We all think Ariza can't shoot.....

but is Timmy doing any better? At least Ariza is a complete player and plays with heart and desire.

8 minutes for Ariza was unwarrented. Ariza has clearly been playing alot better.

What does Ariza need to do? Something needs to be done to spark the team.

Start Ariza or at least give Ariza 30 plus minutes off the bench and have JYD start. KT, JYD, and Nazr should be physical enough to start the game off. JYD can't shoot but he can score on the drive and he can rebound a la Gearge Lynch.

I personally think Ariza can make a play for rookie of the year if he gets the minutes.

I would only be comfortable with that line-up if Houston was my shooting guard. You have to have a consistent shooter somewhere on the court. That starting line-up would play harder and better defense but we would still lose.

Thing is, Eli is locked up for what, the next six years? If we had that kind of insurance, I would agree with you.