This was a game that was lost in the 1st quarter. Why doesn't Flip ever do anything to make a statement when the starters just stink up the place and replace all of them with the bench? Pretty pathetic that Rasheed doesn't even jump one inch to contest the tip-off, that set the tone for the lack of effort in this game except for a few spurts. Finally Dale Davis gets a little burn and he was rebounding and playing hard but now back to the bench for the next 10 games. Chauncey was pretty rusty and not at the top of his game but he'll be fine. I'm more concerned with Rip who seems to be really hurting, he might want to sit a few games to just rest up. So is there a reason Maxiell didn't get any playing time tonight? The Rockets sure have our number, they are a tough team and if they played in the East they would be going neck and neck with us for the first spot.