GameThread for Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets, May 10, 2009 2:30 PM CDT
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I'll be at the game, just going to set up one of these for Sunday.
I don't know how you can do it guys, but if any team can, it's you.
LET'S GO ROCKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Man I give you credit for optimism.
I think it’s over, but that’s why they play the games.
"Don't I know you from somewhere"?. "Nah, that ain't me, I'm from Buffalo" - Axel Foley
I can't give up
But I’m not dumb, I know what’s likely coming
www.TheDreamShake.com Co-Founder and Writer
Time for the bench to make up for that abysmal performance in Game 3. Landry and Wafer gotta step it up!!!
Wow.
VON WAFER and CARL LANDRY have to step up? That’s the pick-up that’s going to put you over the top? You’re counting on VON WAFER “stepping it up”?!
Wow, indeed.
by DJ Bento Box on May 10, 2009 4:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Von has put up 20+ before
With Yao out the Rockets are missing 2 things, automatic offense and a post presence on defense. Those are exactly the two players that the Rockets have to count on if there is any chance of winning.
www.TheDreamShake.com Co-Founder and Writer
Wafer is a threat to LA
he had a career high 20+ points against the Lakers during the regular season. It would have been 30+ points but Adleman pulled him for reasons still unknown.
Don’t underestimate him.
Wow, this is more fun than I thought it would be. “Self,” I thought to myself, “surely you have better things to do with your time than to go to the Dream Shake and read the game thread for a game that has already happened, a game that has already been gloriously won, a game that you got to watch with a Lakers fan, no less? Is there any more sweetness to be wrung from the fragrant, delicious tangerine dream that was this fabulous blowout?”
Turns out the answer is yes, yes there is. Mmmmmmmm. Nommy.
I’m gonna predict that Artest takes 30+ shots today.
by Linix129 on May 10, 2009 11:13 AM CDT reply actions
that may be unfortunate
is is just me, or do the Rockets lose whenever the Astros win?
er, link
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I do, but you need to be a user on the site, and it’s invite only.
by Linix129 on May 10, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
well thanks for letting me know, hahaha.
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Rockets are playing well, but the Lakers are also really flat right now.
by Linix129 on May 10, 2009 2:41 PM CDT reply actions
Haha
that shot of Yao and Deke both in suits cheering Battier’s three was hilarious.
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
You tell Scola!
Never give up!
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 2:45 PM CDT reply actions
I want to see Tmac on the bench, is he there?
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Kobe's not used to
defenders being allowed to play defense on him
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
Dave and Tom must be going crazy
Luck Bastards!
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 2:51 PM CDT reply actions
Gotta love the Rockets
As a Laker fan, I cannot help but respect and admire the Rockets. Compared with the Lakers, who are a flashy offensive team that’s asleep on their talent half the time, the Rockets have so much heart.
by vonislav waferdenko on May 10, 2009 2:54 PM CDT reply actions
I’m just curious to see if Houston can play like this in LA.
by Linix129 on May 10, 2009 2:56 PM CDT reply actions
Rockets can absolutely play like this in LA
Actually if anything, they’ve played BETTER in LA. This Rockets team seem to thrive on adversity and odds that are against them
by vonislav waferdenko on May 10, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I know, take a quarter at a time
As long as we win one more quarter, and don’t lose one by much we’ll be good
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Artest hasn’t taken a bazillion shots yet, so that’s good.
by Linix129 on May 10, 2009 2:58 PM CDT reply actions
Haven't seen any Laker trolls
I wonder why…
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
But they're like weeds
ban one, two more come in its place
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
yes we can! yes we can!
i’m worried about the thin bench, but hot damn! could this possibly be a 7’6", chinese blessing in disguise?
Thin Bench?
You mean the Lakers bench right?
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
lowry, landry, then who? von wafer? have you seen him this series?
by the grawlrus on May 10, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a badass comercial!
Old School Gym Celtics vs Pistons
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 3:01 PM CDT reply actions
I guess Id be happy
too if I were the Rockets and had a lead on the Lakers after they gotswept during the regular season
by El Mexicutioner on May 10, 2009 3:03 PM CDT reply actions
lol
Lakers are the 3rd best team in the playoffs right now.
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
Honestly, that’s only because Denver is playing the shit Mavs.
by Linix129 on May 10, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Their applying pressure to force TO
Smart move on their part, let’s see how the guys react
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's an idea
Can we make it so that anybody that joins the blog needs approval from the moderator?
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 3:07 PM CDT reply actions
you can
but I think (and this is probably what Dave/Lee/Tom feel) that that really diminishes the site. Just report anyone who’s being stupid.
40-22
Do it for the big fella!
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
Wait, I am confused
Are the rockets basically bizzaro team? The LESS stars they have on the court, the better they do…
"We Believe" - Rudy Fernandez
It's called effort!
As Landry dunks on that azz
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
okay Mark Jackson
lakers aren’t playing well, we get it. oh, there you go. giving the rockets a little credit now.
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Well Mark is half right
the Laker’s defense is ATROCIOUS. our offense isn’t actually as good as it looks right now, but we are taking advantage of their holes. plus, BRIAN COOK? He looks a little lost out there.
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
its funny
how they talk about the lakers being lazy and let people back in the game then they are amazed when they do just that!
by HTOWNCYPRESSBOY on May 10, 2009 3:16 PM CDT reply actions
Scola stopping the bleeding
they were within 14
I need a double digit cushion
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions
We're getting away from our offense!
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 3:22 PM CDT reply actions
IT SUCKS!!!
sorry that was deceptive, but the problem is this: In game 2 and 3 our second unit kicked their ass, they outscored LA by 14 in the second the other game with kobe playing most of it. Sleepy Assleman decided that that wasn’t good, so he started putting in Yao who cannot keep up with LA. So he works hard and tries to catch up and he gets hurt. What results did this jerk get….Yao hurt and out for the rest of the playoffs, and us loosing those games. NOW we can only play fast and we’re killing them. LA cannot beat a team that runs as much as they do or more and also plays defense. IT SUCKS that yao had to get hurt for us to have a chance to beat LA………fire sleepy bring back JVG…or maybe even better steal Spoelestra from the Heat!!!!
Let's wait till the game is over
Then we can over-analyze our coach’s decisions
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
not just this game bro,thats how I felt all year and last.
by HTOWNCYPRESSBOY on May 10, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
on court decision making
he has the worst in game personnel decisions
by cougarRoxFan on May 10, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
ABZ!
Just took on Gasol and Odom on that last basket
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions
HOLY SHIT
up by 18 at the half
24 more minutes, boys.
And, yes, McGrady is on the bench. Saw a shot of him in the tunnels next to Chuck.
I don't know why McGrady wasn't sitting next to Yao and Deke
on the suit section of the bench. hope the media won’t make a deal out of it
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
lol
Which reminds me, I saw a facebook status that said “going to rockets game… yao’s a big bitch”.
"I'm just looking forward to something great happening in the city of Houston" - Tracy McGrady
Still waiting...
complete with questionable trade scenarios!
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Yao and Mac
were sharing a joke during a timeout.. no issues i guess
serious?
that is a relief. I just don’t get why he doesn’t move his ass next to Yao and Deke. it would make us fans feel more at ease.
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
yeah yeah
I saw that.. no issues bet them i guess..
he was sitting closer to the coaches for most of the half
dont know what to make of that but atleast hes there
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Game 2 111-98 lakers
Game 3 108-94 lakers
lakers lead 2-1
by TexasHoosier on May 10, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe trying look like an assistant coach
here comes coach sleepy v2
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
they showed him
a lot of times..
isnt he sup to be in chicago?
Just like I believe in the rocks now I believe tracy will come back to old form.
by HTOWNCYPRESSBOY on May 10, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
if only rafer was still came back, it'd be perfect!
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
*would still
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
*would still come
ah you get it
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
just doing my best GFTC
;)
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Rafer had me fooled, thanks to his 22-game WS run over a year ago.
I HAD HIM FOR MY FANTASY TEAM.
but seriously though, I loved that guy. The and1 tapes make me forget he’s a horrible shooter.
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
ah well.
here’s to brooks and lowry!
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
what exactly is old form?
the orlando days when he was scoring champ? or early rockets days
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Game 2 111-98 lakers
Game 3 108-94 lakers
lakers lead 2-1
by TexasHoosier on May 10, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Chuck and Shane +17 on the +/- for the Half
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
well the Rockets are +18
so that kinda makes sense. hayes has been the best defensive player so far and Shane the best offensive
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Game 2 111-98 lakers
Game 3 108-94 lakers
lakers lead 2-1
by TexasHoosier on May 10, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
last time yao went out we won 10 in a row . . .
Wafer . . . again. (Marv Albert, HOU v. CLE Feb 2009)
-one of the FEW at Toyota Center who has the Wafer jersey
well Yao did start the streak by winning 11 in a row
Tmac then comes in and continues it, so what’s ur point?
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
Ron has taken the most shots (11),
but only has 6 pts. Hope he doesn’t continue this trend for the second half
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions
switched off
once that spike lee stuff started.. I hate kobe
"we love basketball...we love defense...we love that stuff"
riveting…convincing…inspiring…
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
this is a point I made to a friend a few weeks ago:
Kobe (and, to a lesser extent, Lebron) both come off as guys who micromanage their image. The only real glimpses we get into his personality is when he’s on the court acting like a punk and an asshole. I always liked that about McGrady – his emotions always seemed more real, and he just seemed like a better guy. And his numerous failures only brought that out more.
it's like they know they're godly
not really appealing to us mortals
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
does anyone know which SBN blog is hosting the traveling game threads?
Roger Sterling: I bet there were people in the Bible walking around, complaining about "kids today."
Don Draper: Kids today, they have no one to look up to. Cuz they're looking up to us.
SBN has a game therad for those of us fans/bloggers who don't have a team in the playoffs...
so that way we can rag on either team without upsetting fans on gamethreads like this one…it’s supposed to make it’s way to different sbn blogs…
Roger Sterling: I bet there were people in the Bible walking around, complaining about "kids today."
Don Draper: Kids today, they have no one to look up to. Cuz they're looking up to us.
by Lawler's Law on May 10, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
check welcome to loud city or gsom, one of them last hosted it. they probably know where the next one is, but you’re welcome among us Rocket homers. You’re from the clips blog, right?
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
you got it! Let's go Rockets!
Roger Sterling: I bet there were people in the Bible walking around, complaining about "kids today."
Don Draper: Kids today, they have no one to look up to. Cuz they're looking up to us.
by Lawler's Law on May 10, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
What was the crowd chanting that ABC said could not be repeated on TV?
Roger Sterling: I bet there were people in the Bible walking around, complaining about "kids today."
Don Draper: Kids today, they have no one to look up to. Cuz they're looking up to us.
by Lawler's Law on May 10, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
no...i think it was worst than that...
Roger Sterling: I bet there were people in the Bible walking around, complaining about "kids today."
Don Draper: Kids today, they have no one to look up to. Cuz they're looking up to us.
by Lawler's Law on May 10, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
It was Lakers Suck and Kobe sucks
Both are stupid chants. And even more dumb live and in person
www.TheDreamShake.com Co-Founder and Writer
I'm scared, I want to believe we can keep this up....
I’ll be more comfortable if we head to the 4th with a double digit lead
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions
Lakers
pick n roll has gone missing in the first half
Chuck Hayes rocks..
im late, but im back people
is anyone else as excited as i am that the rest of America is learning why we love the Chuckwagon?
Chuck and Landry were Clipper killers all season...i liked them both then
Roger Sterling: I bet there were people in the Bible walking around, complaining about "kids today."
Don Draper: Kids today, they have no one to look up to. Cuz they're looking up to us.
by Lawler's Law on May 10, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
they're putting him in nba2k9 as we speak
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
i meant they manually subbed him in. :D
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Lowry
is better all-around, but Brooks’ scoring ability is invaluable to the Rockets. (typed as he gets a bucket)
abz
is better at getting his points and being a spark. Defensively and running the offense i think Lowry has the edge. They complement each other almost perfectly
by TheGreatWall on May 10, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I am impressed with Lowry's D
Roger Sterling: I bet there were people in the Bible walking around, complaining about "kids today."
Don Draper: Kids today, they have no one to look up to. Cuz they're looking up to us.
by Lawler's Law on May 10, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
dont jinx it haha
20 points can turn to 4 or 5 against the lakers real quick, this game is no where close to over.
by TheGreatWall on May 10, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Chuckwagon!
when will this man get his own theme music? any suggestions?
I'm all for taking all 24 secs off the clock
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 3:53 PM CDT reply actions
kobe...
doin work? (i think not) wheres spike now?
no question...
i respect the mans talent, preparation, and will to win. I do think that this kobe as a great teammate thing is overblown. Bill Simmons wrote a good article about it on espn which ill post if i find the link.
by TheGreatWall on May 10, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=4137488
great read if you have the time.
by TheGreatWall on May 10, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Phil Jackson
is going big on us. Gasol+Bynum
He should’ve done that a long time ago and just run 4-down.
by Linix129 on May 10, 2009 3:56 PM CDT reply actions
Fuck Marc Jackson!
Brooks sells it? REALLY?
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 3:56 PM CDT reply actions
SCOLA!
give ron teh business, keep the man in check! thats what we have needed all season.
How quickly we forget
the 22nd win in a row against the Lakers.. Of course we can win a home game without Yao. Hell, did we even need Artest today? He has been off and put up some awful shots yet again.
by goingforthecorner on May 10, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions
Fuck this commentators!
Ariza had two hands on Ron
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions
27 POINT LEAD
LOL @ LA! Embarrassing!
by goingforthecorner on May 10, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
ABBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB
"I'm just looking forward to something great happening in the city of Houston" - Tracy McGrady
Still waiting...
even if they did
it wouldn’t bother me at all right now
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
just messin :)
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
please update your signature
as soon as the game ends. can’t wait to see the final score.
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
haha i will just for you
and partly to piss of the lakers fans when i go post at ss&r after the game
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Game 2 111-98 lakers
Game 3 108-94 lakers
lakers lead 2-1
by TexasHoosier on May 10, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy CRAP
the Rockets are on cloud9 right now. brooks is stroking from 30 feet.
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
If we play defense like this the rest of the series we have a chance
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Game 2 111-98 lakers
Game 3 108-94 lakers
lakers lead 2-1
we have a chance
but dont forget to take into account how much easier it is to come back without Yao at home with the fans behind them.
by TheGreatWall on May 10, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah i know but we still have game 6
and anything can happen in a game 7 if it gets that far
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Game 2 111-98 lakers
Game 3 108-94 lakers
lakers lead 2-1
by TexasHoosier on May 10, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
If
we play QUICK like this the rest of the series we have a chance. our D has been good we’ve just been too slow
by cougarRoxFan on May 10, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I am sure
clutchfans will have a zillion threads on " we are better without Yao" if we win this game
i'll put up a fanpost
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm not being serious
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
i think there has really been one big difference
without Yao we are unquestionably better defensively, as we always have been. But Shane hasnt scored all series and he has today. That is the big difference.
by TheGreatWall on May 10, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Jackson
just realized he was dumb enough to start Fisher and not start Bynum. Lakers had a huge size advantage if they started Bynum and Gasol. Farmar played well in Game 3 and plays little in Game 4? Bynum and Farmar with just 5 minutes each? Good job PJ
by goingforthecorner on May 10, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions
Looks like a block
"There goes Brandon Roy... the best there ever was in this game"
by two buck chuck on May 10, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
why is that an ofensive foul tonight
but it wasnt the other game he tried that?
how much does it suck that you get hurt, and get called for the offensive foul
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ask ron, he knows about that sort of stuff
"I'm just looking forward to something great happening in the city of Houston" - Tracy McGrady
Still waiting...
we do not
want to run with the lakers. taht would be a horrible choice.
who gives about what not to do, just keep doing what we are doing
"I'm just looking forward to something great happening in the city of Houston" - Tracy McGrady
Still waiting...
what are you talking about? that's what we have been doing all game and were killing them!
by cougarRoxFan on May 10, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
we are playing fast offensively
we have been playing good half court defense. If farmar and vujacic are hitting easy shots, or shooting free throws like they are now, with the clock stopped, they will come back quickly. im not knockin the offense.
by TheGreatWall on May 10, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he means about letting them run when we're on defense
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
thank you
if we are giving up layups or let them get to the line, that only will help them come back.
by TheGreatWall on May 10, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
this hasn't been a running game. it's on pace to be an 84 possession game, just saying.
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yes
thats what i meant..
seriously.. if they play like this against cavs.. lebron will dunk his way to 80 pts
we have had a wide open look
on nearly EVERY possession.
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
Sometimes it's just about making shots
in this case, wide open shots because Lakers defense must be in LA right now
by goingforthecorner on May 10, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions
Embarassing day for the Lake Show
thus far today.
did you see Odom
when Phil was talking to him like his mommy, and he looked like a little kid about to say “but, but, but, but my back hurts! and they pushed me and it hurt!”
Let him get out of his system
Seems like we can afford the missed shots :)
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Re: Brooks
I’m pretty hard on Aaron Brooks, but tonight he is really running his team.
And for the record, the Rockets have 2 of the most underrated players in the NBA: Battier and Scola.
I agree on Scola
but I think the “No-stats All-star” article kind of made me people change their perspective on Shane…. most people are aware that he is really good now.
draft dejuan blair
underrated?
battier isnt that underrated anymore, but what about the chuckwagon?
by TheGreatWall on May 10, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
how far was it inbounded?
im too amazed to remember how far it was thrown in.
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I remember they've done that a few times during the reg. season.
It’s a play designed for T-Mac, but Brooks can pull it off
yeah
Rafer used to throw it..
and the end result is well-known
Blocked Shots
Rim = 1
T-Mac = 0
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
alley oop from ron
at half court with .7 seconds left
Amazing
"I'm just looking forward to something great happening in the city of Houston" - Tracy McGrady
Still waiting...
How can you not love this team.
These guys are tough, blue-collar, hard working, all heart. How can you not root for them.
HAHA DAMN DUDE AARON IS UNCONSCIOUS
if you look clearly, you can see his pupils dialated and only the whites of his eyes are showing.
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
these new nba commercials
with the larry bird inbounds steal and the kobe to shaq alley oop are incredible
I love this team
Allowing me to study for finals without stressing over the game’s end result. This is awesome.
Go Rockets!
i love it when they show him
his face always looks the same
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
That alley-oop by Brooks was a thing of beauty. And a thing of embarrassment by the Lakers :)
"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle
That could make an Amazing highlight video next year
"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle
hometown clock
he caught the ball and pumped it. no way he released it in .7 seconds, but hey…i’m probably nitpicking.
Man so crazy how inconsistent Brooks is
Game 4 makes me think he should be our full-time starter. I’m sure he’ll have a bad Game 5 and then Lowry should start.
by goingforthecorner on May 10, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions
Bet you all our Blazer groupies will be back after the game...
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 4:30 PM CDT reply actions
Can we put Yao on the Ewing All-Stars now?
"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle
the perfect storm
exactly what I thought would happen today, knowing this Lakers roster… they’d come out flat, Houston would be on it’s game. The real question for Houston is… can they sustain this level of play over 2 more games?
Btw, the Rockets would have won this game anyhow, considering how hot they are from behind the arc, no matter the Lakers lethargic play.
The best part is we get 1 more home game
At this point without our best 2 players, I have no problem losing in 6.
by goingforthecorner on May 10, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
it would add to the entertainment value of this game, though
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
beautiful airball
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by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
hahahahaha
you need a career game 30+ points from your nobody point guard and a crazy amount of emotion to get a game at home. this is gonna be fun the next 2 games. yeah, there will only be 2 more.
Our 2 stars are out
we’ll take what we can get. you guys got slaughtered tonite.
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
not the first time he did it this year.
these fanposts are starting to kill me
by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
why is Vujacic called "the machine"
I mean.. no point man.. Scola can have that as his nickname..
Vujacic? wel…
hes closer to the "malfunction"
this year
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
yea
he’s called tha machine but that doesnt mean its a well working machine
You're not foolin me Kerry Collins.
this is what i'm talking about
Ron isn’t scoring, so…we have four non offensive players out at one time, he should take Ron or Lowry out to put in Wafer but he stinks at in-game personnel decisions.
the Laker's "pressure defense"
is atrocious. depending on how the officials call the games, some of those could have easily been fouls.
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
OK now they're just trying to get them back into the game
offensive foul right after the break
by goingforthecorner on May 10, 2009 4:41 PM CDT reply actions
that's intensity right there!
these fanposts are starting to kill me
by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL!
Gasol is getting manhandled!
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 4:42 PM CDT reply actions
so the lakers guard combo
starts hitting the threes when the game is all but over. not a championship backcourt i say.
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
The Lakers were not ready for the Yao-less Rockets
I know, that doesn’ make any sense! haha!
Too much for the “now its Lakers in 5” jerks!
odens not ugly
he just looks older than bill russell
by TheGreatWall on May 10, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
for reals
in 5 years he will look like abz
by TheGreatWall on May 10, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
He can become a great player but no offense the guy looks like he came out of a geico commercial
by cougarRoxFan on May 10, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Two words: Marc Gasol
Oden looks like an Ent when he has the neckbeard
"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle
I can't wait til he drops 20 pounds and gets back to OSU weight
he’ll look a little less like a caveman.
draft dejuan blair
lol me too
its 330 aM here in India
dont think i can sleep after alll this
We have no post-prescence!
Both Scola and Landry are on the Bench!
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on May 10, 2009 4:52 PM CDT reply actions
rockets fans you should be proud of your team
they played great… my team played pathetic… all even now
appreciate it
i think game 5 will be incredible with both teams well prepared
by TheGreatWall on May 10, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
i dont know about that
i dont think they were expecting the ball movement, improved defense, and the great point guard play. we just outplayed them.
by TheGreatWall on May 10, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
anybody in houston
going out tonight to celebrate?
Luis
needs to practice free throws during the off season
Battier has now scored 23, he should jog backwards down the court telling kobe "you can't guard me!"
Ron Artest
The only way we win this series is if someone gets Ron Artest back under control. He played a terrible game tonight and took some terrible shots. The rest of the team compensated, but his bad shots in the 4th quarter should have us concerned.
Isn’t the coach supposed to address this? Or pull Ron when he starts taking too many shots?
yeah...hence the nickname coach sleepy.
he should have pulled him and put in Wafer
by cougarRoxFan on May 10, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
i think with ron
we have come to expect the good and the bad. if the shots are falling, then no one says anything. I think he has done an incredible job of trying to control it so far in the postseason. obviously, he could do more (or less) but ill take what i can get with him
by TheGreatWall on May 10, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
If he's on, he's on. And that's great. But when he's completely out of line
and taking terrible shots…. someone needs to reign him in. This is where maturity at point guard will come in: Brooks needs to get comfortable w/ denying Ron the ball if Ron is playing stupid basketball.
except
for when your coach tells you to let him dribble the ball down the court(or he’ll send you to the showers)
by cougarRoxFan on May 10, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Ron is a streaky shooter
he had two bad games in Houston after two good games in LA. It will turn around for him.
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Game 2 111-98 lakers
Game 3 108-94 lakers
Game 4 99-87 Rockets (kind of)
Series tied 2-2
by TexasHoosier on May 10, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
And his shot selection was perfectly fine.
He just wasn’t hitting them
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And the Bynum graphic!
Just put in Dorsey antd the night is complete.
scola is only shootin 68% ft in tha playoffs
wasnt he much better in tha regular season?
You're not foolin me Kerry Collins.
Too bad Artest wasn't ejected in this game lol
by goingforthecorner on May 10, 2009 4:57 PM CDT reply actions
mad props tho
Lakers came out flat, Rockets came out ON FIRE, neither surprising…. but what IS surprising is that the Lakers fought back to actually make the game close with less than 3 minutes to play.
with a little under 3 minutes left to play, 11 points is too close to call… considering the action earlier in the quarter, it would have been very possible for the Lakers to close it to within 2 or 3 in the final minutes.
The comeback came short tho
well that's not how it turned out.
would have been scarier, but that’s not how it turned out
these fanposts are starting to kill me
by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
not really
it happens a lot in garbage time. Like JVG said, they are empty stats.
draft dejuan blair
i read this on twitter
“Lakers need to call their mamas and apologize for this game”
these fanposts are starting to kill me
by misterterrific on May 10, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Great game guys
Looking forward to game 5
good day to you all!
YYYEEEEEAAAHHHH!!!
worst loss for LA this season
Game 1 100-92 Rockets
Game 2 111-98 lakers
Game 3 108-94 lakers
Game 4 99-87 Rockets (kind of)
Series tied 2-2
stat on espn
Rockets are 4-0 all-time against tha lakers w/o Yao
You're not foolin me Kerry Collins.
not surprising
they are a running team and only with a running team with D can someone really beat them
by cougarRoxFan on May 10, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice effort, great hustle
Yao was too slow, but he was too nice for anyone to point that out. Well, except me.
And Aaron Brooks was sensational.
Ron Artest, not so much.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
I disagree
the thing is that we are lucky enough to have yao, so if we need to play fast, we can sit him and if we need to play a good half court game, then you put him in. It all depends on your opponent.
by cougarRoxFan on May 10, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Phil is a jerk
they lose game one and we just suck. They lost cause of their own fault….blah blah blah. NOW all of a sudden, “give them some f-ing credit.”
is the postgame over already'?
"Hip-Thrust!" - Hard Gay
In case you're wondering, Hard Gay is married.
It's called honesty.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on May 10, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
y'know what...
if he truly doesn’t know what a red flag is, he’s just plain stupid. Furthermore, if you truly mean that then you’re the most utterly gullible person in existence.
by cougarRoxFan on May 10, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
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