GT: Rockets vs. Blazers 2014/2015 22.12.2014

[ArbitraryWater]

Rematch of last year's epic 1st round! :banana:

If Houston loses this game (3rd straight L) they could drop from 4th to 6th seed.. mean West.

[Duggrr]

I expect Howard to drop 35/20 without Lopez in the lineup. Although Freeland has shown that he's a capable backup.

It's also reported that LMA is questionable with illness..

[MUGEN]

I expect Howard to drop 35/20 without Lopez in the lineup. Although Freeland has shown that he's a capable backup.

It's also reported that LMA is questionable with illness..

wait possibly no LMA too? And we might not have Kaman too right? :facepalm no helping it but wish this was under better circumstances


oh well UNLEASH THE MYERS ON THESE FOOS! Dwight won't know what hit him! (no really he might get from behind by Myers by a low IQ play):lol

[RoseCity07]

No matter what happens tonight since we're without Lopez, Lillard still hit that 3. :oldlol:

[dubnation]

Hope Lillard goes off tonight to make up for Aldridge. This is just a great matchup all the way around when everyone's healthy.

[rezznor]

corey brewer makes an impact first 5 seconds as a rocket :applause:

[RoseCity07]

Brewer doing the same thing he did when we played Minny. Kaman won't pass in the post so he rips that ball away.

[RoseCity07]

Classic Harden flop call:roll:

This is why no one likes Harden. He'll never be a great player until he stops the flopping. It's desperate.

[dubnation]

Harden going off :eek:

[ronnymac]

Brewer is a spark plug. Harden destroying Them.

[Xsatyr]

Brewer doing work.

[KobesFinger]

Is Clyde Drexler commentating?

[ronnymac]

:facepalm

[Xsatyr]

Clear foul.

[dubnation]

Is Clyde Drexler commentating?

Yep.

Man I hate those end of the quarter bailouts...

[RoseCity07]

Robin Lopez is commentating:bowdown:

[ronnymac]

Houston we have a bench

[rezznor]

Is Clyde Drexler commentating?
drexler is probably the worst commentator out there. truly cringe worthy

[rezznor]

Houston we have a bench
:cheers:

everyone is back except t jones right?

[dubnation]

drexler is probably the worst commentator out there. truly cringe worthy

I don't listen to him much. But there's no way he can be worse than Austin Carr, I have to mute the games if the Cavs audio is the only one available.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz4j0epMXuo lmao

[RoseCity07]

No Aldridge and no Robin Lopez, still a 3 point game.

[ronnymac]

Dwight

[ronnymac]

:cheers:

everyone is back except t jones right?
It looks like josh smith is going to be incoming as well.

[dubnation]

Dwight

Really nice extension, still didn't get up that high though.

[TylerOO]

who got the link

[KobesFinger]

I don't listen to him much. But there's no way he can be worse than Austin Carr, I have to mute the games if the Cavs audio is the only one available.

Yeah Austin Carr sounds like he's going to jizz everytime LeBron does something you'd expect him to do, like make a lay-up. There was a time he did a drive-and-kick off the pick and roll and Carr described it as Magic-esque. Celtics announcers give him a run for his money though

[ArbitraryWater]

The Lakers commentators are hilarious..

that one dude gets an erection and gets his high pitched voice everytime Kobe does something lol

[rezznor]

harden is in beast mode tonight

[ronnymac]

Harden is a monster. Wes is getting raped

[dubnation]

Yeah Austin Carr sounds like he's going to jizz everytime LeBron does something you'd expect him to do, like make a lay-up. There was a time he did a drive-and-kick off the pick and roll and Carr described it as Magic-esque. Celtics announcers give him a run for his money though

:lol Celtics announcers are the worst kind of homers... Tommy Heinsohn's ref rants are just ridiculous. But I can't stand Austin Carr not because he's a homer, but because he sounds like that old drunk relative loudly rambling on and on and on without ever putting two sentences together that actually make sense.

Harden with 23/3/2/3 before half :eek:

[RoseCity07]

They just won't stop giving Harden flop calls. It's sad really. Play basketball. Throwing out all the tricks that don't work in the playoffs.

[ronnymac]

:lol Celtics announcers are the worst kind of homers... Tommy Heinsohn's ref rants are just ridiculous. But I can't stand Austin Carr not because he's a homer, but because he sounds like that old drunk relative loudly rambling on and on and on without ever putting two sentences together that actually make sense.

Harden with 23/3/2/3 before half :eek:
Tommy will have a stroke soon on air. He gets so emotional.

[rezznor]

They just won't stop giving Harden flop calls. It's sad really. Play basketball. Throwing out all the tricks that don't work in the playoffs.
can't deny that he's not getting hit on the arm every time. don't reach in and he wouldnt get the call.

[ArbitraryWater]

Tommy will have a stroke soon on air. He gets so emotional.

:roll:

but he's hilarious.. and calls out refs.

[ronnymac]

You think harden dosent remember Wes matthews

[noob cake]

What kind of moron fouls Harden and then let him finish the layup?

You need to bear hug him

[Xsatyr]

They just won't stop giving Harden flop calls. It's sad really. Play basketball. Throwing out all the tricks that don't work in the playoffs.
Stop reachin...

[Real14]

Lets go blazers:applause:

[ronnymac]

:roll:

but he's hilarious.. and calls out refs.
As bad or homerish he is, when he loses the plot he is entertaining

[rezznor]

No Aldridge and no Robin Lopez, still a 3 point game.
you Konex'd yourself.

[ronnymac]

Welcome to houston

[dubnation]

Anyone else hear that Rockets announcer saying multiple times that Lillard is the best PG in the league?

[rezznor]

harden with 5 steals in the first half to go with his 31 points

[Xsatyr]

Harden!!!

[sbw19]

Dwight doing his best Superman impersonation. Meanwhile Harden going ham on the Blazers.

[ronnymac]

Harden remembers Portland

[noob cake]

harden with 5 steals in the first half to go with his 31 points

NBA Steal Leaders

Brewer #1
Harden #8
Ariza #11

Can't wait to get Josh Smith also

[rezznor]

NBA Steal Leaders

Brewer #1
Harden #8
Ariza #11

Can't wait to get Josh Smith also
the defense would be ridiculous. this is the main reason we are better this year than last. defense can keep us in games when shots aren't falling, unlike previous seasons.

[noob cake]

the defense would be ridiculous. this is the main reason we are better this year than last. defense can keep us in games when shots aren't falling, unlike previous seasons.

Dwight better not lose to Rondo in the recruitment war

[el_locoteee]

NBA Steal Leaders

Brewer #1
Harden #8
Ariza #11

Can't wait to get Josh Smith also

Nooooooo. keep that choker away from Houston.

[rezznor]

Dwight better not lose to Rondo in the recruitment war
tbh im kind of ambivalent on JS, but it's low risk, high reward for a damn cheap contract. (as long as mchale has no problems benching him if he doesnt follow the game plan)

dragic is who i'm really salivating over.

[r0drig0lac]

Harden going to 60 today http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/images/smilies/eek.gif

[dubnation]

31/5/2/5/58%... seriously ridiculous halftime line.

Predict his end game stats: 44/8/5/6 on 13-23, 16-18 FTs.

[rezznor]

Harden going to 60 today http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/images/smilies/eek.gif
actually hope the lead is large enough that he can just sit the 4th.

[ronnymac]

Dumb play by matthews

[ronnymac]

Another poor 3rd quarter.

[ronnymac]

Charge when he is moving?

[ronnymac]

If we add smith to the bench man we will have insane depth

[el_locoteee]

If we add smith to the bench man we will have insane depth

Pass

[noob cake]

If we add smith to the bench man we will have insane depth

Sign Smith for 2m.

Package Jones + Pelicans pick for Dragic.

Sign Allen for vet min.

Dragic/Beverly/Terry
Harden/Allen/Schved
Ariza/Brewer/K-Pap
Motiejunas/Smith
Dwight/Black

We can dream right...?

[josh99]

Where's LA?

[el_locoteee]

Where's LA?
In California

[rezznor]

Sign Smith for 2m.

Package Jones + Pelicans pick for Dragic.

Sign Allen for vet min.

Dragic/Beverly/Terry
Harden/Allen/Schved
Ariza/Brewer/K-Pap
Motiejunas/Smith
Dwight/Black

We can dream right...?
it would be dmo + the pick. tjones has no trade value right now (unless he comes back soon and shows he can still play)

i really wanna keep donuts to back up dwight though..

[ronnymac]

Not a bad nights work for harden 44points 5 steals 4 boards 7 assists on 14-26 shooting and 4-9 3pt line. Brewer debute 12 points 5 steals 5 assists was a resounding success

[ronnymac]

Sign Smith for 2m.

Package Jones + Pelicans pick for Dragic.

Sign Allen for vet min.

Dragic/Beverly/Terry
Harden/Allen/Schved
Ariza/Brewer/K-Pap
Motiejunas/Smith
Dwight/Black

We can dream right...?
Allen will sign with the Cavs or somewhere like Chicago. Dragic scenario will almost certainly have to include Dmo but if his values continues to diminish, jones, pappanikola the Pelicans 1first might be enough.

[el_locoteee]

Allen will sign with the Cavs or somewhere like Chicago. Dragic scenario will almost certainly have to include Dmo but if his values continues to diminish, jones, pappanikola the Pelicans 1first might be enough.

Lol Dmo value diminish?

Nobody going to trade our only 7 footer with post game and one of the best low paint defenders for a rental, that we might want but don't need.

[ronnymac]

Lol Dmo value diminish?

Nobody going to trade our only 7 footer with post game and one of the best low paint defenders for a rental, that we might want but don't need.
I am talking about Goran. everyone knows Goran aint coming back to Phoenix so the longer they keep him the less teams will offer.

[rezznor]

Not a bad nights work for harden 44points 5 steals 4 boards 7 assists on 14-26 shooting and 4-9 3pt line. Brewer debute 12 points 5 steals 5 assists was a resounding success
brewer was also +23 while on the court

[ronnymac]

brewer was also +23 while on the court
I love his energy. I know they say he has great hands on defense, but wow, having him bev, Ariza and Dwight in the same combination is unreal.Add smith to that mix and our defense will be scary

[el_locoteee]

I am talking about Goran. everyone knows Goran aint coming back to Phoenix so the longer they keep him the less teams will offer.

Got it.

[L.Kizzle]

31/5/2/5/58%... seriously ridiculous halftime line.

Predict his end game stats: 44/8/5/6 on 13-23, 16-18 FTs.
Pretty good.

44/7/3/5

[RoseCity07]

I love how some Rockets fans actually take anything away from this game.:oldlol:

Blazers missing two starters and they think this win shows that the Rocket have turned it all around.:oldlol:

[paintingshade]

I love how some Rockets fans actually take anything away from this game.:oldlol:

Blazers missing two starters and they think this win shows that the Rocket have turned it all around.:oldlol:

we've been missing starters all season. with a relatively healthy squad we should, and did, decisively beat you. no it doesn't say we're the best in the league, but right now it's working as intended.

[Lateralus]

I love how some Rockets fans actually take anything away from this game.:oldlol:

Blazers missing two starters and they think this win shows that the Rocket have turned it all around.:oldlol:


Lol, we have had like 3 starts out most of the season and still managed to get to 20-7. No excuses when you have 2 out imo. (and when I mean we had 3 starters out, we also had like 2-3 bench players out too)


:no:

[YouGotServed]

Didn't watch the game. Glad I didnt. it was a blow out.

Harden beasted doe.

All hail King James.

[UK2K]

it would be dmo + the pick. tjones has no trade value right now (unless he comes back soon and shows he can still play)

i really wanna keep donuts to back up dwight though..

:biggums:

He averaged 12 and 7 last season on 54% shooting.

In four games this season 14 and 8 on 52% shooting.

He's 22 in his third year.

I don't think he will forget how to play by the time he comes back.

[bdreason]

I don't understand why teams refuse to double Harden... especially when Houston runs a pick and gets the switch. Just double him hard on every pick and hope the rest of the Rockets don't beat you.

[el_locoteee]

I don't understand why teams refuse to double Harden... especially when Houston runs a pick and gets the switch. Just double him hard on every pick and hope the rest of the Rockets don't beat you.

You don't double excellent passers they will burn you every time.

[UK2K]

You don't double excellent passers they will burn you every time.

Seems like what opposing teams have been doing hasn't worked out very well.

If I was playing against the Rockets, I'd double Harden every time. I know Beverley has been knocking down 3's at a pretty stupid percentage, but I'd take a Beverley 3 or Ariza 3 over a Harden drive every day of the week.

[RoseCity07]

we've been missing starters all season. with a relatively healthy squad we should, and did, decisively beat you. no it doesn't say we're the best in the league, but right now it's working as intended.

Had.

[el_locoteee]

Seems like what opposing teams have been doing hasn't worked out very well.

If I was playing against the Rockets, I'd double Harden every time. I know Beverley has been knocking down 3's at a pretty stupid percentage, but I'd take a Beverley 3 or Ariza 3 over a Harden drive every day of the week.

If they try to double before he gets the ball on the 3 point land it will leave easy basket at the paint, also Harden can go to the post where doubling there will leave wide open 3 points shoots, also you can't double on transition and Houston love to turn defense into offense.

They have try to double Harden with the ball before and he has made some great passes to wide open player 3 point player and they have gotten burn.