Game Thread and Non-Preview

by Xiane on Nov 21, 2009 6:58 PM CST in Game Previews

Here is your Rockets v Kings game thread. We need this one, and hopefully we'll play to our recent pattern.

Sacramento is a young team with a lot of talent, and they shredded us on the boards last time, which proved the difference in the game. They're playing much better than anyone expected, either their talent is meshing better, or they went out and hired an honest-to-God NBA coach.

Big athletic PF/C types have been giving us trouble this season, so we'll see if we can't control the Kings version of that guy in Jason Thompson, who had a big night against us in Sacramento. Tyreke Evans looks like the real deal, but also might be a bit banged up (it is evidently against his machismo to admit that). Also, if Beno Udrih plays against us like he did last time, I'll... I'll...do something extreme.

Last night in Atlanta was a heartbreaker, but I believe the Rockets will come out with energy and a desire to wash the bad taste of last night's amazing near-comeback out, and commit REGICIDE. DEATH TO THE KINGS! Or at least, defeat to the Kings!

The cruel hand of monarchy at Sactown Royalty

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Tyreke Evans out with a sprained middle finger....

I’m guessing on his shooting hand? Improves our chances…

by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on Nov 21, 2009 7:34 PM CST reply actions

I think we pull this one off

the bench players want to make up for our loss in Sacramento

by Rockets4LIFE on Nov 21, 2009 7:34 PM CST reply actions

Sorry I've been AWOL lately, folks

NBA League Pass is finally up and running again, and my busy week has come to an end. You’ll have a recap of sorts tonight. Really wish I could have seen the ATL game.

The Dream Shake ...on Twitter.
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak

by Tom Martin on Nov 21, 2009 7:36 PM CST reply actions

Rockets firing

Sweet plays by Budinger, Landry and Ariza force Sacramento TO

by RocketsAstros on Nov 21, 2009 8:11 PM CST reply actions

Count it and 1 C-Bud!!!

by Rockets4LIFE on Nov 21, 2009 8:22 PM CST reply actions

AB just broke udrics ankles

"We obviously didn’t know the scouting report that well on Andersen. We knew he’s a shooter but we didn’t see him play at that level." Phil Jackson on underestimating the aussie

by DREAM34 on Nov 21, 2009 8:31 PM CST reply actions

Sloppy play by Brooks

by goingforthecorner on Nov 21, 2009 9:29 PM CST reply actions

Disappointing

without Martin and Tyreke Evans, we let the Kings back into the game. Now it’s a tossup situation, and with our late game offensive execution/play calling, I’m not very optimistic.

by goingforthecorner on Nov 21, 2009 9:42 PM CST reply actions

Lowry is flat out outplaying Brooks

Brooks is a -9, Lowry is a +9

by goingforthecorner on Nov 21, 2009 9:48 PM CST reply actions

Rockets win 113-106

by goingforthecorner on Nov 21, 2009 9:58 PM CST reply actions

Another solid win for the Rockets.

I’m wondering where this +9 and -9 is coming from? NBA.com and yahoo sports says + 9 and -1

by VBG on Nov 21, 2009 9:59 PM CST reply actions

My hypothesis is still holding out ...

We perform better on re-matches against teams that have beat us, because of our strong will to win.

But guys, have you read the latest article of Justice about TMac? As usual, TMac’s drama

by RoxBeliever on Nov 21, 2009 10:04 PM CST reply actions

I'm likin' the anti-monarchist spirit, Xiane.

Red Nation doesn’t tolerate that kind of crap.

by Only_A_Lad on Nov 22, 2009 12:29 PM CST reply actions

Lol

No indeed.

Death to the running dog paymasters if monarchy!

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

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