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’Must-See’ NBA Game For November 5th: Tracy McGrady, Yao Ming, Luis Scola, & Houston Rockets Versus Dallas Mavericks



November 05 07
Each day during the 2007-8 season, HoopsVibe The Blog will highlight one ‘Must-See’ NBA game. The ‘Must-See’ game is our pick as the day’s best match-up.

Of course, we’re tuning in to all the day’s action and want to know what games interest you, so hit us up in the comment box below with your NBA plans for this evening.

NBA schedule for November 5th, 2007
  • Houston @ Dallas.
Our pick as tonight’s ’Must-See’ game: Houston @ Dallas.

Why: One game is scheduled for this evening. Do not despair hoop fans, the Rockets and Mavericks will entertain.

Houston have been impressive this season. Their defense is still stingy, but there’s more freedom, creativity, and movement on offense. Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming have led the charge, but don’t overlook the Rockets’ new supporting cast.

Through three games, Mike James and Bonzi Wells have looked great. And the addition of international star Luis Scola fascinates me. The Argentine finally gives Houston a legitimate four-man. He will become Yao’s Otis Thorpe, a blue-collar, glue guy, who does all the little things.

Meanwhile, Josh Howard has returned from his two-game suspension, so Dallas are back at full strength. This year, the Mavericks have changed their starting line-up. Devin Harris is in as point guard, while Jason Terry is now coming off the bench.

The reasoning here is simple: Harris is a natural table-setter, Terry is an instant-offense combo guard. But will this move be enough to help Dallas finally win an NBA Title?

Who do you like tonight: Houston or Dallas? Get at us in the comment box below with your thoughts.

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10 Comments: ’Must-See’ NBA Game For November 5th: Tracy McGrady, Yao Ming, (...)

Posted by

on 11.6.2007
It’s a shame, most of you betting on Houston and now look what happened, Houston get their first defeat. Didn’t mama tell you? Always and I repeat Always bet on Dallas!! .
Posted by
Adam
on 11.6.2007
i hope houston passes the first round this season .
Posted by
chiway
on 11.5.2007
Houston, and by a large margin. Dallas has not shown that they are entering this season prepared to face tough opponents. Their first game was an unimpressive win over the one man team, Lebron James (there is no such thing as the Cavs anymore). Their second was a loss to perennial lottery team Atlanta (perennial lottery team in the Eastern conference no less). And finally, they beat on a team whose star player is.... well... that’s right, Sacremento has no star players. To all those Dallas fans out there: Sorry guys, you are one of the most overrated teams in the NBA. You think last season was disappointing? Be ready to suffer some more this year. .
Posted by
J-Killer15
on 11.5.2007
Houston!!! T-Mac gets 40...maybe. Last time at Dallas he had 45 n didn’t finish the game. Luis Scola and Mike James(oh and Bonzi) are doing it. .
Posted by

on 11.5.2007
Scola will show why he won the America’s Tournament MVP Award.Look at his intangibles! .
Posted by
wal
on 11.5.2007
awesome game tonight its a pity a cant watch it but ill check out the highlights .it seems houston is on a roll winning streak that is lol and ahh i really really think tmac will make it out the first round this lap for sure .
Posted by

on 11.5.2007
NBA Hoy they are just setting up tonight’s game, so chill. It gives mean idea of what to llok for. .
Posted by
nbahoy
on 11.5.2007
these articles are boring do proper stories articles ! .
Posted by
Luis Bonilla
on 11.5.2007
Definetly Dallas, now that Josh is back, Dirk hiting 3s, and Devin driving the ball to the rim they have their complete team and ready to win against anybody. tonite Dallas Mavericks beat the Rockets by 15 points. \1 .
Posted by

on 11.5.2007
Houston all the way .

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