Comments on: Rockets blow another one, losing streak now at five games http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games Where fans of Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets can find out the latest on Yao Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:44:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: jeffers http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games/comment-page-1#comment-6096 jeffers Sat, 24 Nov 2007 04:28:15 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games#comment-6096 rockets just lost to heat, very frustrating. everybody choked at the end of fourth quarter yet again, no movement in the team at all, when tracy gets double teamed, everybody just stood and watched, yao fouled out, shaq had a monster night, rafer still jacking up those air balls, mike james still can't play a simple pick and roll to yao, personally I don't get all this hype about MJ being a good player, he only scores like he does because he takes just as many shots as yao does, but he doesn't get the blame for losing games. I don't even want to talk about how mcgrady can suck at crunch time, thats just how he plays, thats why he never won a playoff series. and aldeman, i am getting so sick of this guy, we might as well bring back JVG to coach rockets again, if you ask me, I think rockets would have done much better if JVG was coaching this year, coz looking at this team so far, its JVG basketball at a lower standard, Aldeman is just as stubborn as JVG, whats the point in getting another coach to coach JVG basketball? and its the first time in yaos career i think he actually criticised his teammates after losing a game, yao had a point, late in the fourth quarter, he had so many opportunities at the weak side, but he is just not getting the ball, and why did everyone blame him for fouling on Harris, i mean hello? yao has to wipe everybody's arse and then gets the blame for it? Aldeman nedds to go, i just think JVG is better than he is. at least JVG single handedly made yao into the best centre in the league(even if it is just statistically speaking), now aldeman can't even make his mind up on who he will set his plays around, thats why he doesn't have any plays. this team might as well play without a coach. rockets just lost to heat, very frustrating. everybody choked at the end of fourth quarter yet again, no movement in the team at all, when tracy gets double teamed, everybody just stood and watched, yao fouled out, shaq had a monster night, rafer still jacking up those air balls, mike james still can’t play a simple pick and roll to yao, personally I don’t get all this hype about MJ being a good player, he only scores like he does because he takes just as many shots as yao does, but he doesn’t get the blame for losing games. I don’t even want to talk about how mcgrady can suck at crunch time, thats just how he plays, thats why he never won a playoff series. and aldeman, i am getting so sick of this guy, we might as well bring back JVG to coach rockets again, if you ask me, I think rockets would have done much better if JVG was coaching this year, coz looking at this team so far, its JVG basketball at a lower standard, Aldeman is just as stubborn as JVG, whats the point in getting another coach to coach JVG basketball? and its the first time in yaos career i think he actually criticised his teammates after losing a game, yao had a point, late in the fourth quarter, he had so many opportunities at the weak side, but he is just not getting the ball, and why did everyone blame him for fouling on Harris, i mean hello? yao has to wipe everybody’s arse and then gets the blame for it?

Aldeman nedds to go, i just think JVG is better than he is. at least JVG single handedly made yao into the best centre in the league(even if it is just statistically speaking), now aldeman can’t even make his mind up on who he will set his plays around, thats why he doesn’t have any plays. this team might as well play without a coach.

]]> By: Jim From Hollywood CA! http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games/comment-page-1#comment-6058 Jim From Hollywood CA! Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:52:47 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games#comment-6058 Guys please reply to this response if You feel the same way I do......It took me two days to calm down to post this comment. Im upset at one play in particular. When T-MAc hit a three pointer that banked in he started laughing it off. Good shoot, but what does he do? He wanted to prove to everyone that it was not luck and came down on the next posetion and he had his mind already made up that he was going to take another three. That to me decided the game because after that the Mavs went on a run and didnt look back. Yao is to good of a player to be overlooked. He plays hard and UNSELFISH every game. Kobe for t-mac? <em>Very good observation, Jim. I had forgotten about that. Yes, I agree with you. He can be very selfish. That can be good at times if the shots are high-percentage ones. I don't mind if he takes it to the rack multiple times, but to jack up long two-pointers or threes consecutively can kill a team. I think McGrady keeps wanting to relive that 14-point scoring barrage in 44 seconds against San Antonio. That was a once in a lifetime deal. -- John</em> Guys please reply to this response if You feel the same way I do……It took me two days to calm down to post this comment. Im upset at one play in particular. When T-MAc hit a three pointer that banked in he started laughing it off. Good shoot, but what does he do? He wanted to prove to everyone that it was not luck and came down on the next posetion and he had his mind already made up that he was going to take another three. That to me decided the game because after that the Mavs went on a run and didnt look back. Yao is to good of a player to be overlooked. He plays hard and UNSELFISH every game. Kobe for t-mac?

Very good observation, Jim. I had forgotten about that. Yes, I agree with you. He can be very selfish. That can be good at times if the shots are high-percentage ones. I don’t mind if he takes it to the rack multiple times, but to jack up long two-pointers or threes consecutively can kill a team. I think McGrady keeps wanting to relive that 14-point scoring barrage in 44 seconds against San Antonio. That was a once in a lifetime deal. — John

]]> By: Wendy http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games/comment-page-1#comment-6039 Wendy Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:28:15 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games#comment-6039 You know, I´m upset too... but somehow I´m not worried. It was expected, these growing pains. I believe in the team, they will grow. After all, its just November .) Our record would be a lot better if we had Boston´s schedule (laughable:p ) But it´s time, too. See ya at the Conference Finals! You know, I´m upset too… but somehow I´m not worried.
It was expected, these growing pains.
I believe in the team, they will grow. After all, its just November .)

Our record would be a lot better if we had Boston´s schedule (laughable:p )
But it´s time, too.

See ya at the Conference Finals!

]]> By: Jainon http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games/comment-page-1#comment-6015 Jainon Fri, 23 Nov 2007 07:51:40 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games#comment-6015 no team ever won a championship by only two players. a championship team always had good supporting casts. the rox on paper seem to have them, but so far s.f and bonzi wells and others have contributed very little. let's face it. Yao and tmac aren't good enough to carry a team. it is not their fault that they can't. I can't think of any team that won consistently with only two stars and no good support casts. who is the scoring threat out of the starting lineup besides yao and tmac? who is the scoring threat/defense specialist coming off of the bench? we don't have anyone. no team ever won a championship by only two players. a championship team always had good supporting casts. the rox on paper seem to have them, but so far s.f and bonzi wells and others have contributed very little. let’s face it. Yao and tmac aren’t good enough to carry a team. it is not their fault that they can’t. I can’t think of any team that won consistently with only two stars and no good support casts. who is the scoring threat out of the starting lineup besides yao and tmac? who is the scoring threat/defense specialist coming off of the bench? we don’t have anyone.

]]> By: richard http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games/comment-page-1#comment-6005 richard Fri, 23 Nov 2007 04:41:38 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games#comment-6005 Yeah....but that somebody is not Tracy. We need someone else. I just have a feeling that he's not the one. But who would be a better complement? Kobe is a good scorer but not a team player. He plays for his own glory. Any suggestions John? <em>I agree that the Rockets need to start looking for alternatives. They are hard to come by, but Kobe would be the top one. After that, names that come to mind are T.J. Ford, Mike Bibby (a little too old), and Jose Calderon. There really aren't many others -- maybe that's why the Rockets were so high on Aaron Brooks when they drafted him. Speed like that is hard to find. -- John</em> Yeah….but that somebody is not Tracy. We need someone else. I just have a feeling that he’s not the one. But who would be a better complement? Kobe is a good scorer but not a team player. He plays for his own glory. Any suggestions John?

I agree that the Rockets need to start looking for alternatives. They are hard to come by, but Kobe would be the top one. After that, names that come to mind are T.J. Ford, Mike Bibby (a little too old), and Jose Calderon. There really aren’t many others — maybe that’s why the Rockets were so high on Aaron Brooks when they drafted him. Speed like that is hard to find. — John

]]> By: Luckyme http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games/comment-page-1#comment-6004 Luckyme Fri, 23 Nov 2007 04:31:50 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games#comment-6004 I have said it before, both Yao and Tmac could use a sports psychologist; in fact the whole team could use one. It seems when things are going touch - if one player misses a basket, then one after another will follow and miss it somehow. It seems everyone becomes to doubt himself and loses confidence. On another note, I just don't understand why Yao will pass up the ball instead of attacking the basket so many times. Is he afraid of been blame as selfish? I have no clue. I have said it before, both Yao and Tmac could use a sports psychologist; in fact the whole team could use one. It seems when things are going touch - if one player misses a basket, then one after another will follow and miss it somehow. It seems everyone becomes to doubt himself and loses confidence.

On another note, I just don’t understand why Yao will pass up the ball instead of attacking the basket so many times. Is he afraid of been blame as selfish? I have no clue.

]]> By: D http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games/comment-page-1#comment-5988 D Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:53:34 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games#comment-5988 John, you are doing a great job covering Yao. With that being said, I think that you have to call him out more often. I am a big Yao fan, but from I have seen so far in his NBA career, I don't believe that he can lead the Rockets to a championship. As illustrated from this and other games, Yao often miss critical shots when the game is tightening up. You can criticize all the other role players on the team, but Yao is the face of this francise, he needs to deliver in crunch time. <em>I don't think anyone, including Yao, can lead a team to a championship by themselves. I think he needs help, just like Shaq needed Kobe, Shaq needed Dwyane, Robinson needed Duncan, Duncan need Parker/Ginobili, like Lebron needs somebody. -- John</em> John, you are doing a great job covering Yao. With that being said, I think that you have to call him out more often.

I am a big Yao fan, but from I have seen so far in his NBA career, I don’t believe that he can lead the Rockets to a championship. As illustrated from this and other games, Yao often miss critical shots when the game is tightening up. You can criticize all the other role players on the team, but Yao is the face of this francise, he needs to deliver in crunch time.

I don’t think anyone, including Yao, can lead a team to a championship by themselves. I think he needs help, just like Shaq needed Kobe, Shaq needed Dwyane, Robinson needed Duncan, Duncan need Parker/Ginobili, like Lebron needs somebody. — John

]]> By: monster http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games/comment-page-1#comment-5980 monster Thu, 22 Nov 2007 18:55:10 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games#comment-5980 I hope the big per game minutes Yao logged is RA's way of making Yao comfortable to his system. After 20 games or so I want his time to stabilize around 35 for regular season games. I don't recall RA ever had a center with whom teams had to front to deny touches. I still like to see something done about it. Otherwise any team can go small, take Yao out by fronting him, not getting punished. I hope RA will look into that. If not the post season does not look promising. I hope the big per game minutes Yao logged is RA’s way of making Yao comfortable to his system. After 20 games or so I want his time to stabilize around 35 for regular season games.

I don’t recall RA ever had a center with whom teams had to front to deny touches. I still like to see something done about it. Otherwise any team can go small, take Yao out by fronting him, not getting punished. I hope RA will look into that. If not the post season does not look promising.

]]> By: Wilson http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games/comment-page-1#comment-5979 Wilson Thu, 22 Nov 2007 18:01:57 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games#comment-5979 Start Luis Scola in the starting lineup and let Aaron Brooks play more!!! Start Luis Scola in the starting lineup and let Aaron Brooks play more!!!

]]> By: richard http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games/comment-page-1#comment-5978 richard Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:57:19 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2007/11/21/rockets-blow-another-one-losing-streak-now-at-five-games#comment-5978 Frustration! I agree with John. Yao is reluctant to shoot during close game. It's really odd....He needs to get over the hump or see a sport psychologist to overcome his fear. T-mac is good b-player but he's not a leader and same with Yao. Prone to injuries and make bad decision too during close games. He too needs a sport psychologist. Ofer...got one word for him "Insane". He can only play street ball. Coach Adelman....can't really blame him for everything. He's new....new system...but he's not a new coach. I think he needs to act fast and do some adjustments really quick...if not he's not coming back next year. The rest of the bench player...whew! I don't know. Battier/chuck...I like them, but besides flopping and playing defense..they are no threat when it comes to offense. We need players like Harris...howard...stackhouse..who's agressive and full of energy..offensive threat and can play defense. Was so impressed with the Mavs when they were down by 17 ....felt like the whole team came together and fought together. Driving the ball to hoop on every single possession. Why can't the Rockets do that....instead of shooting three and perimeter J's. sigh. Honestly...I think we need to consider on trading some players that we can use. It doesn't have to be Kobe but someone who knows how to close out games and have the heart to win! There's a game tonight with Miami...usually I'm excited...but I just have a feeling we're going to lose again! Frustration! I agree with John. Yao is reluctant to shoot during close game. It’s really odd….He needs to get over the hump or see a sport psychologist to overcome his fear. T-mac is good b-player but he’s not a leader and same with Yao. Prone to injuries and make bad decision too during close games. He too needs a sport psychologist. Ofer…got one word for him “Insane”. He can only play street ball. Coach Adelman….can’t really blame him for everything. He’s new….new system…but he’s not a new coach. I think he needs to act fast and do some adjustments really quick…if not he’s not coming back next year. The rest of the bench player…whew! I don’t know. Battier/chuck…I like them, but besides flopping and playing defense..they are no threat when it comes to offense. We need players like Harris…howard…stackhouse..who’s agressive and full of energy..offensive threat and can play defense. Was so impressed with the Mavs when they were down by 17 ….felt like the whole team came together and fought together. Driving the ball to hoop on every single possession. Why can’t the Rockets do that….instead of shooting three and perimeter J’s. sigh. Honestly…I think we need to consider on trading some players that we can use. It doesn’t have to be Kobe but someone who knows how to close out games and have the heart to win! There’s a game tonight with Miami…usually I’m excited…but I just have a feeling we’re going to lose again!

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