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Re: Rockets shock Jazz in Game 3

Sean — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:12:54 -0000

Demeanor on the court from Tracy M. shows he can't lead Houston to championship with Yao. Yao once said when asked why Houston won 22 straight games, that Tracy the same old, but other players stepped up.

Re: Rockets shock Jazz in Game 3

Hobo Junction — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:19:46 -0000

Tracy McLazy still hasn't grown up judging by his reaction to Rafer's talking to. McLazy is just doing what his always does in playoff series --have one or two good games where he carries the team, but then ultimately not having enough heart to win the series.

Re: Rockets shock Jazz in Game 3

calyp — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:54:49 -0000

John, you've jumped too deep into the rafer bandwagon ..... funny just how much you wanted him gone only a few months ago but now you've mixed your own rafer cool-aid........

TMAC IS the leader w/o a doubt. of course no one, including him can be expected to be a point guard and playmaker and top scorer for his team while facing lasered defense beamed at him at the same time. just imagine how effective rafer would be if he was doubled and still be expected to provide assists & the bulk of the scoring ??? rafer just did his job well and rightfully took away the excessive duties from tmac, that;s all. his yelling at tmac is fine, everyone is accountable, but sure does not make him a leader.

I was listening to Matt Jackson on Sports Radio 610 today and he was saying the same thing about Alston that I have been saying-- how much he has improved this year. Remember, they brought in alot of people to replace him because he wasn't good enough: Brooks, Francis, and James. Even during media day he was going around to the media saying, "Nice knowing you. My time is limited here." Even at the start of the year, he wasn't really that good. But then starting in January, he started improving, and I even said on this blog that he should nominated for Most Improved Player of the year within the same season. So I'm glad to say that me, Matt Jackson and other critics of Alston got Rafer motivated to improve. The checks can be sent through the mail.

McGrady is not effective when he's double-teamed. No player is.

Getting in McGrady's face is a huge step toward being a leader. No one has ever done that, other than JVG who Yao said was last year's team leader. Rafer's got balls to do that. Oh, and he runs the offense, too. That's good enough for me to qualify him as a leader.

-- John

Re: Rockets shock Jazz in Game 3

Wilson — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:36:42 -0000

Wow! At least the Rockets are not the only NBA team to win 22 streak regular season games and been swept in the first round of the Playoffs!!!

How about doing the same thing that the Mavericks did to the Rockets in the 2004 NBA Playoffs...losing the first 2 games at home and winning the series in 7 games?

Re: Rockets shock Jazz in Game 3

Jim From Hollywood! — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:44:55 -0000

Very exciting game. A total Team effort. I really like the way the Dikembe Is getting on the glass. Its tough to see Yao on the bench-He must feel like he let the team down. JOHN-If The rockets make it to the second round....I know one game at a time....Is there any hope that Yao will be in? Ive been reading a lot of different story lines about that possible scenario. Thanks- Jim

Jim, I am told there's no way Yao will make the playoffs even if every series goes 7 games and the Finals extend the farthest amount of time they can go. -- John

Re: Rockets shock Jazz in Game 3

Vince — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:32:07 -0000

Excellent post John, hit all the topics of this game right on. Would love to see the expression of the guy holding that "Not In Our House" sign after they lost. =)

Thanks, Vince! I love it when the Rockets shut up idiot fans in opposing arenas. And how about that lady who gave McGrady an emphatic thumbs down sign with both hands as he walked off the court after his interview with TNT. Get a life, lady! She was pathetic (and pathetic looking). -- John

Re: Rockets shock Jazz in Game 3

Allen — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:22:48 -0000

As much as I love Landry, the difference in this game was CLEARLY Rafer Alston. The offense, like I have said ALL year, clearly clearly functions better with him in it. Brooks isn't ready, and Bobby Jax is not a point guard.

Re: Rockets shock Jazz in Game 3

AirChina23 — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:26:49 -0000

Carl Landry wanted to get back at Deron Williams for the pounding of his Purdue Boilermakers when the two met in 2005. Of course, I am just making that up because this argument makes no sense as Luther Head was a star player on that same Illinois team.

Anyway, last night's game was definitely encouraging as Rockets proved that they can win against the best home team in the league on their turf. Let's hope they steal Game 4 and really put the pressure on Utah! It is great to see big Yao traveling to SLC to be with the guys. Of course, I think that's his duty as well. Just like Pat Ewing did in '99 and Amare Stoudemire did two seasons ago when he was out.