The Rockets kept the lead for most of the 2nd quarter and the Mavs had it for one possession before Houston took it back with a Yao Ming bucket.No surprise that TMac is dominating, he looks to be in mid-season form he's got 19 on 7-17 from the field. Yao will probably pick up the scoring load in the 2nd half, he's 5-6 for 12 points and if Diop gets into foul trouble Dallas might be forced for Dirk or Juwan Howard (since Brandon Bass is out tonight) to guard him (yikes) I think in order for the Rockets to win in the 2nd half they need a 3rd player to step up and get 10 or 12 points in the 2nd half. Mike James is a Mavs killer so don't be surprised if he explodes in the 3rd or 4th.
Dirk is only 4-12 but he's getting beat up and not getting any calls unlike TMac. Also looks like JJ Barea and JET are playing good at the PG position filling in for Devin Harris and Jerry Stackhouse is having his 1st good shooting game of the year. Josh Howard has 3 fouls and needs to not pick up that 4th. Also would like to say the Mavs team has greatly improved there passing this year, maybe it's because of new Asst. Coach Paul Westphal.
I expect the Mavs to win this game despite them being bit by the injury bug, of course McGrady and Yao could continue to dominate too. Should be an exciting 2nd half.
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