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Game 54: Rockets vs Pacers

Indiana Pacers at Houston Rockets, Feb 20, 2010 7:30 PM CST


Rockets sticking with regular starting lineup tonight. Adelman says he expects to get Martin on the floor sometime in the 1st quarter.


- Jason Friedman's twitter

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Also, Kyle Lowry saw Shutter Island last night and figured it our early on.

He’s continuing to rehab and is sick of being hurt as well.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 7:08 PM CST reply actions  

Good interview with Martin too

haha funny comments about Battier

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 7:23 PM CST reply actions  

That was good - he's saying all the right things.

And I have a feeling he means it about Battier. Scorers don’t like to face him.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 7:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Anyone reading the Knick's game thread?

They’re ecstatic about getting McGrady (who has 12 points and 3 rebounds)…i give it 2 weeks before they’re sick of him

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 7:31 PM CST reply actions  

My bad-3 assists....

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 7:32 PM CST up reply actions  

Nah, an effective McGrady is not something you get tired of.

He’s filling up the scoresheet tonight. Can he do it the next game? Maybe so. I honestly hope he does well. It was obviously over here, but he’ll do his best to come back and make us look bad. And Morey himself said it, McGrady could make us look bad.

12pt/2rb/3ast/1stl – plus 2 TO – 5-10 shooting, but 0-2 from three.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 7:39 PM CST up reply actions  

trying to watch on direct tv in houston

But cant find the game in hd. Anyone know what channel it might be iin hd?

by TonyMomo on Feb 20, 2010 7:33 PM CST reply actions  

Channel 20

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 7:34 PM CST up reply actions  

This game feels like the start of a new session

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 7:41 PM CST reply actions  

Nice move by Scola there

Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru

by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 7:44 PM CST reply actions  

I saw one on a break one time.

I think he got a rash or something after he did it.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 7:47 PM CST up reply actions  

Wow Scola dunking! I'd pay-a lot- to see that haha

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 7:48 PM CST up reply actions  

kevin martin on the bench

can’t say i don’t understand why- replaces landry as 6th man

by Eva. on Feb 20, 2010 7:45 PM CST reply actions  

Just until he gets a chance to practice with them, I think.

by OremLK on Feb 20, 2010 7:45 PM CST up reply actions  

He didn’t get to practice because they hadn’t taken their physicals yet. He just had to sit and watch.

by OremLK on Feb 20, 2010 7:46 PM CST up reply actions  

He won't be for long.

He’s a top NBA SG. We don’t have one of those. Wait we do!

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 7:46 PM CST up reply actions  

Go get 'em Kevin!

Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru

by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 7:54 PM CST reply actions  

Yay

Kevin’s in.

What we've got here is, failure to communicate. Some men you just can't reach.

by Grasul on Feb 20, 2010 7:54 PM CST reply actions  

Wow Kevin's fast!!

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 7:55 PM CST reply actions  

That's why we call him Speed Racer

:)

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by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 7:55 PM CST up reply actions  

Yes I'm seeing how that nickname applies!

LOL

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 7:56 PM CST up reply actions  

Nice scoop by Brooks

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by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 7:57 PM CST reply actions  

The whole team seems to be playing with an extra "skip in there step"

a lot of energy

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 7:57 PM CST reply actions  

Speed!

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by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 7:58 PM CST reply actions  

That was a sweet move

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by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 7:59 PM CST up reply actions  

Wow.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 8:03 PM CST up reply actions  

NICE!!!

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 7:59 PM CST reply actions  

Hey, it's great to see Luther Head

On another team.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 7:59 PM CST reply actions  

Uh oh. Did you jinx him?

1-5 shooting for Kevin now.

Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru

by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 8:08 PM CST up reply actions  

Jitters.

I’m not worried – those are mostly open shots.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 8:18 PM CST up reply actions  

His shooting has been a bit off since he returned from the wrist injury

especially from deep.

Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru

by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 8:19 PM CST up reply actions  

Nice to see Speed deferring to the veterans also

I like his personality; I think he will fit well with the other players

by RoxBeliever on Feb 20, 2010 8:01 PM CST reply actions  

He's a really good guy

I promise you won’t be disappointed in him not being a “team guy”.

What we've got here is, failure to communicate. Some men you just can't reach.

by Grasul on Feb 20, 2010 8:02 PM CST up reply actions  

yes it is

Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru

by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 8:03 PM CST up reply actions  

But effective

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 8:05 PM CST up reply actions  

But Ariza has been killing it since the ASG.

We need him.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 8:09 PM CST up reply actions  

He has been playing well, but I think “need” might be an exaggeration now that we have three other wings instead of just two.

by OremLK on Feb 20, 2010 8:11 PM CST up reply actions  

No we definately need him

he’s been playing really nice resently

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 8:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Aaron Brooks is amazing

What we've got here is, failure to communicate. Some men you just can't reach.

by Grasul on Feb 20, 2010 8:10 PM CST reply actions  

It's incredable how loud the Toyota Center is...

I mean a game vs. the Pacers? For once we’ve got a packed house where everyone is there to actually see the Rockets play! Weird….

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 8:12 PM CST reply actions  

It was crazy loud in the playoffs.

Except the PA would crush spontaneous cheers.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 8:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah McGrady is having a ridiculously good game offensively. He isn’t playing D at all though, surprise surprise.

by OremLK on Feb 20, 2010 8:13 PM CST up reply actions  

if there's a system that could take advantage of a multi-talented guy like McGrady

and let him fill a stat sheet its D’Antoni’s.

What we've got here is, failure to communicate. Some men you just can't reach.

by Grasul on Feb 20, 2010 8:14 PM CST up reply actions  

Absolutely.

A match made in heaven.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 8:15 PM CST up reply actions  

good for NY to have a dilemma

will they re-sign TMac or go for two max?

by RoxBeliever on Feb 20, 2010 8:14 PM CST up reply actions  

I just don't know if they can do 2 Max deals and field a basketball team.

And I honestly think they’ll be lucky to get 1. And then pay TMac about $9 million.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 8:16 PM CST up reply actions  

It’s one game. Have to see what he does for the rest of the season.

I hope they pay him $10M and strike out on all the other free agents so we can get a nice pick in 2011.

by OremLK on Feb 20, 2010 8:16 PM CST up reply actions  

Friedman reports Ariza reaggravate his hip pointer, but will try to return.

But hey, get well Trevor, we actually have depth at your spot. Wow.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 8:17 PM CST reply actions  

Oe more Kings fan here

Kevin at the line, get used to that

"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims

by edm7 on Feb 20, 2010 8:18 PM CST reply actions  

Sounds great.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 8:20 PM CST up reply actions  

Here's a question

How is Martin as a ballhandler/passer?

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 8:21 PM CST up reply actions  

I believe he is a good ballhandler but not a great passer.

His strengths are his shooting (obviously), how well he moves without the ball, and drawing fouls.

by OremLK on Feb 20, 2010 8:22 PM CST up reply actions  

I'd say average

He has come out passing the ball much better this season. He can handle the ball the ball if needed but he’s definitely better running through screen trying to get open.

"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims

by edm7 on Feb 20, 2010 8:22 PM CST up reply actions  

this

Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru

by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 8:23 PM CST up reply actions  

That's what I thought.

But it’s good to ask people who watch a player a lot. For instance, you wouldn’t think that in a pinch Budinger could bring the ball up, but he could.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 8:23 PM CST up reply actions  

Very true

What are you guys’ thought on your starting lineup from now on this season? You guys think Kevin should come off the bench? Or Battier playing the 4?

"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims

by edm7 on Feb 20, 2010 8:26 PM CST up reply actions  

he's willing

but he’s not a gifted court vision / playmaking guy.

He’s NBA average or slightly better as a ball handler I’d say for a shooting guard.

What we've got here is, failure to communicate. Some men you just can't reach.

by Grasul on Feb 20, 2010 8:23 PM CST up reply actions  

That's fine.

We often think that Brooks would be best with an SG that’s a great passer (like McGrady for example not that they got much time on the court together), so I had hoped Martin could do that too.

But no complaints, we have an honest to God scoring SG. It’s fantastic.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 8:25 PM CST up reply actions  

This is crazy

We can space the floor so much with this lineup. Brooks, Budinger, and Martin is awesome offensively.

Bad defense though.

by OremLK on Feb 20, 2010 8:21 PM CST reply actions  

3 boards and 3 assists now for KMart

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by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 8:21 PM CST reply actions  

and 2 steals

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by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 8:22 PM CST up reply actions  

I like what I'm seeing.

And he’s not even really practiced yet.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 8:23 PM CST up reply actions  

His biggest flaws are obviously defense

But if you surround him by good defenders then you don’t notice it as much. I always hoped the Kings would do that.

"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims

by edm7 on Feb 20, 2010 8:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Welcome to all Kings fans! We'll probably watch Landry play on your team too

It’s like more people will get to watch our team’s “little” secrets.

Kevin is so smooth … not bad for a first game first half

by RoxBeliever on Feb 20, 2010 8:24 PM CST reply actions  

Kevin's taken a couple of bad shots

and missed a few he normally makes. We still haven’t seen a patented Kevin points explosion yet, since he came back from injury. Once he gets comfortable, he’s a pretty special scorer.

What we've got here is, failure to communicate. Some men you just can't reach.

by Grasul on Feb 20, 2010 8:26 PM CST up reply actions  

I'm loving the way we're passing the ball!

Incredible!!

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 8:25 PM CST reply actions  

Ariza's back in

All right, hopefully not serious.

Minnesotan Rockets fan

by Barragan on Feb 20, 2010 8:25 PM CST reply actions  

That Tempe kid looks solid on a couple of those defensive possessions

"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims

by edm7 on Feb 20, 2010 8:28 PM CST reply actions  

Yeah - he came up from our D-League team - and he's looked great.

In control, smart play.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 8:38 PM CST up reply actions  

When we have our 2nd unit with David in, we don't have interior defense

but we compensate with offense. That’s how we built a little lead with Kevin, Chase, Aaron, Shane and David

by RoxBeliever on Feb 20, 2010 8:28 PM CST reply actions  

Scola trying to play defense … haha

by RoxBeliever on Feb 20, 2010 8:29 PM CST reply actions  

Just as we were talking about flopping earlier haha

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 8:30 PM CST up reply actions  

That shot Martin just missed near the FT line

is his bread and butter shot, he makes 75% of those.

What we've got here is, failure to communicate. Some men you just can't reach.

by Grasul on Feb 20, 2010 8:30 PM CST reply actions  

good to know

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 8:31 PM CST up reply actions  

i want to see him take it in and get those fouls if he's missing his outside shots

maybe he put in a lot of shooting before the game, that’s why he’s shooting short

by RoxBeliever on Feb 20, 2010 8:33 PM CST up reply actions  

he's been shooting short since he got back from the injury

He is still working on getting his shots more consistent.

by speed23 on Feb 20, 2010 8:36 PM CST up reply actions  

Our FT suck tonight

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 8:30 PM CST reply actions  

Once they practice a few times this lineup will be great.

I think Martin’s presence is going to change the team’s style of play significantly. In the sense that we will run a lot more half-court perimeter stuff.

by OremLK on Feb 20, 2010 8:32 PM CST reply actions  

Is there anyway we can actually sign Temple after his 10-day contract is up?

I know Kyle will be back, but I love that kid!

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 8:33 PM CST reply actions  

I said that wrong.

He’s signed his 2nd 10 Day. Any further deal is for the rest of the year. I’m suspecting we keep him, seeing as Cook is gone.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 10:35 PM CST up reply actions  

Trevor is passing SUPER well!!!

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 8:35 PM CST reply actions  

Ahh it is so weird seeing him in red!

The neatest thing about this is that the Rockets are not one of the teams I hate.

by VenomySnicket on Feb 20, 2010 8:36 PM CST up reply actions  

LOL glad to hear it!!

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 8:37 PM CST up reply actions  

and #12

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by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 8:37 PM CST up reply actions  

His number on the Kings was 23

so seeing him wearing 12 is strange for us

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by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 8:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah we know the feeling...

seeing Carl in 24 will be really strange!

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 8:47 PM CST up reply actions  

Wouldn’t it be funny if Trevor’s game actually improved because of his injury? Making him be more of a playmaker, staying on the floor, penetrating, passing.

by OremLK on Feb 20, 2010 8:36 PM CST up reply actions  

I like this lineup

with Scola at the C and Battier at the 4

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by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 8:36 PM CST reply actions  

Shane Battier PF

fun

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 8:39 PM CST up reply actions  

Funny you said that

Stupd Kings fans criticzed him for being “selfish” just because he was a scorer. He can move the ball,and has improved at it this year

"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims

by edm7 on Feb 20, 2010 8:38 PM CST up reply actions  

If he can score, we aren't worried.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 8:39 PM CST up reply actions  

Key word is stupid.

He will never take more than 25 shots. Ever.

by VenomySnicket on Feb 20, 2010 8:40 PM CST up reply actions  

And if he does he's probably scoring 40-45

"Children want what they want when they want it." ... Andy Sims

by edm7 on Feb 20, 2010 8:41 PM CST up reply actions  

I don't think it's true

He has historically put up few assists, but I think that had more to do with the quality of his teammates than his willingness to pass.

Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru

by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 8:47 PM CST up reply actions  

nice to know from a Kevin "watcher"

so are you really watching the game from Korea? I am from the Philippines myself.

by RoxBeliever on Feb 20, 2010 8:51 PM CST up reply actions  

Yep

have my international league pass broadband.

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by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 8:54 PM CST up reply actions  

Ouch! terrible foul!

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 8:37 PM CST reply actions  

arg

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 8:39 PM CST up reply actions  

Watching this on about a 20 minute delay...

…but did anyone else catch Bill’s “Oh Shit!” in the 2nd quarter? I presume it got bleeped on TV, but it made it through on League Pass.

by Moondebah on Feb 20, 2010 8:38 PM CST reply actions  

Seriously?

no i didn’t catch that..it was probably bleeped

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 8:40 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, I backed it up to check, and it was definitely in there. It was during the conversation after Granger fouled Battier before the inbounds and Battier was about to shoot 3s, they were talking about Granger “getting aholt/ahold” of Battier. Bill mispronouced it and slipped out with an “oh shit.”

by Moondebah on Feb 20, 2010 8:42 PM CST up reply actions  

Well at least he only made one...

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 8:39 PM CST reply actions  

Good first half

very poor shooting for Kevin, but the rest of his game looked good

Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru

by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 8:40 PM CST reply actions  

Kevin will love it here in Houston. Our players have a team-first mindset

he will get as much support and encouragement as he needs.

Now some Rockets fans can be very critical, so Trevor was often made to be the scapegoat, but as Chuck Hayes said, the players watch each others’ backs.

by RoxBeliever on Feb 20, 2010 8:49 PM CST reply actions  

Knicks up!!!!

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 8:54 PM CST up reply actions  

Crowd was chanting for TMac to come back in the game earlier

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by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 8:55 PM CST up reply actions  

Big shot by Mac there

Knicks up 6 now.

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by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 8:56 PM CST up reply actions  

Good really hope they win! we need OKC to loss

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 8:57 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, tough fight for those last few spots in the west

again.

Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru

by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 9:01 PM CST up reply actions  

dang tied!

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 9:06 PM CST up reply actions  

They didn’t give T-Mac the ball

by VBG on Feb 20, 2010 9:09 PM CST up reply actions  

they should have, he would have been a hero!

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by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 9:10 PM CST up reply actions  

This Indiana team

They really love to run. Sloppy, but they can run.

by OremLK on Feb 20, 2010 9:07 PM CST reply actions  

KMart special

right there

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by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 9:07 PM CST reply actions  

attack the rim

draw the foul, hit the FTs

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by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 9:08 PM CST up reply actions  

A3za!

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by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 9:08 PM CST reply actions  

I like it.

Of course he’s been hot lately. There was a lot of clanking earlier in the year.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 9:12 PM CST up reply actions  

Wow what happened to Trevor??

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 9:09 PM CST reply actions  

Hip pointer aggravated.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 9:13 PM CST up reply actions  

haha

no I was referring to his hot shooting

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by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 9:14 PM CST up reply actions  

Kevin drawing the foul

and to the line… again

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by edm7 on Feb 20, 2010 9:14 PM CST reply actions  

FTs

Kevin: 6-6
Rest of team: 4-12

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by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 9:15 PM CST reply actions  

Rockets have been throwing rocks recently.

It’s going to be hilarious with Kevin Martin and Yao shooting FT.

BTW – Landry shoots at 85%,

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 9:16 PM CST up reply actions  

He needs to teach them that funky release.

by OremLK on Feb 20, 2010 9:16 PM CST reply actions  

Battier at PF

ummm

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 9:19 PM CST reply actions  

Need to get some separation

letting these guys hang around

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by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 9:20 PM CST reply actions  

36 point 3rd Q for Indy

That’s not good

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by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 9:21 PM CST reply actions  

yeah

the d is looking sluggish

Allright kids, the word of the day is "Truculence"

by kashman07 on Feb 20, 2010 9:22 PM CST up reply actions  

It's called horrible D

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 9:22 PM CST up reply actions  

Some really shaky whistles too.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 9:22 PM CST up reply actions  

Eddie House is amazing for the Knicks. Great game between Knicks-Thunder

Gonna watch 4th quarter of Rockets though

by VBG on Feb 20, 2010 9:23 PM CST reply actions  

What does Martin have? like 4 steals?

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 9:26 PM CST reply actions  

AGAIN!!!

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 9:27 PM CST reply actions  

get used to it

Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru

by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 9:27 PM CST up reply actions  

Oh I will!

"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles

by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 9:28 PM CST up reply actions  

That's hilarious.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 9:30 PM CST up reply actions  

he has the same shooting mechanics in nba 2k9, and i hate it cause I cant shoot over a taller defender with him lol

Allright kids, the word of the day is "Truculence"

by kashman07 on Feb 20, 2010 9:30 PM CST up reply actions  

How do you make a FT with him in it?

Because I had to test the “new Rockets”.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 9:31 PM CST up reply actions  

i havnt attempted one yet sorry

Allright kids, the word of the day is "Truculence"

by kashman07 on Feb 20, 2010 9:33 PM CST up reply actions  

Absolutely.

I rewound it. He said “oh shit” earlier, check my earlier post. Twice in one day? I’ve never heard this side of him before. Anyone?

by Moondebah on Feb 20, 2010 9:31 PM CST up reply actions  

That’s too funny. Wonder if he’s going to get fined for that.

by OremLK on Feb 20, 2010 9:36 PM CST up reply actions  

Well, time for me to switch to the Kings

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by Kfan in Korea on Feb 20, 2010 9:28 PM CST reply actions  

Good having you!!

good luck to the Kings-AND CARL!

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by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 9:29 PM CST up reply actions  

What is it with TJ Ford?

Why do all these crap players do well against us?

by OremLK on Feb 20, 2010 9:42 PM CST reply actions  

He's back home.

Damn it.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 9:43 PM CST up reply actions  

This is pissing me off.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 9:46 PM CST reply actions  

Great. We’re throwing another game away

by VBG on Feb 20, 2010 9:46 PM CST reply actions  

why is jared not playing??

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by kashman07 on Feb 20, 2010 9:46 PM CST reply actions  

I believe he injured his knee in his last game with the Knicks.

Probably why most teams (like the Kings did with Martin) hold their players out once they know they’ll be traded. Luckily the Rockets weren’t after him for his contributions on the court.

by Moondebah on Feb 20, 2010 9:48 PM CST up reply actions  

im just saying though

hes not a bad defender, which will allow shane to take a breather once in a while

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by kashman07 on Feb 20, 2010 9:50 PM CST up reply actions  

FFS

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 9:50 PM CST reply actions  

Yeah, we’re not making the playoffs.

The difference between OKC and the Rockets is clear

by VBG on Feb 20, 2010 9:50 PM CST reply actions  

Kevin Durant?

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by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 9:51 PM CST up reply actions  

there goes another game

what happened to martin’s clutch?

by Eva. on Feb 20, 2010 9:50 PM CST reply actions  

Let's give him more than 1 game.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 9:52 PM CST up reply actions  

Aaron needs clearer instructions from the bench come endgame

during the game, we can still get away with our freewheeling offense

but in the endgame, it’s lethal to make mistakes. Plus we didn’t make any adjustments on defense on Ford

by RoxBeliever on Feb 20, 2010 9:53 PM CST reply actions  

good point

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by kashman07 on Feb 20, 2010 9:56 PM CST up reply actions  

What a freaking nightmare game.

I’m sick of letting them get away.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 9:56 PM CST up reply actions  

Well our defense was pretty much non-existant

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by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 9:55 PM CST reply actions  

Come back Kyle Lowry!

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 9:56 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

Wow.

Probably most frustrating game of the season. Defense just sucked. I think I’d like to see Hill or Jeffries in place of Armstrong.
I will say if we lose tomorrow, we’re probably screwed with making playoffs.

Minnesotan Rockets fan

by Barragan on Feb 20, 2010 9:58 PM CST reply actions  

Maybe.

It’s going to take a few games to integrate these guys.

And I can’t over estimate how not having Lowry is hurting us.

Also, I’m not sure what you do when they all start draining 3s non stop.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 9:59 PM CST up reply actions  

The thing is we shot 12-25 from 3 point land. It wasn’t like we were shooting bad.

We have perhaps the worst 4 + 5 in the league now

by VBG on Feb 20, 2010 10:03 PM CST up reply actions  

This sucked, I'm annoyed, I'm not ready to say that though.

We just moved a big part of the team, another big part is out, and we have 4 new guys.

I’m trying to stay positive.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 10:04 PM CST up reply actions  

If Lowry is out for another week, and we play like this, we will fall out.

We can’t afford to wait a week. We have to start winning, now, and this was not a good start.

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by Barragan on Feb 20, 2010 10:04 PM CST up reply actions  

Yes, I agree.

I hope Lowry is back soon. Temple has looked good though – like an NBA player.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 10:05 PM CST up reply actions  

problem is systemic, not with any single player.

I still don’t understand how RA can just sit there without making any adjustments. He trusts his system too much.

But yeah, we did lose the game in the 3rd qtr when we lost that double-digit lead

by RoxBeliever on Feb 20, 2010 10:00 PM CST reply actions  

Adelman is going to have to refigure what he's got and what to do with them.

He normally is still hibernating this time of year, but it’ll get sorted.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 10:02 PM CST up reply actions  

It looks Martin wasnt' the only one with nerves...

Carl’s 1-3 FG and 1-3 in FT…I’m sure he’ll pick it up though

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by ressaliance_00 on Feb 20, 2010 10:06 PM CST reply actions  

Aaron was actually a pretty solid playmaker tonight.

I went to the game tonight with friends (couldn’t miss the premiere), and here are some thoughts:

1. No joke, K-Mart can get to the line like crazy, his shooting was both bad and inefficient (lots of mid-range jumpers), but that’ll get better I’m sure after a couple practices. He did, however, stuff the stat sheet. 3 steals, 5 assists, 6 rebounds. If he can put up numbers even close to that on the season, this will be awesome for us.

2. Scola is going to be great, I think, over the next 30 or so games. I honestly didn’t get why he wouldn’t get 4th Q minutes in the Landry-centric 4Q era, but he was pretty solid tonight and he should be averaging something to the tune of 20-10 in 36 minutes.

3. Ariza had a great game, and was very efficient, and I really think it’s gonna continue now that he won’t feel the offense will be as dependent on him. 11 shots, I can dig that. Plus 60% from beyond the arc. Chip in 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks and a steal, and that is golden.

4. This, in all honesty, was a great, great game for us on the offensive end overall; however, our defense was nothing short of awful. I don’t even know if awful is sufficient enough of a word to describe what happened. Indiana’s pick-and-roll game shredded us in the second half, and it was ridiculously frustrating to watch. When the Rockets stepped up on defending the roll man, they started kicking out for 3s that eventually started falling at a ridiculous clip. I don’t know if the integration of Jeffries and Armstrong into the lineup / the return of Lowry will make a huge impact, but we need it to [on the defensive end].

Wafer . . . again. (Marv Albert, HOU v. CLE Feb 2009)
-one of the FEW at Toyota Center who has the Wafer jersey

by olivarezq1 on Feb 20, 2010 11:14 PM CST reply actions  

I agree generally.

But to me Brooks looked lost again late in the 4th.

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by Xiane on Feb 20, 2010 11:51 PM CST up reply actions  

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