Game 4 Recap: 40% of Rockets Payroll Destroys Utah at Home 113-96
by Xiane on Nov 2, 2009 11:08 PM CST
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So Utah, how'd you like 40% of our payroll delivering a comprehensive ass-kicking on your home court? I thought it was spiffy. Really neato.
So, speak up if you thought the Houston Rockets scoring would go 87, 107, 111, and 113 in their first four games. Anyone? It is very early in the season, but we may have an answer to the question "Where will the scoring come from?" From everywhere. 8 players in double digits, and the Rockets simply blew past Utah in the 4th, due in a large part to the 44th pick in the 2009 draft - Chase Budinger who poured in 17 on 7 for 11 shooting, and looked smooth, efficient and confident doing it.
Speak up, also, if you think Rick Adelman is sleeping now. The old bear is awake, interested, and his team is kicking ass. There, it appears, is a reason he's a million games over .500. Certain of us need to say a little prayer tonight and ask forgiveness for all the nasty stuff they've said about Adelman over the years. JVG love should not equal Adelman hate. Let the hate go, live in the light of 29 assists on Utah.
The defense was excellent, and the players never lost their cool, no matter how many Jazz**** splattered themselves on the floor with no contact. Houston was so quick, so poised, so committed to help defense that Utah was unable to exploit their serious height advantage.
Utah seemed a bit lackadaisical, and appeared to want Houston to roll over and give them the game. Instead, it was Utah who rolled over when Houston applied some pressure on both ends of the court. Utah, with its full complement of players couldn't handle Houston's depth. Depth that does not include our two best players and 60% of our payroll. This result is yet another brick in the shrine we are building to Dork Elvis.
Ok, now that the basketball analysis part of the recap is out of the way I'm going to speak my mind a bit. The Utah Jazz are a repugnant team, and are inexplicably indulged by the NBA refs. I'm no longer interested in what their fans have to say - seeing them lustily boo blatant foul calls on the Jazz obviates any need to listen to them. Watching this game at times made Tim Donaghy seem quite credible.
I make no secret, I hate the current incarnation of the Lakers. I hate their privileged arrogance, and the sometimes shocking favoritism shown them by the NBA. I don't hate how they play basketball. I hate everything about the Utah Jazz. Everything but their ring-less status.
Dare I say it? Why not?
Bring on the Lakers!
Three Up + Bonus Ups
1. 29 Assists. So THIS is how Adelman's offense is supposed to look? I like what I'm seeing. We are averaging 105 per game through 4 games. 105!
2. 8 players scoring in double figures. 8!
3. Chuck Hayes' sweet left-handed hook.
4. The immediate need for a nickname for Chase Budinger. This is an excellent sign.
5. All those empty green seats courtside midway through the 4th. Nothing shows the depth of Utah's failure tonight more than that.
Three Down
1. Typical Utah flopping BS. Typical bogus whistles. Some things never change.
2. Deron Williams moves further into the darkside every year. We are witnessing a player who should be a delight to watch descend into whining, bitchy, unmanly Sloaness. This is a shame, and it will soon be too late for DWilly's salvation.
3. Chase Budinger's sprained ankle, and Trevor Ariza's dubious handle.
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4. The immediate need for a nickname for Chase Budinger. This is an excellent sign.
1) Anything but “C-Bud”
2) Anything but “White-(whatever)”
by Only_A_Lad on Nov 2, 2009 11:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I fully agree.
Airbino?
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
by Xiane on Nov 2, 2009 11:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I nicknamed him
Bud Light.
He’s light. His name begins with Bud. It’s a beer. Get it?
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"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Nov 2, 2009 11:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I do.
But I hate Bud Light (the beer).
As Dave Andersen might say (if he was a Monty Python Australian):
Why is Bud Light like sex in a canoe?
Because it’s fucking close to water, mate.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
by Xiane on Nov 3, 2009 12:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno. I like CBud.
I’d say a rather unique first name like “Chase” really precludes the need for a nickname. It’s not like there’s a dozen or so Chases running around the league.
by DribbleHooper on Nov 3, 2009 12:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Let's try to forget that his name is Chase, shall we?
It’s the kind of alias a tweaked out X dealer would give out at Numbers at 4 am.
by Senses Working Overtime on Nov 3, 2009 2:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But I respect the semblance of democracy this poll represents.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
by Xiane on Nov 3, 2009 12:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
excellent game
good game for chuck too…(relatively)
by Kotlondon on Nov 2, 2009 11:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i heard his nickname was “bud light”
id assume cause thats a smoooth beer
by dacodeman on Nov 2, 2009 11:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Also, sadly, a weak beer. Not on board with that one.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
by Xiane on Nov 2, 2009 11:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Plus
I’d say it’s not good to have a nickname that has a beer name in it. It worked for Miller Time, but in today’s PC world, it’s a little inappropriate and it won’t catch on.
Of course, I was under the same impression with Crazy Pills, so…
How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!
by ak2themax on Nov 3, 2009 12:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
bud light....
a smooth beer. you need to get out. lol jk bro, but idk about being the smooth.
"Waiting for the return of the Mac"
"Let VY loose, give him the chance to play his heart out. for himself, for the titans...and for mcnair"
"Titans & Texans fan, dont bug me w/your petty b.s., life's confusing enough."
by kg_2005 on Nov 3, 2009 2:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nickname
i kinda like “air bud” because chase is kinda funny looking and hairy.
by panda8six on Nov 2, 2009 11:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
actually
I’m kinda on board with this one, too. But Bud Light is also in consideration.
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by Tom Martin on Nov 2, 2009 11:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Chase Budinger = Iceman
Cold blooded. Ice in his veins. Hell, he just looks frigid.
by Hank Kingsley on Nov 2, 2009 11:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
too famous
Gervin.
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"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
by Tom Martin on Nov 2, 2009 11:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How could I forget that...
Bah.
by Hank Kingsley on Nov 2, 2009 11:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey now!
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
by Xiane on Nov 3, 2009 12:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A Larry Sanders Show fan is a friend of mine
by Hank Kingsley on Nov 3, 2009 12:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
One of my all time favorites.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
by Xiane on Nov 3, 2009 12:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So I guess
that White to the Chase is out?
How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!
by ak2themax on Nov 2, 2009 11:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
As is White Lightning.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
by Xiane on Nov 2, 2009 11:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
whats the best monicker for chase bud ( so anyone please do the poll voting)
by CONAIR on Nov 3, 2009 12:05 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
i'm sure it won't win, but I still like Airbino
cause, it’s like Air+Albino. I crack myself up. Sadly, I often laugh alone.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
by Xiane on Nov 3, 2009 12:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
heres the list
Bud light, C-Bud, Air Bud, Airbino, White llightining, Trigger bud, Ice man.
by CONAIR on Nov 3, 2009 12:08 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Poll added above.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
by Xiane on Nov 3, 2009 12:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
surprise surprise
this team will more give us a surprise come playoffs… ariza, brooks, lowry, shane, hayes… this team does not even need TMAC.. if he will return rockets might have a go to guy but it will disrupt the fluidity of the offense.. so without TMAC expect great things from this team.. they will get to where they are last year..
by wyl@work on Nov 3, 2009 12:16 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
i think he's getting cocky here because he's doing the layup with his eyes closed...
or maybe he’s really that good??!!!
HAHA!!
by wanderboy on Nov 3, 2009 11:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ok how about Trevor Ariza?
Can we give him a nickname since hes also doing good so far..i will call him T-RIZ
by CONAIR on Nov 3, 2009 1:52 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I liked Air Bud but I have to protest that name in light of this:
I like this guy too much to give him a nickname thats the same as a dog from a disney movie lol
by Rockets4LIFE on Nov 3, 2009 4:04 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Right on the dot ! yeah same goes here : forget Air Bud: a Dog owns that nick
sounds good but its not original
by CONAIR on Nov 3, 2009 6:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't that why it was funny?
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by UofTOrange on Nov 3, 2009 9:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought that too!
lol
That’s what Budinger does!!!
Well, he doesn’t sit or stay … actually he runs around a lot with his tongue hanging out.
Everything else though.
I support the Tornado Release [See: Joakim Noah]
by Prevenge on Nov 3, 2009 11:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
how 'bout Budinger-C
Sounds like (mazinger-z, the robot from the 80s) isnt it cool?:)
by CONAIR on Nov 3, 2009 6:44 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
seriously
i go for either C-Bud or Chase Bud
by CONAIR on Nov 3, 2009 6:47 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
At Halftime...
I watched the game on NBA-TV so got the Utah crew(and were they shocked in 4Q!),but the Halftime bit was from NBA-TV. When asked about the Second Half,Eric Snow said he expected Utah to try for a 10pt lead or so and then let the refs carry them the rest of the way-like in so many other Utah home games.
Shane,Trevor,Chase,Kyle…it’s like a stereotypical frat house member list :) Perhaps this collection of players is so cool they don’t need individual nicknames as they lay the smackdown not out of desire for individual numbers but for the betterment of the team.
by Tisbee on Nov 3, 2009 8:10 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
i'm amazed
If you had told be before the season started that the Rockets would post 1 win each against Portland, GSW, and Utah FOR THE WHOLE SEASON, it would have sounded like a reasonable prediction. Instead, it took them 4 games.
by Metalate on Nov 3, 2009 8:32 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
i have been calling him smooth jazz.
i didn’t like it at first but every time you say it , it becomes more and more appropriate. let it stick! say it out loud boys, Smooth Jazz, or smothers the Jazz.
by ainsworth on Nov 3, 2009 8:53 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice recap..
by Kari on Nov 3, 2009 9:28 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
how about just simply BUDDY? or the CHASER?
Chase “BUDDY” Budinger. still sounds like a dog, doesn’t it?
How about “the CHASER”?
by wanderboy on Nov 3, 2009 9:34 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I just thought of another one, "C-Note"
Chase “C-Note” Budinger! Yeah, it WORKS!!!
by wanderboy on Nov 3, 2009 12:00 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
and what the hell is Brian Cook doing in there???!!!
I would rather see D ANderson got more minutes and let him run for few additional minutes instead of seeing that TOOL running there for taking credits (if he dear to claim any credits for the win…. SORRY, mr. Cook if you are viewing this, and find it offensive. You should go ask how Chuck Hayes work his ass off fight for a rebound! get sweaty! damn it! earn your $4 millions!!!!!!!!!
by wanderboy on Nov 3, 2009 9:41 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Adelman perhaps has too much respect for Anderson
to be used as a human victory cigar!
by Kari on Nov 3, 2009 9:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He can't even grab a rebound
he tried and dropped it … was funny to watch.
Also, I think the 3 minutes of playing tired him out.
I support the Tornado Release [See: Joakim Noah]
by Prevenge on Nov 3, 2009 11:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cookie monster scared of paint...
Paint bad. Want to go back to bench.
by Im Naming My Kid Scola on Nov 3, 2009 12:02 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I think it is up to Bud’s teammates to…
… give him his nickname. (JMO)
They probably already have done so…
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 3, 2009 12:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I disagree.
Player nicknames are generally boring. Bagwell=Bags, Biggio=Bige. Whee! Let’s let them stick to what they do best. What they do best generally doesn’t include clever nicknames. I doubt Joltin’ Joe would have gotten than name today, or from other players, he’d be D-Mags or something like that.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
by Xiane on Nov 3, 2009 1:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, that’s fair enough.
Just need to find out what the players call him. Maybe it’s good, maybe it ain’t.
Now that I think about it, the media will probably be the ones to give this kid his moniker…
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 3, 2009 1:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
had to go....
with white lightning…. the man can strike at any time!
"Waiting for the return of the Mac"
"Let VY loose, give him the chance to play his heart out. for himself, for the titans...and for mcnair"
"Titans & Texans fan, dont bug me w/your petty b.s., life's confusing enough."
by kg_2005 on Nov 3, 2009 3:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You are now Dave's hero
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by UofTOrange on Nov 3, 2009 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and when he has a bad game?
He’ll be the Grand Bastard B.
by grungedave on Nov 3, 2009 11:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
air bud
is good. but i liked ChaBu too lol.
Why isnt Jermaine Taylor getting playing time? I wanna see him in there!
by Khalil on Nov 4, 2009 3:12 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
In my opinion
he’s turnover prone. He needs to learn how to take care of the ball at a pro level because he can see significant minutes.
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by Artest4Prez on Nov 4, 2009 4:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Smooth Jazz
I read somewhere that Elston Turner was calling him smooth jazz, its cool but it just doesnt roll off the tongue
by Rockets4LIFE on Nov 4, 2009 1:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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