Game Preview - Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers - Game 6 - 8:30PM CST
Point Guard
Brooks/Lowry vs. Fisher/Brown/Farmar - Up,down,up,down, so is the life of a group of young point guards. Brooks and Lowry have looked unstoppable at times in these playoffs, and at other times they've made it look like Rafer Alston is a better choice (say it ain't so!). Currently, with no Yao or Tracy, the Rockets need offense. Without that offense coming from the point guard slot all is lost. Both players match up well with LA, however it's been their decision making that has made the biggest difference (other than LA just having more firepower) in the losses this series. When they make good, solid decisions, the Rocket have a great chance to win. Whether that be coming to the ball instead of letting a teammate throw an errant pass, or not letting Ron Artest run the offense, or having the confidence that their shot is going to fall, or driving to the basket, those are the decisions that help them win, lose or get blown out. Fisher/Brown/Farmar are just not an impressive bunch. Yes, there is some talent in the latter two, and a veteran presence in the former, but they cannot beat Brooks and Lowry if the two of them decide not to be beaten.
Edge: Rockets - It's on these two guys' shoulders
Shooting Guard
Battier/Wafer/Artest vs. Bryant/Vujacic - Kobe Bryant IS that good. He's that good of an offensive and defensive player. Right now I think he's the 5th to 8th best player of all time. I'm not exaggerating and it's really funny to me that since people don't like him personally they denigrate his greatness. The guy is basically perfect as a basketball player. He is the closest thing to a replacement for Michael Jordan that has ever played in the NBA. Bryant is also possibly the only guy in the league that works harder at his game and physical ability than Yao Ming, and that's really saying something. He's the reason Lebron James went supernova this year as well. James watched his work ethic during the team USA run to the gold and has emulated him ever since. With all that said, as much as Kobe haters delude themselves about how great he is, Kobe/Laker lovers delude themselves about how much of an impact Shane Battier has on him. Yes, Kobe still gets his points; he may even shoot a high percentage. That's all well and good, but here's what you aren't noticing; Shane makes him work harder than any player in the league can even dream of, much less actually do. And what made Game 4 a blowout wasn't only Brooks and Battier scoring, it was Chuck Hayes coming over for help defense on an already flustered Bryant. And yes, Kobe has been flustered, he has no other reason to try and taunt Battier. Save your argument, smarter basketball minds than you and I agree with me. It's just the way it is. You should thank Shane; it means that if the Lakers get by the Rockets, Kobe will be that much better as the offense comes to him so much easier.
Edge: Lakers - Come on, it's Kobe Bryant for goodness sake
Small Forward
Artest/Battier vs. Ariza/Powell - Ron, Ron, Ron, or should I say Ron-Ron? This is your battle to win man. You have the ability, you have the basketball intelligence, it's just odd how you turn that part of your game on and off. This playoff run has been mostly due to you, your shot selection and focus has been off the charts. That is, until Game 5. I know, the game was out of hand and you tried to do too much, I'm cool with it. Now it's time to rein it back in and try to get this to a Game 7, where, yes, anything can happen. Trevor Ariza, or Lamar Odom at the 3, or even Josh Powell don't matter. You can take all of them. You can post all of them but Odom up. Let's give it a shot. Less three pointers, more driving the lane and more dishing the ball. Your passing is underrated and people are finally starting to see how good you are at it. Let's show them a little more? Okay big guy?
Edge: Rockets
Power Forward
Scola/Landry/Cook vs. Gasol/Odom/Powell - Luis Scola has been a bit MIA this series. He's been hesitant with his shot, something we didn't see in the first round and his defense has dropped off. This needs to be a game where he goes off, 7-10 or so with some spin moves that get Gasol into foul trouble. Get Gasol to the bench early and the Rockets could build a lead. And speaking of Gasol, I would like to openly admit that this series has made me come around on him. I still don't particularly "like him" but I have a healthy amount of respect for him that wasn't there before. He's the only guy other than Bryant that has come to play night in and night out. His motor is silent, but deadly. If Odom plays a lot at the 4, then I expect to see big minutes from Landry. He'll slide to defending the Lakers SF and Artest will guard Odom. That lineup is very much in the Rockets favor.
Edge: Lakers
Center
Hayes/Scola vs. Bynum/Gasol/Mbegna - Bynum has been predictably decent with no true center, or Chuck Hayes on the court. He hasn't blown me away, but to be fair to the guy, he's playing on 75% of a knee. But this matchup comes down to this: Can Chuck Hayes stay out of foul trouble? If he can, this game will be within the Rockets reach late. If he can't, it could be another huge loss. Hayes' defense on Gasol, Odom and Bryant has been nothing short of phenomenal, when he's able to stay on the court. In LA he was taken out by the refs (I won't argue this) and he needs to know in Game 6 what he can and can't get away with. You know what would be the perfect ending to this game? Chuck Hayes sinking the game winning free throws.
Edge: Lakers - But Chuck can sway it his way
Prediction: Rockets win, potentially on a last second shot to send shivers of doubt through LA. Or maybe it will be false confidence, I'd actually rather that.
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Hoping for a Game 7
I’m not really sure what to expect from tonight’s game. I can see the Lakers coming and just dominating us, and ending the series. I can also see the Rockets coming out strong and having another Game 4. I’m hoping the Rockets can win, since almost everything seems to be in our favor.
-Home court adv.
-Fuel from the blowout
-Lakers’ complacency = they might slack off this game since they aren’t expecting much from us after the last game
Well, it should be an interesting game tonight. Looking forward to it, and also this is a really well-written game preview. A very accurate analysis.
umm
You totally forgot Luke Walton at SF and PF. Walton’s defense on Artest as been an eye opener for both sides. Even us Lakers fans, who always knew Walton was a decent HELP defender, but not a good one on one defender, are shocked.
And btw, Powell does not ever, ever, EVER play SF. Not one time this season.
well
Against the Rockets much smaller lineup, you might see Powell at SF if he plays at all…
Luke Walton hasn’t been a factor in any series since 2004. And that was only for Game 2 against the Pistons.
It's my bad though, I keep forgetting to add him back in
And Luke’s defense has nothing to do with Artest’s poor shooting. That’s called shot selection and missing shots. He was wide open for Game 4 the entire way through
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Walton
LOL…. You actually believe he stopped Artest. The best defense he can do is give Artest enough space so he feels comfortable to shoot.
Artest is comfortable to shoot WHILE playing defense
"Ben Gordon is a bundle of muscle and clutch. That's all he's made of. Drink BG7 energy drink, you'll grow a pair of balls on your balls."
To me it's pretty simple
if the rockets’ shots fall more easily
(which seems likely since they’re at home)
and if the Lakers pick up quick fouls
(which also seems more likely in Houston)
then it should be an interesting game
otherwise the Lakers will take it easily.
Artest is the key.
Ron Ron was brought in to be the #3 of our Big 3. The first two are now out, and this is now Ron’s teams. Ron loves being THE STAR of a team, and now he has it. He didnt like coming off the bench in the beginning of the season, he had trouble adjusting to deferring to Yao and T-Mac, and now he finally doesnt have too. He need to be extremely aggressive in the opening minutes with his drives. If he can get going by making some layups early and getting confidence back in his scoring, the Rockets can win, otherwise we will lose. If he has a big game it doesnt assure a win, but if he has a bad game, it assures a loss.
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Game 2 111-98 lakers
Game 3 108-94 lakers
Game 4 99-87 Rockets
Game 5 lakers
lakers lead series 3-2
Ron-Ron is the Key, I Agree
But the Chuck Wagon must also stay out of foul trouble. Brooks must play with confidence and put points on the board early. And defense, defense, defense….
Bryan Cook better not see the floor tonight
Ron Artest should get get time at the 4.
+1
Fatigue should not be a factor for anybody cause if we lose they’ll have the whole summer to lay on their asses
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 14, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Can you believe the Lakers got Trevor Ariza
for him and Maurice Evans?
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 14, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Rick Adelman's adjustments for Game 6 ... wait ... wHAT??
“Stretch our guys,” he said. “See if we can get 6 inches bigger with each one.”
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That's hilarious!
Best of luck tonight Rockets Nation!
Push it to the brink!
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by Nate Timmons on May 14, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions
“Pickaxe & Roll.com: 5,280 reasons to be a Nuggets fan”
Tattoo’s???………………Oh wait, feet. My bad.
Just kidding, just kidding.
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
Do I like all the tattoos? That'd be a yes.
And at least our guys don’t have to buy $4 million apology rings and get a crown tattoo to make up for a weekend of fun surgery in the mountains.
Haha! I kid…I kid.
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by Nate Timmons on May 15, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
walton kinda fails
so ron will need to maintain taking smarter shots, and driving more. who has the physical ability to slow ron during a drive?
I'll snap yo neck like a twig if you sass me again. . .
Kinda shows how thin LA's bench is
I kept wondering why Phil Jackson keeps playing an overpaid forward who suddenly can’t hit wide open shots anymore. Then I realized the alternative to playing Walton would be playing Morrison, and once again I reminded myself to never doubt the Zen master.
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
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Artest's biggest obstacle
was, is ,and always has been himself. As for luke walton, he’s as overrrated as his dad was in the nba.
Luke isn't even
close to what his dad was.
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not even like his injured dad
these fanposts are starting to kill me
by misterterrific on May 15, 2009 12:49 AM CDT up reply actions
ol' bill
could probably still school his son
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well that would be real sad
considering his dad can’t even work to broadcast games for the time being. get well soon, bill.
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by misterterrific on May 15, 2009 12:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Tonights game
is going to be a close one. Let’s hope that the home court can be the difference in this one.
Game thread?
"I'm just looking forward to something great happening in the city of Houston" - Tracy McGrady
Still waiting...
Oh right, its ESPN
Even more surprising, because usually ESPN will just push it to ESPN2 until the other game finishes…
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TOYOTA ROCKING AS PHIL CALLS TIME!
Keep it up Rox, beat LA for Portland!
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Just statin the truth
Rockets beasting in the first is friggin awesome!
The NBA: Where Amazingly Bad Officiating Happens.
Seriously I hated Scola during the Portland series
but this guy is awesome blazin the hell out of the Lakers
The NBA: Where Amazingly Bad Officiating Happens.
That's the same Luis that killed the Blazers,
but this time, he’s doing it without Yao…
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by TrentEdwardsHoF2018
i'm looking at the box score.
why does aaron brooks have a negative turnover
these fanposts are starting to kill me
I would have liked to see the first quater end with the lakers being held to 3
but this will do also
This lead isn’t big enough. I’m nervous!!!!! lol
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They are triple teaming Ron Artest once he gets the ball in the post...
Rockets need to space the floor so that Ron can give the ball up to someone in front of him instead of always trying to throw a pass across the court
no
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Joining Late - Looks good so far!!! GO ROCKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Lowry!!!!!!!!!!
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Go Rockets
I have to leave the house now, but I’ll be checking the score as often as possible, go for game 7
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WAFER THIN LAKER D!
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by skywaker9 on May 14, 2009 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I like that! rec
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Shane draws the charge from Kobe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Odom Flops!
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David Stern just got on the phone
“WE CAN’T LOSE THE L.A. MARKET. LETS TAKE THIS GAME TO THE LINE!!!”
Life is hilarious.
GO HOUSTON!
LA based Nuggets fan here rooting for you!
It's not the Lakers I hate with every bone in my body, it's just the players and their fans.
Perhaps...
:)
It's not the Lakers I hate with every bone in my body, it's just the players and their fans.
I just got home from work and was listening to the radio...
What’s up with LA? Is “hype” not scoring any points?
It's not the Lakers I hate with every bone in my body, it's just the players and their fans.
Scola made those FTs!!!
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SCOLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Scola and Farmar
Separated at birth?
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KOBE GETS Ted UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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lol kobe always has that same face
whether the call is good or not
Uhhh
Where was the technical?
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash Kunnath on May 14, 2009 9:52 PM CDT reply actions
When he mobbed Artest out of frustration
And Crazy Pills totally hammed it up and made it look worse. Good play by Ron Ron.
Life is hilarious.
Kobe face!
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Great game so far
Watching this kind of play makes it hard to buy the argument that LA is slacking or taking games off. The rockets are just good. Cheers from a Nuggets fan
He can bleed on command.
It's not the Lakers I hate with every bone in my body, it's just the players and their fans.
This announcer...
sounds like a whiny bitch.
It's not the Lakers I hate with every bone in my body, it's just the players and their fans.
They're still talking about Kobe's T...
Get over it.
It's not the Lakers I hate with every bone in my body, it's just the players and their fans.
The annoucer that keeps yelling about the T needs to get a grip!
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Unbiased reporting, yes?
It's not the Lakers I hate with every bone in my body, it's just the players and their fans.
it's fucking Jeff Van Gundy
former Rockets coach and current Rockets lover. He’s not biased towards the lakers, dude.
My point was that he spent 10 minutes repeatedly making the same point....we got it already.
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by LaMarvelous on May 14, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Does Jeff Van Gundy have a collection of graduated cylinders
He methodically keeps up his butt to make room for Kobe’s penis?
Life is hilarious.
I agree with him that these have been softy playoffs
But there’s a fucking game in front of him he’s getting paid to call and he will not STFU about that one foul.
Life is hilarious.
compared to NBA tv? yessir
except the talk about the technical could’ve stopped 15 minutes ago.
by divinebovine on May 14, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think it gets better than Kenny, EJ and Charles really
They’re like what ESPN was in the early nineties
Life is hilarious.
I did not know that the emporer was in the house until now!
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Well played Houston!
It's not the Lakers I hate with every bone in my body, it's just the players and their fans.
And the Toyota Center rises as one
As their team leaves the court up 16…..
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i never heard scola speak before
he sounds sorta like deke
way to hate on the europeans!
(obviously joking)
by divinebovine on May 14, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
it always cracks me up
when foreigners come play in the u.s. and their accent becomes a mix of whatever and ebonics
Sideline Reporter: "Where did you hurt them?"
Scola: “I kick them in the nuts!”
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by LaMarvelous on May 14, 2009 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
man this series
is starting to remind me of the atl-mia series, trading blowouts
Up 16
despite Shane (1/6) and Artest (4/11) poor shooting.
Feeling confident.
I want Brooks to shoot more
I’m a University of Oregon fan and am surprised he’s not more aggresive, Adleman gave him the go-ahead.
Life is hilarious.
He never really was
So am I and he never was that aggressive, he just made average players (like Taj Porter) look great…
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That show is still on?
Seriously, how many things could be on that list?
It's not the Lakers I hate with every bone in my body, it's just the players and their fans.
Great Game
I do not know who to root for. I am a Boston Fan, but then again I have come across a lot of Hockey Elitists who hate on Southern teams and fans.
wow.
halftime “analysis” on espn showed Kobe throwing up a Rafer.
these fanposts are starting to kill me
by misterterrific on May 14, 2009 10:05 PM CDT reply actions
38% conversion rate on layups never felt so sweet for Magic fans for tonight
these fanposts are starting to kill me
by misterterrific on May 14, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
just made an estimate in my head
though I think I read it off some stat someone posted on 3QC before, not sure.
these fanposts are starting to kill me
by misterterrific on May 14, 2009 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't care waht anybody says
avery johnson is the funniest man on television
“da playoffs are about – uh – movin tha basketbawwwl”
I was laughing my ass off about the same thing!!
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by LaMarvelous on May 14, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
True
I was so happy to see the Mavs lose, they have no heart and are just a bunch of wimps.
Life is hilarious.
The Mavs aint so bad
Its just Cuban that’s a huge jackass
The Lakers are trying to trap the Rockets at the inbound to force them to speed up the game
1) I hope the Rockets don’t fall for that transparent attempt. They can’t win the lakers that way..
2) They should return the favor by trapping the Laker guards.
Go Rockets..
LOL
someone should add this pic of Battier behind Artest

by goingforthecorner on May 14, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice!!
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by LaMarvelous on May 14, 2009 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
LMAO!!! Thank You for posting that! Ron: "...and this is what I think off you! Pttttt!!"
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by LaMarvelous on May 14, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
"This is what the ladies like. Not that whole..you know, your technique."
by divinebovine on May 14, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL!
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by LaMarvelous on May 14, 2009 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Battery is almost dead
Thanks for keeping me occupied during halftime guys, see you back here Sunday morning!
GO ROCKETS
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Come on Rockets the lead is fading fast
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Did Houston gas themselves?
They look much slower to start.
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash Kunnath on May 14, 2009 10:24 PM CDT reply actions
Ill advised shot by Ron, and Poor defense by Ron..
He is killing us on both ends of the floor
This is what the Lakers can do unfortunately
They are good at these runs…
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Landry and 1!!!!!!!!
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Shane!!!!
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ABZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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AARONNNNNNNN BROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKSS!
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Fisher has been really bad.
Amazing that Phil keeps on playing him.
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash Kunnath on May 14, 2009 10:39 PM CDT reply actions
Spike Lee smokes a joint and they call it Kobe doin' work! HaHa!
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I bought his jersey. Wish I'd been at the game where they passed out his hair.
by divinebovine on May 14, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Throw him to the floor? Oh Yes... throw him to the floor!
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ABZ!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!
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Landry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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RON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Was putting the kids to bed
i was afraid i would come back to Lakers up by 10, so the good guys by 9 is perfect
LUIS SCOLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I knew he had it in him!
Gotta come out hard this last qtr!!!!
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I know it's a bit early
but I’m excited at the possibilities of next season.
who would have thought
Rockets EFG% is at 58.9 and have kept the turnover rate at 10.9 so far. Hope this keeps up in the final period.
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by misterterrific on May 14, 2009 10:52 PM CDT reply actions
This game would look a lot different
if Lakers hadn’t been 6 minutes late to the game.
"Chuck Hayes, this is your team now. Good luck."
Landry!!!!!!
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So…do you guys think the Lakers pay the refs. Or do the refs work for the Lakers pro bono?
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ahhh…that make sense.
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by PosterNutbag on May 14, 2009 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions
They have VujaChick give them all head...
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by LaMarvelous on May 14, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
RON!!!!!!!!!!
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Luke Walton is absolute garbage, if it wasn't for his dad he wouldn't be making millions of dollars
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I need one of those dads. Where can I get one? (I don’t do kinky stuff…too much).
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by PosterNutbag on May 14, 2009 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
LANDRY and 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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ABZ to LANDRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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great pass from hayes
(since all of you said something about the dunk)
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by misterterrific on May 14, 2009 11:04 PM CDT reply actions
I like Brooks but he looks really funny when he starts zooming around all those big guys. Adds a little humor to the game.
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Agreed. And I’ve watched guys his size quite a bit, but there is something about the way Brooks moves that makes me chuckle.
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by PosterNutbag on May 14, 2009 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
he even MOVES
like a waterbug. does wood even have surface tension?
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I sense a potential kill
If the Rox can put the hammer down in the next 2 minutes…
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players thot so also
They looked like the Rockettes out there kicking their legs up to tell the refs
Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.
NYC Rockettes
ha, funny coincidence! They were all kicking their legs up at the same time, reminded me of the Rockettes dance line. I didn’t put the name similarity together!
Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.
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You guys have to admit that the Lakers have a uniting effect. Only cheering for the Lakers to lose could bring POR, HOU, DEN, DAL, etc fans together to cheer for a common cause.
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by PosterNutbag on May 14, 2009 11:11 PM CDT reply actions 5 recs
Phil Jackson is universally hated.
draft rodrigue beaubois
by Cablinasian on May 14, 2009 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Actually, I hate the Lakers but sort of like Phil Jackson. Go figure…i can’t.
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by PosterNutbag on May 14, 2009 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Landry doing it ALL!!!!!!!!!!
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This is an unbelievable effort by the Rockets..
If you are a basketball fan, how can you NOT like them?
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Kobe air ball!!!!!!!!!
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He might die…you see, for Kobe, whining is like breathing.
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by PosterNutbag on May 14, 2009 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions
ABZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Landry was such a steal it's not funny. Morey > Presti I guess
Rights to Landry for 2008 second round pick (#56 Sasha Kaun – who now plays for CSKA Moscow), cash from Seattle.
When his contract was up, made him the QO and matched a half-assed offer sheet by the Bobcats for 3 years a $3 million. Good job Rockets.
"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle
God, that was awesome.
I hope this is how Game 7 goes. :D
"Ben Gordon is a bundle of muscle and clutch. That's all he's made of. Drink BG7 energy drink, you'll grow a pair of balls on your balls."
place your bets...
what will be the laker fan excuse for tonight
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by misterterrific on May 14, 2009 11:17 PM CDT reply actions
yes im being presumptuous
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by misterterrific on May 14, 2009 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Kinda like their excuese for them not winning in Portland
because it rains
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by LaMarvelous on May 14, 2009 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Pretty sure it's the refs
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash Kunnath on May 14, 2009 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Every full moon the Lakers forget how to play basketball
[Full Moons happen during every away game]
"Ben Gordon is a bundle of muscle and clutch. That's all he's made of. Drink BG7 energy drink, you'll grow a pair of balls on your balls."
The altitude and rain
oh wait, they already used that in Portland and Denver
Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.
carl landry can dunk
he’s too scary
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by misterterrific on May 14, 2009 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Luis Scola hussles
he’s supposed to wait for the ball to come to him
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by misterterrific on May 14, 2009 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I have to say that regardless of whether the Rockets win or lose this game/series I am incredibly impressed with what they’ve been able to achieve without key players. Say a lot about the heart of the team.
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agreed.
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by PosterNutbag on May 14, 2009 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Odumb fouls out!!!!!!!!!!!!
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If Lakers, and that is a big if, get out of this round, they should thank the Rockets
for stiffening them up.
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by LaMarvelous on May 14, 2009 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that in honor of Chauncey Billups?
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by PosterNutbag on May 14, 2009 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Sunday afternoon.
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by PosterNutbag on May 14, 2009 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
watching Pau play more
he is truly a straight up pansy
I've hated Pau for a long time
simply put, he is not a good player, and he is not going to be the reason any team wins a championship
"Ben Gordon is a bundle of muscle and clutch. That's all he's made of. Drink BG7 energy drink, you'll grow a pair of balls on your balls."
Agreed.
I can see his brother being a centerpiece to a championship before Pau. Marc has that fire in his like Scola that it takes to go all the way.
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by Artest4Prez on May 15, 2009 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Suggention for next game.
Don’t have Shawn Kemp rubbing the ice bath of Battier while repeating Kobe stopper, Kobe stopper. That ish should be an unspoken word.
I just got banned from the Laker blog
For a minor mocking comments. I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO PROUD!
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by skywaker9 on May 14, 2009 11:27 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
they already think we are trolls
we don’t need to reinforce the notion…
draft rodrigue beaubois
by Cablinasian on May 14, 2009 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Congratulations! I am proud of you!
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by LaMarvelous on May 14, 2009 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Really? Wow…we already have fakers trolls talking smack over at pickaxe and roll.
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by PosterNutbag on May 14, 2009 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions
wow…I take it they’re a little butt hurt about losing tonight.
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by PosterNutbag on May 14, 2009 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, kobe can't be that big
Landry and Scola together maybe
by divinebovine on May 14, 2009 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions
In the 2000s
When Jim Rome called them the Lake Show, we started calling them the Fake Show and then the Fakers…
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yeah, they don't like that word
as a mod, please, please, please don’t go over there and say stuff. Nobody likes it.
I understand
But I said worse here during the Blazers two wins…
Lakers fans just have no class…
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Agreed. Fakers fans can really dish it but they definitely can’t take it.
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by PosterNutbag on May 14, 2009 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, after all Bears do eat berries and they shit in the woods!
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by LaMarvelous on May 14, 2009 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone know how to drop their blog from my list
Since it’s still listed…
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he throws out the death stare on special occassions
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by misterterrific on May 14, 2009 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
When we made the finals teh first time
He jumped up and his tie hit him in the face…
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Finally, JVG makes a wonderful observation
At this time of the season, you are what you are..
Pretty sure the game where the Blazers blew the shit outta LA they trailed wire to wire
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RonRon
Is fatigued. Good thing we get an extra day off for game 7!
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I find it funny
that the head guy at SS&R constantly says how Laker fans are better than other fans, and understand that refereeing doesn’t determine ballgames… they lose, and all he is doing is blaming the refs.
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Haha
there is no fanbase that does not blame refs
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it's so annoying
he essentially called Blazer fans classless morons who don’t understand basketball… then complains about the refs when Kobe doesn’t get 20 FTs a game.
draft rodrigue beaubois
by Cablinasian on May 14, 2009 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions
they must be in shock
that the Lakers are in a win or go home game… against a mob of players that add up to like 60 points a game individually (exxagerrated)
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I definitely agree that every fan base blames the refs. However, pretty much every fan base also agrees that the fakers regularly get the benefit of questionable calls (even honest fakers fans admit to it).
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by PosterNutbag on May 14, 2009 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Laker fans complain about the refs less
because they always get the benefit of the doubt.
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by Cablinasian on May 14, 2009 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions
ding ding ding.
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by PosterNutbag on May 14, 2009 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions
given that the rockets weren't getting calls in the paint for the first three quarters
I really don’t see how he can complain.
he's saying that its one of the worst officiated games of the year
which I find funny. I’m somewhat neutral and it’s just a well played game.
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by Cablinasian on May 14, 2009 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
So what are you saying? That they are hypocrits? Ummm, Yup thats what you said allright! :)
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by LaMarvelous on May 14, 2009 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions
After our whupping of them in March
When we won by 17, they complained about the refs. Yeah the refs relaly had to do with how you were run out of the RG dudes…
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Well…the Rockets did me a huge favor tonight because I’ll be driving all day Sunday and was afraid I’d miss game one of the WCF. Thank you Rockets…and please beat the fakers in game 7. That’s all.
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yeah, that kinda pissed me off
just being a fucktard
by divinebovine on May 14, 2009 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
i love how mark jackson
called him out for playing like shit before he got taken out
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I smell Luis-Landry being a big part of the recap
by Optical Delusion on May 14, 2009 11:34 PM CDT reply actions
just reposting this awesomeness from earlier in the game thread

Tom! Please make this the main photo for your Recap!
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by misterterrific on May 14, 2009 11:35 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Yes!
lol best part is Shane staring directly at Kobe. Worked out perfectly.
by goingforthecorner on May 14, 2009 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Im a die hard laker fan… and after watching game 4 and 6…. you could only blame so much on the officials. The only thing id appreciate from the refs is a fair game, if you let houston play physical, which that freak lookin scola said after the 1st or 2nd quarter, then be consistent and allow l.a to play the same type of game, i mean you got wrinkle dome guarding kobe, and he’s constantly bodying him up. And thats fine, but let the lakers do the same thing on the other side.
But regardless of the poor officiating, we just got beat, again, and after this game. I dont think los angeles deserves a run at the championship.. They have no heart whatsoever, Gasol would have a hard time posting up lisa leslie, And dont get me started on his defense of lack there of… Odom never plays d,,,, fisher is slower than my grandmother in a wheelchair trying to guard brooks, Sasha cant hit the side of a barn,,,,, ect ect ect… no killer instinct.. and phil jackson is over paid and over rated…….
not that bad of officiating...
Free Throws
Lakers- 15-20
Rockets- 16-22
Personal Fouls
Rockets- 19
Lakers-23
pretty even…
J'ed
Are you sure you were watching the same game as the rest of us?
Lamar Odom was the sole reason the Lakers stayed in the game. He played amazing help defense (blocks, changed numerous others) and had a bunch of offensive boards. Gasol had great moves, but Hayes made him shoot jumpers. You were right about Sasha though. Give your guys more credit, but our guys even more.
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I just finished watching this on tivo. What a great team you guys have in the Rockets.
I’ll tell you, I’m jealous. What an effort! Great, great, stuff.
You see, you have a good team, with or without Yao and T-Mac
Stop saying it’s just effort. The Rockets execute at home.
At some point you have to stop saying it’s the plucky underdog against Goliath.
The Lakers buried themselves in the first quarter when they wouldn’t come out to guard Scola. Man, did he ever burn the Lakers.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
No it IS just effort. Insipring effort.
Even Mark Jackson agrees, and then you KNOW its true if hes complementing us. In terms of talent, its not even close. Our guys (cept for a few) played amazing, and while there is no way they can play like that every game, they made the big plays when it mattered most. The Lakers did not have any commitment to this game whatsoever. The Rockets never stopped hustling. Don’t say it isn’t effort. Ever.
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The point is having a "good" team doesn't cut it. With Yao and/or T-Mac we are a better team..
Clearly Lakers have more talent on the floor than the Rockets. Their margin of error is much lesser than Lakers.
What was Houston's record at home?
I’ll say this, I wouldn’t be proud or happy of my team, whoever it is, if they lost the series. Especially because the Rockets have shown they can beat the Lakers.
It’s a defense mechanism, so you won’t be disappointed if the Rockets lose the series
I’m saying lay it on the line, support your team, don’t have excuses, and don’t be satisfied with a moral victory if they lose the series.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 14, 2009 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions
well, they're still the underdog
but they’re much more talented than most have given them credit for
effort and execution
there has to be a mix of both.
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by misterterrific on May 14, 2009 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions
ABZ! ABZ! ABZ! ABZ!
Great game. These Rockets are incredible. I’ve never been more proud of any of my Houston teams as I am of this Rockets team. I mean, they have NO BUSINESS beating these Lakers, but they’ve got what the Lakers – and very few other teams have.
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See you Sunday, Lakers. Anything can happen in a game seven – especially when the underdog is as mentally tough as Houston is.
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by HoustonDiehards on May 14, 2009 11:46 PM CDT reply actions
You mean they've got what the Lakers don't have
And to say they have no business beating them is an exaggeration. Don’t believe the hype.
This is a good team, and they have played well.
The better team will win on Sunday, I know that much.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 14, 2009 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions
It's not hype
How many times do we have to have the same conversation?
Of course we’re a good team – but the Lakers aren’t just some scrub playoff team – they’re the best in the west, with the best player in the NBA.
The Rockets don’t have Yao Ming – and that’s not JUST them losing a great player – it changes their entire offensive flow and approach. They literally run a different offense.
I won’t even count T-Mac, because he’s long been gone. The Rockets also don’t have that go-to scorer who can drop 35 on any given night. The problem with Houston is, it’s going to take these huge emotional situations for them to play complete games like this. They’re not going to get 45+ from Scola and Brooks every night.
So yes, I stand by the assertion that this team shouldn’t at all be in this series with LA.
Sunday will be interesting. I can’t say I expect HOuston to win, but I sure think it will go down to the wire.
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by HoustonDiehards on May 15, 2009 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions
We'll have this conversation as many times as it's true that the Rockets belong
I can’t believe I’m defending your team for you.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 15, 2009 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Think about it this way
If the Lakers were without Kobe and Gasol, playing a Houston team with Yao, a healthy T-Mac, and Artest… and the Lakers managed to force a game 7 without home court advantage, you can imagine how insanely inspiring it would be to watch.
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You really don't think much of your guys outside of Yao and T-Mac, do you?
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by Gils_Keloids on May 15, 2009 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions
I really don't get your point
I love this team right now, and especially their effort. But they are not nearly as talented as the Lakers team. I don’t know why you keep trying to make the Rockets sound like allstars, and attacking us for not defending them? Don’t project your own insecurities on us when you are the one taking credit away from this team.
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My point is, they aren't chumps
And the no team should ever be a 40 point favorite.
You’re taking credit away from them and selling them short by saying it’s all effort. It’s effort and execution. These aren’t a bunch of YMCA guys out there.
On one hand, I hear that they should get crushed on paper. On the other hand, Mr. Morey created this team from said paper. Which is it?
At some point, you start seeing this team ain’t “Rudy” or “Hoosiers”, and while “underdogs” shouldn’t be considered some college team. There are some skilled players on the Rockets.
You sir, are taking credit away from the Rockets from the way you characterize their abilities.
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by Gils_Keloids on May 15, 2009 2:52 AM CDT up reply actions
and my opinion is that on paper
this Rockets team right now should be about a 30 win team in the regular season (or so the “experts” might say). I don’t see how you can take the top 2 players off of this Rockets team, and still say that they are as talented as a Championship favorite team. No one is saying they are chumps, but like Brooks said postgame “we need to play with more effort than the Lakers or we have no chance of winning”. I don’t know how I am taking credit AWAY from the Rockets by saying that they played with more effort.
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Yes, because I'm attacking the Rockets
Come on, you’re not defending anyone. You’re just looking for an internet fight, who knows why.
I’m not saying anything derogatory about my team. They’re in the midst of an incredible run, but they’re not built to win NBA playoff games with the players they have right now and you know it. They’re coasting on emotion and grit right now, and that can’t last forever. At some point, the talent gap will probably catch up, but hey, who knows? I’m 100% behind them, so don’t insinuate that I’m somehow being critical of them. I’m just a realist.
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by HoustonDiehards on May 15, 2009 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions
You are attacking the Rockets when you say
They have no business beating the Lakers. This is a professional team, with professional players.
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by Gils_Keloids on May 15, 2009 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions
They have no business beating the Lakers in a series
With their best player out. Because it changes their entire offensive gameplan.
That’s a hell of a lot different than “they have no business beating the Lakers.”
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by HoustonDiehards on May 15, 2009 12:31 AM CDT up reply actions
You are attacking the Rockets when you say
They have no business beating the Lakers in a series with Yao and T-Mac out.
How’s that?
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by Gils_Keloids on May 15, 2009 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions
It's terrible.
Because it’s not an attack. It’s just unbiased, non-homer reality.
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by HoustonDiehards on May 15, 2009 12:33 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm glad the Rockets players think differently
Even if they speak otherwise. Their actions speak louder than words.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 15, 2009 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm glad they think differently too
You wouldn’t expect them to think the way fans or bloggers do. They’re pro athletes, they’re not realists or analysts – they’re competitors.
Me being a realist isn’t attacking my team. I’m not a blind homer.
Are you telling me that you are not at all surprised that this Rockets team in their current incarnation has gone toe-to-toe with a fully in-tact Laker team? You don’t think the Rockets are overachieving at all?
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by HoustonDiehards on May 15, 2009 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Well maybe because I expect the worst
I was not happy when Yao went down. I think he is too slow, and he can be fronted, because he’s not quick enough to get a lob pass.
Anyway, THAT’S WHY THEY PLAY THE GAMES! , as I’m famous for saying at Silver Screen and Roll.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 15, 2009 12:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Indeed
See you Sunday. Good luck, but not too much.
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by HoustonDiehards on May 15, 2009 12:47 AM CDT up reply actions
You obviously have not seen many Yao games
if you think his weakness is larger than what he contributes to the team.
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No, I haven't seen many Yao games
I’ve really only seen him play the Lakers, and Game 1 was the only time out of all the years I’ve watched that I’ve been impressed with his play.
It’s possible he is very good against other teams, but the times he’s faced the Lakers he has not dominated.
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by Gils_Keloids on May 15, 2009 2:20 AM CDT up reply actions
The answer should be the same as last time, too
Give the Rockets some f’ing credit
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by Gils_Keloids on May 14, 2009 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Now that the Rockets have beaten the Lakers handily twice with this team
Shouldn’t they be embarrassed by the way they lost to the Lakers by 40? 20 I can understand, but 40?
I personally don’t think they should be embarassed, but if you follow the logic the other way …
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by Gils_Keloids on May 14, 2009 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions
the rockets had a horrible game, and the lakers had an almost perfect game
with the talent difference, a 40 pt game can happen. Denver beat Nola by 58, on the road. Shit happens.
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Game 2 111-98 lakers
Game 3 108-94 lakers
Game 4 99-87 Rockets
Game 5 lakers
Game 6 95-80 Rockets
Game 7 Sunday 2:30 CST
by TexasHoosier on May 15, 2009 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
once it gets past 20, it doesn't really get any more embarrasing
The issue was that LA is a championship favourite. The Rockets have no more allstars. Those are the fact. You make the decision.
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Dunno. The NOOCH 58-point loss was embarrassing on an epic level. You don’t want to reach that.
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Personally, I thought it was embarrassing
But it’s still not the same thing.
As has been explained probably fifty times since that game ended.
Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com
by HoustonDiehards on May 15, 2009 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Well the thing about the Rockets losing like that
Everyone expects the Lakers, to do that, to be the equivalent of the Cavs in giving out beatdowns, but instead they been losing themselves and are on the verge of being put out by the team that no one so much as looked at. So the Rockets could be embarrased by losing by 40, but they aren’t cause the media was expecting for it to happen, and now they could shock the world.
The media was expecting the Rockets to lose by 40?
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by Gils_Keloids on May 15, 2009 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't be surprised
if some of those ESPN “experts” did.
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Have you watched SportsCenter, before the playoffs started?
They was sucking so much Laker dick, D. Stern would’ve been jealous.
I love how Mark Jackson's
perception of the game went from Laker fanboy, to never rooting for the Lakers again after 3 quarters.
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because on paper...
LA looks like they could crush Houston. It’s all in perception. For other people, it makes it easier to accept. God knows how many times I heard other people say that “it’s over.”
But regardless, I don’t think you won’t find anyone here that won’t agree that game 5 was a game that we’d all love to forget.
these fanposts are starting to kill me
by misterterrific on May 15, 2009 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions
GAME 7 BABY!!!!!
I Love My Rockets!!!
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Game 2 111-98 lakers
Game 3 108-94 lakers
Game 4 99-87 Rockets
Game 5 lakers
Game 6 95-80 Rockets
Game 7 Sunday 2:30 CST
About time.
Now, win Game 7!
RIP CITY RISING in 2009-10
We're like a college team
whatever style of ball we play now with Yao/Tmac out, it doesn’t really work on the road, but damn it works pretty nice at home. Unfortunately, Game 7 is on the road.
I am 100% satisfied with what we’ve done in the postseason given the injuries. It would be nice if Game 7 could be competitive, but I won’t really complain much if it isn’t.
We put ourselves on the map.
As far as Game 7 goes, is there any doubt the Lakers will get the benefit from the refs? Sure, we’re a nice little story. But nationally we’d be a TV ratings disaster.
by goingforthecorner on May 14, 2009 11:54 PM CDT reply actions
I dont like your attitude
We had one bad game on the road, we cant take anything away from that game b/c it was one game. We shot horribly, stopped moving the ball, and gave them fast breaks. WE CAN WIN GAME 7. ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN. Like Yao said…“Like the NBA says, Where Amazing Happens.” Dont give up so easily.
Personally i dont think we would be a ratings bust. This is an incredible story, and if we BEAT LA it would draw in more than just basketball fans.
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Game 2 111-98 lakers
Game 3 108-94 lakers
Game 4 99-87 Rockets
Game 5 lakers
Game 6 95-80 Rockets
Game 7 Sunday 2:30 CST
by TexasHoosier on May 14, 2009 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly. Now here's a real fan
Who won’t be happy with a moral victory for the series.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 14, 2009 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Not really
“one game”? How about this whole season? We’ve been pretty damn awful on the road since T-Mac left. Game 5 was no fluke. I expect Game 7 to be a similar result. Artest will embarrass himself and the inconsistent Brooks will fade.
by goingforthecorner on May 15, 2009 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions
It's an incredible story for us
but in everyone else’s perspective? (yawn)
Look at George Mason’s run to the Final Four a few years ago, it was a ratings bust.
by goingforthecorner on May 15, 2009 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions
then how can we put ourselves on the map with everybody else yawning??
Its a game 7, anything can happen. We have won 2 games with Artest sucking huge balls and no Yao. If Artest has an average game we have a really good chance.
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Game 2 111-98 lakers
Game 3 108-94 lakers
Game 4 99-87 Rockets
Game 5 lakers
Game 6 95-80 Rockets
Game 7 Sunday 2:30 CST
by TexasHoosier on May 15, 2009 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Should wear that for Game 7
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash Kunnath on May 14, 2009 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Postgame Recap: LUIS LANDRY TO THE RESCUE!!!
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Game 2 111-98 lakers
Game 3 108-94 lakers
Game 4 99-87 Rockets
Game 5 lakers
Game 6 95-80 Rockets
Game 7 Sunday 2:30 CST
Gotta love this series. Good luck for game 7, Rocket fans. Beat LA. :)
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Aaron Brooks
This kid is growing up before our eyes. I’ve been hard on him in the past, but I give credit where credit is due. He’s really stepped it up, and started running the team and playing within himself.
Bring on game 7. There’s always a chance.
kobe's not wearing those headphones
nor is he surprised that the Rockets pushed it to 7. I find that doubtful.
Oh come on, quit going off your preconceived notions
“You just got to stay focused and you have to understand that the effort we had [Tuesday] is not going to be enough on Thursday, it’s just not,” Kobe Bryant said. “So you got to pick it up and bring more energy, bring more effort, because that’s what the Playoffs are about. Each game you have to raise your level.”
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by Gils_Keloids on May 15, 2009 12:22 AM CDT up reply actions
dude, you've got to chill out
yes, it’s surprising that the Rockets pushed this to 7. He said that he knew it would be tough, but I really doubt he thought the Rockets would do this.
I'm just saying the guy gives respect to your team
And all I see are fans saying that they think the Rockets are chumps
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by Gils_Keloids on May 15, 2009 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Kobe & friends have got to be shitting in their pants right now
Yes they own the Rockets in Staples, but no team ever wants to end up with a double elimination game after working so hard for those 65 wins. I don’t care what he tells the media, Vanessa Bryant is not getting quality sex from Mr. Bryant until this series is done.
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
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I honestly don't know
if she cares enough. Haven’t seen her enough at games.
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
AWSOME win guys ! (Blazer fan here)
Really delighted and excitefd to see you guys taking it to the Lakers. You really have a TEAM playing like that with Yao out. How did we let Brooks get out of Oregon ? Amazing.
The Rockets have shown great heart through out the playoffs, with skills to back it up.
Really rooting for you in game 7. But in any case, you can be awful proud of your team.
Thanks!
No one could have expected ABZ to show up like this so early in his career!
by rocketloveinthebigD on May 15, 2009 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Balls
Trading your starting point guard – on a playoff team – and putting in a second-year shoot-first PG.
Big brass balls, Mr. Morey.
On one of the radio shows this week – someone actually called in and said the biggest mistake the Rockets made this year was trading Rafer. I almost fell out of my chair.
Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com
by HoustonDiehards on May 15, 2009 12:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Reporter: Why do you think the high pick and roll with Brooks is working so well?
Scola: Because he’s very, very good.
Great game - good luck in game 7
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
And let me throw out another thought that runs contrary to the mainstream
Would MJ have let this happened? With this Lakers team against the Rockets? ABSOLUTELY could have happened.
Think about that one.
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it's irrelevant to talk about it, either way.
these fanposts are starting to kill me
by misterterrific on May 15, 2009 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions
I know, just trying to stir sh*t up. Thanks for not obliging.
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by Gils_Keloids on May 15, 2009 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Actually NOTHING matters
…because MJ is retired, so technically the NBA Title is meaningless, right?
Thank gawd that talk has finally filtered out.
Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com
by HoustonDiehards on May 15, 2009 12:44 AM CDT up reply actions

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