Mavs 113, Rockets 100

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It's honestly quite baffling. Does Tim's ego really need that kind of massaging? No RC, a starter is someone who starts the game, not coming off the bench after 5 minutes.

I didn't get the impression that RC intended specifically to massage Tim's ego. The statement was made in response to a question about Tim coming off the bench, and I took it more as making it clear to the media that the lineup move was not intended as some type of demotion of Tim. I doubt that Hardaway needed it, but then again, who doesn't like a Valentine?