<div align="center"> <font color="red">Rockets (25-14)</font> vs <font color="purple">Suns (29-8)</font> Wednesday, January 17, 2007, Toyota Center, Houston 7:30 Central; FSNSW, SportsRadio 610 AM </div> [div=50%] <div align="center"><font color="red"> <font size="1">(R. Alston, T. McGrady, S. Battier, J. Howard, D. Mutombo)</font></font> <font size="1">Leading Scorer: Tracy McGrady - 22.8 PPG Leading Rebounder: Chuck Hayes - 6.5 RPG Assists Leader: Tracy McGrady - 6.3 APG </font></div> [/div] <div align="center"><font color="purple"> <font size="1">(S. Nash, R. Bell, S. Marion, B. Diaw, A. Stoudemire)</font></font> <font size="1">Leading Scorer: Steve Nash - 19.5 PPG Leading Rebounder: Amare Stoudemire - 9.1 RPG Assists Leader: Steve Nash - 11.3 APG </font> </div> [div=50%] <div align="center"> <font size=""1""><font color="red">Luther Head (6th Man)</font></font></div> <font size="1"><div align="center">28.7 MPG, 11.0 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 2.4 APG</div></font> [/div] <div align="center"> <font size=""1""><font color="purple">Leandro Barbosa (6th Man)</font></font> <font size="1">30.5 MPG, 16.3 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 4.2 APG</font> Predictions: <font color=""Red"">Rockets 115</font>, Suns 110</div> Keys To The Game: <font color=""Red"">Rockets:</font> T-Mac is coming off a great game in Dallas so I expect the same agaisnt Phoenix. Others still need to make shots because last night we lost because of no bench. Our defense wont really be able to shut this team down, so we need to score. Everybody on the rockets needs to contribute on the offensive end. Mutumbo more BLOCKS!!! Basically, cover everyman on their team because they can shoot the ball. Dont give the lead on runs and transition D is a key. Also, don't give up the lead at the end of the 4th quarter. <font color=""Red"">let Luther Head hit another 3!! </font> <font color=""purple"">Suns:</font> Keep Tmac from scoring more than 30. Steve Nash needs to continue riding this 10-game winning streak with their offense. Get on the offensive boards and watch out for mutumbo. Use Stoudemire on the low block and hit the 3 point shot. Also, dont allow easy layups. Cover luther head on 3's! This game is going to be another good test for the Rockets. They are coming off a loss against the Mavericks and should be a bit tired. The rockets just need to score alot to stay with Phoenix because defensively I dont think there is a team that can defend the Suns. Lets see how the weather goes also because it could factor how the game is played. Great game on a Wednesday night and i'm looking foward to the game.
You had better be going to some playoff games then. Hope you have a good time there! I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to watch the Rockets in the Toyota Center.
I'll not be disappointed for a loss against Suns. They currently are our nemesis and we can't compete without Yao. I only hope to see another great watchable game like yesterday against Mavs.
All I have to say is the only way for us to win is if: Juwan scores 30 points Rafer scores 25 Battier scores atleast 20 Deke blocks atleast 5 shots Tmac scores at least 35 Bench scores atleast 15 Tmac will need another big Dallas game against Suns for us to win. And Rockets' defense will be a part of this game, because Suns can light up the scoreboard. Juwan, Rafer, Head, and Battier will need to step up big this game defensively and on offense for us to win. Best defense against the best offense! GO ROCKETS!
<div class="quote_poster">tracymcgrady_01 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">wow no t-mac! We lost</div> Yea I know... Does anyone know where he is? Is it his back?
<div class="quote_poster">Rock4life Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Bonzi 2 blocks and a steal in about 5mins.......Pretty good for a fatazz</div> He's playing pretty good, but I think Jones' elbow got him in the nose. Bonzi is posting too far out and therefore he can't seem to get a shot in his range. Looks like Rockets are adjusting pretty well to Suns' run and gun style of play. Rafer playing amazing, and did anyone see where I think he crossed Barbosa, well not really crossed, but he spun around him and left him standing there. Hayes is hustling pretty good, Juwan hasn't really been playing that great. Our backcourt is playing pretty. Luther and John Lucas are playing amazing. GO ROCKETS!
Phoenix has made about 5 different subs in the 3rd quarter and gone up 10pts. The Rockets haven't made one and it's 2:30 left. C'mon JVG, step it up.
<div class="quote_poster">Rock4life Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Bonzi 2 blocks and a steal in about 5mins.......Pretty good for a fatazz</div> Bill Worrell said it. "I still think we are going to need Bonzi Wells if we are going to take that nextstep."
commentator said tmac reinjured back yesterday vs mavs near the end of the game... i thot he was just stretching...but it turned out to be hurting the back and doesn't know when he can be back...
the rockets doesn't look too bad without tmac..and they r playing suns too...mayb the heat rockets has from the last few games got them the team chemistry. even missing some stars, the team is able to hang on a bit...i think it's a good sign
<div class="quote_poster">David J Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">rafer alston needs to start to shoot better or he better stop shooting</div> Wow, he shut u up. Right after to. take another look at his #s. new season high for Rafer. <div class="quote_poster">ownage Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Wow what kind of shot was that by Bonzi.... Forced it....</div> There was 3 seconds left on the shot clock, what'd you expect?
<div class="quote_poster">igotask8board Wrote</div><div class="quote_post"> At least Bonzi is back. Anyone think Rafer can have a career game today? </div> 29 points to tie his career high on 12/25 shooting. Along with 8 assists.
Why is Lucas taking all those shots...He took 13 shots in 19 mins. Amazing. Nash killed us when Lucas was gaurding him. I think Vspan would have gave Nash a hard time with his height advantage. Yet another coaching question mark...sigh...
