GT: Playoffs 2007 - 1st Round - Rockets at Jazz G6

Man damn it. We were as close as 76-77 after coming back from 13 down. We basically came back for no reason. We missed some shots down the stretch and Utah took advantage of the opportunity and made some shots to extend their lead.

Note to Juwan and Chuck: Please play defense on Okur at the 3 point line also!

The guy hit 4 threes in the second half which really killed us. In Game 7, I hope Rockets come out with good energy in front of their home fans and win that game on Saturday. Tmac has never had homecourt in game 7 and this is his first year. I hope he comes out with great intensity and carry Rockets to the win. But anything can happen in game 7. We must take advantage of our homecourt.

Also, tonight and for the past 3 games, I have noticed that Rafer has been hitting his shots early on. Juwan and Chuck did a great job on the hustle and on some of the offensive rebounds. Overall, we played ok, but it wasn't enough to give us a win. Luther Head SUCKS! He can't hold Deron Williams, Giricek, Harpring, and KIRILENKO!!

 

Another 4th qt implosion. We had many good opportunities, but we squandered all of them. It seems that we don't have the killer instinct, we make a run, get the lead down to 4 or 6, and we start taking bad shots. Again TMac fails to deliver in the 4th, living on the outside. Game 7 the pressure will be on us, and honestly, I think Utah will win it, as much as I want Hou to win common sense tells me the Jazz will take it.

 

Factors:

T-Mac playing like if it was a season game against the worst NBA team.

Yao had more TO (8) than rebounds (6).

T-Mac scoring ONE SINGLE DAMN BASKET in the whole 2nd half!

Our bench scoring TWO DAMN POINTS in the whole 2nd half!

Yao on the bench for "hours" while Okur was playing with 4 PF.

Those are the champs and the coach we have.

 

Yeah, it didn't really seem as if Tmac wanted to win this game. For some reason, he wasn't playing as hard and it looked like it was just a regular game for him.

 

<div class="quote_poster">DaRocket Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">
Yao on the bench for "hours" while Okur was playing with 4 PF.

Those are the champs and the coach we have.</div>

Yao should have stayed on the bench. He's been a defensive liability, and our turnovers skyrocket when we try to run our offense through him. I believe Yao returned to the game with us down by a single point. The Jazz then went on an 11-2 run.

 

<div class="quote_poster">igotask8board Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">TERRIBLE officiating.

Bennet Salvador and Dick Bavetta really pissed me off today.

I HATE BENNET SALVADOR! Boozer put his shoulder down and rammed into Battier. Why does he get to make all the late (big) calls.</div>

Cmon. I only watched the end of the 3rd and then the fourth, so I can't comment on the officiating throughout the game but......... Battier flopped. Boozer was almost directly underneath the basket. He didn't need to shove Battier. Battier realized he was in a bad position, felt a little contact from Boozer, and he sent himself flying downwards. Official made the right call. I'd like to see a replay though.

And then a few posessions later Battier completely, blatantly, and obviously slides into boozer trying to get a charge, but gets called for the block instead. He actually gets up and whines about it....

 

<div class="quote_poster">durvasa Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Yao should have stayed on the bench. He's been a defensive liability, and our turnovers skyrocket when we try to run our offense through him. I believe Yao returned to the game with us down by a single point. The Jazz then went on an 11-2 run.</div>

Yao went to the bench at 9'14 with Rockets down by 3 (72-69), then returned at 4'45 with Rockets down by 3 (77-74) after McGrady has a couple of TO. In those 5 minutes we had the opportunity to put Okur on the bench with the 5th but we didn't because no one was attacking him.

(The day I'll learn english better I'll express my opinion in a better way )

<font size=""1"">Let's go Warriors!</font>

 

McGrady has got to step up. His play tonight was unacceptable. He is one of my favorite players, but it's hard rooting for him when he continues to play like he played today. McGrady, after basically guarenteeing a second round playoff birth, has failed to back up his words. He hasn't really had any huge games I was expecting out of him, hopefully he'll show up in game 7, but in order for the Rockets to win, their stars have got to show up. McGrady and Yao have got to play stars

 

Blood will shed during game 7.

EDIT: Okay, I was talking about NBA official Joe? Forte.

Not Bennett Salvador...damn it's hard to get info about NBA officials. I don't blame anyone but the Rockets for the loss today.

The officiating wasn't terrible, but it could have been a lot better.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Marbire Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Cmon. I only watched the end of the 3rd and then the fourth, so I can't comment on the officiating throughout the game but......... Battier flopped. Boozer was almost directly underneath the basket. He didn't need to shove Battier. Battier realized he was in a bad position, felt a little contact from Boozer, and he sent himself flying downwards. Official made the right call. I'd like to see a replay though.

And then a few posessions later Battier completely, blatantly, and obviously slides into boozer trying to get a charge, but gets called for the block instead. He actually gets up and whines about it....</div>

I agree with the call but not with your assessment on Battier. Plain and simple, battier's foot was not set, and Boozer did not hit him squarely. If you look at the angle, Battier's hip was facing Boozer, but his chest was dead on.

I do not agree with that Battier flops. He often positions himself so that when he is hit, his feet are planted and so that the only thing that happens is for him to fall back. If someone runs into your chest...TRY NOT to fall back while keeping your feet together and not taking a step back. I seriously don't think any Utah Jazz fans has any right to complain about flops. Okur flops a lot. Harpring and Fisher also flop. There is a difference between falling when someone posts you up, and falling when someone is coming at you.

There were quite a few bad calls though. The technical definately comes to mind.

 

<div class="quote_poster">foo82 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I agree with the call but not with your assessment on Battier. Plain and simple, battier's foot was not set, and Boozer did not hit him squarely. If you look at the angle, Battier's hip was facing Boozer, but his chest was dead on.

I do not agree with that Battier flops. He often positions himself so that when he is hit, his feet are planted and so that the only thing that happens is for him to fall back. If someone runs into your chest...TRY NOT to fall back while keeping your feet together and not taking a step back. I seriously don't think any Utah Jazz fans has any right to complain about flops. Okur flops a lot. Harpring and Fisher also flop. There is a difference between falling when someone posts you up, and falling when someone is coming at you.

There were quite a few bad calls though. The technical definately comes to mind.</div>

good reply.


Marbire:
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Cmon. I only watched the end of the 3rd and then the fourth, so I can't comment on the officiating throughout the game but......... Battier flopped. Boozer was almost directly underneath the basket. He didn't need to shove Battier. Battier realized he was in a bad position, felt a little contact from Boozer, and he sent himself flying downwards. Official made the right call. I'd like to see a replay though.

And then a few posessions later Battier completely, blatantly, and obviously slides into boozer trying to get a charge, but gets called for the block instead. He actually gets up and whines about it....</div>

Battier is far from being a 'flopper'
and as far as my eyes see, i never see him "get up and whine about it"
the classic Battier expression is a slight grin and maybe a slight 'no' nod.
unless in his heart he KNOWS or seriously thinks he was robbed on a call he might say a few words but he is not a complainer.

 

Mcgrady's problem is energy level. This is what seperates the Kobe's, Wade's & Baron Davis's of the world. They play with the same intensity the whole game. While Tmac likes to fall back and then turn it on in the last 4 minutes. You can't pace yourself in a close out game. It seemed to me that Mcgrady shy'd away from imposing his will on the game. It baffles me, because he can get any shot he wants when aggressive.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Rock4life Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Mcgrady's problem is energy level. This is what seperates the Kobe's, Wade's & Baron Davis's of the world. They play with the same intensity the whole game. While Tmac likes to fall back and then turn it on in the last 4 minutes. You can't pace yourself in a close out game. It seemed to me that Mcgrady shy'd away from imposing his will on the game. It baffles me, because he can get any shot he wants when aggressive.</div>

Good point, Tracy just didn't seem to be as as agressive like in game 5. I don't think I can stand another first round loss.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Marbire Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Cmon. I only watched the end of the 3rd and then the fourth, so I can't comment on the officiating throughout the game but......... Battier flopped. Boozer was almost directly underneath the basket. He didn't need to shove Battier. Battier realized he was in a bad position, felt a little contact from Boozer, and he sent himself flying downwards. Official made the right call. I'd like to see a replay though.

And then a few posessions later Battier completely, blatantly, and obviously slides into boozer trying to get a charge, but gets called for the block instead. He actually gets up and whines about it....</div>

Battier flopper? Not even close. The biggest flopper from both teams is Okur. He falls back everytime.

 

If Rockets lose game 7 <u>at home</u> I will stop watching the Rockets!! Tmac wants to get out of first round and here is his big chance at game 7 on the road. I am looking forward to McGrady scoring 30+ and 10+ assists. Also, I have a weird feeling either one of the teams will get blown out bad.

NOTE: Rockets are 5-2 all time in game 7 games.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Umair Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">If Rockets lose game 7 <u>at home</u> I will stop watching the Rockets!!</div>

I call B.S. on that.