we need to chill on the threes.....

If it's McGrady, yes. If it's Rafer or Luther or Battier? Probably not.

I don't agree with a lot of purists who don't like three pointers. I think it's a very effective weapon in today's NBA.

 

If not for Battier's daggers from behind the 3 we would have lost tonight.

 

battier, head take more 3,

alston please stop him take more then 12 shots, even 10, his percentage is horrible

tmac - i like his drive but also dont' wanna aggravate his back. i think tmac know what he gonna do to win a game.

 

I changed my mind on Rafer. I'd like to see him penetrate more and shoot less outside shots.

 

When we are small like we are now we need to shoot more 3's because we have no inside presence. Deke has ZERO offense and the other players all play on the perimeter excepot for jho who is not a post player either. So until we have Yao back and an insided presence to go to i think we have to keep shooting 3's.

 

I don't agree. If you look at the game stats tonight, the numbers of threes we took vs the number we made are a huge reason we won the game. Another stat that I read about today is that our % is nearly higher (or is higher) from the three vs. inside the three point line. Besides, we are 8-2 in the last 10. The Rockets need to continue doing exactly what they are currently doing.

 

as long as they're open threes, keep shooting...

 

man, I so want to chill on the 3s

...but...I'm so behind JVG...and whatever he thinks is best

mark me down.

and that defense is just so awesome based on JVG's players playing for him

JVG is so a w e s o m e

i'm done.

 

10 for 25 tonight from 3 pt land - 40%, which is the same as 60% from inside the arc. Plus, there are more offensive rebound opportunities from missed 3s than missed 2s.

 

The 3's stood out tonight becasue Yao is out and there is no post offense when Juwan has a bad game.

Like the 96 Rockets it seems like we are living and dying by the three. But so far the bombs coupled with DEFENSE from HEAVEN (hell for the opposition) has been winning us some games. Hard to argue with results.

Another positive side is at the fact that we finally have some long distance weapons. Last year we couldnt buy a shot, not even from Head or Wesley...

 

I rember the last time I saw a Rockets swing the ball to the open men on the perimeter instintctively, played hard defense, and lived and died by the three point line. That Rockets team won 2 championships. This team reminds me more and more of the championship team. Play hard defense, have the super star attack the basket them when the defense collapses, swing the ball around and take the open shot.

In the playoffs, where all you have to do is win 4/7, I'll take my chances and say the Rockets will be on atleast 4 games every series.

 

With yao out, we need the threat of the 3 pointer to have an inside game. We can not throw the ball into Deke for points and Tmac can not drive in every possession. Against the elite teams we go up against next week, I dont think the Rox can win without hitting a lot of threes. Yes that means we have to take a ton, but with our offense right now, they need to be taken if open. I honestly dont mind Rafer taking them as long as they are in the flow of the offense or he is passed to on a kickout. Its when he dribbles around, then pulls up and takes one with 18 seconds on the shot clock that drives me nuts. As for his penetration, JVG should outlaw the floater. Tell Rafer to take it in strong, and even if he misses, it opens up rebound chances. That floater never goes in, and doesnt put pressure on a second defender to leave deke, hayes, or howard and open up the boards.

 

I am kind of in the same camp.

Here is what I would like to do.

Rafer - If he's open and the 3 pt shot is coming from a pass and not off the dribble go ahead and keep shooting.

Head - Green light on the threes with a preference for the same restrictions for Rafer, but he usually has good shot selection anyway.

T-Mac - He should be allowed to take 3 outside shots before he drives(of course if he wants to drive that would be preferable, but sometimes he obviously doesn't). After that Tracy has to drive the lane for 2 shots before he should be allowed to shoot from the outside again. If he hits the outside shot he can shoot it whenever he feels. If he misses, then it has to be 2 shots in the paint, before he can attempt another outside shot.

 

I'm fine with alot of the three's being taken. Most of them are wide open looks.

 

he can drive but he can't finish thats the problem. you want him to shoot the 3 or the tear drop? they both have the same percentage.

 

I'll take Head and Battier for open looks all the time. I'd put a limit on Alston to about 4 or 5 a game. But I don't like the idea of us firing 30+ threes. That number is gonna drop when Yao comes back, and the percentage will rise since the looks will be more open.

 

I think any players that is open should take 3s if they are capable (including Rafer Alston).

I'm fine with Battier, Head, and Novak taking as many threes as they want.

I'd like to see Rafer try to penetrate and dish out or finish going to the rack.

Tracy should step a few feet closer and drill that jumper. But of course if he's open or when needed he should take threes.

 

Our penetrators should try do get into the paint as much as possible. TMac and Rafer are the main penetrators, the best ball handlers on the team. Shane and Luther are good long range shooters, both can drive on occasion, with Shane being able to post up as well.

As far as Tmac goes, I think his aggressiveness depends a lot on how he feels. I think he chucks too many 3's at times, but in the end, when his shots aren't falling, he's making plays that count-and the big point is that he isn't chucking up 30 shots a game if he's off on his shot. Other guys are stepping up, and he's getting them involved.