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Re: Big shots and boards give Houston an unlikely win

Staff — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:35:23 -0000

I would agree with all your statements there!

Re: Big shots and boards give Houston an unlikely win

Jeff — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:09:37 -0000

If Artest wants to score, he should attack the rim. He should refrain from putting up jumpers. Jumpers need feeling which is not with Artest at the moment. Right now, his jumpers are equivalent to turn-overs.

If the Rockets lost Game 4, his jumpers would be accountable for that.

He is playing pretty good, like every other guys in the team. But he would have been even better without the jumpers.

He behaved very well in Game 3. But all of a sudden, he forgot what he should not do.

There is nothing wrong with the loss of the shooting feeling for a while. But there are other ways to compensate for it.

Ron, do not get me wrong. You are playing pretty good. You have made the difference for the Rockets this season.

The best luck for Game 5.

Re: Big shots and boards give Houston an unlikely win

Staff — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:26:26 -0000

Good comments, Bobby! I agree with you. -- John

Re: Big shots and boards give Houston an unlikely win

john — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:21:49 -0000

The Rockets are just ONE game away from ending that playoffs jinx that was bugging them all these years. And Luis Scola is also just ONE game away from winning his first playoff series. Simply unbelieveble!!!!

I feel all this is down to the Rockets team harmony and cohesiveness which they've shown since Tracy McGrady was out injured. They prove that this team is more than just a franchise player. You gotta give them credit for that.

But whether or not are they good enough to post some tough challenge against the Lakers is another matter. But I kind of feel they do what it takes to pull a surprise or two. We'll just have to wait and see.

Please check out my game re-cap from my own perspective. I would appreciate to hear from your views about where does this series goes. My pick, Rockets in Game 6.

Re: Big shots and boards give Houston an unlikely win

NYCBOBBY — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:18:20 -0000

Props to you for the late game report as always. Like everyone else, the addrenaline from the win probably kept you going even after the game. Oh how sweet it is. The Yao Ming led Rockets will finally win a playoff series. Oops I spoke too soon. But I really feel confident that we will not lose 3 straight games dammit!. We are just not the same old Rockets anymore. John I definately saw a difference in Yao's game yesterday. He followed what Adleman suggested, which was not to waste so much energy fighting for post up position and just wait to let the game come to him. Last night I saw Yao being more patient waiting for the ball. He just stood his ground and just got into position when the chance came. And I loved how he skys for the rebounds now. His presence is definately showing now. A game high 44 minutes for a big man, that's just incredible. What can I say about Lowry and Landry. They are just clutch role players. Battier has been tremendous. Running around to stick Roy AND he nails daggers. Just a couple of things worry me, and that is Artest and Brooks. Artest is still tossing up contested shots late in the game clock and I feel that is bogging down the offense a little bit, and Brooks is missing too many late game free throws which I felt wouldve iced the game earlier. But regardless I am proud to say that we are finally turning the corner and are learning from our mistakes that have haunted us all season.