Houston Rockets Vs San Antonio Spurs **game thread**

[rezznor]

This was supposed to be a good test and measuring stick for the Rockets, but Pop is sitting out Duncan and Manu :facepalm


I would be pissed if I had tickets tonight. It's only the second week and he's already resting his players. Can't argue with his success though

[MiseryCityTexas]

This was supposed to be a good test and measuring stick for the Rockets, but Pop is sitting out Duncan and Manu :facepalm


I would be pissed if I had tickets tonight. It's only the second week and he's already resting his players. Can't argue with his success though


Greg is sitting them out to boost the Rockets pride and ego during the regular season to fool them into thinking they are better than the Spurs until the play-offs come, to give the Rockets a false sense of pride.

[Cobra Kai]

It would be funny if the Spurs still win.

[UK2K]

Is the first two pages of this thread going to be predictions of a Houston L and Harden putting up 14 points on 3/18 shooting?

I hope so, it worked so well for the haters against the Heat game.

[Kidbasketball20]

Is the first two pages of this thread going to be predictions of a Houston L and Harden putting up 14 points on 3/18 shooting?

I hope so, it worked so well for the haters against the Heat game.

No Harden saves that for the playoffs. :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :pimp: :hammerhead: :hammerhead:

[Twiens]

Spurs by 5. Kawhi reclaims his dominance.

[StephHamann]

Duncan and Ginobli out?

#noexcuses

Rockets by 10 or more

[MiseryCityTexas]

Spurs by 5. Kawhi reclaims his dominance.


I think Ariza can lock Leonard down.

[UK2K]

No Harden saves that for the playoffs. :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :pimp: :hammerhead: :hammerhead:
Then we can wait til then to make ignorant predictions?

Because the first several pages of the last Rox game thread was full of tears and shame.

[UK2K]

I think Ariza can lock Leonard down.
Ariza can. He's the difference maker on this team. He's the cog that was missing last season.

[rezznor]

Duncan and Ginobli out?

#noexcuses

Rockets by 10 or more


yeah but Jones is out for Houston so it's even

#kiddingnotkidding?

[MiseryCityTexas]

This game is to lowkey to see if Leonard's actually good enough to carry a team by himself.

[navy]

This game is to lowkey to see if Leonard's actually good enough to carry a team by himself.
He's not.


Harden da Spurs killa bout to light him up.

[ArbitraryWater]

He's not.


Harden da Spurs killa bout to light him up.

:facepalm

With his sub 40% shooting and 20+ FT's, Amirite?

[Genaro]

Spurs will be without Bellineli, Splitter, Duncan and Manu. I expect the Rockets to win but the Spurs might keep it close.

[Milbuck]

Harden da Spurs killa bout to light him up.
46 points on 3 field goals confirmed.

[navy]

46 points on 3 field goals confirmed.
Dat efficiency. :applause:

[navy]

:facepalm

With his sub 40% shooting and 20+ FT's, Amirite?
:confusedshrug:

Probably.

[Milbuck]

Dat efficiency. :applause:
Dat regular season skill set :applause:

[navy]

Dat regular season skill set :applause:
5-0. :rockon:

[Milbuck]

5-0. :rockon:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5opMCgS5P5Q/U1Sr0AZXUoI/AAAAAAAAFaU/HFvYz3nr8wY/s1600/4.gif

Regular season warrior :rockon:

[T_L_P]

Vet move from Pop.

Why put on a show against a first-rounder?

[Magic731]

Didn't the Spurs lose just about all of their games against top west conference teams last regular season? I expect that trend to continue with the Rockets taking this one.

[JustinJDW]

Pop doesn't give a damn about regular season back to back games in ****ing November, but the league is still going to bitch about it and probably fine him. It's almost like Pop's job is to sell tickets in Houston and not win Championships for the Spurs.

Pop stopped playing Timmy and Manu in back to back games like three years ago, but it's only a big deal when they play on national tv. It's a "shock" every time.

[bdreason]

Pop benching half his team for the TNT matchup. :oldlol:

[tanks1]

The Spurs need to be removed from ALL national tv games. NBATV, ESPN all of them. What do you tell the people that paid to see this game?

[noob cake]

The Spurs need to be removed from ALL national tv games. NBATV, ESPN all of them. What do you tell the people that paid to see this game?

Disgrace to basketball.

1. TNT gets screwed. TNT paid for this. This decreases broadcasting rights revenue next time contract is renewed. All 29 other teams are hurt because of this.
2. Fans who buy Tickets for the game at Toyota Center gets screwed.
3. Sports better/Bookies gets screwed.

[bigkingsfan]

Watch them win.

[1987_Lakers]

The Spurs need to be removed from ALL national tv games. NBATV, ESPN all of them.?

I put this on the NBA, they know the Spurs bench their best players on a back to back and they still schedule them to play on national TV on a back to back. NBA is at fault hear.

[rezznor]

beverly is out too

[ZenMaster]

Rockets -6.5 at 1.90 seems like such a good bet.

[Haymaker]

Pop :applause:

Spurs will lose a close game.

[poido123]

Rockets -6.5 at 1.90 seems like such a good bet.


I'd never back against the Spurs with players sitting out. They always seem to play harder and Pop loves nothing more than to win these games and piss on the NBA.

[ZenMaster]

I'd never back against the Spurs with players sitting out. They always seem to play harder and Pop loves nothing more than to win these games and piss on the NBA.

Well it's not a "sure thing" bet but 1.90 payback is pretty good all things considered IMO.

Houston has been doing good in many of the previous matchups, they have been doing good this season. Howard has been playing well.

Spurs are missing their top 2 big men, played last night, are missing two other players as well, have not reached anything close to their peak play yet this season.

[poido123]

Well it's not a "sure thing" bet but 1.90 payback is pretty good all things considered IMO.

Houston has been doing good in many of the previous matchups, they have been doing good this season. Howard has been playing well.

Spurs are missing their top 2 big men, played last night, are missing two other players as well, have not reached anything close to their peak play yet this season.


The big men point is a good one.

Howard is going to rape the inside. Just depends if rockets are able to build a big enough lead where the Spurs don't have a chance to claw their way back in it.

If Rockets let them hang around, it will likely end up being within that 6.5 margin.

Good luck with your bet though :cheers:

[Real14]

Parker and the Spurs gotta bust that ass tonight tho. Forget Dfright Coward and Lamez Retarden:pimp:

[BuffaloBill]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/flag.gif

[ZenMaster]

The big men point is a good one.

Howard is going to rape the inside. Just depends if rockets are able to build a big enough lead where the Spurs don't have a chance to claw their way back in it.

If Rockets let them hang around, it will likely end up being within that 6.5 margin.

Good luck with your bet though :cheers:

Thanks yeah me too, put a substantial amount in :) A bit worried with Beverly not there to guard Parker but oh well.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

I think it's close going into the 4th and the Rockets pull away +12-18.

That second game, tho. That should be a good one.

[r0drig0lac]

link in HD?

[StephHamann]

That second game, tho. That should be a good one.

140-139 something like that

[Smook A.]

Nice start for Dwight

[UK2K]

Houston's defense this season has been fantastic.

[Droid101]

:facepalm

If Houston wins the ring this year I'm done.

[bdreason]

This game is already making me sleepy. :sleeping

[Smook A.]

Harden playing defense! I like it

[ronnymac]

Hardens defense has improved out of sight

[oarabbus]

Spurs looking bad. Howard going to dominate.

[poido123]

I thought the rockets would struggle after losing Parsons in the offseason.

Might need to readjust my predictions on them. Harden and Howard look focused and dangerous.

Ariza looks to be a better fit as well.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Will the Spurs ever score a point before their franchise ceases to exist?

[ronnymac]

Our team defense is really playing well. Weak side help defense is tremoundes right now.

[Cocaine80s]

I predict this matchup will be this season's WCF

Houston in 7.

Cleveland in 6.

[ronnymac]

on harden that euro step

[Real14]

I predict this matchup will be this season's WCF

Houston in 7.

Cleveland in 6.
Cavs won't make the ECFs.

[huskerdu]

Can't take zilch from this game if you're Houston. This is the Spurs C-squad.

[poido123]

Spurs hangin around...


Rockets have had this tendancy to go flat at times. Spurs will hang.

[ronnymac]

Cavs won't make the ECFs.
To early for any kind of bonafide prediction of any kind.

[Real14]

Harden was acting retarden with that sloppy pass:oldlol:

[Cocaine80s]

Cavs won't make the ECFs.
Lets do a bet then. Loser leaves ish forever
oh wait youve said youd leave ISH 10+ times and always bitched out

[ronnymac]

Can't take zilch from this game if you're Houston. This is the Spurs C-squad.
Houston is missing starting PG and PF as well.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Oh lord that moustache. We get it, Diaw. You're French.

[huskerdu]

Houston is missing starting PG and PF as well.


Sorry but who the Spurs are missing is waaayyyyy more than what Houston is missing plus Spurs on a b2b.

Not even close.

[Real14]

Retarden with the airball at the buzzer:lol

[ronnymac]

Papanikola needs to be smarter.

[huskerdu]

I'm shocked the Spurs are only down 3. Houston will blow it open at some point but wow.

[bdreason]

:sleeping :sleeping :sleeping



I've seen more entertaining baseball games.

[Real14]

Lets do a bet then. Loser leaves ish forever
oh wait youve said youd leave ISH 10+ times and always bitched out
You don't want to do that to yourself bro.

[ronnymac]

Sorry but who the Spurs are missing is waaayyyyy more than what Houston is missing plus Spurs on a b2b.

Not even close.
Never said otherwise. My gist or point was that both teams are not at full strength with the Spurs obviously missing more. This is not the full picture of both teams. Spurs usually come out to play a few weeks before the playoffs anyway.

[Smook A.]

Retarden with the airball at the buzzer:lol
Knicks playing well this season. I think they have a serious shot at the #1 seed

[huskerdu]

Never said otherwise. My gist or point was that both teams are not at full strength with the Spurs obviously missing more. This is not the full picture of both teams. Spurs usually come out to play a few weeks before the playoffs anyway.


Gotcha. Houston has been great this season so far.

[Real14]

Knicks playing well this season. I think they have a serious shot at the #1 seed
Don't talk too soon bro:no: and Why get mad for man? I can't laugh at retarden plays?:oldlol:

[dgaras]

:roll: :roll: at the lineup

houston feeling embarrassed

[SugarHill]

If Lillard missed that shot, Houston would have won in 7 and they would have eventually beat the Spurs.

How retarded is this argument?

[ronnymac]

Terry has been a tremoundes pickup

[Smook A.]

Don't talk too soon bro:no: and Why get mad for man? I can't laugh at retarden plays?:oldlol:
What's retarded about him though? :lol He's been playing well this season

[ronnymac]

Superman has his lift back

[Budadiiii]

If Lillard missed that shot, Houston would have won in 7 and they would have eventually beat the Spurs.

How retarded is this argument?
You talking to yourself again, bro?

[huskerdu]

If Lillard missed that shot, Houston would have won in 7 and they would have eventually beat the Spurs.

How retarded is this argument?

Very

[ronnymac]

HowArd is on

[Smook A.]

Dwight :pimp:

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Hey guys - what college did Kyle Anderson play for???

[Smook A.]

Hey guys - what college did Kyle Anderson play for???
Took me a few seconds to get it. Good one :lol

[CNNonceAgain]

Fvck Jet.

[Cocaine80s]

Lmao people actually thought Houston was gonna miss the playoffs this year

There gonna be 4th seed at worst

[Budadiiii]

San Antonio is done. :lol

[Budadiiii]

I see the Thunder taking out the Sphers in 5 games.

No D on this team.

[fsvr54]

Tim's face :lol

[Spurs5Rings2014]

I see the Thunder taking out the Sphers in 5 games.

No D on this team.

If they don't you leave forever?

:coleman:

[Magic731]

It's unfortunate, the Rockets are still not going to get the credit they deserve due to Pop sitting Duncan and Manu.

[ronnymac]

The jet still has it

[Spurs5Rings2014]

It's unfortunate, the Rockets are still not going to get the credit they deserve due to Pop sitting Duncan and Manu.

We're also missing Splitter, Mills and Belinelli.

:rolleyes:

They deserve no credit.

[noob cake]

We're also missing Splitter, Mills and Belinelli.

:rolleyes:

They deserve no credit.

Beverly + Jones, we are even :lol

[Magic731]

We're also missing Splitter, Mills and Belinelli.

:rolleyes:

They deserve no credit.
If they go on to win this, they are 6-0. I don't care who they play that's impressive. They can only play who they are scheduled to and have blown out everyone so far.

[josh99]

Spurs going to get fined again? :lol

[Xsatyr]

Beverly + Jones, we are even :lol

That's not exactly even...

Either way Rockets have shown they can play against the Spurs last year. In the regular season that is.

[pnyozzzoo]

Harden is a turnover machine.

[RidonKs]

brutal last few minutes for harden. this guy doesn't just call for the ball, he'll literally run over and stand beside you until you give it to him. at one point he chases down ariza in the corner and demands the ball; ariza keeps it but with two defenders easily swarming he loses it. sigh

running the break on a 3v3 with a trailer coming behind and he tries to split the defense.

so many bad decisions god.. 7 turnovers

still an awesome show. harden and howard made some great plays. defense looks good.

[Smook A.]

No matter how good Dwight does, Barkley always finds a way to bitch :oldlol:

Give the dude some freaking credit. 20 points/12 rebounds/2 blks in 1 half is no joke.

[Spurs5Rings2014]

Beverly + Jones, we are even :lol

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[ronnymac]

Harden to Howard in htown. Like triple H connection

[Real14]

Harden is a turnover machine.
So many retarden plays so little time:oldlol:

[SugarHill]

Howard flat out beasting

[Smook A.]

Dwight dominating

[ronnymac]

Hakeem did say Dwight is gonna be MVP candidate

[ronnymac]

Harden is is a amazing playmaker

[SugarHill]

Harden to Howard in htown. Like triple H connection
:applause:

[ronnymac]

Harden block boom

[Smook A.]

Never thought I'd say this but im loving Harden's defense. Good block!

[ronnymac]

Harden continuing his amazing all round game season.Harden abused poor green

[Relinquish]

That "foul" on that Harden 3 :facepalm

[edrick]

Professional FT shooter.

[noob cake]

Harden strong as ^&*%

[SugarHill]

Harden holy shit

[Smook A.]

Harden!!

[noob cake]

BearD

[ronnymac]

Faciallllllll

[Real14]

Baines should go to the D league for that shit:facepalm

[bigkingsfan]

Hard-on

[Warfan]

:bowdown:

[SugarHill]

Top 5 dunk so far

[Spurs5Rings2014]

People really getting hype over a blow out against a team with 5 players missing.

:lol

[xtrm]

Angry Beard

will Donat still improved?

is Garcia injured?

hope to see Nick Johnson and Capela(if he's not in the D-Lig)

[SugarHill]

People really getting hype over a blow out against a team with 5 players missing.

:lol

Salty :coleman:

[ronnymac]

Can nan and terry is a huge upgrade on Lin.

[Relinquish]

Howard is feasting

[ronnymac]

Terry again what a great pickup

[navy]

Rockets looking good.

[ronnymac]

Ariza sexy spin move.

[SugarHill]

Ariza on his Kobe tip

[Smook A.]

Dwight went back in time. Today he's Orlando Dwight.

[BuffaloBill]

The Rockets are so good this year. Gonna go 82-0 then lose in the first round :applause:

[ronnymac]

I love terry. This guy is a huge get. Harden is ass raping those poor defenders

[SugarHill]

Harden playing both sides of the ball and cannot be contained on the break

[ronnymac]

Dwight's attitude is totally different this season.

[ronnymac]

Spurs are lucky Trevor is off or well be up 50.the jet has taken off

[SugarHill]

Howard padding dem stats doe

[Cocaine80s]

Howard padding dem stats doe
whos that in your avy?

[SugarHill]

T-Mac sighting

[Done_And_Done]

Lookin like the Terry of 2011 out there

[Cocaine80s]

T-Mac sighting
u finna ignore me bruh

[Micku]

Howard padding dem stats doe

Stfu! He's doing good for my fantasy team.

[bigkingsfan]

Some dumbass will give Leonard the max.

[ronnymac]

Kawahi is not good right now. Operative word right now.

[BuffaloBill]

I would say the spurs need to take their starters out, but theres nobody on the bench :lol

[rezznor]

Spurs still have the fmvp against the rio grand vipers right now

[ronnymac]

Harden and Howard sat with a 29 point lead. So now the lead is shrinking with the 3rd tire players in.

[noob cake]

First minutes for our rookie

[ronnymac]

Capella sighting. Nice block and board.

[Milbuck]

Looks like Howard carried the Rockets to another W. Playing like the MVP right now.

[SugarHill]

u finna ignore me bruh
I don't know. Ask BB. I made the avy for him

[noob cake]

Spurs still have the fmvp against the rio grand vipers right now

FMVP can't seem to create offense as first option

:biggums:

[BuffaloBill]

FMVP can't seem to create offense as first option

:biggums:



Calm down. He's still coming off that pink eye injury

[Smook A.]

Canaan-ball

[TMac&Luther]

Greg is sitting them out to boost the Rockets pride and ego during the regular season to fool them into thinking they are better than the Spurs until the play-offs come, to give the Rockets a false sense of pride.
Wrong.. Pop sat them out to spare his players pride.. Even he knows it's a bad match up :lol. Houston owns the Spurs ass.. Too bad Lillard hit that shot last season huh.

[ronnymac]

Cannan has really and I mean really improved. Loving the Cannan, bev and Terry combo.

[Xsatyr]

Does Harden have dandruff?

[ronnymac]

The warriors game will be insane.hopefully bev and jones are healthy.

[noob cake]

Rockets third stringers are so baaaaaad

[TMac&Luther]

People really getting hype over a blow out against a team with 5 players missing.

:lol

What was the Spurs record against Houston last season? The year Houston didn't even attempt to play defense.

Lol, your team has no answers.. And dont even mention Duncan and Manu.. Houston is simply better at those spots, hence.. Bad match up

[rezznor]

Does Harden have dandruff?
Not anymore. The lice got rid of it

[ronnymac]

Dorsey dosent deserve a single minute. He is horrible.

[Smook A.]

Harden with another nice all-around game and Howard just played his best game in almost 2 years. I know we played a Spurs team with no Duncan, Ginobili, Splitter, and Mills, but im still really happy we got the win tonight.

Next game is against the Warriors. Battle of the undefeated!

[Paul George 24]

I see the Thunder taking out the Sphers in 5 games.

No D on this team.
1 game mean nothing :lol

[noob cake]

Harden with another nice all-around game and Howard just played his best game in almost 2 years. I know we played a Spurs team with no Duncan, Ginobili, Splitter, and Mills, but im still really happy we got the win tonight.

Next game is against the Warriors. Battle of the undefeated!

5-2 in James Harden era

4 blow outs including that game where Mark Jackson started hacking us to prevent Rockets from setting a NBA record in 3 points made in a game (dropped 140 on the Warriors)

[ronnymac]

With the improvement of Cannan and terry we have upgrade at the PG position. Trevor and Papanikola also is an upgrade over last season. Now if Jones continues his improvement from last season and Dmo somehow becomes productive and stops being soft, that should be at the very least on equal footing compared to the production we got last season.


Tonights game was over 30 point lead at one stage but I would put to much stock into it.

[YouGotServed]

Houston owns San Antonio. Another easy win. What a surprise.

6-0. This is the best Rockets squad we've had since the Olajuwon era in 94. We're literally murdering every team we play. Scary.

[Paul George 24]

Wrong.. Pop sat them out to spare his players pride.. Even he knows it's a bad match up :lol. Houston owns the Spurs ass.. Too bad Lillard hit that shot last season huh.

stop overrated the rockets

[Paul George 24]

Houston owns San Antonio. Another easy win. What a surprise.

6-0. This is the best Rockets squad we've had since the Olajuwon era in 94. We're literally murdering every team we play. Scary.

spurs are always slow start :rockon:

[Smook A.]

5-2 in James Harden era

4 blow outs including that game where Mark Jackson started hacking us to prevent Rockets from setting a NBA record in 3 points made in a game (dropped 140 on the Warriors)
Pushing for 6-2 :pimp:

Gonna be an exciting but though game. Warriors are definitely legit.

[bballnoob1192]

Wrong.. Pop sat them out to spare his players pride.. Even he knows it's a bad match up :lol. Houston owns the Spurs ass.. Too bad Lillard hit that shot last season huh.
the **** you acting like that series was even close for the rockets. they got waxed hard cuz of harden's disappearing act.

[Mr Exlax]

the **** you acting like that series was even close for the rockets. they got waxed hard cuz of harden's disappearing act.

We lost in game 6 on a buzzerbeater. Only thing closer would be game 7.

[YouGotServed]

spurs are always slow start :rockon:

Cool excuse. Lets hear it again.

[TMac&Luther]

stop overrated the rockets

"stop overrated the Rockets"...have you been drinking?

What did I say that's not true. Duncan is a all time great player, but there's a reason why Pop now holds him out.. Father time catches up with us all and he can't keep up with Dwight (love how people don't even mention our starting PF and PG also didn't play.. Houston dominates inside) the numbers and last season's record already proved that.

And are you really going to suggest that Manu is better than Harden? Again bad match up. Match ups make fights and Houston is simply better at key positions, especially if they play the type of defense that they have this season.

Good news is there's still 3 more games between these 2 teams, including 2 games on SA's home court, so you'll figure it out.

[TMac&Luther]

We lost in game 6 on a buzzerbeater. Only thing closer would be game 7.

Game 7 at home too..

[UK2K]

the **** you acting like that series was even close for the rockets. they got waxed hard cuz of harden's disappearing act.
Houston outscored Portland in that series.

[ronnymac]

The Memphis game is really the huge test. They will test the Rockets ball movement and spacing with their physical style of game. The warriors game will be free flowing which suits the Rockets but the Memphis game will test this teams style the most.

[Cobra Kai]

Wasn't much of a game.

[Cobra Kai]

Good to see the Rockets playing well.


They are off to a pretty impressive start at 6-0.

[SCdac]

lol Spurs... I love Pop :oldlol: ... Spurs haven't even shown up to the games yet, I feel

[T_L_P]

lol Spurs... I love Pop :oldlol: ... Spurs haven't even shown up to the games yet, I feel

When Pop is starting Austin Daye...yeah, I'd say we haven't shown up yet. :oldlol: