Rockets vs Jazz 小林+Team Highlights (3-20-2013)

Rockets vs Jazz | Lin + Team Highlights (3-20-2013)

Postgame: Kevin McHale | Rockets Vs Jazz | March 20, 2013

麥帥:火箭第四節頂住壓力 書豪最後時刻扭轉乾坤

發布時間： 2013-03-21 12:02 來源： 網易體育

網易體育張強3月21日休斯敦報道： 麥克海爾很幸福。這場比賽前，他反複給隊員講拿下爵士有多麽重要，關係到相互戰績占優和季後賽的排位，所以必須拿下。這場比賽後，幸福的麥帥拿著一罐可樂，在發布會上侃侃而談，他欣慰球隊第四節頂住壓力，讚揚林書豪在最後時刻接管比賽。 麥克海爾對於結果有多麽滿意，隻需要看看他滿臉的笑容就知道了。“我們非常需要傑瑞米凶狠攻擊籃筐，詹姆斯多次被犯規，頻頻走上罰球線上，他這場罰球18 次。關鍵時刻，我們頂住壓力，打得非常好。”麥帥讚揚球隊說，“最後，我們打得有些保守，節奏有些慢，有些刻意保護優勢，但你不應該這樣去做。總體來說， 我們球隊這場的能量和努力都非常好，開局很好，能量很足，打出了自己的進攻節奏。” 這場比賽，火箭後場發揮出色，替補控衛盡管數據一般，上場18分鍾，6投3中，拿到7分2次助攻，但是他在防守端的無比努力和強硬，其實發揮了很大作用。 “今晚，他在防守端很有侵略性，我們就需要帕特裏克和他的梯隊這樣去打。事實上，我們還在尋找如何讓球隊的拚圖更好打球，但我認為帕特裏克確實很努力，發 揮很出色。” 采訪最後，網易體育讓麥帥詳細談談林書豪的發揮，麥克海爾盛讚說，“他打得非常好，關鍵時刻，他投進了一些關鍵的球，這是我們需要的投籃。對手下半場開始圍攻詹姆斯，對他的防守很嚴，不讓他有很好的出手空間。這事實上解放了傑瑞米，他開始表現。” 然後，就有了林書豪最後時刻的接管比賽，接連進攻得分，打消了對手的進攻攻勢，穩定了局麵和軍心。“傑瑞米扭轉了乾坤，頻頻殺到內線。我們需要他這樣的表現，他今晚實在是太出色了。”

小林得最高分：Rockets hold on late behind Lin, Harden to beat Jazz, 100-93

In a game the Rockets absolutely needed to have, they got it, even if it wasn't always pretty. An analysis of how the Rockets got it done.

Facing another must-win game to secure a playoff spot in the West, Houston needed to come out of the gate with an aggressive mentality and they did. Houston raced out to a 26 points lead before surviving a gritty comeback by the Jazz, to move to 37-31 after beating Utah 100-93.

The Good: Rockets Victory

The Rockets needed this win, especially with a couple of strong West teams coming up in the schedule. The win gives Houston a 1½ game lead over the 8^th seeded Los Angeles Lakers. The first quarter has not been friendly to the Rockets, especially in the last 6 of 8 games where Houston has been outscored. That changed tonight. Houston used a strong first quarter on the defensive end to start separating themselves from the Jazz. The Rockets held the Jazz to their lowest scoring total, 10 points, and showed a commitment to playing defense, hustling for every loose ball and contesting every passing lane, making it tough for the Jazz to start their offense. Offensively the Rockets shot the ball much better tonight, especially the bench but more on them in the player ratings, shooting 45% from the field. Houston had better spacing and made harder cuts into the lane. The win gives the Rockets the series win against the Jazz this season 3-1.

The Bad: The Houston Backcourt

For this game, bad, does not carry the same connotation as you may think. This is the kind of game the Rockets needed to play after a drubbing by the Warriors on Sunday and Houston turned to their strength, their backcourt. The Rockets backcourt of Jeremy Lin and James Harden were two bad men on a mission. They played with one thing on their mind, a Rockets victory. The Houston backcourt combined for 53 points 9 assists and four rebounds. Both men also played better defensively, especially Harden who wasn’t caught ball watching as much as games past. For the Rockets to be successful it has to start with the backcourt. Their aggressiveness driving to the basket opens up things for the Houston shooters, which in turn will make it easier for them to drive down the lane.

The Ugly: Jazz Comeback

As much praise as they may receive for the defensive effort tonight they should get some jeers for letting the Jazz get within five points. The defensive intensity the Rockets displayed in the first half went out the window in the 4^th quarter. With the playoffs fast approaching the Rockets need to be more unfailing when playing with the lead and continue playing there fast pace game. That includes making the extra pass and keeping the ball moving. A better team might come back to get the victory.

Player Ratings:

Starters:

Jeremy Lin: (8) 24 points and 6 assists

       Lin stepped up his game. From the start of the game he was aggressive. Lin drove to the hoop and shot the ball without hesitation. When his team needed him the most Lin stepped up, driving down the lane for two contested layups to get Houston out of its offensive funk with three minutes left in the 4^th quarter. Seven of his nine baskets were layups, which is a sign of his aggressiveness. Defensively he made it tough for Mo Williams to get going, who only score 4 points.

James Harden: (7) 29 points and 3 assists

· Harden did most of his work in the first half where he scored 21 points then mostly disappear in the second half except for the last minute of the game. With Houston nursing a five-point lead Harden poked the ball out of Al Jefferson hands and sealed the victory for Houston. Harden finished with 29 points, doing most of his damage from the free throw line going 17/18 from the line. For a player who receives a lot of flack for his defense he showed improvement in that department tonight.

Chandler Parsons: (6) 10 points 8 rebounds

· Parsons had a bit of a bounce back game. While he didn’t score a lot of points he was active and chased Gordon Heyward around all night. While Heyward did score 27 points, most of his points came against the slower Delfino. Parsons was two rebounds shy of a double double.

Donatas Motiejunas: (4.5) 5 points and 5 rebounds

· Motiejunas missed a lot of threes from the corner, a shot that is important to the Rockets offense. If D-Mo wants to continue getting playing time he’s going to have to start hitting that shot. Whether it’s a lack of confidence or nerves, he needs to start hitting shots. With that said, this was also a bounce back game for him. Yes, he missed a lot of shots but defensively he was more active on the boards and made it difficult for Paul Millsap to score.

Omer Asik: (6.5) 9 points and 12 rebounds

· Asik did what Asik does best. Gobble up rebounds and find new creative ways to shoot layups, even if it looks silly.

Notable Bench Players:

Carlos Delfino, Patrick Beverly, Greg Smith and Thomas Robinson: (7)

· The bench mob combined for 23 points 5 rebounds and 6 steals. The Rockets bench came into the game with a point to prove. They entered the game and played their roles to perfection playing with a steady hand and increasing the Rockets lead. Delfino and Beverly led the way combining for 26 points. Special recognition for Patrick Beverly who hustled for every loose ball. The man is a pesky defender and pestered the Jazz guards into committing turnover, which led to either fast breaks points or additional possessions. If Gary Payton is “The Glove” then Beverly shall henceforth be known as “The Mitten”, if at least just for tonight.

Coach Rating:

Kevin McHale: (6.5)

· Coach McHale grade is based not just on this game but on the practices he led. The Rockets executed his game plan and got the victory. Since the game was a blowout McHale rarely had to make and in game decisions. In the 4^th quarter with four minutes left he substituted Delfino for D-Mo after Motiejunas missed two corner three’s. By Delfino playing the stretch four position it opened up the driving lanes for Harden and Lin.

The Rockets get back to action Friday night when they welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers to Toyota Center. Until then follow me on Twitter @jhacevedo for more Rockets discussions.

What do you make of the Rockets victory? How does “The Mitten” work for Beverley?

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