Game 5 - Houston Rockets at Portland Trailblazers Thursday 9:30PM CST
by UofTOrange on Nov 6, 2008 10:52 AM CST
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Portland Trailblazers 1-3 (1-0 at home), 1-3 in their last 10
All Time , 1630- 1458, 71-87 vs. Houston
Houston Rockets 3-1 (1-0 on the road), 3-1 in their last 10
All Time1687-1647, 87-71 vs Portland
The Match-ups:
Alston vs. Blake – Considering Dave and I both want Steve Blake on the Rockets as our starter you’d think I’d be all over this match-up. If you wanted to win a street ball game, Rafer all the way, if you want a guy that runs an offense and doesn’t kill you shooting, then Steve Blake is the perfect fit for your team. The guy is shooting 46% from the field and 53% from the three point line. He doesn’t get the high assist numbers because of the offense they run and Brandon Roy having the ball in his hands a lot.
Edge – Trailblazers – Blake to this point is really outplaying Mr. Alston. That’s not to say that Rafer hasn’t been a solid ball handler and hasn’t taken a ton of bad shots. It’s just that I would prefer Blake running the point for the Rockets. I’m happy with Rafer right now though, and there aren’t a lot of players I’d take (non-superstar) over him right now for this team. However, he has to figure out how to hit some shots though.
McGrady vs.
Edge – Tossup -
Artest vs. Batum – The guy I wanted for the Rockets more than any other player (but CP3) in the league vs. the guy I didn’t want, at all, for any reason. I hope Batum turns into a fine player, but I simply do not like the hit rate for guys like him. Too much risk and not enough reward. In essence we got Artest by trading Batum, that’s a HUGE win for the Rockets
Edge – Rockets - it’s not close.
Scola vs. Aldridge – Both players are very, very good. Both are favorites in the league of mine. I have ties to LaMarcus at
Edge – Tossup – This was the toughest call to make. I think Aldridge is fantastic, but so is Scola. The edge would go to the Rockets if you include all of Luis Landry, but one on one, I’m calling it a tossup.
Edge – Rockets - while the big stiff white guy (personally I always root for them) is much improved, even non-explosive
I said before the season that I thought the Rockets would lose this game. I think they are playing better than Portland right now, however and pull it out.
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I'll be watching the game at Buffalo Wild Wings.
I’ll be the guy still ranting about the loss to the celtics while everyone else will be trying to concentrate on the game and getting on with their lives in general.
Your a ten, but I'm on eleven!
Scola started strongly….
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Thanks buddy, glad to be here…
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I could not be happier with his play this season, or last for that matter
But the refs are going to see that he’s in control of his body even if his hair is all over the place.
Why does Chuck Hayes EVER shoot the ball?
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 6, 2008 10:20 PM CST reply actions
Stop that Rudy Fernandez!
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Dude. Brooks is about to make me stalk him.
Man, he’s coming along.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 6, 2008 10:27 PM CST reply actions
It looks like Yao is trying to find his confidence. A bit hesitant early on tonight. He needs a couple of baskets to get going.
Marv Albert talking about Spanish magic
…just kind of makes me squirm.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 6, 2008 10:30 PM CST up reply actions
Don't strain yourself, Yao
Dude looks so, so beat… and I’m not even down on him. He’s just had the one bad game… but man, he just isn’t right.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 6, 2008 10:34 PM CST reply actions
Agreed... just please not 40 minutes every night.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 6, 2008 10:37 PM CST up reply actions
I dunno, man
A guy who goes as hard as Yao, who has as much physical awkwardness as he still does – I’d love to see them never ever put him in there past 35 minutes – unless he’s just unconsciously hot.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 6, 2008 10:43 PM CST up reply actions
There are definitely times he's in that he shouldn't be. Like at the end of last night's game.
I have no idea what he was doing in a game we needed a 3 in
Yep.
And I LOVE the guy. I’ve always been a huge, huge fan. But I’ve also always known what we’ve got in him – an incredible offensive weapon who is more often than not a defensive liability.
He’s just got so, so much heart. I would never trade him.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 6, 2008 10:46 PM CST up reply actions
I think his D is woefully underrated. He's not going to be switching on guys with ease, but you can't really score on him one on one.
But I know what you mean. I love the guy
I think his presence is is best defensive asset
…just his immense size… but I don’t know if I’d call his D underrated.
I smell a future blog post for you.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 6, 2008 10:50 PM CST up reply actions
And people (Oregon Live I'm looking to you) for saying that the Scola/LA matchup was a tossup
They have almost identical box scores right now
Well, apparently we don't need him according to ESPN
They had us listed as “No significant injuries” today
And what I heard last was another week or two. More like two. He has to be cleared by the team doctor first and they don’t think he’s ready.
Rockets taken the lead 51-50. Surprising that they’re ahead. Not the best of halves, but they’ve hung tough and battled away.
Chuck is cracking me up
Him saying someone isn’t playing defense is awesome since he played about 5 minutes of it in his career
No shit - come on, Chuck
A barnbarner indeed.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 6, 2008 10:58 PM CST up reply actions
Also uh...
Is he really going to run for office in Alabama? Oy. He’s going to regret throwing that dude through a window… and the gambling problems… and and and….
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 6, 2008 10:58 PM CST reply actions
Actually I think since he's such a public figure and everyone already knows this stuff, it might not hurt him
The fact that he’s a self professed “Smart because I’m rich” man will. He’s admitted that there is no way he would have passed classes at Auburn if he wasn’t a basketball player repeatedly. That said, he is hella street smart which might be what Alabama really needs.
It hasn't really reared it's head yet, but great googly moogly this is an awful referee crew
Salvatore AND Palmer on the same court? And that doesn’t even include Goble who is horrific
Sigh.
How many fouls does Yao have? He’s playing like he has five.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 6, 2008 11:18 PM CST reply actions
That's twice in this quarter he hasn't even bothered to challenge
On wide open dunks/layups. :(
You’ve gotta at least make them work for it!
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 6, 2008 11:22 PM CST up reply actions
WHOA SWEET!!
Dream vs. Robinson reset!!!
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 6, 2008 11:22 PM CST reply actions
Seems like a theme this season so far
Turn up the heat when it gets close to the 4th quarter. Our D is starting to cause some problems for them.
…and I love that on some nights T-Mac can just keep in the rhythm of the game, but still not be the first or second scoring option – then he can strike for a five minute stretch like he is right now.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 6, 2008 11:28 PM CST reply actions
Agreed, in theory that's the best part of the Artest trade
And Chuck Hayes needs to never shoot, seriously
I agree, I think the team needs Deke. They need his defensive presence in the paint.
I like Hayes but I’m bewildered as to why he’s playing when the team has such a great combination at power forward with Scola and Landry. Even with the backup five, most of those minutes should be heading their way.
Violet Palmer, if you are dribbling the ball you can't travel
You are a waste of space as an NBA ref
Shit
Not starting well. We need this game. Tough road trip.
I can feel that any minute now we’re going to start reverting to hoisting up 3s.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 6, 2008 11:41 PM CST reply actions
It would make more sense
If Scola was a bad defender… but he’s far from that.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 6, 2008 11:57 PM CST up reply actions
I don't know man. NBA reffing just seems so subjective sometimes.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 6, 2008 11:59 PM CST up reply actions
...and no effort on defense from ANYONE
what happened to “no layups”
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 7, 2008 12:02 AM CST reply actions
Yeah, that was a great play
I didn’t mean that – I meant the follow layup a second ago where everyone stood around… and when I say “no layups” I mean it in the way that he’s instilled it i the whole team – not specifically calling out Ron…. mean it like a team thing.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 7, 2008 12:05 AM CST up reply actions
What the living f*** is going on with that??
Scola – bench. Landry – bench… Hayes – finishing the game.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 7, 2008 12:09 AM CST reply actions
YEAH!!! rebound!!
Nice. Tough & tight baybee.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 7, 2008 12:11 AM CST reply actions
Sigh. That was an abomination.
Artest at the top of the key? come on.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 7, 2008 12:15 AM CST reply actions
WHOA
Oh, man I thought they called a foul for a second there. Time for some OT.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 7, 2008 12:18 AM CST reply actions
Earning call?
What is that? Something with your job?
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 7, 2008 12:19 AM CST up reply actions
Overtime
I can hear Barkley wheezing and bitching from here.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 7, 2008 12:20 AM CST reply actions
Oh look
It’s Chuck Hayes.
Dude. Is he hurt??
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 7, 2008 12:22 AM CST reply actions
LOL
So the TNT announce team has sent someone over to the Rockets bench to find out what the fuck is going on. That is hysterical.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 7, 2008 12:26 AM CST reply actions
GTFO
Nice job taking that charge – but GTFO
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 7, 2008 12:27 AM CST reply actions
And even if he isn't...
He DEFINITELY is tonight.
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 7, 2008 12:30 AM CST up reply actions
Nice defense by T-Mac. he plays heads up D pretty damned well
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 7, 2008 12:30 AM CST reply actions
Just turned on the game
Has Yao been this slow all night long?
Feels like we should be down big.
I do like how Yao is running the floor.
Little home court help there with the clock.
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A great sci-fi short story
about humans being found by aliens.
http://www.terrybisson.com/meat.html
Meat? They're made out of Meat? Meat.
by ihavethemelody on Nov 7, 2008 12:38 AM CST up reply actions
Hm
I don’t like that. He’s been doing that all season/pre season. I used to joke that he was just a BSAG (Big Slow Asian Guy) but now he really is a BSAG.
Meat? They're made out of Meat? Meat.
by ihavethemelody on Nov 7, 2008 12:36 AM CST up reply actions
Gotta make em count
Meat? They're made out of Meat? Meat.
by ihavethemelody on Nov 7, 2008 12:36 AM CST up reply actions
Wait till you see the one we take now
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 7, 2008 12:39 AM CST up reply actions
Quick!
Alston isolation at the top of the key!
Meat? They're made out of Meat? Meat.
by ihavethemelody on Nov 7, 2008 12:39 AM CST up reply actions
No one
And we don’t like to use up all of your clock either.
Meat? They're made out of Meat? Meat.
by ihavethemelody on Nov 7, 2008 12:38 AM CST up reply actions
*our
Meat? They're made out of Meat? Meat.
by ihavethemelody on Nov 7, 2008 12:38 AM CST up reply actions
OMFG
I want him taking EVERY last shot
Meat? They're made out of Meat? Meat.
FUCK YEAH
He’s the best pure shooter on the team. HELLS YYEESSSSSSSS
Meat? They're made out of Meat? Meat.
by ihavethemelody on Nov 7, 2008 12:40 AM CST up reply actions
That's one thing
we haven’t lacked since the Gundy days.
Meat? They're made out of Meat? Meat.
by ihavethemelody on Nov 7, 2008 12:41 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah - amazing. One of the great things about him.
Come out of nowhere, AND nail the pressure FT
by HoustonDiehards on Nov 7, 2008 12:41 AM CST up reply actions
Don't let roy catch it
Meat? They're made out of Meat? Meat.
by ihavethemelody on Nov 7, 2008 12:42 AM CST up reply actions
SON OF A BITCH
Meat? They're made out of Meat? Meat.
by ihavethemelody on Nov 7, 2008 12:42 AM CST up reply actions
That's good.
Their clock starter wouldn’t have started the clock early
Meat? They're made out of Meat? Meat.
by ihavethemelody on Nov 7, 2008 12:43 AM CST up reply actions
In H-Town
It would be. Not in Portland.
Meat? They're made out of Meat? Meat.
by ihavethemelody on Nov 7, 2008 12:43 AM CST up reply actions
heck of a ballgame
lucky win for us, but we’ll certainly take it.
good luck the rest of the season- I’m a big fan of Adelman and Brooks and I wouldn’t mind TMac and Yao tasting some success.
Boomshakalaka
Blazers and Rockets played below expectations.
Blazers were SO lucky to win. But neither team played 48 minutes hard.
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"14 points, 13 rebounds, 2 blocks, no turnovers. Standing ovation for Travis tonight." - Dave
by Outlaw is Rejector on Nov 7, 2008 4:12 AM CST reply actions
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