Game 42 - Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets Monday 1:00PM CST
by UofTOrange on Jan 18, 2009 4:00 PM CST
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Denver Nuggets at Houston Rockets, Jan 19, 2009 1:00 PM CST
The Match-ups:
Point Guard
Alston - I have to ask, as effective as Aaron Brooks was in the last game, why wouldn't you start him against Billups again?
vs.
Billups - He has personally turned this team into a contender. They always had the athletes, they needed the brains. Billups is more than they needed in that department.
Edge: Nuggets
Shooting Guard
Wafer - He's the real deal. And yet again, for the last time, I have to admit that I wanted DJ Strawberry more. Mr. Wafer, I apologize
vs.
Jones - I don't understand why he's the starter. I get that Carmelo is out, but even before then he was starting over Smith. Is it just a chemistry thing? He's not a bad player, but he's not a good one either.
Edge: Rockets, there, I finally bought all the way in
Small Forward
Battier - Looks like his old self again. The rest clearly helped him heal. Can that happen with Artest and McGrady? I sure hope so
vs.
Smith - I have a soft spot for freak athletes that while they may not always keep their head in the game, they are always showing you that they are a freak athlete.
Edge: Rockets
Power Forward
Scola - Quietly either dominating, or being forced out of games without getting the chance thanks to officials that for some reason referee him differently than other international players. Maybe he needs to start flopping
vs.
Martin - Lamborghini skills, Pinto mentality. I always want to like this guy, but just can't.
Edge: Rockets
Center
Yao - The Nuggets have the capability to give him fits. I've seen something in him the last few games though, they won't be giving him fits in this game. He's figured out how to play the front, that's why you keep seeing less and less of it.
vs.
Nene - Copy cat! Yao's the only one to get his name like that on his jersey!
Edge: Rockets
Key Reserve
Landry - He's going to be HUGE in this game. He can run and jump with the Nuggets and he will take advantage of that
vs.
Carter - Just hanging around, hanging around, he has alligator blood
Edge: Rockets
Injuries
Houston Rockets
OUT -McGrady and Artest
Denver Nuggets
OUT - Carmelo Anthony
My Prediction: Rockets by 1 on a late shot by Von Wafer
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who says
who says rafer is starting…maybe they do put in brooks…who knows
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Jan 18, 2009 7:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Key reserve for Denver
Kleiza > Carter
by Cornholio on Jan 18, 2009 7:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I will be watching...
I’m at work… so I’ll be gamecasting this thing beginning at my lunch break.
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 8:22 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Why do I pay for NBA League Pass
when it seems that half of the games I want to see are put on NBAtv and blacked out?
Here’s the stream for those of us who don’t have the luxury of living in Houston:
http://www.justin.tv/nbarocketsrule
by Only_A_Lad on Jan 19, 2009 1:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wow that stream is so fucking fantastic
God, I hate the nba
by Only_A_Lad on Jan 19, 2009 1:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Stuck at work
no justin.tv for me.
Doesn’t look like a lot of D is being played early. We’re not going to be able to win by outscoring Denver.
Rafer is on fire.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 1:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Terrible news
Violet Palmer is reffing this game.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 1:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
what?
Again? is Javie not with her?
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 1:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever
listening to the radio broadcast now.
I don’t get it. They did this same shit last year during the playoffs. Their philosophy seems to be to fuck over fans of any team not living in their local area. To be fair, the NFL has the same mentality, but that’s not saying much.
The MLB has the right idea. MLB.tv actually works, surprisingly.
by Only_A_Lad on Jan 19, 2009 1:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WTF like seriously
why the hell can’t Rafer play like this when everyone is healthy. This is so damn predictable.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 1:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Blarg
3 turnovers for Yao already. Rafer still flawless. Wafer is coming on.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 1:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
:45.5 HOU - Layup by V. Wafer
I think I’ve seen this like 3 times already.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 1:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
:00.0 HOU - R. Alston misses a 59-foot three-pointer from beyond midcourt
Noooo…. there goes the perfection
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 1:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
impressive shot selection!
59 foot three pointer… I know it’s an “end of quarter heave” but it still reads too much like:
“Janikowski misses 77 yard FG attempt”
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 1:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
jesus
36-36 after 1 quarter.
WTF, Rockets? Play some defense.
by Only_A_Lad on Jan 19, 2009 1:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We're doomed if this kind of play continues
we haven’t even seen a J.R. Smith explosion yet.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 1:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what the hell?
Maybe it’s good I can’t watch… both teams in the 30s after 1 Q?
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 1:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
JVG is rolling in his grave
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 1:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
to be fair
JVG is never happy. Even a shutout would make him nervous.
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 1:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Brent Barry is now hot
+/- of 5, 2 threes
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 1:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Must be a weird day
both Alston and Jason Kidd are having huge shooting days. Mavs are up by 11 on Philly in the 4th, and the Spurs are up early on the Bobcats.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 1:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
what a lineup
Barry, Brooks, Landry, Hayes and Battier… that’s a small and offensively-challenged lineup we have out there right now.
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 1:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
At least Adelman finally called a timeout to spare our eyes
time to put in Rafer and Yao
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 1:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yao...
Yao has already missed 3 times? Must be having a rough day.
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 1:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Von is on
Wafer already with 11 points…
just needs to get the hitch out of his 3 point form.
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 1:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
AB and Landry 0-8 combined
Nuggets with a 16-6 FT advantage. We’ve already taken 12 threes, they’ve taken 5. Nene and Martin and our inability to guard them is the difference in the game.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How many dunks and layups are we going to give up today?
We want Deke.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wow
:30.9 HOU – Shooting foul on L. Scola
:30.9 DEN – Layup by K. Martin. Assist: C. Billups
:42.0 HOU – Layup by C. Landry. Assist: R. Alston
:56.5 DEN – D. Jones drives to the hoop for a layup
1:16 HOU – R. Alston drives to the hoop for a layup
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Rafer scores, then we give up a dunk to end the half. Pathetic.
68-65 Nuggets at half. Care to guess what’s going to be emphasized at halftime?
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Mutombo (in Mutombo voice): Okay, you guys, you need to play some defense. Isn’t that right coach?
Adelman: (sleeping)
Mutombo: Coach? Wake up, Rick!
by Only_A_Lad on Jan 19, 2009 2:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nuggets shooting 25-38 (65.8%) from the field
We need Deke and Hayes
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Deke
.. will never play until Yao is injured.. coach sleepy is taking his afternoon nap
by the_hustler on Jan 19, 2009 2:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
I just saw you make the same post on the ClutchFans game thread… with the same username!
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!
… just letting out my frustration!
its 2 AM here in India and i am wide awake.. its frustrating to watch coach sleeping his way to glory…
damn!!
by the_hustler on Jan 19, 2009 2:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The 64 million dollar question
What do we need more, an upgrade at PG, or a long, athletic 4 that can play some defense?
I’m leaning towards the latter, OR DIKEMBE MUTOMBO.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I will
…still go with the PG upgrade.. never put your money on Raferrr!
by the_hustler on Jan 19, 2009 2:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!!!
… just letting out my frustration!
its 2 AM here in India and i am wide awake.. its frustrating to watch coach sleeping his way to glory…
damn!!
by the_hustler on Jan 19, 2009 2:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We have a tie game in Philly, 93-93 with 8 secs left in game
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Crap
Dirkadirk hits the GW shot with 0.8 left in the game.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh...
Nene is hitting midrange jumpers, and I’m assuming Yao isn’t even bothering to guard him.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Violet Palmer vs Yao
Violet is winning and it’s not close.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
nice
funny… though I wish it weren’t true.
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 2:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
so uh
Is it good that I can’t watch the game??
no defense at all today. Crazy Pills must be going nuts.
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 2:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
76-71, timeout
Nene gets a layup after Smith gets a steal off Battier. We only have 5 turnovers, and they have 12. That’s the only reason why this game isn’t a blowout, because the Nuggets are shooting 64% from the field.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
64%!?!?
I’m not even sure Rafer shoots 64% in his own dreams.
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 2:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Could be the game breaker here
Yao with 4 fouls leaves the game and Landry replaces him. Damage control mode activated.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
80-73, starting to run away
Alston is no longer hot.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
alston
is who we thought he was.
And we were letting him off the hook
by Only_A_Lad on Jan 19, 2009 2:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Billups with 11 assists
wouldn’t be surprised if they all came from dunks/layups. This is just atrocious.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Scola the savior!? 85-81 Denver
3:18 HOU – L. Scola makes a 20-foot jumper from the right wing. Assist: C. Landry
3:33 DEN – K. Martin makes a 7-foot running jumper in the lane. Assist: A. Carter
3:53 HOU – Layup by L. Scola. Assist: R. Alston
4:04 HOU – L. Scola defensive rebound
4:05 DEN – C. Billups misses a 21-foot jumper from the left wing
4:19 HOU – Reverse layup by L. Scola. Assist: V. Wafer
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
why surprised?
Remember, Scola is a badass. Coach Sleepy just dislikes him for some reason.
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 2:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Conquistador
Is dominating.
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 2:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's time to stop Rafer
he just missed a pull up J in transition
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bobcats up on the Spurs by 5?
Revenge of the ex-Suns Diaw and Bell with 31 points combined.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well what do you know
Rafer fails at yet another fast break.
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 2:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Charles Oakley disease, dude
Rafer suffering from Oakley disease it appears.
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 2:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I could hear the sucking on the radio broadcast
Someone needs to kick Alston in the balls every time he takes a bad shot or blows the fast break.
by Only_A_Lad on Jan 19, 2009 2:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
roshambo?
I nominate Robert Smith for the job.
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 2:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
just get Brooks to do it.
“Why! (kick) Are! (kick) You! (kick) Still! (kick) Starting! (kick, kick, extra-hard kick)”
by Only_A_Lad on Jan 19, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WTF we're leading!?
Wafer hits a three and AB actually makes a shot.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
As bad as our defense is
Denver is the same ole Denver with their D. We’re going to get 100+ on them without McGrady and Artest.
Scola just scored again to make it 90-87 Houston.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I hate Violet Palmer.
I couldn’t hold back, even on MLK day.
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 2:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious post on ClutchFans
**** violet palmer. she ****ing sucks. if she didn’t have a vagina, she’d be fired. can’t the league find any other woman that they can do a better job **** i hate that bitch.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
"Come to the party, Aaron Brooks!"
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 2:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
oh shit here comes the JR Smith explosion
Just hit two threes in a row to make it a 3 pt Denver lead.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
"Do you like apples, JR Smith?"
“Well, how bout them apples.” – Shane Battier
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 2:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Balanced scoreline
Yao, Alston, and Wafer all with 18 points. Scola with 16.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
OH NOES Nene is back in the game
Violet Palmer’s crush
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 2:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
AB has recovered his shot just in time
Just hit a three
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 3:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yao ming, yao ming yao ming yao ming
29 points
by Only_A_Lad on Jan 19, 2009 3:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Typo? He has 21 points
or are you making a prediction.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 3:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Officiating = shit
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 3:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Haha wow Yao...
just got called for traveling, and got T’d up. Billups hits the FT to make it 107-103
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 3:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This must be a total screw job by the refs going on here
based on the posts on the clutchfans game thread.
Yao dunks after the T.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 3:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
RAFER!!! WHY???
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 3:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just got online to watch the end
I’m in Guadalajara today. Has the whole game been like this with no defense?
by UofTOrange on Jan 19, 2009 3:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Picked up in the third.
But the officiating crew has been terrible. An All-star lineup with Salvatore, Palmer, and some other bum.
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 3:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap
Has the officiating on Yao been like that too? That was a horrendous call
by UofTOrange on Jan 19, 2009 3:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yes, see above
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 3:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Tied at 108-108 with 3.5 minutes left
Crazy if we pull this game out with our pathetic D and pathetic refs.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 3:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He's had a solid game overall, but his recent shot selection is pissing everyone off
10 assists and 0 turnovers.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 3:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
First time since February 22nd of last season
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 3:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know where I can find points in the paint?
What website would keep that statistic?
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 3:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WOW
Did anyone just see Rafer take 5 steps and not have it called
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 3:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Mutombo must have told Yao
FINISH THEM!
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 3:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yikes, Yao
Had to make that.
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 3:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh crap
5th turnover for Yao
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 3:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
so it comes down to this
Rockets up 114-113 but Denver has the ball with 18 secs left
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 3:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Chuck.
Genius
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 3:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bennett explaining to Violet how to completely f**** up a game
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 3:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I have to ask, while they just made a good call
Which would make this crew worse? Scott Wall or Javy in place of the guy that isn’t Palmer or Salvatore?
by UofTOrange on Jan 19, 2009 3:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wall/Javie
I think they are a tag-team. Unable to be separated.
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 3:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well yes
But Wall is a go along, so when he’s there with bad officiating it goes from bad to horrific. Javy sometimes will relax and let others do the dirty work
by UofTOrange on Jan 19, 2009 3:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nicely done
Chuck with the game saving… charge? Odd.
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 3:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Let's see it, AB
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 3:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
oh god.
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 3:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I absolutely hate that running pass to the backcourt
Just toss it in to Yao
by UofTOrange on Jan 19, 2009 3:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
6 secs
this shit better not end with a JR Smith three. I want Shane in his grill.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 3:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
well...
Whomever bet on the Rockets (at -2.5) might be praying for OT now.
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 3:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
and...
ABZ’s clang of a FT cost you.
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 3:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No way this happens.
No way.
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 3:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hooray for Clyde's Law of Averages!
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 3:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Shooting foul on Brent Barry...
please tell me it was just a 2
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 3:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Recap on the way
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Jan 19, 2009 3:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
winner, winner!
missed free throws ftw.
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 3:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow I can't believe we won after all this
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 3:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
to all those non-believers, I say,
“Never underestimate the heart of a champion!”
by Only_A_Lad on Jan 19, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The only champion on this roster is Brent Barry
and of course he makes the champion move at the end of the game
by goingforthecorner on Jan 19, 2009 3:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
battier won a college championship
so there
by Only_A_Lad on Jan 19, 2009 3:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hey
Luis Scola has a gold freakin’ medal.
by grungedave on Jan 19, 2009 5:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WHAT A GAME
Caught the game here in Corn Country through XM Radio. What a game – GREAT, entertaining basketball. J.R. Smith almost ripped my heart out to stomp on it. Thank God the boys held on.
And what the hell was with these referees today? Those refs need to put some glasses on!
GO ROCKETS! bring on the spazz
Nebraska Football: Five National Championships, 3 Heismans, 46 conference championships, the nation's leader in Academic All-Americans. Quite simply, a winning tradition.
by HuskersTexansRocketsStros on Jan 19, 2009 3:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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