Comments on: Yao and Luther score almost half of Houston’s points in win over Wizards http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/01/09/yao-and-luther-score-almost-half-of-houstons-points-in-win-over-wizards Where fans of Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets can find out the latest on Yao Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:27:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: James Ma http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/01/09/yao-and-luther-score-almost-half-of-houstons-points-in-win-over-wizards/comment-page-1#comment-9230 James Ma Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:16:45 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/01/09/yao-and-luther-score-almost-half-of-houstons-points-in-win-over-wizards#comment-9230 BobbyNYC, You can watch extended clips of Rockets games at Youtube. Search for a contributor named "clutchfans". They usually put up the clips two days after a game. James BobbyNYC,

You can watch extended clips of Rockets games at Youtube. Search for a contributor named “clutchfans”. They usually put up the clips two days after a game.

James

]]> By: Allen http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/01/09/yao-and-luther-score-almost-half-of-houstons-points-in-win-over-wizards/comment-page-1#comment-9207 Allen Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:28:40 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/01/09/yao-and-luther-score-almost-half-of-houstons-points-in-win-over-wizards#comment-9207 Here is a crazy thought - Alston plays better without Tmac. I know the typical debate is to say the Rox play better without Tmac, but I don't buy that, especially since we are just talking about the regular season. But I do think there is something to the argument that Alston really does play better without Tmac. Alston turns into a spot up shooter when Yao and Mac are on the floor at the same time, plus he turns over a lot of the playmaking to Tmac. I don't think this allows him to get in any kind of rhythm, and I get the feeling he is a rhythm player. If he can contribute like this when Tmac gets back, watch out. Regardless, I will take 15, 10, and 6 from a point guard anyday. Hell, his stats over the past five games have been as good as any point guard not named Nash. On another note, Yao has to do something about his shooting percentage. He simply has fallen off the map in that category. Hollinger has inferior centers ahead of him on the PER, mostly because he is a high turnover guy and he is shooting sub-50% this season. I thought that that might happen with him shooting more jumpers, but I think the theory of Yao being a high post center has been effectively put to rest by this point. He needs to be in the low post, period. But his shots have been in the low post, so I am confused as to why he is hurting in that department. Scoring in general has been an issue for him this season, which is surprising to me since up to this point he had increased his scoring average yearly. Any ideas as to why, other than the new offense adjustment? Other than that, love the game, love the wins, love the roll we're on. Here is a crazy thought - Alston plays better without Tmac. I know the typical debate is to say the Rox play better without Tmac, but I don’t buy that, especially since we are just talking about the regular season. But I do think there is something to the argument that Alston really does play better without Tmac. Alston turns into a spot up shooter when Yao and Mac are on the floor at the same time, plus he turns over a lot of the playmaking to Tmac. I don’t think this allows him to get in any kind of rhythm, and I get the feeling he is a rhythm player. If he can contribute like this when Tmac gets back, watch out.

Regardless, I will take 15, 10, and 6 from a point guard anyday. Hell, his stats over the past five games have been as good as any point guard not named Nash.

On another note, Yao has to do something about his shooting percentage. He simply has fallen off the map in that category. Hollinger has inferior centers ahead of him on the PER, mostly because he is a high turnover guy and he is shooting sub-50% this season. I thought that that might happen with him shooting more jumpers, but I think the theory of Yao being a high post center has been effectively put to rest by this point. He needs to be in the low post, period. But his shots have been in the low post, so I am confused as to why he is hurting in that department. Scoring in general has been an issue for him this season, which is surprising to me since up to this point he had increased his scoring average yearly. Any ideas as to why, other than the new offense adjustment?

Other than that, love the game, love the wins, love the roll we’re on.

]]> By: BOBBYNYC http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/01/09/yao-and-luther-score-almost-half-of-houstons-points-in-win-over-wizards/comment-page-1#comment-9205 BOBBYNYC Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:18:21 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/01/09/yao-and-luther-score-almost-half-of-houstons-points-in-win-over-wizards#comment-9205 Hey John I don't have access to the Rocket games as I live in New York, so every morning I can't wait to read your analysis of the games. All I can say about this victory is: LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLLLLLL! It's beginning to be fun to watch this team play now. Can't wait to see how they do with their new flowing offense against top teams such as the Spurs next week. But before I jump ahead of myself we got business to take care of, Knicks, TWolves and that will make it 5 in a row! I'll be at MSG tonight. Let you guys know how it goes....Oh by the way, would you happen to know any sites where I can watch Rocket games or even highlights? Thanks. Hey Bobby, thanks for reading. NBA.com usually has highlights of each game shortly after the games are complete. Have fun at the game tonight. We look forward to what you have to write. -- John Hey John I don’t have access to the Rocket games as I live in New York, so every morning I can’t wait to read your analysis of the games. All I can say about this victory is: LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLLLLLL! It’s beginning to be fun to watch this team play now. Can’t wait to see how they do with their new flowing offense against top teams such as the Spurs next week. But before I jump ahead of myself we got business to take care of, Knicks, TWolves and that will make it 5 in a row! I’ll be at MSG tonight. Let you guys know how it goes….Oh by the way, would you happen to know any sites where I can watch Rocket games or even highlights? Thanks.

Hey Bobby, thanks for reading. NBA.com usually has highlights of each game shortly after the games are complete. Have fun at the game tonight. We look forward to what you have to write. — John

]]> By: ap http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/01/09/yao-and-luther-score-almost-half-of-houstons-points-in-win-over-wizards/comment-page-1#comment-9203 ap Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:28:14 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/01/09/yao-and-luther-score-almost-half-of-houstons-points-in-win-over-wizards#comment-9203 I am always amazed how bad Alston is around the basket. It almost make you think the And1 tour is no different from WWE. I am always amazed how bad Alston is around the basket. It almost make you think the And1 tour is no different from WWE.

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