I apolgize for not having this to you sooner. I dont think I need to post the pics since Trip can just copy them from another thread. If you want me to post the pics next time, just let me know and I will be glad to do so. Since TMAC is QUESTIONABLE, I AM NOT INCLUDING HIM IN THIS PREVIEW Game Plan for the Rockets 1. YAO-YAO-YAO. He has had two straight 25 point + games including a 34 point outing against the Lakers on Saturday night. With the injury to Jason Collins, the Nets frontcourt isn't looking to great for tomorrow night. Yao needs to be a factor on both ends of the court, especially on the offensive side. If he gets his third straight 25+ point game, I think we can wrap this game up for the Rockets. 2. Other players must step up offensively. Last game we only had two players in double figures - Yao with 34 and Jackson with 15. The next highest scorers had 6 a piece. This will not get it done with T-MAC not playing. Simply put, with T-MAC out we really need a third/fourth option to emerge for the Rockets. Look for Maurice Taylor to hopefully get the ball rolling and have a good game. 3. Defensive Intensity - Last game against the Lakers we forced 10 steals. We need to play with that same intensity against the Nets. The Kidd-less Nets are at a severe disadvantage since a true second option hasn't emerged besides Jefferson. We need to lockdown on him and force Alonzo and Rodney Buford to beat us. If we can contain Jefferson, our changes of winning the game go up. Game Plan for the Nets 1. Someone needs to step it up offensively besides Jefferson. Everyone in the gym knows Jefferson is good for 20+ points however what other options do the Nets have? Jason Collins is out, Alonzo hasn't played consistant ball as of late, and Rodney Buford has showed only occasional signs of consistancy on the offensive end as of late. Someone needs to step up for the Nets to have a chance to win. Should we roll a dice to see who it will be tonight? 2. Defensive Post Play - Someone, somehow, someway has to stop Yao Ming. He has had 2+ 25 point games with no signs up slipping up against the Nets. They need to double team him and force him to give the ball up to the Rockets role players. They need Lue, Ward and Nachbar getting the shots, not Yao. When Yao is "on" the Rockets are "on" however when Yao is "off" so are the Rockets. With Jason Collins out, NJ fans need to be praying that they can stop Yao. 3. Limit/Force Turnovers- The Nets need to take care of the rock. Last game they had 20 TO's compared to the Mavericks 9. The Rockets only turned the ball over 13 times against the Lakers. The Nets need to force the Rockets to turn over the rock then get out in transition and Run'N'Gun. Game Outlook I honestly dont see how the Rockets can lose if Yao is a factor on offense and someone besides Jackson and Yao step up on the offensive side. I dont think the Nets can put up 80 points against us. This game will come down to Yao Ming. If there is a big night for Yao, there will be a big night for the Rockets and visa versa. Rockets take this one 95-76
