Houston matches up well with the Cavaliers. They don't have a big that can shoot the 3 ball. Lebron is a SF, both Battier and Ron defend SF well. Cavaliers also do not have a great PG. The teams that Rox has trouble with are those with a big that can shoot the ball and an elite PG which can both exploit Yao's inability to defend pick and roll and attack Rox's PG. The reason to trade Alston for Kyle Lowry is because Lowry can defend elite PG better. For Orlando, Alston's weak defense is okay because D. Howard just blocks everybody from penetration.
The sequences where Ron and Shane switched back and forth almost seamlessly to guard LeBron was a thing of beauty. It was pretty much like thunder and lightning on defense
Yao did a hurting on the Cavs tonight. Not only he anchored 28 pts in the win, Big Ben and Bron were also hurt.
GG! also it was on TNT so was able to watch it in good quality from work with out interruptions or garbage feed. Great win for the Rockets keep it up fellas!!
Man, LeBron was posterized several times this game, then tweaked his ankle. He was reduced to chewing his fingers on the sidelines, maybe regressive therapy. I wonder if he can recover from this treatment at the hands of the Rockets. This might be veering into Nick Anderson psychological territory. It will be interesting to see how/if LBJ bounces vs. the Spurs tomorrow.
THE BEST GAME WE HAVE PLAYED THIS SEASON SO FAR! The best part is that we didn't even give Cavaliers a chance! Players were really really focused. This is exactly we need!!!
that was absolutely amazing. i am so happy right now! the rockets went to work tonight. i cant remember the last time i was THAT excited during a game...jumping up and down, fist pumps like i was beating the crap out of the air. wow. awesome, complete game
