Houston Rockets vs Mempis Grizzlies

[millwad]

Going to be a good game for sure!

[HoopDreams247]

Lin always has a couple of amazing full court passes per game.

[millwad]

Lin always has a couple of amazing full court passes per game.

His passing looks fine!

Conley looks extremely fast, he has gone easily past Lin 2-3 times now.

[FKAri]

Harden creating "negative space" as per commentators. He's so good he can break the laws of physics :bowdown:

[pnyozzzoo]

Grizzly is back to back, keep the pace and run them off the 4qter. not give offensive rebound is key.

[noob cake]

Hargoat is hot tonight

[Shepseskaf]

People downing the Rockets' coaching staff should STFU. Given the roster, the staff is doing a great job of getting the best out of their squad.

[pnyozzzoo]

wow Lin on the fast break ran through 3 people, lighting fast.

[inclinerator]

linsanity!

[KungFuJoe]

Delfino and Lin playing very well. Lin's got a good feel and instinct for the game.

[FKAri]

People downing the Rockets' coaching staff should STFU. Given the roster, the staff is doing a great job of getting the best out of their squad.

You're underrating their roster. Many of their players have improved coming into the season. Sure that is a part of coaching but some of them just look like better players.

[millwad]

wow Lin on the fast break ran through 3 people, lighting fast.

He's played great basketball this far, he has 11 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists in only 18 minutes.

[Shepseskaf]

You're underrating their roster. Many of their players have improved coming into the season. Sure that is a part of coaching but some of them just look like better players.
No underrating at all. Its a very young team, and man for man they don't match up on paper, but they play well together -- which is, in part, a function of good coaching.

A 10-5 home record is phenomenal for this squad.

[pnyozzzoo]

Lucky Conley played big min last night, Lin cannot contain him properly.

[KungFuJoe]

No underrating at all. Its a very young team, and man for man they don't match up on paper, but they play well together -- which is, in part, a function of good coaching.

A 10-5 home record is phenomenal for this squad.

Young team, but these guys can ball. Lots of these guys are what I call "ballers". They have a natural feel for the game. Harden, Chandler and even Lin...those guys are ballers. And you have the defensive pillar and rebounding machine in Omer. Delfino for 3 point shooting. Douglas playing well off the bench as well as Smith. Morris is very solid as a PF.

[Shepseskaf]

Young team, but these guys can ball. Lots of these guys are what I call "ballers". They have a natural feel for the game. Harden, Chandler and even Lin...those guys are ballers. And you have the defensive pillar and rebounding machine in Omer. Delfino for 3 point shooting. Douglas playing well off the bench as well as Smith. Morris is very solid as a PF.
I'm not sure they have more of a "natural feel for the game" than any other team, but the thing that really stands out is that they're really pushing the ball and using their young legs to run teams out of the gym. Using that strategy, and not giving up a ton of TOs, is working very well for them.

[pnyozzzoo]

Conley is playing Great, He sacrifice personal stats to make the team better, he can definitely score a lot if wanted with today's pg offense. Dude is fast, tight, nice handle, sweet shot and nice feel for the hoop.

[Shepseskaf]

Gotta mention, I really like Drexler as a commentator. He's very supportive of the team, yet refreshingly blunt in his assessments of their shortcomings.

[KungFuJoe]

Conley is playing Great, He sacrifice personal stats to make the team better, he can definitely score a lot if wanted with today's pg offense. Dude is fast, tight, nice handle, sweet shot and nice feel for the hoop.

Conley is a stud...like him a lot as a player.

[noob cake]

Gotta mention, I really like Drexler as a commentator. He's very supportive of the team, yet refreshingly blunt in his assessments of their shortcomings.

You should become a Rockets fan. Only Rockets fans can like Drexler.

[Xsatyr]

Gotta mention, I really like Drexler as a commentator. He's very supportive of the team, yet refreshingly blunt in his assessments of their shortcomings.

Haha too funny. Rockets fans have a thread devoted to Drexlerism...

[Xsatyr]

You should become a Rockets fan. Only Rockets fans can like Drexler.

Most Rockets fans don't though.

[KungFuJoe]

What's wrong with Drexler? I was a fan when he was playing. I have no opinion of him off the court.

[Shepseskaf]

You should become a Rockets fan. Only Rockets fans can like Drexler.
Well, I'm a fan of their style. I can say that.

Drexler was always one of my favorite players, so I have the right to pay him a compliment now and then.

[Xsatyr]

What's wrong with Drexler? I was a fan when he was playing. I have no opinion of him off the court.

He is not a play by play or a color commentator. Some games are unbearable. Every once and a while he will say some gems though. Clubbing baby seals seems to be the standout.

[pnyozzzoo]

What's wrong with Drexler? I was a fan when he was playing. I have no opinion of him off the court.

Not a talented speech guy, say awkward stuff all the time, and not very informative. and terrible sense of humor. But he is alot better this year. Stay on topic better at least/

[noob cake]

What's wrong with Drexler? I was a fan when he was playing. I have no opinion of him off the court.

tl;dr

Drexler is a biased know nothing.

[KungFuJoe]

Shows how much I follow Drexler...I had no idea he was even commenting these Rockets games...and I've seen more than half the Rockets games this season.

[Shepseskaf]

He is not a play by play or a color commentator. Some games are unbearable. Every once and a while he will say some gems though. Clubbing baby seals seems to be the standout.
No, he's a Hall of Fame player who understands the game better than most, and can provide insight on what this young team needs to do to raise their level of play.

I always enjoy listening to him. Not sure what others are crabbing about.

[Xsatyr]

No, he's a Hall of Fame player who understands the game better than most, and can provide insight on what this young team needs to do to raise their level of play.

I always enjoy listening to him. Not sure what others are crabbing about.

The guy does not even watch other teams. He knows little about players and always makes vague statements while passing them off as insight. He is a Hall a Famer who understands the game though.

[noob cake]

Fouling Hargoat on a fastbreak :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[Shepseskaf]

Harden walked a mile.

[noob cake]

Hargoat

[Shepseskaf]

The guy does not even watch other teams. He knows little about players and always makes vague statements while passing them off as insight.
I hadn't noticed that. To be honest, I'm more interested in the insight he can provide on the team that he broadcasts for.

[Xsatyr]

Harden walked a mile.

He gathers the ball right after that misdirection step.

[Shepseskaf]

He gathers the ball right after that misdirection step.
He walked. Nice move, but he took an extra hop.

[Xsatyr]

He walked. Nice move, but he took an extra hop.

Nope, two steps after the ball is gathered. It is the same reason Lebron gets away with "crab-dribbling."

[Shepseskaf]

Nope, two steps after the ball is gathered. It is the same reason Lebron gets away with "crab-dribbling."
Sorry, no.

[noob cake]

HARGOAT is feeling it

[pnyozzzoo]

Man Conley is so fast, Houston owning thu. Good shot, lucky shot, all over places.

[millwad]

Houston is really playing well and Harden is amazing, the guy is only 23 years old and he's signed for 5 years..:bowdown:

[Shepseskaf]

Houston is just blowing out really solid defensive teams.

[pnyozzzoo]

Memphis Opp avg 89, Houston got 94 in 3qters.

[noob cake]

Houston is really playing well and Harden is amazing, the guy is only 23 years old and he's signed for 5 years..:bowdown:

Develop during his rookie contract at OKC, then locked up in Houston.

Morey :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[b1imtf]

Rockets fans, why doesn't Terrence Jones play more?

[pnyozzzoo]

Rockets fans, why doesn't Terrence Jones play more?
He did sometime ago not lots min but showd sign of not ready.

[noob cake]

Rockets fans, why doesn't Terrence Jones play more?

Greg Smith eating up all his minutes.

Asik/Smith
Morris/Smith
Parsons/Delfino
Harden/Douglas
Lin/Douglas

Rockets play 8 deep. Aldrich and Cook play in a blowout.

Jones and Motiejunas are in the D-League half the time and are fighting for minutes at the 4.

[Scoooter]

Jeremy Lin has made some nice passes in the last few minutes. And I really like Greg Smith. Where did he come from?

[pnyozzzoo]

Machado Sighting. LOl first touch double dribble >.<

[DuMa]

Thank you NYK for reawakening Linsanity :bowdown:

[pnyozzzoo]

Jeremy Lin has made some nice passes in the last few minutes. And I really like Greg Smith. Where did he come from?
Undrafted to Undrafted, Morey Magic.

[Kiddlovesnets]

Memphis Grizzlies shooting 54% from the field and yet losing by 20?
:eek:

[noob cake]

Quality 4 minutes for our extended bench

Machado
Douglas
Cook
Donuts
Aldrich

[IGotACoolStory]

When Harden goes off, he goes off efficiently. :applause:

I'm not watching the game but 9-13 for 31 points. shit.

[noob cake]

Toney Douglas playing PG. This is going to be a disaster for the next 3 minutes.

Backup SG should never play PG

[Scoooter]

Undrafted to Undrafted, Morey Magic.
He really impresses me every time I see him. Soft hands and nimble feet, but he's built like Julius Peppers.

[noob cake]

When Harden goes off, he goes off efficiently. :applause:

I'm not watching the game but 9-13 for 31 points. shit.

12 shots 33 points against 76ers last game

[noob cake]

He really impresses me every time I see him. Soft hands and nimble feet, but he's built like Julius Peppers.

Ox Strong, great finisher, great rebounder, amazing hands at catching passes. The perfect backup 4/5 for Lin/Harden to pass to.

[apesta]

Im really surprised at how well the Rockets has been playing lately. I just hope this is the start of their more consistant play for the rest of the season.

[Shepseskaf]

Thank you NYK for reawakening Linsanity :bowdown:
He's playing well, but let's not go overboard.

The real key is that the Rockets now have a playing style identify that suits them. This win proves that the NY blowout wasn't a fluke. Memphis was on a back-to-back, but still, they're one of the best defensive teams and got shredded.

It will be interesting to see what teams do to counteract Houston's speed and scoring efficiency.

[spiegel]

Harden bent Tony Allen over and went to work. In 3 quarters he had 31 points on 9-13 shooting along with 8 assists and 3 steals. He is off the charts and is only 23!!!.This Kid can be anything once he hits his prime.

[ElPigto]

Fun game to be at. I hope we can start winning some more road games. Hopefully these young guys confidence starts carrying over to the road.

[TheAesirsFinest]

Fun game to be at. I hope we can start winning some more road games. Hopefully these young guys confidence starts carrying over to the road.

You were there too? Likewise. I just wish our fans were better. I'm sick of having to look at the screen since pansy ass "fans" keep blocking my view to get food/booze or are late getting to their seats.

So far this season, all 3 of the games I've been to have been blow-outs. NY, Philly, and Memphis. I'm gonna try and get tickets to the OKC game :pimp:

Me too. This next stretch of games is going to be absolutely brutal...a condensed schedule against a looooooooot of strong teams. I'll be happy just being .500 after it's over.

[senelcoolidge]

Wow, the grizzlies got raped up and down the court. Good win for the Rockets.

[All Net]

Memphis struggling lately after such a hot start.

[knicksman]

Once lin is given the key to the offense, this team would be good.

[Shepseskaf]

Once lin is given the key to the offense, this team would be good.
Lin has been playing well, of late, and deserves kudos for that. However, he is not the key to the offense -- Harden is.

Notice that Douglas is also getting lots of minutes, and Delfino has been taking on a bigger role in initiating plays as well. He was tremondous against the Grizz with his passing.

So, its more of a team thing, as opposed to one person being responsible for keeping this high-paced offense flowing.

[andremiller07]

Other than Conley the grizz were pathetic that was the worse game I seen Rudy play all year and ZBo took very few shots, Morris did a terrific job, Conley is the only one who won him match up over Lin everyone else got badly outplayed.

[KungFuJoe]

Other than Conley the grizz were pathetic that was the worse game I seen Rudy play all year and ZBo took very few shots, Morris did a terrific job, Conley is the only one who won him match up over Lin everyone else got badly outplayed.

:roll:

In what universe is 16/6/1 better than 15/11/6?

[andremiller07]

:roll:

In what universe is 16/6/1 better than 15/11/6?

I watched the game he was burning Lin one on one of the bounce and he didn't have teammates out there today, I guess you only look at stats and didn't watch the game. Houstons ball movement was simply top notch 2night and everyone was bombing 3's but as far as the indivdual duel goes Conley won it.

[Mr. NBA]

:roll:

In what universe is 16/6/1 better than 15/11/6? Lin racked up alot of garbage assists against the backups in the 4th.

[KungFuJoe]

Lin racked up alot of garbage assists against the backups in the 4th.

Lin had seven assists going into the 4th which was already one more than Conley in the entire game. So garbage time doesn't matter. He had a ton more boards was getting his teammates more involved, etc.

Conley had a real good first half and did almost all his damage during that time. He was non existant in the second half.

[SmackOrH.A.K]

Lin had seven assists going into the 4th which was already one more than Conley in the entire game. So garbage time doesn't matter. He had a ton more boards was getting his teammates more involved, etc.

Conley had a real good first half and did almost all his damage during that time. He was non existant in the second half.
I agree conley did well in the first half but wasn't very productive in the 3rd when Rox made the run to close the game.