Rudy didid a good thing by not letting mobley play the 4th

For a second there, It almost happened. but then, one Turnover fallowed by a quick jack of another 18 footer, and Mobley got the hook

 

i don't think Mobley should be playing in the 4th quarter unless we are up big. He can play his minutes early in the game and in the 3rd quarter, but the 4th needs to be for people that can finish.

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Tanking is not acceptable. End of story.

 

Rudy's turning the corner!I'll be happy to eat a truckload of Crow!

 

It was nice to see Francis have the final say in who wins the game. Cuttino is a decent ROLE player, but Francis is THE MAN.

Francis needs to step up and take the team, it looks like it might be happening.

DaDakota

 

I still have to defend Mobley and his ability to create during clutch situations. I think he filled the role nicely while Francis learned the ropes. Of course, Stevie Franchise will get the call during crunch time once he's proven himself (like tonight).

I believe Cat may still be able to provide a more than decent second option to this team in the fourth quarter. I must admit, however, that Anderson's D was incredible down the stretch. I still say play all 3, Francis, Mobley and Anderson in the fourth.

Cut Cat some slack. The man may be in a shooting slump or is hitting the rookie wall (last year doesn't count aa an entire season). He's still won too many games for the Rockets to be written off as a liability.

 

38% 38% 38% 38% 38% 38% 38% 38% 38% 38% 38%

THERE. Look at it. Some of you seem to pretend that it doesn't exist. That's simply unacceptable for ANYONE. Quite frankly, it's abominable. Anyone who shoots as often as Mobley is going to score some baskets. He's quick... but that's about it. He has heart... but imo, not much true talent.

But despite all of this supposition, you can't argue with the facts. 38%... and he needs to be benched.

 

Good point. Regardless of what year your in, or what the circumstances are. Unless your missing a foot, 38% is unacceptable.

Now I believe Matt Bullard has fallen to 37% for the year and he's a starter? Give the time to someone who deserves it.

 

Using the 38% logic, we should have lost last night. Kenny Thomas is just at 39%. I guess in the last quarter (and other critical times)Kenny, Mobley, Bullard & Drew should always be on the pine?
Numbers don't tell the whole story- Cat can breakdown the defense. Don't give up on him!

 

Yes,

Don't give up on him, just trade him for a SF, like McGrady.



DaDakota

 

By the way, Mobley is at 39%.

 

Kenny Thomas is different than Mobley.

1. He's a true rookie.
2. Right now, we don't have an alternative at PF. We DO have an alternative at SG.
3. Thomas doesn't take as many shots.
4. Most importantly, perhaps- Thomas WASN'T getting minutes until he started playing better. Let's make the same apply to Cat.

 

4chuckie, just because someone isn't shooting a high percentage does not mean they should be on the pine in the 4th. If that person has the hot hand that night, like Kenny Thomas did, the wise coach will keep them in. I am sure if Mobley hasd the hot hand last night, Rudy would have had Cuttino in there in the 4th quarter.

Guys, no one said Mobley doesn't have talent. We all know better because we've seen him light it up before. His talent level is NOT the issue, its his decision making, which has terrible the past few games. Yea, he'll work out of it, but until that time comes, Mobley belongs on the bench in tight situations and the game on the line.

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Tanking is not acceptable. End of story.

 

R-pimp:
Sorry what I was saying is you just don't bench someone for low numbers. I want Cat on the court, I was simply saying if everyone is complaining about Cat's FG% they need to look at our roster.

 

It is not about FG%, though that sucks..

It is about SHOT SELECTION. The man needs to learn how to play SMART basketball.

DaDakota

 

Despite your comments based on the last few games, Cat is tough in crunch time. Anyone who saw Road Islands win oer Kansas in the NCAA tournament should realize how good he can be. He's hit a slump right now, and your right, he shouldn't be in in crunch time until he gets out of the slump. Even the most consistent hitters in baseball go into slumps, so actually analyze his talent before claiming he has none.