Posted by simrud:
What game were you guys watching (martin and playa)? First of all Houston played, and did not look much worse then usual, he actually drove for a layup for the first time in like 25 games. His defense on Kittles was horrendous, so was Ward's and Norris's and anybody else’s on Kidd.
I was watching the game, were you? Houston was 1-8 from the field in the first half. Is that his usual game? Everyone who watched the game saw Houston jumping off of one leg for long stretches. He just came off of a knee draining.
Van Horn did his usual magic act in the 4th when he is nowhere to be found, Houston once again proved he can't carry a team, healthy or not.
I am starting to get a strange feeling that part of VH's disappearance is due to the fact that the coach and/or PGs are not getting him the ball. Down the stretch of the 4th it was Houston that was posting up high and taking his man one-on-one. As another player on the court what can you do? KVH can call for the ball all he wants, but if his team is not getting it to him do you call it disappearing or bad play (or play calling) by other?
And for putting words in the mouth, get off Silver's back Martin, Playa said that if FW played he would have given Kidd fits, that’s exactly saying that FW is on Kidd's level, like word for word.
Let's take your analogy one step further. Bruce Bowen gives everyone fits. Does that mean he plays at their level? No.