[sheriand]

Wbbfan2 here: I love the analytical breakdown also.  But, I always respond that having watched Derek Jeter play alongside A-Rod for years, I can attest that stats lie.

In this game, Lyndy simply could not guard.  Mel could.  Lyndy shows up as neutral and Mel negative?  No way.  There are all sorts of variables that are not factored in.  A Sydney blows by Lyndey passes off and the shot is missed.  Mel d\'s up, a Sydney passes off, and the player makes a tough shot.  The stats might tell you that Lyndy played better "d" than Mel, but it was not the case.

The word on the street in Houston is that Tara is getting ripped, off-the-record, by the media there.  I think that\'s a shame.

[sheriand]

Wbbfan2 here: I love the analytical breakdown also.  But, I always respond that having watched Derek Jeter play alongside A-Rod for years, I can attest that stats lie.

In this game, Lyndy simply could not guard.  Mel could.  Lyndy shows up as neutral and Mel negative?  No way.  There are all sorts of variables that are not factored in.  A Sydney blows by Lyndey passes off and the shot is missed.  Mel d\'s up, a Sydney passes off, and the player makes a tough shot.  The stats might tell you that Lyndy played better "d" than Mel, but it was not the case.

The word on the street in Houston is that Tara is getting ripped, off-the-record, by the media there.  I think that\'s a shame.