Without Alston they'll be playing the same way and probably the same result. It's fun towatch a game if there's an effort to win, watching a team suck is the last thing I would spend my time on. That's just me, there's more to life than watching an ugly basketball game. Did I say regular season? or you're just an idiot. It could mean NBA season.
Yes, he will be back tonight. It will be interesting to see if he can be effective at all. His shot will probably be rusty and he may be scared to make certain movements. He is going to give it a go though.
he needs to ATTACK THE BASKET even if he was 100%. He gotta be a playmaker and he just needs to put the pressure on the defense
Rafer obviously won't be 100% and will definetly have some game condition rust especially with it being the playoffs and having to guard the Jazz's best player. Remember most of your good shooting days comes from your legs.
Everything is on the line tonight. If you can walk you can play especially in the playoffs. Think Rafer will give it a go but the team as a unit has to play better and not just wait for the pick and roll a top the 3pt line. If we can get a couple of shots to go in early in the 1st quarter, it'll give us confidence and regain that swagger we had during the streak. Most importantly it'll take the Utah crowd out of the game
I can't believe that people are excited by the fact that Rafer "bricklayer" Alston will be back, i guess thats how bad this postseason has become. But guys, Rafer is not the answer because Rafer cannot stop Deron Williams either
definitely nothing wrong if he's healthy. but i don't think RA will let him play if he's not close to 100%.
so many funny posts in this thread. yeah it is kind of sad we are looking forward to the return of Rafer. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
I am not sure how Rafer has gotten this stigma of being some kind of savior, because all his injury did was build him up in some people's minds. Even if he plays, even if he were to be 100%, the Rockets would be hard pressed to win in Utah. I'm actually in favor of him not playing so that the Rockets can begin life without him as their starting PG now instead of waiting til next season.
rafer being seen as a savior isn't really a stigma. more like irrational expectation hoisted upon him.
Why someone would tank the rest of the nba season (5 playoff games tops) is beyond me. Why give up the fight with so few games left?
Hmm, Im hoping they play jackson at the 2 and keep brooks and maybe Alston at the court at the same time.. Brewer might over size Jax by 3-4 inches but I think BRewers not fast enough to guard
