t-mac

making t mac score 18 pts a game is pretty much negating the purpose of him on the floor.

Good to see Yao and Rafer off to great starts, and T-Mac is looking pretty aggressive. This is going to be a great game.

Personally, I hope we see just a bit of the ferociousness from previous years.

I love to see kobe and t mac compete with their full strength and anticipation to leave a mark in history.

His is a fragile psyche, and his coach never stopped reconstructing him, regenerating T-Mac into a more complete franchise force.

but man, even if yao and t mac heats up, if our role players shoot like this, we might as well pack it in.

the offense seems to me somewhat disjunct. i don't know how long it will take to have the right kind of adjustment between yao and t mac.

Tracy McGrady might finally get out of the first round. . . while he's on the injured list.

They knew T-Mac was Rockets' offense engine. Shutting down T-Mac (even before he got the ball) sucked Rockets' offense.

A more mature T-Mac is getting geared up for this year's playoff series with a different mindset.

That's just a cop out . Houston played better than us. We only have one major scorer in boozer they have 2 in yao and t mac.

Given T-Mac's tear of late he seems to do best when he is the first option and has freedom to create.

If this is any sort of long term thing for T-mac, JVG MUST put aside the differences with Bonzi and let him play, to save this season.

That's a good question. Well, you know in Houston, T-Mac [Tracy McGrady] is the boss, he is the chief, he is the king.

I can't predict a win, but if our role players hit their open shots that will be created by an aggressive T-Mac, we will NOT be blown out.

Extremely enjoy the ball T-mac back pass to Yao, Yao fake and thow it back to T who with an incredible reverse.

Even with Yao out, T-Mac is still able to just be a cog in the machine.

T-Mac was so good it's frustrating to lose, especially against a bad team like the Kings. It makes me think of the game in Memphis.

I saw so many fouls & non-fouls it was unreal. The play where T-Mac took a jump step sideways into Fisher made me in sensed.

While I think its admirable for him to be dedicated to deferring to teammates I'm not sure that's what's best for T-Mac.

I began thinking Vince's name should be mentioned alongside Kobe's, LeBron's, D-Wade's and T-Mac's as the top swing men in the league.

He seemed very eager to return to a previous T-Mac, whatever that may be, and prove to people he is still a star.

Yao is like Kobe while T-mac is like Shaq; on the surface, this might seem 'wrong', since it doesn't correspond to their natural positions.

jonathan, are u surprised that t-mac will be ready by training camp? you think he is making the right choice?

Thus, T-Mac would be welcomed as a much louder move than the attention he would get in L. A.

The Mavs forced us to adjust tonight. . . they really continued to do whatever they wanted to do out there, even when T-mac was going off.

T-mac needs to attack the basket, and looks for opportunities to dish to Shane at the corner or Rafer at top of the key.

One of those rare games where both Yao and t mac got it going! When both are on, Rockets are unbeatable!

T-Mac and Yao need to take over the rest of the way. Rafer is just being Rafer. Harping is one tough guy ala Bob Sura.

As it has been said the team was 14-6 before T-Mac went down.

We proved in the last game that we can still hang out with Suns without T-Mac and Yao.

Not a good game for the team. Only a good game for T_MAC. The other guys, especially Alston just suck.

Anyways, Yao heated up, T-Mac is fire, Bobcats don't match up to the Rockets.

I'm giving T-Mac the benefit of the doubt right now, he might have just had a bad game.

No wonder T-Mac's shooting is off. Says he had a huge blister under his foot. Hope he gets that thing taken care of before the next game.

I didn't think Fisher played all that bad. Ak was beaten by T-Mac as much as Fisher.

I am concerned that, even after Yao returns, JVG may not be able to combine T-Mac and Yao's offensive abilities effectively.

Ok if T-Mac wants to show up the hometown crowd, he better hit a 3 coming out of the timeout.

So hopefully T-Mac just had a bad game, I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt.

T-Mac's assist is amazing. If he could only do that every game, it's hard to beat the Rockets.

My main concern is T-Mac eases off a bit too much and focuses on getting Yao going too much.

I never thought I would see the day in which 6 of our players scored in double figures and t-mac didn't in a game he played in.

i saw t mac drove whenever he posted up or playing at the triple threat. no more pick and roll unless we see shots go in.

Well, if he is so demanding to come here and only here, in that scenario, why relinquish T-Mac?

I do not really think he could create his own shots like Yao& T-mac.

Yao and T-Mac experienced what Shaq and Kobe did. The defending NBA champion Detroit Pistons are a tough match for any dynamic duo.

Kobe for T-mac will never happen, but I actually think Kobe and Yao have more potential together.

I know he's had great players in the past, Drexler, the Kings, etc. but he's had no one who's as pure and deadly a scorer as T-Mac is.

But after Yao's injury, the team played a very different style, a style relatively dynamic (thanks to T-Mac) and new to other teams.

Will be a blown out if T-Mac keep on playing like this.

I would not at all be surprised with 28 from T-Mac.

I think part of the T-Mac's lower offensive numbers early in the season was his deliberate decision to defer to Yao.

T-Mac needs to play hard, own up to not playing hard in the past, and publicly apologize for it.

Snyder competing for T-Mac for most exciting player on the Rockets. I hope T-Mac becomes competitive and shows us a little something back.

Great Win. . . good to see T-Mac do well!

I dont even think the Lakers do a one for one deal because Kobe is better than T-Mac.

As Wiz move to demolish roster, front office is seriously exploring a deal for T-Mac's expiring deal, sources say. Butler likely bait.

Yao and T-Mac probably won't be suiting up in 2010.

This team is T-Mac's team and its going to need to readjust to playing a center oriented offense.

Yao is exceeding my wildest expectation. If T-Mac find his shots, Bonzi is back, this team could be scary.

Only Kobe hits more off balance long shots than T-Mac. Dude is disguising when he's on.

And whoever said T-Mac have no clue. Without TMac we lose this game.

T-Mac for most of his career has been the first option on offense and having the O go through him.

Kobe demands to be traded so you, presumably all by yourself, came to the conclusion that we should offer them T-Mac in exchange for Kobe.

Some of the Rocket fans are vastly overrating T-Mac's value these days.

The Rockets guard will no longer need those pregame shots after receiving a series of anti-inflamatory injections on Tuesday.

T-Mac has really come out and stepped up for this team when they need him the most.

arest and t-mac are both a bit redundant in that they need to iso to get points, but so does yao.

T-Mac needs to take it easy. Rafer needs to know when to stop shooting.

I am see yao growth of that era began to watch NBA, which was favorite is t mac.

We had to win this game and T-Mac did everything he could but not one other player besides Scola stepped up.

Shane is damn good tonight, he knows what to do when Yao and T-mac are both not on the court.

I love t mac and he's my favorite player, but he's got me second guessing him.

Their defense on us was excellent, esp. their double team on T-Mac. These guys don't rattle in the clutch.

And like T-Mac the player, T-Mac the shoe delivers on the court.

It was only after Yao went down that T-Mac started shooting well again.

I've been saying that T-Mac is the best playmaker right behind Steve Nash.

Did it against Detroit when they were coming back and sank a shot with Tayshaun Prince's hand right in his face to bring the lead to 7.

Oh yeah, T-Mac drives over and over again. Any coincidence that his jump shot really picks up too?

All I know is T-Mac better come prepared and not slow the system down now that they are finally improving.

What was T-Mac doing on the 1 on 1 fast break? He was hesitating and not sprinting towards the basket, allowing Okur time to block the shot.

If I were the manager, I will trade T Mac first.

Yeahhh, all the Rockets unknowns getting shoe contracts cause of Yao and partly T-Mac. Sweet deal.

The inability to have any playoff success has led some to question whether T-Mac really is an NBA star.

Let's put it this way: If the Rockets could still trade T-Mac for Kobe directly, they'd do it without hesitation.

I really want to see T-Mac and Yao dominanting the PO.

As I noted in my review of the T-MAC 2, I felt the shoe provided excellent fit up front during on-court wear.

I think the story would be the same if Kobe and T-Mac switched places.

T-mac is the man for the clutch shot without a doubt.

You going to count on Rafer and T-Mac on clutch situations?

Van Gundy needs to adapt the offense to the defense, and maximize his team's strengths, which is Yao Ming and T-Mac.

You are not assuming we are Detroit , Scola wont get as many shot opportunities as T-mac & Yao does, even Rafer.

I'm not worrying about T-Mac when Yao comes back, but I am worry about Yao himself.

Now, if they said, T-Mac for Odom, would you do it? That is a more reasonable trade from LA's point of view.

I'm guessing you made this thread in response to the trade T-Mac thread?

T-Mac: You did good in the celebrity game during all star weekend though.

Now this may frustrate many Houston fans who are done with Mcgrady but this also gives T-Mac one more chance to save face.

I wish T-mac and Head would've been benched much earlier in the 4th. . . whatever.

The Rockets NEED this game to secure Home Court. Yao and T-Mac will play.

T-Mac, shades of MJ? This is him taking a cut at his benefit softball tournament, not a career change.

Rafer had a quiet but solid night tonight, as did Juwan and T-mac.

I think he prefer winning 81 game to scoring 81 points. And i would choose what t-mac choose.

And LA Lakers would laugh at you. Why would they want T-Mac when they must give up Kobe?

No one on the Dallas roster can hold or stop T-Mac or Yao.

I watched the TV, T-Mac is perfect. I hope Rockets will beat Lakers, because a lot of ppl think Lakers will stop Rockets.

FINALLY, T-Mac you have that ANY TIME YOU WANT. Stop with the jumpers, you own them inside.

The main thing is T-Mac's and Yao's form for the PO.

I know it sounds like I'm bashing T-Mac, but I'm not.

t-mac: lu, hey, introduce yourself to tim dunken, nationally known right here.

T-Mac, be great for the entire game, not just the half.

Barring a setback, t mac will play tomorrow. Prob no yao.

This "will to win" is what appears to separate Kobe and T-Mac.

What Houston needs most now is a Tonya Harding type to whack T-Mac's knee and keep his 15 for 55 shooting on the bench.

The adidas T-MAC III is the core baller's basketball shoe.

Remember in the '04 All-Star Game when the West brought in Kirilenko to guard T-Mac on the deciding play?

T-Mac has huge cap number which will come off next summer.

If T-Mac can't go will this finally get JVG to play Bonzi. When will Sura make his decision to play or retire?

I wonder if you would a said that if T-mac was the one named. . .

Yao in the high post (especially without T-mac) is a waste of time and basically a possession.

And the trade T-mac post is absolutely rediculous!

Do you think he's one of those guys that can bring a team together? Or does he have a long way to go to become one like Battier and T-Mac?

C'mon don't let up now, this win should help heal T-Mac's back.

No, keep T-mac and Yao in for now, re-integration is key.

Away , down big with only 20 second left , T-Mac hitter the foul shot.

T-Mac is playing awesome and Rafer is playing like a true point guard and we can't put this pathetic team away?

Or that after that win, they were 14-6 with T-Mac playing average at best?

had t-mac played this game he would have walked in the park after 1st quarter.

The T-Mac 20 footer is one of the worst shots he can take, there's no one inside to rebound because they're all screening for him.

You can also check out my store if you are interested in jerseys or T-Mac items.

The room features new furniture, reference materials, 30 laptop computers, hardwood floors and tons of T-Mac memorabilia.

Can you say that T-Mac is the best swing-man? No way. He's in the top 10, but not top 5.

We need both t-mac and yao to beat the best. Yeah, we can now beat the whips without one.

exactly. and unless the role players can make the open shots t mac and yao give them, they're gonna stay up and play physical.

both t mac and yao look like total scrub, this is just the second game of PLAYOFFS remember?

Nobody else can create for his teammates like T-Mac and at the same time, carry the offensive load.

Its funny how we win some games without T-Mac and some people on this board think that we are a better team without him.

T-mac needs to score 25 points in 17 mins to keep the streak alive not happening.

T-Mac 32 in 3 quarters including buzzer beating jumper, wow!

looks like when T-Mac come back, Rox is playing worse.

T-mac gotta go to the basket strong. we want some dunk! same goes for yao.

Good start boys! 31 points in a quarter shows they can't stop T-Mac or Yao.

Ok lets see, we went 2 and 4 with Yao and no T-Mac.

Yao is aggressive, he has grabbed 9 rbs in the 1st half, I hope T-Mac find his rhythm in the 2nd half, we need this win.

Also, T-Mac didn't get to the line enough in the second half.

T-mac needs to just retire already and get it over with so he can go do what he does have a passion for because it sure is not basketball.

I like the way t-mac is going to the hole, however he is getting hammered and not getting calls.

HOW can we be OK? What a horrible start. It was 8-0 and now 15-11. T-Mac still no score. . .

T-Mac should do something to deserve his salary.

T-Mac lookin good for the future, he will get 50 next game!

the good thing, t mac sucks and we're ahead by 1.

If we take out Yao. We are the worst free throw shooting team in the league. T Mac needs to learn how to shoot free throw.

we can still right this ship. but t mac has to wake up.

I like this kind of T-Mac, always try attacking the rim.

My gut feeling: it is going to happen. I like T-mac, but T-mac Yao means no championship.

we are losing all of these games with 1-2 points max. this is with t mac who is probably our best clutch scorer and closer missing games.

Look at t mac's eyes, he can look at two direction at same time.

The real question is. . . whats up with t mac? Is he sick? Injured? upset? He want even trying.

Something is wrong with t-mac this game. He needs to go sit down for a while, the team is doing better w. O him anyway

When T-Mac only had 1 point more than Deke after 3 quarters you know something is terrible wrong

Basketball is my favorite sport, kobe Bryant is I like basketball star, but my favorite basketball star is t-mac.

Oh no, this doesn't look good with T-Mac HE HURT HIS BACK. I knew it. The guy is done

You suxx T-Mac you missed a wide open, no one near you in 5 feet, shot

We definitely need a better PG or a healthy T-mac, or we are doomed

Ok WTF is wrong, according to Yahoo GameChannel, T-Mac has missed aroud 5 layups. damn t mac is shooting bad. but still 8, 3, 3