Comments on: Rockets show the right stuff in Game 5 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/04/30/rockets-show-the-right-stuff-in-game-5 Where fans of Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets can find out the latest on Yao Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:26:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: spicebarb http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/04/30/rockets-show-the-right-stuff-in-game-5#comment-13509 spicebarb Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:48:26 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/04/30/rockets-show-the-right-stuff-in-game-5#comment-13509 I woke up happy this morning knowing that our Rockets won last night and played like a championship team! What a feeling! I just loved seeing loser Boozer's face whenever they zoomed in on him, lookin' all po'd, especially after that tech foul! YES! The Rockets were so hyped, it was awesome. Clutch City - Believe AGAIN! I woke up happy this morning knowing that our Rockets won last night and played like a championship team! What a feeling! I just loved seeing loser Boozer’s face whenever they zoomed in on him, lookin’ all po’d, especially after that tech foul! YES!

The Rockets were so hyped, it was awesome. Clutch City - Believe AGAIN!

]]> By: zoe http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/04/30/rockets-show-the-right-stuff-in-game-5#comment-13508 zoe Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:46:01 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/04/30/rockets-show-the-right-stuff-in-game-5#comment-13508 M Harris is highly effective with two minutes on the floor, but with 2 points and two boards. Why the coach does not play him, even his skills are overlappoing with Landry? The last a few minutes, he and Landry played side by side. they have added effectiveness to the game. Also, when L Head did nothing, why not used Steve N instead? <em>Harris and Brooks played during garbage time. They weren't really needed during the important part of the game. Landry and Bobby Jackson were doing fine and weren't too tired. And most coaches shorten the rotation during the playoffs to make sure their best players are out there. Novak can't dribble like Head, and they wanted someone who could move with the ball. Head is a big problem, though. I think it was the worst game I saw him play, except I give him a little credit when he dived on the floor for a loose ball which resulted in a fast break the other way for Bobby Jackson, who was fouled. Still, not good enough to get the minutes he got. I think Adelman realizes this is Head's last chance, and he wants to give him an opportunity to potentially save his job for next season. -- John</em> M Harris is highly effective with two minutes on the floor, but with 2 points and two boards. Why the coach does not play him, even his skills are overlappoing with Landry? The last a few minutes, he and Landry played side by side. they have added effectiveness to the game.

Also, when L Head did nothing, why not used Steve N instead?

Harris and Brooks played during garbage time. They weren’t really needed during the important part of the game. Landry and Bobby Jackson were doing fine and weren’t too tired. And most coaches shorten the rotation during the playoffs to make sure their best players are out there.

Novak can’t dribble like Head, and they wanted someone who could move with the ball. Head is a big problem, though. I think it was the worst game I saw him play, except I give him a little credit when he dived on the floor for a loose ball which resulted in a fast break the other way for Bobby Jackson, who was fouled. Still, not good enough to get the minutes he got. I think Adelman realizes this is Head’s last chance, and he wants to give him an opportunity to potentially save his job for next season.

– John

]]> By: Luckyme http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/04/30/rockets-show-the-right-stuff-in-game-5#comment-13502 Luckyme Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:55:25 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/04/30/rockets-show-the-right-stuff-in-game-5#comment-13502 No need to apologize, John. Your analysis is always fun to read and informative. But most of all, it is timely and accurate. The game was well-played; like during the 22-games stretch, they believed in themselves and played like there's no tomorrow. They show time and time again, they can beat any teams if and when they put their minds into it and play with confidence. The next game is touch, but if they pick up the momentum and play with confidence, they should come out victorious. Of course, a few lucky pounce here and there will not hurt. <em>Thanks for the compliment! -- John</em> No need to apologize, John. Your analysis is always fun to read and informative. But most of all, it is timely and accurate.

The game was well-played; like during the 22-games stretch, they believed in themselves and played like there’s no tomorrow. They show time and time again, they can beat any teams if and when they put their minds into it and play with confidence.

The next game is touch, but if they pick up the momentum and play with confidence, they should come out victorious. Of course, a few lucky pounce here and there will not hurt.

Thanks for the compliment! — John

]]> By: Jim from CA http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/04/30/rockets-show-the-right-stuff-in-game-5#comment-13501 Jim from CA Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:42:40 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/04/30/rockets-show-the-right-stuff-in-game-5#comment-13501 John, Thank you for another great piece. This Rocket can do miracle. They can go all the way to the west conference final if they can keep playing like this and have the key player stay healthy. Rafer acts more like a true leader on this team. Even McGrady mentioned he is the general. With Louis and Landry playing with so much heart and Shane's as well, this team can keep McGrady inspired. I hope coach RA can keep doing great stuff as the 22 win streak. John, Thank you for another great piece.

This Rocket can do miracle. They can go all the way to the west conference final if they can keep playing like this and have the key player stay healthy.

Rafer acts more like a true leader on this team. Even McGrady mentioned he is the general. With Louis and Landry playing with so much heart and Shane’s as well, this team can keep McGrady inspired. I hope coach RA can keep doing great stuff as the 22 win streak.

]]> By: andrew http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/04/30/rockets-show-the-right-stuff-in-game-5#comment-13500 andrew Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:12:54 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/04/30/rockets-show-the-right-stuff-in-game-5#comment-13500 "Lose Her Head" has to go after the season is over. He is simply useless. “Lose Her Head” has to go after the season is over. He is simply useless.

]]> By: AirChina23 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/04/30/rockets-show-the-right-stuff-in-game-5#comment-13497 AirChina23 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:11:26 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/04/30/rockets-show-the-right-stuff-in-game-5#comment-13497 The more I look at McGrady's finishes around the hoop, the more I pity that he does not do that more often. I hope he will continue to drive and lead the team to win in Utah. The more I look at McGrady’s finishes around the hoop, the more I pity that he does not do that more often. I hope he will continue to drive and lead the team to win in Utah.

]]> By: Wendy http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/04/30/rockets-show-the-right-stuff-in-game-5#comment-13496 Wendy Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:59:02 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/04/30/rockets-show-the-right-stuff-in-game-5#comment-13496 Long live the spirit of the streak! If they play like this they can beat ANY team. If they can bring it constantly then watch out. Go Utah! Go home packing, that's it.:) Long live the spirit of the streak! If they play like this they can beat ANY team. If they can bring it constantly then watch out.

Go Utah! Go home packing, that’s it.:)

]]> By: Shawn http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/04/30/rockets-show-the-right-stuff-in-game-5#comment-13493 Shawn Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:03:45 +0000 http://www.yaomingmania.com/blog/2008/04/30/rockets-show-the-right-stuff-in-game-5#comment-13493 Thanks for the great coverage John. I was frustrated that I couldn't watch the game, but after I saw the highlights on ESPN/TNT nothing is sweeter than a win. Can't wait to read your thoughts on game 6 @ Utah, I personally think it's HUGE, if somehow rockets can squeeze out a win and come home for game 7, with the 6th man behind them and the lesson learned from last year, I would feel good about rockets winning the series. McGrady needs to attack the rim EVERY GAME, especially with Yao out, the paint is not as crowded, I rather see him miss consecutive shots near the basket than making couple long 2 pointers. I take back what I said about Rafer a few months back, he has elevated his game towards end of the season, the play where Rafer took Williams to school and the no look pass to Scola was worth his ccontract. The series is not over yet! extend the series and bring game 7 home guys! Thanks for the great coverage John. I was frustrated that I couldn’t watch the game, but after I saw the highlights on ESPN/TNT nothing is sweeter than a win. Can’t wait to read your thoughts on game 6 @ Utah, I personally think it’s HUGE, if somehow rockets can squeeze out a win and come home for game 7, with the 6th man behind them and the lesson learned from last year, I would feel good about rockets winning the series. McGrady needs to attack the rim EVERY GAME, especially with Yao out, the paint is not as crowded, I rather see him miss consecutive shots near the basket than making couple long 2 pointers. I take back what I said about Rafer a few months back, he has elevated his game towards end of the season, the play where Rafer took Williams to school and the no look pass to Scola was worth his ccontract.
The series is not over yet! extend the series and bring game 7 home guys!

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