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Old 10-02-2005, 03:43 PM
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Detroit @ Houston... November 18th


Nov 18th, 9:30pm
@ The Toyota Center
WDWB/WB20 -- ESPN -- WDFN-AM 1130


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The Rockets are averaging 6 Points more per game with T-Mac in the lineup (93.4)... coincidentally Yao has only been shooting 8 shots P/game with Tmac back in the lineup. The Rockets are 3-1 with McGrady back in the lineup.

They currently are one of the lowest scoring teams in the league at 87.9 PPG... however they hold their opponent to 89.4 PPG... this may relate to their slow down style.

Juwan Howard has been one of their most consistent outside shooters again Sheed will have to watch the big man on the perimiter. Davis Wesley is also a lethal outside shooter off the bench (50% last four games)...

The Pistons will be fresh, while the Rockets will be playing in San Antonio thursday night.

Yao has been in foul trouble recently... this may be a strategy for the Pistons to take it inside early in the game.

The primary backups for Houston are Swift, Jon Barry, Mutombo & Luther Head.

The McGrady / Prince matchup is always fun to watch. Tayshaun usually holds TMac below his season average and shooting %.

Major Injuries

Bobby Sura (Knee surgery)
Lindsey Hunter (ankle surgery)

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Last edited by mercury : 11-17-2005 at 12:24 PM.