GameThread: Rockets @ Lakers; 8:30 CST
by Only_A_Lad on Nov 15, 2009 7:30 PM CST
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Your Rockets take on the Los Angeles Lakers againt this evening. I have no idea if anyone else is going to post a preview, and I've got a paper to write (I get to quote Steve Kerr's dad!), so I'll make it quick.
The Lakers were blown out at home on Friday, and conventional wisdom (and that feeling in my bones) tells me that they'll come out firing tonight. At the same time, the Rockets lost to the Kings in Sacramento after their offense didn't perform to expectations and their defense blew. Both teams have something to prove. The Rockets need to show that they really are the team that started the season so strong, and the Lakers need to regain their status as the top team in the West.
And if you're a betting man/woman, I'd go with the "over" tonight.
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Great minds and all that
I posted a preview thingy at almost the same time. This is the gamethread. Be sure to vote in the poll below, I really want to know…
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
You are correct, sir. Amended. Thanks.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
Trevor Ariza got his ring
About time with 10 games in
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on Nov 15, 2009 8:40 PM CST reply actions
Ugly start
looking like the playoffs last year already @ LA
by goingforthecorner on Nov 15, 2009 8:47 PM CST reply actions
Yes, not looking great. Big sports night, flipping back to Colts Pats...
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
Wait, Bynum jumps into Shane and its a foul on Battier?
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
Ah the classic Jackson momentum killing TO. It's like clockwork.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
hopefully ariza gets out of his shooting funk
0/7 to start…
"It's who we are," Battier said. "I don't think we're going to get the love of the six foot blonde bombshell. That's what the Lakers are here for. It's alright, I like our demographic."
You know (and jesus christ I need to stop watching this and get back to writing)
as much as I hate the Lakers, I really like their commentators. NBA team commentators frankly suck. They’re, almost to a man, unapologetic homers, annoying, or probably both.
But, along with the Knicks’ broadcasters, the Lakers’ duo has always seemed pretty good to me. They’re one of the few opposing voices I don’t mind hearing on League Pass.
Yeesh, just terrible calls there
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
34% from the field isn't very sexy,
Live by the 3 die by the 3 (25%)
"It's who we are," Battier said. "I don't think we're going to get the love of the six foot blonde bombshell. That's what the Lakers are here for. It's alright, I like our demographic."
on the other hand (holy fuck why am I still watching)
I think Ariza is doing a better job on Kobe than Battier (blasphemy, I know)
I noticed
Shane on the other hand continues to get fouls called on him. Back to the bench he goes.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 15, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions
Things are done best at the last minute, under extreme pressure.
Keep watching.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
shit
this is nothing.
Last year, I had this research paper I had to write on Stakhanovism during Stalin’s rule. between 15 and 20 pages. It was due the Tuesday after I got back from Thanksgiving, so I (naturally) waited until Thanksgiving to start writing. To be fair, I actually had all the research done, I just hadn’t done anything with it. I didn’t write anything all of Thanksgiving break, so when I got back (Saturday), I promised myself that I’d write the paper Sunday and Monday.
Sunday I spent the day playing videogames and watching basketball with friends, so I didn’t get anything done that day. Monday, I get back from classes around 4:30 and start writing…
… for all of about twenty minutes. The Texans’ first MNF game was that night, so I watched that. The game is done around 10:00, I get back from where I was watching the game around 10:30. I resolve to stay up all night to get that thing done.
I found out a lot of interesting things that night. Namely that roommate apparently didn’t sleep at night, instead spending the hours from 11:00 to 4:00 on the phone with people in China.
Got an A, natch.
in comparison
6 pages on the implications of Edward Said’s Orientalism on historical study is nothing.
What I learned from Said:
It’s all my fault. Everything wrong with the world is my fault. Or my ancestors.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
Also
“…Because the way I conceptualize the world is just naturally imbued with all sorts of evil, evil power.”
Haha ... All this talk about papers
makes me feel better already. I have a deadline for Friday with a paper I’ve been struggling with for the past 6 weeks already. A Rockets win will inspire us so watch on
by RoxBeliever on Nov 15, 2009 10:31 PM CST up reply actions
grrrrrrrrr
what the fuck, normally he gets 1 foul a game
"It's who we are," Battier said. "I don't think we're going to get the love of the six foot blonde bombshell. That's what the Lakers are here for. It's alright, I like our demographic."
Air Bud
You are banned from Music City Miracles.
Happy Now Tits?
You are banned from Blogging The Boys.
AND...we're tied!
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
Lord knows, its not for a lack of shooting.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
Im liking our Aussie.
He’s like the non-shitheel version of Memhet Okur.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
Shocking. Shocking.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
That is most true.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
The scary thing is that he's a terrific shooter from just inside the 3 point line
when he gets the range down, he’ll be dangerous from 3 point land.
It's coming. He's fun to watch when he's on.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
Well the 2nd quarter took the piss out of the LA crowd.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
good half considering
Now we just need to execute in the important, 3rd qrt
"It's who we are," Battier said. "I don't think we're going to get the love of the six foot blonde bombshell. That's what the Lakers are here for. It's alright, I like our demographic."
I'm not optimistic.
I had to watch the Kings game on delay, and the replayed version of the game started at halftime. I communicated with their tech support people and was unimpressed.
Its the "No D on Kobe" whistle
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
FFS - Shane Battier? You are illegal. Please sit down.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
well, apparently
not only is the NBA conspiring to keep Battier off the court, they’re conspiring to keep me from watching this game. Fuck you, NBA. Fuck you.
Battier having a nightmare game
ugly +/- to go with it
by goingforthecorner on Nov 15, 2009 10:02 PM CST reply actions
Weird weird game
Aaron Brooks 4pt play?
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
Other than the 4 point play, we cant score!!!!!!!!!
Its so annoying watching us waste all the turnovers, we cant afford to do that in LA, we need Landry
Ariza gets another steal on Kobe
slams it home!
by goingforthecorner on Nov 15, 2009 10:10 PM CST reply actions
I like the combination of Battier and Ariza because they're good defensively in different ways
Not entirely unlike the way Battier and Artest complimented each other last season.
MAN, KOBE is getting everything called on him
feels like he’s shot 20 Free Throws already
"It's who we are," Battier said. "I don't think we're going to get the love of the six foot blonde bombshell. That's what the Lakers are here for. It's alright, I like our demographic."
You're right...
Can’t play D on Kobe tonight
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on Nov 15, 2009 10:16 PM CST up reply actions
Rockets are forcing the Lakers to respond to them..
Lakers going small..
It is time for Landry, and Scola to hit some shots..
to keep the Lakers off balance. I hope Brooks does not start shooting too much
Good 3rd quarter
Kobe has 18pts on 5-17
Artest is leading the Lakers with 19pts, pretty good game for him
Let’s D up on the 4th quarter!
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on Nov 15, 2009 10:24 PM CST reply actions
Morrison sighting!!
"It's who we are," Battier said. "I don't think we're going to get the love of the six foot blonde bombshell. That's what the Lakers are here for. It's alright, I like our demographic."
Crazy how useless Battier has been today
guess that’s what happens when you have depth
by goingforthecorner on Nov 15, 2009 10:28 PM CST reply actions
It happens.
Is Dorsey on our bench tonight, or are we going with 11?
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
Wow, they just realized they have Bynum?
Amazing.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
That's a disturbing image
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
If we can get this win it'll be HUGE!!
Totally redeem the choking last week in Houston
"It's who we are," Battier said. "I don't think we're going to get the love of the six foot blonde bombshell. That's what the Lakers are here for. It's alright, I like our demographic."
Looks like Kobe isn't going to sit long then
"It's who we are," Battier said. "I don't think we're going to get the love of the six foot blonde bombshell. That's what the Lakers are here for. It's alright, I like our demographic."
The Bulldog!
Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets
Way to fight Rockets!
Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets
Yes. It was... intriguing.
Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets
Wow, gonna have to go watch the end of the Colts Pats - what a great sports night
Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets
Yeah I know
was asking about Colts/Pats, but I think someone here is recording it, so dont tell me the score.
Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.
Solid Game
just maintain the compusure and aggressiveness..I love it!
Shane/Ariza needs to hit at least a couple of shots in the next couple of minutes
Nice to see Landry step up at the right time..
2nd stringer is just as good as our starters
thats make us more dangerous..keep it up
I think the concept of starters/rotation is outmoded with this team.
There is no dichotomy, there are only Houston Rocket Players.
Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets
i'm taping colts-pats
please don’t give it away!!
Shane FINALLY gets a call.
Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets
well
it was so obviously a charge. Not that that has stopped the refs from fucking up calls in the past.
Lakers have their starters...
For the last 5 min of the game
And Odom has 5 fouls
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on Nov 15, 2009 10:44 PM CST reply actions
That would have been a knock out blow if we got that 3pts
"It's who we are," Battier said. "I don't think we're going to get the love of the six foot blonde bombshell. That's what the Lakers are here for. It's alright, I like our demographic."
Lakers have been knocked flat. They came out smoking hot.
We got after them, they look to have given up.
Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets
That is hilarious.
Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets
Kobe looking bad
on those last 2 three point attempts
Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.
I only hear crickets and Rockets.
Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets
Spot on the money Karl
"It's who we are," Battier said. "I don't think we're going to get the love of the six foot blonde bombshell. That's what the Lakers are here for. It's alright, I like our demographic."
Spot on the money Karl
"It's who we are," Battier said. "I don't think we're going to get the love of the six foot blonde bombshell. That's what the Lakers are here for. It's alright, I like our demographic."
spot on, but we'll be sure to hear some good excuses
mainly that gasol was out etc… you don’t win titles in Nov etc
"It's who we are," Battier said. "I don't think we're going to get the love of the six foot blonde bombshell. That's what the Lakers are here for. It's alright, I like our demographic."
Or the - "we're weren't even trying".
That one never gets old. Weren’t trying after Denver whipped your ass? Really?
Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets
lakers commentators:
“Lakers just don’t have the energy in the second half.”
Maybe part of the problem is the fact that your starting PG is a billion years old and sucks giant donkey balls.
Yeah, I mist up when other teams lose their stars.
I’d love to see how LA would do without Kobe.
Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets
thats game!!!!
"It's who we are," Battier said. "I don't think we're going to get the love of the six foot blonde bombshell. That's what the Lakers are here for. It's alright, I like our demographic."
Did the score froze for a while?
It was the same for like 2 min
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on Nov 15, 2009 10:54 PM CST reply actions
when don't they.....
"It's who we are," Battier said. "I don't think we're going to get the love of the six foot blonde bombshell. That's what the Lakers are here for. It's alright, I like our demographic."
only Tmac can do that!!
"It's who we are," Battier said. "I don't think we're going to get the love of the six foot blonde bombshell. That's what the Lakers are here for. It's alright, I like our demographic."
Anyone? I thought he was fine.
Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets
I may have misunderstood a previous comment.
by MadMartygan on Nov 15, 2009 11:03 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
The thing I like is Ariza shot bad but man Fisher takes the cake
He’s awful
"It's who we are," Battier said. "I don't think we're going to get the love of the six foot blonde bombshell. That's what the Lakers are here for. It's alright, I like our demographic."
He looks like one of those shriveled gas station hot dogs that's been rolling around for about three months.
He’s way past done.
Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets
im right: rockets always bounce back from a lost:
at the heart of LAKERS.. thats so sweet
Lets hope Lakers don't address their PG issue
hope they don’t get CP3 in a Gasol type of trade
by goingforthecorner on Nov 15, 2009 10:58 PM CST reply actions
I can just see it now
Menga and Morrison for CP3
"It's who we are," Battier said. "I don't think we're going to get the love of the six foot blonde bombshell. That's what the Lakers are here for. It's alright, I like our demographic."
CP3 and a first rounder. Let's be a little fair to poor LA.
Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets
Hopefully, the Hornets are run by…
… smarter people than the ones running the Grizzlies.
I had to stop arguing with drunks, Steeler fans, and all other fools.
It was making my brick wall jealous...
by steeler-hater on Nov 16, 2009 10:59 AM CST up reply actions
Good recovery for our bad game vs. the Kings
The real Rockets team showed up tonight
it will be a confidence boost:
Hope this translates to more wins! Very great weekend! pacquiao wins! Rockets wins!
Plus the Patriots lose a crushing heartbreaker and the Horns roll towards the title game.
Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets
A good win for the Rockets..
They kept their composure, and kept the Lakers off balance throughout the game..
Yet another game where four Rockets scored in double digits, and a good distributed scoring. Scola/Battier sort of disappeared, although Battier made a key steal, and a good pass inside in the last few minutes to seal the deal..
No.
And I don’t care. I just want the “W”, and of course that look of despair and disbelief the Lakers showed us tonight.
Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets
I just want some news on the Rockets when I go to nba.com
Right now not even a peep … tsk tsk
We’ll make them eat their disrespect before this season is over.
We won thanks to our bench...
And the fact that the Lakers’ is almost non-existent
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on Nov 15, 2009 11:04 PM CST reply actions
Yes - depth kills.
All Hail Morey.
Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets
60 rebounds and 27 assists.
Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets
We needed this bad before the next 4 brutal games,
if we can keep this up we may just slow down the suns
"It's who we are," Battier said. "I don't think we're going to get the love of the six foot blonde bombshell. That's what the Lakers are here for. It's alright, I like our demographic."
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