1/10 Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers

[Lebron23]

I expect LeBron James to score 40 points if AD is still out with an injury.

[Thenameless]

I wouldn't bet on that. That's not really his game. While Lebron is more than capable of carrying the scoring load, a big part of his greatness is lifting his teammates to be the best that they can be. Especially early in the season, I suspect Lebron wants to get his teammates really involved in order to build that Championship chemistry that they had last year. It's the most important part of winning, and he understands that.

[scuzzy]

I wouldn't bet on that. That's not really his game. While Lebron is more than capable of carrying the scoring load, a big part of his greatness is lifting his teammates to be the best that they can be. Especially early in the season, I suspect Lebron wants to get his teammates really involved in order to build that Championship chemistry that they had last year. It's the most important part of winning, and he understands that.
:applause:

[Nike D'Antoni]

John Wall vs Schroder
Harden vs Lebron
Cousins vs Anthony Davis
Wood vs Harrell


Some nice things to watch for.

[Nike D'Antoni]

James Harden: "We have a lot of work to do. I think every team feels that way but for us, we're behind because we haven't had our entire team or an opportunity to work together very often. As long as we continue to find chemistry ... we have a chance to do something special."


John Wall, asked about this quote from Harden: "He hit it right on the nose."

[StrongLurk]

Rockets will get the W here, especially if AD is out.

[Gohan]

:applause:

Don’t clap for that. It’s iverson or bust. If you ain’t out there chucking then you’re not really doing sh*t

[Nike D'Antoni]

LeBron is 22 for 60 from 3 (36.7%) and Harden 22 for 58 (37.9%)

Hot 3-point shooters helping LAL rank 6th in the NBA (38.9%).

Alex Caruso: 9 for 16 (56.3%)
KCP: 10 for 19 (52.6%)
Wesley Matthews: 16 for 39 (41.0%)
Anthony Davis: 12 for 30 (40.0%)
Kyle Kuzma: 18 for 47 (38.3%)

Houston is at 35.1% (23rd), but make 13.4 to LAL’s 12.2.


Coty M. Davis
@CotyDavis_24
As an assistant under his dad with the Cavaliers, Stephen Silas coached LeBron James early in his career. With the Rockets taking on the Lakers today, I asked coach Silas if he is surprised to see how great LeBron has become since their time together in Cleveland. #Rockets
https://twitter.com/i/status/1348349264188080136

[LoneyROY7]

I strongly dislike this Rockets team.

[Marchesk]

I strongly dislike this Rockets team.

Why? You don't think Wall is a good fit with Harden? They're averaging 114.3 on offense. Wood has been good. You still have Gordon and Tucker.

[Nike D'Antoni]

Jared Dudley won’t play in Houston tonight due to a sore right calf.


as if he adds anything.

[Nike D'Antoni]

Rockets 1st year coach Stephen Silas on preparing for the Lakers: "They present more challenges than your average team. There has been some more in depth study."

[Nike D'Antoni]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErY1MSYVQAMTVB3?format=jpg&name=large

[LoneyROY7]

Why? You don't think Wall is a good fit with Harden? They're averaging 114.3 on offense. Wood has been good. You still have Gordon and Tucker.

He's not a good fit at all. Harden is a PG...I'm so f*cking tired of him having to play next to another PG. Especially another that can't shoot.

[Nike D'Antoni]

Stephen Silas said he studied the Rockets playoff series against the Lakers during the interview process and he will dive into again before tomorrow's game. He said the Lakers would deploy their double teams on James Harden later than most teams

[Nike D'Antoni]

Stephen Silas said it “was possible” that Houston would play Christian Wood and DeMarcus Cousins together if Davis starts next to Gasol. Davis is questionable to play with the adductor strain.

[Nike D'Antoni]

Bad news

Frank Vogel says Anthony Davis and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are both starting.

[Nike D'Antoni]

He's not a good fit at all. Harden is a PG...I'm so f*cking tired of him having to play next to another PG. Especially another that can't shoot.


Asked Silas about ballhandling responsibilities between Harden and Wall, and he said that’s not something the coaches orchestrate. It’s on the players to figure it out within the rhythm of the game, and they learn that balance a bit better every game.

https://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/1348396314057347072

[Nike D'Antoni]

Injury update: Wesley Matthews is out tonight with right Achilles soreness.

[Nike D'Antoni]

John Wall vs Schroder
Harden vs Lebron
Cousins vs Anthony Davis
Wood vs Harrell

Looking forward to this matchup.

[SATAN]

Houston look half asleep. Very disorganized. Lakers toying with them.

[Nike D'Antoni]

https://i.postimg.cc/ZYfNz5w1/Screen-Shot-2021-01-10-at-7-22-05-PM.png

[SATAN]

Morris is a fool

[Nike D'Antoni]

Huge fight

[bison]

Vintage cousins :applause:

I hope no one gets ejected

[bison]

Morris tossed. Soft ass league.

[Nike D'Antoni]

Lakers only up 4 after starting so dominant. You take it Houston.

[LoneyROY7]

I STRONGLY dislike this Rockets team.

[StrongLurk]

Jeez Boogie tried to slap the fake hair of Bron

[LoneyROY7]

Hit the showers Demarcus.

[Nike D'Antoni]

DeMarco Cousins ejected

[LoneyROY7]

Cousins is who his reputation says he is.

[StrongLurk]

Bron has like five great outlet passes this game already

[LoneyROY7]

Bron and AD smashing these bums.

[scuzzy]

I missed ejections


what happened

[Nike D'Antoni]

I missed ejections


what happened

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l2_1vtXMeU&ab_channel=BleacherReport

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeWhWEQDN8c&ab_channel=HouseofHighlights

[Axe]

DeMarco Cousins ejected
Did curry and draymond taught him how during his days with the warriors?

[SATAN]

This game is weird

[StrongLurk]

AD is simply too good, easily a generational player

[scuzzy]

Houston commentators are unbearable

[Nike D'Antoni]

Will Houston coach call a timeout to stop this?

[Manny98]

Nobody is f*cking with the Lakers

[StrongLurk]

Rockets look like they hate playing basketball this game.

[scuzzy]

THT making some serious noise

[SATAN]

houston commentators are unbearable

this!

[LoneyROY7]

Please trade Harden. Please f*cking trade Harden.

[Axe]

Houston getting wrekt in toyota center atm

[Gohan]

Please trade Harden. Please f*cking trade Harden.

Harden for oubre and draymond

[hold this L]

AD is a freak, 8/8 so far

[Nike D'Antoni]

Lakers are playing suffocatin defense.Thanks to Anthony Davis

[StrongLurk]

Crazy amount of steals/deflections by the Lakers

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Please trade Harden. Please f*cking trade Harden.

Harden for Siakam and Aron Baynes.

[Nike D'Antoni]

Lakers are playing suffocatin defense.Thanks to Anthony Davis

Lakers +26 with Davis on court

[LoneyROY7]

I'll take any trade to get James off this shit squad.

[StrongLurk]

Ref should be suspended without pay for a game for calling that a foul on Lebron.

[Nike D'Antoni]

Gasol is such a Wall.

[Nike D'Antoni]

I'll take any trade to get James off this shit squad.

Let us wait.

[Nike D'Antoni]

Houston back from 27 points down, to 15. AD 4 Fouls too.

Good @loneyroy7 raise your hopes

[LoneyROY7]

Houston back from 27 points down, to 15. AD 4 Fouls too.

Good @loneyroy7 raise your hopes

Huh? I don't care if this Rockets team loses by 30.

[Nike D'Antoni]

Huh? I don't care if this Rockets team loses by 30.

If Stephen Silas sacked, that changes your mind?

[LoneyROY7]

If Stephen Silas sacked, that changes your mind?

No.

[LAmbruh]

Rockets will get the W here, especially if AD is out.

good call buddy


20 point loss


good call

[LoneyROY7]

good call buddy


20 point loss


good call

:oldlol:

[scuzzy]

Rockets will get the W here, especially if AD is out.
just trolling guys, relax

[Axe]

just trolling guys, relax
:lol

[DoctorP]

Add Kyrie and subtract Harden from this Rocket team and Silas brain may explode.

[LoneyROY7]

Add Kyrie and subtract Harden from this Rocket team and Silas brain may explode.

I will shed a tear of joy if Harden gets traded for Kyrie and gets to play with KD.

[DoctorP]

I will shed a tear of joy if Harden gets traded for Kyrie and gets to play with KD.

Does Kyrie have a no trade clause? Could it even happen? Id do it if Im NJ. At least Harden comes to work everyday.

[DoctorP]

I mean Brooklyn :lol

[LoneyROY7]

Does Kyrie have a no trade clause? Could it even happen? Id do it if Im NJ. At least Harden comes to work everyday.

I don't think no trade clauses exist anymore.

[Axe]

Does Kyrie have a no trade clause? Could it even happen? Id do it if Im NJ. At least Harden comes to work everyday.
Oh wow there's a franchise in nj rn? Great.

[Gudo]

Is harden ok or is it just because his foot is already out the door? He seems to be playing subpar in the last few games.

[LoneyROY7]

Is harden ok or is it just because his foot is already out the door? He seems to be playing subpar in the last few games.

He desperately wants out.

[Lebron23]

Only a prime Phil Jackson can fix the rockets.

[Axe]

Only a prime Phil Jackson can fix the rockets.
Not if the players aren't willing to cooperate with him

[Nike D'Antoni]

Only a prime Phil Jackson can fix the rockets.

What about Tyronn Lue?

[Axe]

What about Tyronn Lue?
I'm pretty sure defense is absolutely non-existent with him, darling.

[Gus Hemmingway]

Rockets will get the W here, especially if AD is out.

good call

[bison]

Too easy.

[Manny98]

Lakers are too good man. Nobody is beating them

[SATAN]

LeBron James is good at basketball.

[bison]

LeBron pulling a curry looking at the bench before the 3 goes in :oldlol:

[hold this L]

LeBron pulling a curry looking at the bench before the 3 goes in :oldlol:
Gotta see this. Any time the Rockets get it, it's a good time. For Harden's sake.

[Nike D'Antoni]

The Lakers played suffocating defense again in that first quarter which opened things up, now they are just clowning with the Rockets around.

[hold this L]

https://twitter.com/gswchris/status/1349160406816673794

That's some cold blooded shit right there. Damn.

[StrongLurk]

Can't believe Lebron pulled off the Curry no-look three...when I turned around I was like ??? and then the shot went in and I just laughed. Never thought I would see that from Bron.

[StrongLurk]

Bron doing his best to get his terrible turnovers in

[FireDavidKahn]

https://twitter.com/gswchris/status/1349160406816673794

That's some cold blooded shit right there. Damn.

https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1349176350041464834

[StrongLurk]

KCP blows so many fast break chances

[Axe]

Here we go again

[StrongLurk]

Bron 2-9 (1-3 Free throws) with 5 turnovers since starting 7-9. He almost always starts chucking and turning the ball over a lot when his team gets big leads in the regular season, just loses his focus.

He actually managed to ruin his amazing game.

[Nike D'Antoni]

Lakers have missed 3 - 4dunks

[Nike D'Antoni]

So many missed open dunks for 2 teams.

[Mr. Woke]

Bron 2-9 (1-3 Free throws) with 5 turnovers since starting 7-9. He almost always starts chucking and turning the ball over a lot when his team gets big leads in the regular season, just loses his focus.

He actually managed to ruin his amazing game.

You are wrong.

He rarely does what you said he does.