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00:41Live from the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, it's the New Orleans Hornets and the Houston Rockets.
00:47Hi everybody, along with Steve Kerr, I'm Marv Albert. Both teams are ready to go.
01:01Alright Steve, as this one gets started, what's the key to success for New Orleans?
01:05Well, when you play against Yao Ming, Marv, I think the key is you've got to speed the game up.
01:09Because when he's comfortable in a half-court setting, he's virtually unstoppable around the rim.
01:14So, quicken the pace, try to get into the open floor and make the big fella run.
01:18And Steve, that's the big adjustment that Yao had to make when he first came into the NBA.
01:24He kind of lumbers up and down the court.
01:27Yao Ming, able to stuff.
01:38And Rafer Alston, called for the foul. That's his first.
01:42Nice aggressive move there, and that's going to get him two free throws.
01:45That's practically automatic for him.
01:48Paul at the line, he's 85% at the foul line.
01:52Marv, even at this early stage of Paul's career, I think you can put him right up there with the
01:57best point guards in the NBA.
01:59Parker, Nash, Kidd, his name belongs in that category.
02:04A terrific all-around player at both ends of the floor.
02:07And a guy who loves to distribute the ball.
02:14Nice pass.
02:17Handled by Peterson.
02:25And they work it back the other way.
02:27Yao making the entry pass difficult.
02:47And we got it by Chandler.
02:49And we got it by Chandler.
03:04Chandler with the shot.
03:13Delivery to Battier.
03:14Here's Battier.
03:16Yes.
03:17That's a shot he's very comfortable with, Marv.
03:19And it's important early in the game to establish your jump shot, your routine, your rhythm.
03:24And you do that by shooting in your own spots.
03:38And Tyson Chandler with the bucket.
03:55And the field goal.
04:06Nice play.
04:07And Pedro Storjankovic with a nice play.
04:10That's poor recognition defensively, Marv.
04:12You've got to get up into shooters and make them uncomfortable.
04:15If you let them stand out there and cast away, they'll kill you.
04:30Storjankovic, able to succeed with that box out.
04:41Shot block.
04:45Tyson Chandler.
04:46It's a nice move there, Marv, turning to the baseline.
04:49He likes to do that to get away from a double team.
04:51And that gives him the space that he needs to get a shot off.
04:55And they go back to the other side.
04:59Rebound by Peterson.
05:10Chandler firing.
05:12And they have a new clock.
05:14Tyson Chandler.
05:15Son.
05:15It's a Jackheartedļæ½ģ.
05:25Eniguei oliler.
05:27And they through pulling the Forwardather Fleming.
05:31And they take a shot off.
05:33They take a shot off.
05:36They take a shot off.
05:40Stand up.
05:44Unfortunately.
05:46Alston looking for the open man Peterson on the rebound
06:03and score beautiful execution you gotta love the game plan this team is getting guys the ball
06:09in areas where they're comfortable and even with that shot contested it doesn't matter that's
06:28all about Austin looking for the open man 7 on the 24 shot clock to 5 down to 3 he
06:40fires from
06:41downtown and a 24 second shot clock violation is called well the defense was well positioned
06:47more they did not give up any open lanes towards the hoop and they forced the violation
07:04batty ain't able to succeed with that box out
07:16and David West comes up short
07:24two seconds remaining on the quarter and Rafer Alston able to knock it down
07:29and he flings it and Chris Paul comes up short that's the end of the first
07:36the Hornets lead by three Steve you look at the statute as we often do with the voice of the
07:42telecast not much going on to be able to separate these two clubs well neither team was able to
07:48distinguish itself in the first quarter more but I think both clubs need to pick up the activity
07:52the energy it just looked a little sluggish out there to me at times I think this second quarter
07:58the pace will pick up
08:00all right they're set to resume
08:07all right they're set to resume
08:28here we got it by Chandlin
08:31Paul looking to set up
08:37Paul looking for the open man
08:43Paul our quick release rebound by out
08:56and Shane Barry off the mark
09:00delivery to Stojakovic
09:06Stojakovic
09:07puts it over
09:13got pocket seven
09:15and Pedro Stojakovic
09:17able to flip it home
09:18defensively they cannot give up such an easy
09:21hoop Marv
09:32Alston
09:33running the club
09:38for three
09:39and Tracy McGrady
09:41off the mark
09:42what great defense Marv
09:44challenging the shot
09:45and forcing a very difficult attempt
09:49Peterson on the hop
09:51as we kicked it
10:05yes
10:06strong move there Marv
10:07loves to go left
10:08everybody knows that
10:10but you can't even stop it
10:11when you know it's coming
10:12because he's just too good
10:13going in that direction
10:28Chandler keeps it alive
10:29and scores
10:41someone got a piece of it
10:43Batty it
10:44fires one out
10:45yes
11:06that was a three-quarter tip
11:08and Chris Paul
11:09able to knock it home
11:11well that's not an easy shot Marv
11:12coming off the pick and roll
11:14off the dribble
11:15and pulling up from three-point range
11:16that's nice
11:25he fires from downtown
11:27yes
11:28Marv he hit a terrific shot there
11:31but you see the defense
11:32contesting that attempt
11:33if they continue to do that all night
11:35they'll be fine defensively
11:49Stojakovic with the shot
11:50that's his first miss of the night
11:52and Tyson Chandler
11:54they'll put it home
12:09and Ray for Austin
12:10not able to hit
12:21and Ray rejected
12:29and the pass is picked off
12:31two on one
12:33and Yao Ming called for the foul
12:35that's his first
12:36well with this guy
12:38at the free throw line
12:39I don't think it's a bad foul
12:41he's notoriously a bad free throw shooter
12:44Chandler to the line
12:45he's erratic at the line
12:47only 59%
12:49Chandler another guy
12:50who came straight out of high school
12:52into the NBA
12:52spent his first part of his career
12:55in Chicago
12:55before moving over to the Hornets
12:57great shot blocker
12:58very long and active
13:00and has improved his offensive game
13:02a little bit as well
13:08but Grady again
13:10he scores
13:11and a foul
13:12Barb it's very difficult
13:14as a player
13:15to have the kind of strength
13:16to finish a play like that
13:17when you're getting fouled
13:23West able to hustle it down
13:33delivery to Stojakovic
13:39Stojakovic
13:40with a little opportunity
13:41and stuffs
13:54Scola right back
13:58but Grady again
13:59and they have the new clock
14:01and Luis Stojakovic
14:03able to put it down
14:04a good execution there
14:06in that screen
14:06and both players offensively
14:08rev the situation
14:09perfect delivery on the pass
14:11and that led to the easy two
14:19delivery to West
14:23and David West
14:24comes up short
14:25Steve Knottler
14:27but that's not really his shot
14:29he prefers to go baseline
14:31so
14:32looks like he just got
14:33a little out of his comfort zone
14:34here
14:41Chandler fires
14:43three seconds remaining
14:44in the quarter
14:45Alston
14:46looking for the three
14:47and halfway through this one
14:49the Hornets
14:50lead by four
14:51and
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16:51They're going to have to continue to play hard with a lot of intensity if they want to build
16:54on this lead.
17:07All right, here we go.
17:08They'll put it in play.
17:16Now they try the other side.
17:23Shot clock to seven.
17:25Yes!
17:26More Peterson!
17:36Yau on the hop.
17:38Here's Skola.
17:39And the field goal.
17:46Ball setting things up.
17:53And he's rejected.
17:55Ball with the shot and scores.
18:13It is deflected.
18:22Ball taking it to the rim and scores.
18:26Ball, where's the defense?
18:27You've got to slide your feet.
18:28Get in front of people defensively.
18:35McGrady firing.
18:37Yes!
18:38McGrady is four for eight from the field.
18:40This is how you want to attack an aggressive defense.
18:43Set good screen.
18:45Free yourself up for a jump shot.
18:49Chandler fires one up.
18:51And the field goal.
19:03Chandler ends up with it.
19:04Well, the beauty of rebounding, Marv,
19:06as you take a look at the totals,
19:08is that even when you're not shooting well,
19:10if you can control the glass,
19:11you create extra possessions,
19:13that's a great way to grab the lead.
19:17Peterson on the hop.
19:19Handled by Yau.
19:36Shot clock to six.
19:38McGrady looking for the open man.
19:40Beautiful shot.
19:42You are late in the shot clock.
19:43You've got to try to get the ball in the hands
19:45of one of your best shooters.
19:47And that's why.
19:55Paul now running the team.
20:03Beautiful.
20:04Defensive move.
20:14And Yao Ming plays it home
20:16with a nice pass to set it up.
20:18They've got to tighten up their defense there,
20:20Marv.
20:20Poor rotation.
20:21Score line.
20:33Two minutes to happen in the head.
20:38For three.
20:40And rebounded by Valiant.
20:42Shot selection becomes so important here, Marv,
20:45in the second half.
20:46It's a tight game.
20:47You really have to make the defense work.
20:49Don't bail them out.
20:51That was a three-point attempt.
20:53Yao resets.
20:55And slams it down.
21:14Delivery to Paul.
21:16Delivery to Stojakovic.
21:21Hall on a catch-and-shoot.
21:34And scores.
21:35Austin is three for five from the field.
21:41And Byron Scott wants to talk.
21:44Jackson has checked in.
21:48Now.
22:15And they're ready to play.
22:17And they're ready to play.
22:20And the offensive foul will give it back to the Rocks.
22:25Novak coming on.
22:48And the offensive foul will give it back to the Rocks, and the offensive foul will give it back to
22:56the Rocks.
22:56Really move the ball.
23:05Shot clock down to 7.
23:08Right with the shot.
23:09Yes!
23:12To 2.
23:14The assist to number 6, Tyson Manchini.
23:21Go!
23:22Go!
23:23Go!
23:25Go!
23:26Go!
23:28Jackson gets inside.
23:30And Bobby Jackson off the mark.
23:39We're down to the final seconds.
23:43And Chris Paul not able to hit.
23:46Three quarters through this game.
23:48The Hornets lead by one.
23:50All right, Steve, as we start the fourth quarter, either team able to take command.
23:54What are you looking for here in the fourth?
23:56Well, in a close game like this one, Marvin, oftentimes it's the little things.
24:00Who can take a charge?
24:01Who can come up with loose balls?
24:03If you can get to the line, maybe get out in transition, get an easy basket.
24:06Those kinds of plays could be the difference.
24:15All right, we're ready.
24:17They're setting it up.
24:22Delivery to McGrady.
24:29West, able to reach for him.
24:31Tough shot there, Marla.
24:32I think this offense has to move the ball, try to get it inside, maybe attack the rim.
24:37Don't settle for so many outside jumpers.
24:42And the field goal.
24:44Chad looks 8 for 14 from the field.
24:47Terrific effort there, Marla.
24:48I like the fact that he didn't settle for the long-range jumper.
24:51Instead, he put the ball on the floor, really attacked the defense, and got a pretty good look.
25:05And Tracy McGrady is able to score.
25:07That's a nice move there.
25:09Moving to his left from that spot on the floor.
25:12That's one of his tendencies.
25:13That's what he likes to do.
25:14Really seems to give him a good offensive rhythm.
25:20And Tyson Chandler comes up short.
25:31Alston looking for the open man.
25:33Spohler, able to rescue him.
25:35Handled by Chandler.
25:46Paul, finding room.
25:52An open opportunity for three.
25:54And Moe Peterson so proficient on that catch and shoot.
25:58Got it off.
25:59The assist to the number three, David West.
26:14The steal.
26:17And David West will put it home.
26:20And we saw them run the lanes, get out into the open floor, and create an easy basket.
26:25And that's critical in a close game.
26:28Alston trying to set up.
26:30Good job by Paul.
26:36Yes!
26:37Well, he's scolar.
26:47And Chris Paul, off the mark.
26:50And rebounded by Young.
26:55And slams it down.
26:59Yes!
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27:18Shot clock down to six.
27:20Now to four.
27:21And Moe Peterson so proficient on that catch and shoot.
27:25Got it off.
27:26This is all coaches can ask for, Marv.
27:28Contest every shot.
27:31Yes!
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28:08playing the point
28:17but Grady looking for the open man
28:217 on the 24
28:23to the rim
28:24yes
28:25that's a great drive there Marvin
28:27with his team trailing he knew he had to be
28:30aggressive and attack the rim
28:42Alston trying to stay in front of him
28:49fires
28:50Skoll on rebound
28:59delivery to McGrady
29:04McGrady fires
29:05and Tyson Chandler called for the foul
29:08Marvin I think this is an excellent foul
29:11and the last time this guy hit two clutch free throws
29:13was during the Nixon administration
29:15McGrady at the line
29:59you take any easy points that you can get whether it's transition or going to the free throw line
30:05like they are here
30:06free throws become so important late in the game
30:09particularly when you've got the lead
30:11you've got to make two here
30:13to make it a two possession game
30:17right on target with a second free throw
30:20they're now up by three
30:21and timeout taken
30:23late here in the fourth
30:25Mark this is where coaches
30:27look at their menu of ATOs
30:29after timeout plays
30:31everybody's got them
30:32they're going to look at matchups here
30:34try to pick the best one
30:35and try to get a score
30:49Houston now has two timeouts left
31:09shot clock is down to seven
31:11shot clock is down to five
31:14McGrady from downtown
31:16nice box out by West
31:18no choice here
31:20they had to stop the clock
31:21so they get the foul
31:22great job by the offense
31:24getting the ball into the hands
31:25of the right free throw shooter
31:27look for this guy to knock two down
31:29if he can at least make one out of the two
31:32he puts his team in control here
31:44and timeout with little time left in this one
31:47well Mark you're facing a two possession deficit right now
31:51so we've got two options
31:52either you go for the quick two
31:54and try to force a turnover
31:56or make a quick foul
31:57or if you have an open three Mark
31:59you go ahead and take it
32:00and at that point
32:01you've got to again
32:02force a turnover
32:03get a quick foul
32:04stop the clock
32:16I'll say
32:17you go to the back and I'll beat the
32:54Alston on the high, final seconds, he'll work it back the other way, and Shane Barrier not able to hit,
33:03time has run out on this one, the Hornets take it
33:05The final score is 46-41, Tyson Chandler is the high point man with 17 points, this is Marv Alvin
33:14along with Steve Coors saying thanks for tuning in from the New Orleans Arena
33:55We'll see you next time
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