (( How to defend it: As Stoudamire cuts through the lane, his man has to overplay toward Sabonis, making it difficult for Stoudamire to set the pick. Wallace's man has to be ready to help if Sabonis takes the ball toward the middle. )) Francis can do it easily cause of his quckiness secondly : how can taylor help if that happens ?? they mentioned that sabonis is the best center to pass the ball .. i don't think mo should let wallace alone especially at these situtions ------------------ the biggest houston Rockets fan in Q8
With Francis quickness and leaping ability he could cut in front Sabonis cutting off any pass attempt from Bonzi but someone better be ready to help if the pass gets thru. ------------------
crash5179 : it is all up to francis !! if he did it as it should .. i think we wouldn't need to some one else other rockets musn't leave thier mens open smith and bonzi are a good shooters and I already talked about wallace . this plan shouldn't bother us !! ------------------ the biggest houston Rockets fan in Q8 [This message has been edited by Q8 Rocket (edited February 26, 2001).]
If the Rockets are going to double off of someone, it should be Stoudamire. He is their worst shooter. He may get hot, but for the most part he is not a good shooter. ------------------
or why no the guy guarding Smith step off and bump the cutter (sablowness), assuming there is good ball pressure that would be a fairly tough skip pass to Smith ------------------ CUT Tino These Heaves are just getting Ridiculous!
