@nickgoesvestmode He saved the series!? He partially redeemed himself. In this series, he shot 37% (41% 2PT & 29% 3PT), exclusive of this this game, 30% (34% 2PT & 22% 3PT). He was a big reason it went to 7 games instead of being closed out sooner.
@@jcronkit Nah. Maxwell was definitely a great defender, provided a lot of intensity, and some clutch shots, but he was another weak link for the Rockets. In the 1994 playoffs he shot 37.6% (41.5% 2PT & 32.6%). Less than half his shots were from 3 point range so can't use the argument that there weren't enough 2 pointers to use that as a stat. In the playoffs he took more 3 point attempts than anyone else with a total of 138 on 37.6% 3PT FG%, at 6 attempts per game. The next 5 in terms of attempts were [values in () are (% made, attempts per game, total attempts)]: John Starks (35.6%, 5.3, 132), Robert Horry, (38.2%, 3.9, 89), Derek Harper (34.1%, 3.7, 85), Reggie Miller (42.2%, 5.2, 83), and Kenny Smith (44.7%, 3.3, 76). He took 0.8 more than Reggie Miller yet he was almost 10% points lower in accuracy. Even three of his team-mates shot higher than him - Smith, Horry, and Cassell. Cassell was at 37.8%, 2.0 attempts/game, and 45 total). Smith should've been shooting way more 3s.
This is the game that got them to back to back titles and helped secure The Dream’s legacy! From “Choke City” to “Clutch City”! I’ll always give Mad Max his dues.
Game 1 was embarrassing but game 2 was even worse. I think they blew a 24 point fourth quarter lead and it was on mother's day. I went to both games@@hakeemolajuwon4352
He never once went left or used his left hand. Don’t believe me go watch it again. This was the era I grew up watching and playing in so of course I know he can, however when you watch this highlight video he seemed like his left hand was very weak. Mad Max!!
Maxwell was so quick and I understand why he stayed out on the perimeter with Hakeem kicking it out, but I really wish he would've drove to the basket more.
guards who played with Hakeem had a tough time getting all the way in for layups in part because Hakeem demanded so much pressure by the defense and he was always standing near the lane and the backboard above, so here even we see once Maxwell gets close to the rim, draws the defender, and then drops it to Dream, for an easy dunk. And if you watch the Drexler years with Hakeem as a rocket we see Drexler mostly driving to the rim in the half court from the baseline bottom, taking advantage in the slight gaps in the paint caused for the most part by the needed applied pressure to Hakeem in the lower paint area. Maxwell did excel in the open court during fast breaks.
I was at the two home games before this game which the rockets blew two twenty point leads to fall 0-2. This was when the houston chronicle dubbed Houston "choke city". We all thought the series was over. Max went off in game three and this started the incredible run of clutch city. What a time it was.
They were too bewildered wondering if Rockets would give to Hakeem in post and mid range (26p 15r 6a 2s 6b 65FG% 67FT%) or out to Maxwell at the 3 Point land (34p 2r 4a 58.3FG% 57.1% 3pt) And it went to Max after the 1st half. Scoring 31Pts in the second half.
@burtonaka___ yeah they played paul westpaul style out score the opponent at all costs, they beat the rockets nemesis in 7 games two years prior, a team the rockets struggled with, but over 7 games bested phoenix two straight years
Maxwell semi-redeemed himself here as he was costing the Rockets of almost not winning the title. Maxwell was definitely a great defender, provided a lot of intensity, and some clutch shots, but he was another weak link for the Rockets. In the 1994 playoffs he shot 37.6% (41.5% 2PT & 32.6%). Less than half his shots were from 3 point range so can't use the argument that there weren't enough 2 pointers to use that as a stat. In the playoffs he took more 3 point attempts than anyone else with a total of 138 on 37.6% 3PT FG%, at 6 attempts per game. The next 5 in terms of attempts were, values in () are (% made, attempts per game, total attempts): John Starks (35.6%, 5.3, 132), Robert Horry, (38.2%, 3.9, 89), Derek Harper (34.1%, 3.7, 85), Reggie Miller (42.2%, 5.2, 83), and Kenny Smith (44.7%, 3.3, 76). He took 0.8 more than Reggie Miller, yet he was almost 10% points lower in accuracy. Even three of his team-mates shot higher than him - Smith, Horry, and Cassell. Cassell was at 37.8%, 2.0 attempts/game, and 45 total. Smith should've been shooting way more 3s.
this was one of THE greatest games I ever watched as a Rockets fan. I credit Maxwell for this win and he literally saved the series.
definitely in this series.
And won the title only because of this game
@nickgoesvestmode He saved the series!? He partially redeemed himself. In this series, he shot 37% (41% 2PT & 29% 3PT), exclusive of this this game, 30% (34% 2PT & 22% 3PT). He was a big reason it went to 7 games instead of being closed out sooner.
@@jcronkit Nah. Maxwell was definitely a great defender, provided a lot of intensity, and some clutch shots, but he was another weak link for the Rockets. In the 1994 playoffs he shot 37.6% (41.5% 2PT & 32.6%). Less than half his shots were from 3 point range so can't use the argument that there weren't enough 2 pointers to use that as a stat. In the playoffs he took more 3 point attempts than anyone else with a total of 138 on 37.6% 3PT FG%, at 6 attempts per game. The next 5 in terms of attempts were [values in () are (% made, attempts per game, total attempts)]: John Starks (35.6%, 5.3, 132), Robert Horry, (38.2%, 3.9, 89), Derek Harper (34.1%, 3.7, 85), Reggie Miller (42.2%, 5.2, 83), and Kenny Smith (44.7%, 3.3, 76). He took 0.8 more than Reggie Miller yet he was almost 10% points lower in accuracy. Even three of his team-mates shot higher than him - Smith, Horry, and Cassell. Cassell was at 37.8%, 2.0 attempts/game, and 45 total). Smith should've been shooting way more 3s.
And they went on to win the whole dang thing!
He was a good shooter guard for the Rockets in their first title in 1994.
Salute! 🍻 One of the Top-5 favorite Rockets of alltimes. The Hoods in Houston LOVED Mad Max as if he grew up here. 1994 NBA Champions 🏆!!!
Top 5?😬
@@pickzkickz 'Top-5 *favorite*'...
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Born in Galena Park, Raised in North Pasadena. Yep, we loved him.
@@JustLikeHeaven77I'm from pasadena lol
Maxwell helped the Rockets win that 1st title in 94. Sure wish he was on the 95 team too, he deserved that second ring.
He became frustrated when they acquired Clyde Drexler. so that is why he left the team in 95.
He did get a ring for the '95 season
This is the game that got them to back to back titles and helped secure The Dream’s legacy! From “Choke City” to “Clutch City”! I’ll always give Mad Max his dues.
I was at that game 1 that year, and it was embarrassing
Game 1 was embarrassing but game 2 was even worse. I think they blew a 24 point fourth quarter lead and it was on mother's day. I went to both games@@hakeemolajuwon4352
Remember watching this like yesterday
Might be his best game as a Rocket. Came up HUGE when they needed someone other than Hakeem to step up.
I guess so. He was on fire in that game. He worked his ass off in that game.
51 pts. 30 in a quarter
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First half, he was on some drunk shit.
Very rare to see Vernon on the microphone and not cursing up a storm. 😂😂
He was on National TV, guess he had to be on his good behavior
What a great game by mad max. he was unstoppable. the suns could not stop him.
He never once went left or used his left hand. Don’t believe me go watch it again. This was the era I grew up watching and playing in so of course I know he can, however when you watch this highlight video he seemed like his left hand was very weak. Mad Max!!
Why go left if they cant stop yo first step going right
Accurate statement. I saw that in the 90s
Like you said. he could, but he didn’t need to 😂
@@negrosfinished plus, in tight games like the playoffs, stick to what you do best
Maxwell was so quick and I understand why he stayed out on the perimeter with Hakeem kicking it out, but I really wish he would've drove to the basket more.
guards who played with Hakeem had a tough time getting all the way in for layups in part because Hakeem demanded so much pressure by the defense and he was always standing near the lane and the backboard above, so here even we see once Maxwell gets close to the rim, draws the defender, and then drops it to Dream, for an easy dunk. And if you watch the Drexler years with Hakeem as a rocket we see Drexler mostly driving to the rim in the half court from the baseline bottom, taking advantage in the slight gaps in the paint caused for the most part by the needed applied pressure to Hakeem in the lower paint area. Maxwell did excel in the open court during fast breaks.
I was at the two home games before this game which the rockets blew two twenty point leads to fall 0-2. This was when the houston chronicle dubbed Houston "choke city". We all thought the series was over. Max went off in game three and this started the incredible run of clutch city. What a time it was.
Max Max Gems 🔎
Incredible moment in Rockets history, he kept fans hopes alive to capture the city first championship. 🔥
Classic Ron artest
Mad max could be explosive at times.
why does it look like the suns are not trying? hmm
They were too bewildered wondering if Rockets would give to Hakeem in post and mid range (26p 15r 6a 2s 6b 65FG% 67FT%) or out to Maxwell at the 3 Point land (34p 2r 4a 58.3FG% 57.1% 3pt)
And it went to Max after the 1st half. Scoring 31Pts in the second half.
@burtonaka___ yeah they played paul westpaul style out score the opponent at all costs, they beat the rockets nemesis in 7 games two years prior, a team the rockets struggled with, but over 7 games bested phoenix two straight years
Maxwell semi-redeemed himself here as he was costing the Rockets of almost not winning the title. Maxwell was definitely a great defender, provided a lot of intensity, and some clutch shots, but he was another weak link for the Rockets. In the 1994 playoffs he shot 37.6% (41.5% 2PT & 32.6%). Less than half his shots were from 3 point range so can't use the argument that there weren't enough 2 pointers to use that as a stat. In the playoffs he took more 3 point attempts than anyone else with a total of 138 on 37.6% 3PT FG%, at 6 attempts per game. The next 5 in terms of attempts were, values in () are (% made, attempts per game, total attempts): John Starks (35.6%, 5.3, 132), Robert Horry, (38.2%, 3.9, 89), Derek Harper (34.1%, 3.7, 85), Reggie Miller (42.2%, 5.2, 83), and Kenny Smith (44.7%, 3.3, 76). He took 0.8 more than Reggie Miller, yet he was almost 10% points lower in accuracy. Even three of his team-mates shot higher than him - Smith, Horry, and Cassell. Cassell was at 37.8%, 2.0 attempts/game, and 45 total. Smith should've been shooting way more 3s.