Gamethread: Grizzlies (15-2) @ Rockets (13-4) 12/3/14, 8:00pm

[TaLvsCuaL]

Close game at the moment

[Fudge]

Ariza is f*cking terrible. :oldlol:

How is he any better than Parsons again?

[Fudge]

How is Trevor Ariza even starting in the NBA? Jesus christ. :facepalm

Dude is such an overrated defender. AND he can't hit open shots to save his life. What use do they have for him on the floor?

[TaLvsCuaL]

Motiejunas is killing us

[TaLvsCuaL]

The worst defense I've seen in months. I'm a bit pissed, I hate the tendency of this team to start poorly, almost all matches have to overcome 10 or 12 points.

[Fudge]

Ariza :roll:

[el_locoteee]

The worst defense I've seen in months. I'm a bit pissed, I hate the tendency of this team to start poorly, almost all matches have to overcome 10 or 12 points.

They been playing a lot lately probably a bit tired

[TaLvsCuaL]

That move by Motiejunas was just beatiful

[TaLvsCuaL]

Marc so salty :lol

[Fudge]

Lol @ this weak ass league.

[TaLvsCuaL]

Really bad first half but props to the Rockets, they did great. Memphis should defend and rebound much better if want a comeback. But the Grizzlies seems gassed.

[Smook A.]

We always end the half like a bunch of bitches. Ariza needs to fix his god damn shot. He's been so shit since mid-November.

[el_locoteee]

Really bad first half but props to the Rockets, they did great. Memphis should defend and rebound much better if want a comeback. But the Grizzlies seems gassed.

Yep and even if the Rockets are down 4 important players they been resting for a couple of days and you can tell, is like Memphis is stuck in mud.

[el_locoteee]

Arizaaa Finally.

[TaLvsCuaL]

I'm done witn this game :lol

[noob cake]

22 pt lead

22 minutes to play. We better not blow this lead.

[SexSymbol]

Grizzlies suck tonight, why did I even put my money on them

[JebronLames]

Mvp!

[el_locoteee]

How is Trevor Ariza even starting in the NBA? Jesus christ. :facepalm

Dude is such an overrated defender. AND he can't hit open shots to save his life. What use do they have for him on the floor?

:roll: :roll: :roll:

[AussieG]

Missed most of the first half, probably a good thing.

[YouGotServed]

B..bu..but Rockets are only winning because of their easy schedule!

:roll:

[PsychoBe]

B..bu..but Rockets are only winning because of their easy schedule!

:roll:

will be exposed in playoffs again :oldlol:

[Smook A.]

B..bu..but Rockets are only winning because of their easy schedule!

:roll:
People also forget we've been without Dwight, Bev, and Jones for a long time :lol

[noob cake]

League ****ed - Tarik Black 5-9 for 10 points. Tarik who?

[UK2K]

will be exposed in playoffs again :oldlol:
The haters go to line...

That way you are safe to spout it for a few months without anyone proving you wrong.

Until then, enjoy the view. Rockets are legit. Live with it.

:rockon:

[Smook A.]

League ****ed - Tarik Black 5-9 for 10 points. Tarik who?
2 defensive rebounds
9 offensive rebounds

:rockon:

[Smook A.]

James "Black Jesus" Harden with 21 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 1 block in 3 quarters to help the Rockets beat one of the best teams in the league, the Memphis Grizzlies, without Dwight, Jones, and Bev.

Top 5 MVP candidate

[PsychoBe]

The haters go to line...

That way you are safe to spout it for a few months without anyone proving you wrong.

Until then, enjoy the view. Rockets are legit. Live with it.

:rockon:

this is the same thing that happened last year :facepalm

no one is high on the grizzlies due to their recent playoff outings and the three rockets fans on this forum are screaming "championship contender" when they've never even seen the second round yet.

we have no choice but to wait and see at this point.

[ronnymac]

It helps the team has had a few days to get some rest. Our defense tonight has been elite.

[YouGotServed]

will be exposed in playoffs again :oldlol:
Rent free.

[rezznor]

Ariza is f*cking terrible. :oldlol:

How is he any better than Parsons again?
so u went from houston, to okc, to okc/hou, and now back to okc? you are on that Drake/Beiber level of "fandom"

[ronnymac]

QUOTE=PsychoBe]this is the same thing that happened last year :facepalm

no one is high on the grizzlies due to their recent playoff outings and the three rockets fans on this forum are screaming "championship contender" when they've never even seen the second round yet.

we have no choice but to wait and see at this point.[/QUOTE]
Difference between those teams this team is borderline elite on the defensive end.last season if you shut the Rockers offense down, we would struggle, but this team now can now win in a variety of ways

[el_locoteee]

James "Black Jesus" Harden with 21 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 1 block in 3 quarters to help the Rockets beat one of the best teams in the league, the Memphis Grizzlies, without Dwight, Jones, and Bev.

Top 5 MVP candidate

In 28 minutes. MVP!

[ronnymac]

so u went from houston, to okc, to okc/hou, and now back to okc? you are on that Drake/Beiber level of "fandom"
He is better then parson on the defensive end by a country mile. He moves the ball unlike parsons and costs around 6 million less per year. Have look at the rockets defensive transformation largely thanks to Ariza.

[noob cake]

How does ZBo and Marc get owned by Tarik Black on the boards?

9 offensive rebounds :roll:

[Warfan]

Damn, gotta give Houston props. Managed to keep it together despite all the injuries and are tied for the 3rd best record in the league :applause:

[ronnymac]

Now we need to take care of business in Minny and Phoenix at home. We can't afford any let downs and keep this defensive intensity that has become our staple this season.Dropping a game here and there in the west will cost you dearly.

I have to admit I thought Terry was done, but in the last two starts he is averaging 17 points 5 assists 3 boards 3 steals on over 50 percent from the 3 pt line.

[rezznor]

He is better then parson on the defensive end by a country mile. He moves the ball unlike parsons and costs around 6 million less per year. Have look at the rockets defensive transformation largely thanks to Ariza.
i think you meant this for fudge

[J Shuttlesworth]

WTF? Can someone explain the game to me? Houston really spanked the Grizzlies without Howard? :biggums:

[YouGotServed]

Most of Terry's points came off of open 3s. I knew he could shoot, so him scoring from behind the arc doesn't surprise me. At his age all he needs to do is stay healthy.

D-Mo doe, that guy has been playing like crazy lately. Knew he had a post up game but the problem is he kept getting bushed and bullied around the paint. He's just playing more physical now. He bumped the crap out of Z-Bo and Gasol and it didn't affect his game at all. I'm really surprised by how big he's been getting lately.

Way to go D-Mo. If he keeps playing like this, I don't see a reason why T-Jones should start over him when he comes back.

[ronnymac]

i think you meant this for fudge
Yes. Mixed up.

[ronnymac]

Most of Terry's points came off of open 3s. I knew he could shoot, so him scoring from behind the arc doesn't surprise me. At his age all he needs to do is stay healthy.

D-Mo doe, that guy has been playing like crazy lately. Knew he had a post up game but the problem is he kept getting bushed and bullied around the paint. He's just playing more physical now. He bumped the crap out of Z-Bo and Gasol and it didn't affect his game at all. I'm really surprised by how big he's been getting lately.

Way to go D-Mo. If he keeps playing like this, I don't see a reason why T-Jones should start over him when he comes back.
He had a couple of nice drives. One was an and 1and another floater. He moved well for a 37 year old dude. Granted he hasn't played for a while so his legs are fresher then an average 37. Year old.

[ronnymac]

WTF? Can someone explain the game to me? Houston really spanked the Grizzlies without Howard? :biggums:
Without Dwight, Patrick Beverley, Terrence Jones and Cannann. That is 3 of 4 best players out and Cannan is out backup Point as well.

[YouGotServed]

This Houston team is deeper than people wanna give them credit for. Not only that but Houston is finally committed and focused on playing defense. Our offense comes an goes, which is expected when you're missing the best center in the NBA, 2 other starters, and your back up PG.

Defensively though everyone's on the same page. McHale is getting this team to play defense. This is a complete turnaround from last season. Proud of them. :applause: A depleted Rockets team just held the best team in the NBA to under 100 points, and the only reason they almost got to 100 is because the scrubs came in at the end game and started TOing the ball like crazy.

Can't wait for Howard and Beverley to come back. This team is gonna be scary defensively.

[noob cake]

This Houston team is deeper than people wanna give them credit for. Not only that but Houston is finally committed and focused on playing defense. Our offense comes an goes, which is expected when you're missing the best center in the NBA, 2 other starters, and your back up PG.

Defensively though everyone's on the same page. McHale is getting this team to play defense. This is a complete turnaround from last season. Proud of them. :applause: A depleted Rockets team just held the best team in the NBA to under 100 points, and the only reason they almost got to 100 is because the scrubs came in at the end game and started TOing the ball like crazy.

Can't wait for Howard and Beverley to come back. This team is gonna be scary defensively.

No depth, lost all-star Parsons, no defense, Harden is Hitler, lost All-Star Jeremy Lin, no center depth, Harden plays no D, Morey is a fraud, worst off-season, won't make the playoffs

:lol :lol :lol :lol :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[YouGotServed]

No depth, lost all-star Parsons, no defense, Harden is Hitler, lost All-Star Jeremy Lin, no center depth, Harden plays no D, Morey is a fraud, worst off-season, won't make the playoffs

:lol :lol :lol :lol :roll: :roll:

:roll: :roll: :lol :roll:

[Fudge]

so u went from houston, to okc, to okc/hou, and now back to okc? you are on that Drake/Beiber level of "fandom"
I still rep Houston, bud. Doesn't mean that I can't call out players on the team. Exactly how I'd call out Perk or Lance Thomas for being ass.

Ariza IS pretty bad. His defense IS overrated. His terrible play just came out of nowhere this season.

[YouGotServed]

I still rep Houston, bud. Doesn't mean that I can't call out players on the team. Exactly how I'd call out Perk or Lance Thomas for being ass.

Ariza IS pretty bad. His defense IS overrated. His terrible play just came out of nowhere this season.

14-4

http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/2013/02/mj-laughing.gif

[Rodmantheman]

Wow Rockets are legit:applause:

[noob cake]

:roll: :roll: :lol :roll:

Also Dwight is soft.

Final score doesn't represent the 26 point blowout at the start of the 4th quarters. Rockets third stringers can't hold a lead...

[YouGotServed]

Remember when people were like, "Houston won't even make the playoffs"? :roll:

[Fudge]

My Rockets won't even make the 2nd round.

[noob cake]

Remember when people were like, "Houston won't even make the playoffs"? :roll:

New flavor of the month is trying to explain away how Harden leads the league in Defense RAPM and/or Defensive Rating.

[YouGotServed]

My Rockets won't even make the 2nd round.

http://i.imgur.com/NQqJlFZ.png

http://www.picgifs.com/reaction-gifs/reaction-gifs/laughing/picgifs-laughing-35443.gif

[noob cake]

http://i.imgur.com/NQqJlFZ.png

http://www.picgifs.com/reaction-gifs/reaction-gifs/laughing/picgifs-laughing-35443.gif

Freaken 2-7 essentially have the same record.

[UK2K]

New flavor of the month is trying to explain away how Harden leads the league in Defense RAPM and/or Defensive Rating.

That, or they'll say 'wait until the playoffs' because every other jab and remark about the Rockets this season has been, well, totally off.

Everything that was predicted about Houston has been completely off, and even without 65% of their scoring and a similar percentage of their rebounding from last year, not to mention a HUGE defensive presence missing (Beverley, Dwight) the Rockets keep winning.

It must sting for the haters, but, the Rockets are legit.

[YouGotServed]

I like how everyone ignores the Warriors bouncing in the first round last year and the Clippers being Conference Finals virgins when discussing the Rockets.

It's like, we get it, you hate Houston. Bringing up last year's playoff performance isn't a legit argument doe. Find new material.

[Lebron23]

Rockets are legit. They are the only likeable team in the west.

[Lebron23]

They can win the west. I don't see the older guys repeating. Lack of motivations, and they never won back to back titles.

[Uncle Drew]

Lack of motivations, and they never won back to back titles.
That's enough motivation. :confusedshrug:

[Lebron23]

That's enough motivation. :confusedshrug:


They really hate the heat last years after they beat them in the NBA Finals in the previous year. And the Spurs Achilles heel this season are against legit big men like Howard, Gasol, and Cousins.

[Sakkreth]

http://zippy.gfycat.com/TautGrandioseKissingbug.webm

:bowdown: