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by: Kris Gardner, United States Basketball Writers Association member. Credentialed media member since 1997. USBWA approved online journalist. Voter of Katrina McClain, Naismith, USBWA, and Wooden awards.

Houston Roundball Review Archive: November 2007 Fans chant: "We Want Steve"

Saturday, November 3, 2007

HOUSTON, TX (Toyota Center) -- Rockets head coach Rick Adelman discussed a few things in his post-game press conference tonight after the Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 89 to 80.

Besides talking about his team's poor execution on offense in the second half and Yao Ming's poor defense against Portland's pick-and-roll, Coach Adelman addressed the crowd's chanting "We Want Steve" late in the third quarter as well as in the fourth period.

Clearly, many of the fans wanted to see Steve Francis get into the game; but, much to their disappointment, Francis was a DNP - Coach's Decision.

Listen to Coach Adelman's post game press conference: "...I can't control that (the fans' chanting)..."

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