Wait A Second...

Ron Artest just made a really impressive play. The Rockets are down three, coming back from being 14 down at the end of the first quarter. He gets the ball kicked out to him for a spot up 3. What does he do? Head fake, drives the lane, and tries to dish off for an easy lay up.

Huh?

Most players at this moment would say "they felt it," and would launch the 3 and try to tie the game and get a close up shot as they ran back down the floor (see Kobe on the last shot of the first quarter).

But Artest made the smarter play at a moment when one would least expect an NBA player to make a smart play. Now...his pass got knocked away...barely. It was a nice play and the Rockets ended up scoring on the possession.

Interesting.