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The Ten Greatest Individual Performances since 1986.

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by eyhab27, Jun 30, 2009.

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  1. Shroopy2

    Shroopy2 Contributing Member

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    Well Rounded Overall Padded Box Score = Individual Performance, according to that article writer. But individual performance and huge stat lines arent the same in most people's eyes. Vernon Maxwell against the Suns in the '94 playoffs is as much an individual performance as Malone getting 30-20 in a regular season game.

    Some impressive numbers there, though. Lebron IS a bit high, sorry. To think Drexler missed out on 2 quadruple doubles cuz of the normally easier categories (rebound and assist short)
     
    #21 Shroopy2, Jun 30, 2009
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    or any of those tmac in orlando performances either. awesome!

    i think maxwell's 30 points in the 4 quarter (a Rocket's record) and 51 point performance should be mentioned.
    http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199101260HOU.html

    only 25 field goal attempts
    19/22 from the line
     
    #22 tinman, Jun 30, 2009
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    ALL AROUND GAME BABY......... :cool: :D :cool: :) ;)
     
    #23 thegame_2234, Jun 30, 2009
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    Why didn't Hakeem get a honorable mention performance? The writer could have explained how he still got his quadruple double a month later and used that as the honorable mention. It's nice Hakeem's #1 though.
    I never knew Clyde was one rebound shy in 1986! That sucks he came that close twice. I know the chance's of Willis making that three was low but he didn't even try, he passed the ball to Morris! At least try, he hit one against Chicago with the shot clock expiring once, so it wouldn't have been impossible.
     
    #24 shsu33, Jun 30, 2009
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    i love the face slide across the floor after getting kicked in the face. classic.
     
    #25 speedball, Jun 30, 2009
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    Willis does suck, but it was Tracy Moore who missed a 20 footer that would have given Drexler the quad-double.
     
    #26 JBIIRockets, Jun 30, 2009
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    13 in 33??!!
     
    #27 parmesh, Jun 30, 2009
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    Overrated!!! He sucked ASS up to that point.
     
    #28 rockbox, Jun 30, 2009
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    yes, i'm sure the spurs and their fans are haunted about that loss...NOT

    i'd trade that moment for the spurs championships anytime.

    I'll take a Mario Elie one 3 pointer in the 4th of game 7 against the Suns over that. it means more.
     
    #29 tinman, Jun 30, 2009
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    Hmmmm.... I recall Drexler passing to Willis who didn't even shoot the ball. I remember his passing to someone else. It would have been a long three, but who knows
     
    #30 l3igballer23, Jun 30, 2009
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    god i love hakeem.

    there will never be a greater center.

    LONG LIVE THE DREAM!
     
    #31 txppratt, Jun 30, 2009
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    Wow ! Imagine if we had drafted Drexler back in 83.
     
    #32 dragonwill, Jun 30, 2009
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    Why is Lebron's performance against the Pistons in the playoffs not included?
     
    #33 engr chris, Jun 30, 2009
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