Re: Now the pressure's really on Rick.

[damekmo@teleport.com]

>
>> I am watching the post-season with interest and am really impressed
>> with the play of the Kings and the 76ers. I think the 76ers are going
>> to give the Pacers a run for their money. - Mishra
>>
>> PS: I don't like steals, because it makes a defensive player gamble and
>> messes with the defensive formation.
>>                                         [Larry Brown]
>>
>Doesn't Larry Brown's team lead the league in steals?

I think the quote from Brown about steals was in response to a question
about Iverson's 10 steals the other night. Brown said he was really
impressed because all the steals came within their standard sets which
aren't designed to "gamble" in order to get a steal or be disruptive. Who
would've thought it possible. I guess there were teams in the past who led
the league in steals without playing the "Rick Pitino Let's Give Up A Layup
If We Can't Get The Steal" Defense.

Paul M.

PS: For what it's worth, Philly's first option on offense, their go-to-guy,
had a 43% fgp. Unfortunately Mishra, I think you're right about the
Philly/Indiana series.