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by: Kris Gardner. Credentialed media member since 1997. USBWA approved online journalist. Voter of Naismith, USBWA, WBHOF, and Wooden awards.
Houston Roundball Review Archive: November 2006 Battier after Rockets Rout of Mavs
Saturday, November 4, 2006HOUSTON, TX (Toyota Center) -- The Rockets started a forward tandem of Shane Battier and Chuck Hayes Saturday night versus the Dallas Mavericks.
Personally, I didn't believe that tandem would be successful unless Shane Battier was more aggressive on offense.
Shane only took six shots versus the Mavs; but, the Rockets didn't need Shane's shots because the rest of the team made up the difference in a huge way as the Rockets rolled over the Mavericks 107 to 76 in front of a sold-out Toyota Center crowd.
I'm still not convinced a Battier-Hayes tandem will work long-term; however, the Rockets got a win Saturday night.
I spoke with Shane after the game to get his take on the victory; Yao Ming's dominant performance; and the difference from Saturday's win over the Mavs to the loss at Utah.
Shane: "...competitive edge..."
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