another game, another beatdown. 15 straight. We now passed up the Mavs and are tied with the Suns (will pass them soon, because they are horrible). 1 GB of the Hornets, so you're next. 3-0 without Yao. McGrady hasn't even had to sniff 30 pts in a game since the injury, because the role players are playing so well. I know Kevin Durant will win ROY, but there is no rookie more valuable ot their team than Scola to Houston. He was moved into the starting lineup 15 games ago... (all wins). He had 18 pts 14 boards tonight. Mac had 22 pts 6 boards 6 assists Battier had 20 Alston had 16 Off the bench, Landry and Head kept stepping it up with 12 and 8 respectively. The team defense continues to be better without Yao, holding the Nuggs, who average 107 a game to just 89.
I have to make this quick, b/c I need to study. 16 in a row. Another blowout. McGrady and Alston carry the team with 20+ but Scola, Landry and Chuck Hayes all provided the energy and the spark to push Houston easily over the fast-tempo Pacers. Tomm we face the Mavs minus Dirk who nearly killed Kirilenko a few nights ago.
Rockets getting lucky with the schedule to continue the streak lol.....Dirkless Mavs and a possible Westless Hornets....
Sir Charles had the nerve to say "T-Mac doesn't make his teammates better." Anyone who has watched this game, or really any game knows if anything, he is too unselfish. I love how Sir Charles has a clear-cut outline for how to win a title, when he never won one himself. These guys are legit, ladies and gents, boys and girls. I think they are more dangerous without Yao, because it's a 5-man game now. We had a tendency to watch Yao and T-Mac play when they were together. Just look at how much Alston, Battier, Landry and Head's stats have gone up since Yao went out.
Clair's assessment is correct. This team is better without Yao. Everybody is involved. This is the most well coached team in the NBA from all appearances.
Adelman has done a fantastic job and should be coach of the year. It's easy to coach guys like Scola and Battier, etc... Consummate professionals. I don't care if Rudy Gay averages 100 pts a game, getting Battier was well worth it. He guards (and shuts down) the opponent's best player every night. And Bobby Jackson gives us attitude... The Hornets were stupid giving him up.
