Rockets @ Clippers: 12/02/2009, 9:30 CST
by Only_A_Lad on Dec 2, 2009 9:00 PM CST
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Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Clippers, Dec 2, 2009 9:30 PM CST
I'm not going to pretend that I know all that much about the Clippers this season. Here's what I do know:
The Clipshow features the 24th-best offense in the NBA this season and the 16th-best defense. As you all know, 1st-overall draft pick Blake Griffin was injured in training camp and won't return for a few more weeks. Chris Kaman started the season off with a bang, but has slowed down quite a bit from his initial pace. Eric Gordon continues to impress in his second year, while Al Thornton looks surprisingly good to start the season, though I wouldn't bet on that continuing. Despite an epic meltdown against the Grizzlies on Sunday, the Clippers have been fairly hot over the past few games.
On the Rockets' side, Carl Landry should be getting the first start of his career, though Scola will apparently be available, sporting stylish new goggles.
There. You're all caught up.
In honor of our shared history, here's Cuttino Mobley dunking on Lamar Odom.
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Correction:
it was the Grizzlies who melted down, not the Clippers. Oh, and Scola will play, and Eric Gordon is definitely out.
Foo.
Looks like the Grinch stole Christmas early this year. :p
by DribbleHooper on Dec 2, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions
I don't like Scola's glasses
he should have gone for the old-school goggles. Infinitely moar badass.
I keep waiting for Yahoo photos to show ’em…
by DribbleHooper on Dec 2, 2009 9:53 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah I'm still waiting for a pic too...
dam working and only getting to see the play by play
"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
That’s his second dunk so far, isn’t it? (I only have the Yahoo play-by-play to go by, so I’m kinda flying blind here…)
by DribbleHooper on Dec 2, 2009 9:55 PM CST up reply actions
yeah
it was a nice dunk, too. Driving off the left wing, one-handed dunk over Kaman.
The first was pretty similar, but of the two-handed variety.
Yes, the "Ariza drive and dunk" is much better than the
“Ariza drive and unconvincing, weird looking, layup thing that never goes in” I think I even commented to the effect that if Ariza is going to drive in that close, he should dunk it. Glad to see he’s listening to me.
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
AB is on fire!!!
"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
Add to that, that Adelman pulls Budinger just as he’s going 4 for 6 with twelve points, and puts back in Ariza who’s 3-10 with seven points. (That probably wasn’t the exact substitution, but I’m sure you get my point.) I suppose there’s a valid reason for this — probably what passes for D for the Rockets these days — but if there is, I remain ignorant of it.
by DribbleHooper on Dec 2, 2009 10:42 PM CST up reply actions
The Kaman/Camby thing is a problem for us right now.
We can’t really hold either one off the boards that well.
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 played this match up on nba live 10
we won by 13 or something.
Im usually good at sports games, but 2k10 is thrashing me.
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 had some trouble on offense at first
i was trying to avoid shooting with ariza as much as possible, but somehow he ended up leading with 22 points
by lawlruschang on Dec 2, 2009 10:57 PM CST up reply actions
and brooks' shot was horribly off
i think he made a three and maybe 2 layups
by lawlruschang on Dec 2, 2009 10:58 PM CST up reply actions
I don't know what to think about the My Player mode
as much as I like the RPG-Sports Game combo, I get pissed off at the grading system. It is not my fault if my teammates suck at rotating on defense or if my man scores on the fast break because somebody threw up a bad shot.
Also, defense doesn’t exist in these games, which is both fun and maddening.
in nba live 10
it’s pretty hard to drive to the hoop
by lawlruschang on Dec 2, 2009 11:00 PM CST up reply actions
It IS your fault.
I like the association though, where we get this roster plus Yao and McGrady.
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
You need the “Half-time Hennessy” cheat code.
by DribbleHooper on Dec 2, 2009 11:02 PM CST up reply actions
Oh my yes.
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
You know what I'd like to hear?
Broadcast teams that aren’t all fucking surprised when “holy shit omg chuck hayes (he’s only 6’6” you know that’s a foot shorter than yao ming that’s a whole twelve inches I tell you what) can’t guard OUR CENTER" turns out to be a load of crap.
We pity and despise them.
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 dunno...
…I’d get a giggle every time I hear the Chuck disrespect, and the subsequent exclamations of disbelief as Chuck shuts down their centers.
by DribbleHooper on Dec 2, 2009 10:58 PM CST up reply actions
well, apparently cool stuff is happening
not that I can see it. Fuck you, illegal online streams. And fuck you, NBATV.
same here
IT’S ALL DOWN. i just read that chuck made 2 free throws though
by lawlruschang on Dec 2, 2009 11:03 PM CST up reply actions
What's happening is that we can't extend a damn lead on these guys.
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
You typed that… and all of a sudden we’re up by nine.
KEEP BASHING THEM PLZ. ;)
by DribbleHooper on Dec 2, 2009 11:04 PM CST up reply actions
seems like one may be building now....
just maybe though, don’t want to jinx us..
by lawlruschang on Dec 2, 2009 11:04 PM CST up reply actions
See, I have the "Old School" TV thing going. Because I'm old.
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 could see this Clipper frontline being really dangerous with Blake Griffin, if he ever plays.
I heard he was struck by lightning at a charity golf event.
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
by Xiane on Dec 2, 2009 11:05 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
earlier
the clips’ color commentator said that “The Clippers just have too many weapons for the Rockets to handle.” I lol’d. Then I looked at their offensive numbers and lol’d some more.
Then I looked at the tied score and cried a little, but went back to laughing.
3:25 HOU – S. Battier misses a dunk
Words fail me.
by DribbleHooper on Dec 2, 2009 11:10 PM CST up reply actions
I swear I read that wrong too
"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
so chuck can shoot and make free throws this year???
"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
everyone laughed at his style maybe?
"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
What? On Ariza? How?
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
Damn, Shane missed the dunk.
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
Not now.
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
OH FFS
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
2 layups in a row....
where is the d,
"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
I thought looking after the Basketball was
something we did……. FFS is right
"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
are scola's glasses blacked out
cause he keeps missing!
"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
and shooting J's all game
makes me think he’s scared of the stiches opening up with a little contact
"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
He was fighting for rebounds like he normally does
we just werent going to him in the post alot.
To all Houston sports fans, Houston is the 4th biggest city in America, there will be traffic on the way to your respective sports game. Come Early, Be Loud, Stay Late.
by TexasHoosier on Dec 2, 2009 11:51 PM CST up reply actions
It’s because he looks like the old-school GI Joe.
by DribbleHooper on Dec 2, 2009 11:18 PM CST up reply actions
I'm liking the beard and 'do
it’s probably the fact that he picks and chooses which games he’ll show up for.
Hmm. I think you've put your finger on it.
You never know when he’s going to be half-assing it – for a game, for a play, for a season, for a quarter, who knows?
Of course you know,
it’s when he gets that pouty look on his face and you can see him think to himself “Why the fuck did I ever come to the Clippers/Warriors/NBA?”
best beard in american history...
and i’m not american
"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
though I suppose that relies upon a questionable definition of "beard."
If not MVB, then certainly billy gibbons
googled him
I’m pretty sure they look like some bad arse side burns
"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
Perhaps it’s because he never met a shot he didn’t like… and can go on streaks of hitting them at a ridiculous clip.
A shooter with no conscience who occasionally gets rewarded for it can be very, very annoying.
by DribbleHooper on Dec 2, 2009 11:21 PM CST up reply actions
This game makes me miss Yao
His interior presence and what he does on for us on D is so easy to see in games like these.
time for bulldog to take over and blow this game open
"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
Aussie triple
"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
Too many damn headbands on the Clippers. I find that annoying.
See how I work up hate for a hapless yet irritating club like the Clippers?
It’s because they defy the “hapless” part at the most inopportune times.
by DribbleHooper on Dec 2, 2009 11:29 PM CST up reply actions
man I walk away or 1 min and they are back within a bucket
"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
lowry and long 2's are a bad idea....
thats two in a row now, thank god we can rebound
"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
yeh yeh yeh
"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
Has brooks played the second half?
"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
Budinger is learning D from Battier.
You’ll notice how his hand is going right to the face of the shooter now.
clear the bench, the W is in the books
"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
How does ricky davis have a job????
oh thats right he plays for the clippers, they’ll pay anyone …………………..bad
"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
So we are going to hit 100 pts again
free taco’s?
"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
I think that might just be for the Lakers...
…as the Clips give up 100 alot
To all Houston sports fans, Houston is the 4th biggest city in America, there will be traffic on the way to your respective sports game. Come Early, Be Loud, Stay Late.
by TexasHoosier on Dec 2, 2009 11:53 PM CST up reply actions
yeah tongue in cheek- I thought if the clippers give up 100 the crowd get the tacos
as opposed to the lakers deal
"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
What happened in the 4th quarter?
I missed that whole quarter
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on Dec 2, 2009 11:52 PM CST reply actions
three point shooting saves the day
lost the turnover battle, barely won on the boards (and trailed through most of the game), shot fewer fta…
but shot >50% from three point land, while the Clips went 1-14. That’ll do it.
1st half we were getting pounded
on the glass though so it was good we came back in the 2nd to win the battle on the glass.
just like the good old days
"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
That was the most out of nowhere 4th quarter ever
Our line up of Lowry, Budinger, Ariza, Landry, and Andersen just took the Clips’ starting 5 apart! After Camby made a layup to make the game 86-82 Rox, the Clips DIDNT SCORE FROM 6:52 IN THE 4TH UNTIL BARON’S 3PT FG AT 0:01.1.
We won because our 2nd team completely shut down their 1st team in the 4th quarter, and kudos to Mr. Adelman for not going to the starters when it wasnt needed, especially on the front end of a back-to-back.
Although it was the Clippers…Great Win Rockets!!
To all Houston sports fans, Houston is the 4th biggest city in America, there will be traffic on the way to your respective sports game. Come Early, Be Loud, Stay Late.
Good game Rockets
Great 4th qtr defense! And great game for the Bud Man. Doesn’t look like a rookie to me.
another odd stat - Toronto scores 115, only 2 by Bosh
To all Houston sports fans, Houston is the 4th biggest city in America, there will be traffic on the way to your respective sports game. Come Early, Be Loud, Stay Late.
by TexasHoosier on Dec 3, 2009 12:14 AM CST up reply actions
Another great thing on the front of a back-to-back
is that nobody played more than 33:40, and all 9 Rockets who saw action played atleast 20 min, great team win.
To all Houston sports fans, Houston is the 4th biggest city in America, there will be traffic on the way to your respective sports game. Come Early, Be Loud, Stay Late.
the B.A.L.L squad solidify the 4thqtr: : adding the final nail on the coffin
as i always believe we got platoon of talent s esp. the 2nd stringer of B-udinger
,A-ndersen, L-.owry, L.-andry ( + T-Riz. ). This squad protects and even poundered the clips deeper into the hole.. No let-up, full of agressiveness and heart.. Hats off guys!
16 Pts. on 16 shots, here i come
The Charles Barkley 2009/10 Ancestors Count: 2 Grandmothers , 0 Mother Alltime: Reg. 25-0 Playoffs 7-0
"There were arms coming from everywhere, and I knew they weren’t going for the ball," Miller said. "I was just trying to get [the shot] up before they called some crap like ‘on the ground.’ "
"What do you want me to do?" Wright asked. "Do you want me to Derek Fisher him?"
"Give them some fucking credit, i mean for real." Jackson said.
"I just fell on my face for no reason," Bryant deadpanned. "I'm a klutz."
"Fucking right i'm preachin' it!" Carlisle replied.
"Rough life, isn't it. It's tough all over, isn't it." Smith chuckled.
" Let the Golden Child do that, or one of the NBA Without Border kids do that, it's all fine and dandy." -- Wallace on Pierce dunking = taunting. Sheed also bought some words about flopping in the NBA (for the low price of just 30,000 $). "They've got to know that he's a [darn] flopper. That's all Turkododo do."
Mutombo, Ewing and Yao at the restaurant...
MUTOMBO: "The chicken is the bomb."
EWING: [Rubbing belly] "I gotta go work out tonight. I'm full. You got a treadmill for me?"
YAO: " Leave your car keys here and run home. I'll give you the keys tomorrow."
Another odd stat
Former Rocket Steve Novak played 2:37 and didn’t record a single statistic!
he's a favorite
The Charles Barkley 2009/10 Ancestors Count: 2 Grandmothers , 0 Mother Alltime: Reg. 25-0 Playoffs 7-0
"There were arms coming from everywhere, and I knew they weren’t going for the ball," Miller said. "I was just trying to get [the shot] up before they called some crap like ‘on the ground.’ "
"What do you want me to do?" Wright asked. "Do you want me to Derek Fisher him?"
"Give them some fucking credit, i mean for real." Jackson said.
"I just fell on my face for no reason," Bryant deadpanned. "I'm a klutz."
"Fucking right i'm preachin' it!" Carlisle replied.
"Rough life, isn't it. It's tough all over, isn't it." Smith chuckled.
" Let the Golden Child do that, or one of the NBA Without Border kids do that, it's all fine and dandy." -- Wallace on Pierce dunking = taunting. Sheed also bought some words about flopping in the NBA (for the low price of just 30,000 $). "They've got to know that he's a [darn] flopper. That's all Turkododo do."
Mutombo, Ewing and Yao at the restaurant...
MUTOMBO: "The chicken is the bomb."
EWING: [Rubbing belly] "I gotta go work out tonight. I'm full. You got a treadmill for me?"
YAO: " Leave your car keys here and run home. I'll give you the keys tomorrow."
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