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I've wondered about this for a while, is it possible to have Battier go Horry mode during the last part of the season?

Battier is the man! My signature says it all about my appreciation of him being on our team.

Rockets point guard Rafer Alston said he recently chatted with Battier about the fact that he's never been on the squad.

Afterwards Coach Krzyzewsk said he knew all season long that Battier would have to go the distance in big games.

I was surprised Battier was still out there with a gimpy ankle. I'm not religious, but I'm praying he heals up for the next game.

If Battier health back, no doubt the sky is the limit of this rocket.

They did, sort of, in the beginning as they moved the ball crisply away from the double team and got Battier and Scola open for jumpers.

Battier needs to guard Roy 90% of the time. Artest just cannot stay in front of him at all.

JVG had absolutely nothing negative to say, nothing but effusive praise for McGrady, Battier, Deke and Howard for their leadership.

We want him to do more but I doubt we want him to be a leader like Battier or TMAC.

Van Gundy said it's that relentless nature on the defensive end that makes Battier such a strong defensive player.

"We've just got to make him take a lot of shots, make him work and try to limit the offense of the other guys, " Battier said.

There is no doubt that if Shane Battier were there instead of AB, that ball would be in Yao's hands.

McGrady, a two-time scoring champion, recalled seeing those sort of adjustments from Battier when the players were on opposing teams.

When he was shutdown, the rockets collapse. Hayes, Battier has no much impact on the game.

First off , the Rockets are not actively looking to trade Battier . Second , why do you think the Sonics are just dying to have Howard ?

I noticed most of the time when Battier gets the ball to Yao, Battier is in his usual favorite spot on either side of the 3 pt line.

Except when he left Shane Battier wide open for a three in the corner. . . which happened quite often.

Battier with the dagger in the heart! Battier hits his signature shot from the corner.

Sure, forward Shane Battier does all the little things, but the acclaim he receives is unprecedented by a role player.

Of course, the Rockets could try to get the Sonics to take Juwan Howard and Battier, which would add up to nearly $13 million.

As Battier would say: "Trust the process. " There is no fast-forward button, so you might as well enjoy every step of the way.

In games that close, the Houston Rockets often give the ball to Shane Battier, because when they do, they tend to win.

Houston's Shane Battier got into a minor shoving match with Bryant while chasing a loose ball.

While Shane Battier will be off the team, there are signs that, the defensive players all the absence of the preseason is a fact.

He has a pair of superstars in McGrady and Yao. He has two premier defensive players in Chuck Hayes and Battier.

He always slapped my wrist, McGrady said of Battier. Every time. After games against him, my whole wrist would be red and bruised up.

Artest and McGrady, Sheehan - Shane Battier can play multiple positions, which let the Rockets line-up full of flexibility.

Juwan Howard and Mutumbo have been performing like borderline Allstars in Yao's absence not to mention Battier has really come on lately.

The Rockets would probably have to add players like James, Alston, Battier etc, take on bad contracts from the Lakers, throw in draft picks.

Watching guys like Shane Battier play without the ball.

Throw solid guys like Battier, Deke, and Skip into the mix and that team has got serious ass-kicking potential.

Much of that time will come at SG, either as McGrady's primary backup or sliding over from PG when McGrady or Battier takes a seat.

Now Yao Ming and Rafer Alston have been fully recovered, but Shane Battier and McGrady's injury still feels very worrying.

Battier usually throws a short lob over his defender to Yao, although Battier will go with the occasional bounce pass.

Yi returned with 8: 54 left in the first half and was promptly called for goaltending when he leaped high to swat Shane Battier's shot.

Bonzi will never get a contract from CHINA. Battier and Chuck are both hardworking and fan favorites.

He did his part, but Head, Alston, and Battier really let the team down tonight.

People forget that Battier is also very good at moving without the ball on offense.

Battier just SHOOOT Just throw him the BALL !

After Battier answered with his 3, the Lakers called timeout and inbounded the ball with 1. 3 seconds showing.

Shane Battier plays outstanding position defense and excellent team defense.

I don't expect Alston, Howard, Padgett, Sura, Battier, and Deke to improve much over their current performance.

Battier thinks the lessons learned from that uneven season will serve the remaining Rockets well this year.

Not taking away from Mutombo or anyone else, but our defense this year is held together by Battier.

You want to win Championships, you need consistent and talented players like Battier, Landry, and Scola.

Battier will have to play for us to win that game, but if he snot feeling well, he shouldnt cuz the playoffs are more important.

Rockets forward Shane Battier has guarded everyone from Ray Allen to Dirk Nowitzki .

Its was so obvious that the GOD of NBA players made a mistake, most likely in response to Battier's superb defense.

This is just frustrating that Battier is the only player that can pass it to Yao, and Battier isn't even our PG.

Battier, Artest and Chuck Hayes led the charge and the help defense on Kobe was phenomenal all game long.

Battier followed with his 3-pointer, then fouled Bryant before he could get off a shot with 1. 3 seconds on the clock.

Shane Battier gingerly placed his 30-year-old feet in a tub of ice water, exhaled and smiled.

Who votes for Defensive Player of the Year? They need to take notice of the job Battier does every game on the defensive end.

We've got a lot of things to work out right now, said Battier .

ChronicleSports: Welcome to today's live commentary. Rockets forward Shane Battier will be on to take your questions at 3 p. m.

Battier has not played yet this season because of inflammation in his left foot.

I think someone with video-making skills should make a battier mix.

The surprising thing is that Battier has received little recognition for his defense.

Battier dose so many little things to help us to win the game.

Unsung hero: According to John Hollinger's player efficiency ratings, Shane Battier is the 45th best small forward in the league right now.

Battier doesn't shut down star players because no one does that.

Battier refusing to shoot more pisses me off.

I guess I am the only one that doesn't Battier getting more than 30 minutes a game. I am thinking 25 minutes at most.

No matter, in my opinion, if battier meat is roasted, it's tasty.

They got into the paint and we had to cover each other and Battier's standing out there on the three-point line knocking them down.

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?

I hope Battier is ok because he brings the moral of the team up.

Houston made another run, climbing to within 81-76 on a three-pointer by Shane Battier.

"I've heard it's a hot ticket, " Battier said.

Mmm. . . you gotta take into consideration that Battier played all 82 games (I think) and probably hustled in all of them to the end.

Hahah Battier is awesome man. . . Rudy who?

What is Battier doing to Daryl behind closed doors!

"I think we're a hungry team, " Shane Battier said.

Wow, I stop watching for 2 minutes and Battier goes nuts.

Alston, Tmac, and Battier all know how to feed Yao. Yao knows how to feed them.

Shane Battier: To be the best, you have to beat the best. You never call anyone out nor duck them. you play whoever's in front of you.

And forward Shane Battier: "To beat Dallas, you have to play a mistake-free game. "

Battier started out 5-5 and the Rockets took control early.

"He's hit big shots in the past, so it's good it went to him, " Adelman said of Battier.

bench players including battier scola needs to learn how to shoot short jumpers.

"Well, this is a big game not because of the streak, " Battier said.

my god rafer, head, battier, WHERE ARE YOU?

Battier needed 36 minutes to score 10ppg last year.

Too bad we still don't have enough fire power even with Battier playing like an all star

Defensive Stand Battier still building reputation as one of the game's best defensive players

Tonite, hayes, battier and yao do a good job, we need more player step up

Battier is just terrific I love the way he plays