Game 57: Rockets vs. Spurs
by Only_A_Lad on Feb 26, 2010 7:05 PM CST
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PrintSan Antonio Spurs at Houston Rockets, Feb 26, 2010 7:30 PM CST
The Rockets are once again up against a quality team - not exactly the prescription for success when you're sitting at .500. The Spurs were thought by most to be a contending team coming into the season, and while their record doesn't really show that, a few other indicators do. In any case, they're still a pretty deadly team.
The Rockets are 1-1 against San Antonio this season. The last time they met (January 22nd), the Rockets won by a decent margin, but that was partly the result of big games by Lowry and Landry. Yet again, the backcourt is going to have to really excel to pull this one out, and it would certainly help if the big guys could stop Timmy (also, please no more Hilton Armstrong. I said it when the trade happened - he sucks. A lot. Still, I imagine Chuck needs the rest, and Andersen hasn't really been tearing it up... I really miss Yao).
Trevor's still out, as is Lowry. Parker's out for the Spurs (listed as stomach illness - too many snails GET IT HE'S FRENCH AMIRITE).
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Thoughts so far
-They are setting each other up for shots and playing with chemistry! Dare I suggest that they’ve found their footing already?
-So far I don’t get the complaints about Martin’s defense. He’s not an amazing defender, but so far I haven’t noticed anything that made me say “wow that was terrible”… he has the lateral quickness to stay in front of his man and he has been active since he came here. Works the passing lanes well.
-Aaron Brooks has been very selfless tonight and I like it.
Looks like the NBA called the officials
“You can’t let the Rockets win! What do you think you’re DOING?”
you don't like the 7 man rotation?
Kevin looking decent so far, sans the 3 point shot. Though he’s doing well on the toe on the line long twos.
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Feb 26, 2010 8:25 PM CST up reply actions
couple of very nice drives
including that last one
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Feb 26, 2010 8:25 PM CST up reply actions
Long Minutes
Only issue with a short rotation isn’t the minutes or fatigue for me but fouls.
If Brooks and Martin get into foul trouble the rockets are gonna have issues without Lowry.
You guys are starting to get the real Kevin Martin experience tonight
he’s starting to look like himself.
What we've got here is, failure to communicate. Some men you just can't reach.
still a bit off from 3
but he’s hitting the toe on the line twos.
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Feb 26, 2010 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
Oooh this is so great
Martin, Brooks, and Scola playing so well off each other. THIS is what has been missing in our offense all season.
I attribute that to starters playing too many minutes but we needed the win badly
so it worked out in the end
by RoxBeliever on Feb 26, 2010 10:12 PM CST up reply actions
Martin had a great night
and hopefully there is much more of this to come – also, I called it as this being the game where K-Mart finally goes off. And just now, for the first time in history, 3 players with 30+ points in a game. Wow, would love to see more of this.
Wafer . . . again. (Marv Albert, HOU v. CLE Feb 2009)
-one of the FEW at Toyota Center who has the Wafer jersey
Kevin Martin: 33 points on 24 attempts
Aaron Brooks: 31 points on 23 attempts
Luis Scola: 30 points on 17 attempts
30/30/30, guys! With good efficiency, too!
What a great offensive night.
That's impressive
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Feb 26, 2010 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
martin and scola were playing good 2-man game stuff early in the game
the score does not reflect it but we controlled SA with good defense and good shooting
well rox the SMB combo works..
Scola ,Martin ,and Brooks.. scores a total of 90+points.. amazing.. lets drink to that!
coach RA...Should take note on that..
you can post it..i love it the SUPER MARIO BROTHERS
we need a photoshop of this, stat!
and who’s going to be the 3rd character? yoshi? toad?
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by misterterrific on Feb 26, 2010 10:24 PM CST up reply actions
thats the problem..the 3rd character..
hey guys.. this is an interesting one.. we need opinions .. think tank.. brain storming..
whos the 3rd guy…? i know most bloggers on this site are creative… anyone.. any suggestions.. maybe you can post it .. and ask for commments..
can anyone post it..
the SUPER MARIO BROTHERS on the rise ! with a little photoshop..
hope someone doing it now.. great suggestion lad!
Here you go!
Wallpaper sized for those with 1280×1024 desktops! Right+click and hit Save As.
I used Wario for Scola. Had to do a little color changing because I didn’t want Luis in Laker colors!
by OremLK on Feb 26, 2010 11:33 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
poor luis is missing the Rockets logo on his hat!
"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles
by ressaliance_00 on Feb 26, 2010 11:36 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah I just noticed that
Here is a fixed version.
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/2893/superrocketsbrosfixed.jpg
Sweet
this is totally going to be my background, thanks!
"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles
by ressaliance_00 on Feb 26, 2010 11:39 PM CST up reply actions
thanks a lot!
well done! i will use it in my wall paper. :)
wow! awesome..
nice artworks! surely i will save this…great!
tremendous
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by misterterrific on Feb 27, 2010 4:58 AM CST up reply actions
Wow
you would have thought this would have happened last year with Yao, Artest, and McGrady. But no, it’s this year with Martin, Brooks and Scola. Sweet.
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by misterterrific on Feb 26, 2010 10:10 PM CST reply actions
now lets carry this win to utah..
where flopping and whining happens…
Martin's passing
was pretty sharp in this game. Lot of crisp, good looking, hard-to-make passes that didn’t result in buckets every time (Scola and Battier missed some easy ones), but he is an under rated passer I think.
Wafer . . . again. (Marv Albert, HOU v. CLE Feb 2009)
-one of the FEW at Toyota Center who has the Wafer jersey
Got a little scary there
but, grats on the win guys. Portland lost too. There’s still hope. Glad to see Kevin starting to play the way he can.
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
well kmart is our b-roy...
he is great as advertised… watch out..
NO is also down to ORL right now
and PHX-LAC is still close. Could be a good night for us, hopefully we can build on it tomorrow in SLC. Another game I think we can win – they suck at the 2-guard, so hopefully Martin can break them down and create for Scola and Brooks again.
Wafer . . . again. (Marv Albert, HOU v. CLE Feb 2009)
-one of the FEW at Toyota Center who has the Wafer jersey
Memphis lost, too.
Wafer . . . again. (Marv Albert, HOU v. CLE Feb 2009)
-one of the FEW at Toyota Center who has the Wafer jersey
well RA.. should take note on this acronym...S.M.B. combo..
S- cola
M-artin
B-rooks..
Coach Remember that and maximize their potentials.. this is our new houstons triumvirate..
now I understand why KM's ability to draw fouls is so significant
he really finds a lot of ways to score, without dominating the ball
yes i call him K-Smart..
he is a thinking player… i loved it!
This
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Feb 27, 2010 12:03 AM CST up reply actions
now he only needs time to get his 3-point shooting range back
i think the biggest factor to his inconsistency coming back from his injury was the time off from training and competition, 6 weeks I think, made him go off his rhythm
Yep, he's been way off from 3 since his return
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Feb 27, 2010 12:03 AM CST up reply actions
I just hope Brooks, Matin, and Scola aren't too tired from tonights game
anyways if they are, the bench has to step it up tomorrow
4th quarter vs Jazz 3 minutes left 95-95
Landry is playing ok, he has 13 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assists
Great game Kings beat Jazz 103-99
Landry
Min FG 3Pt FT Pts +/- Off Reb Ast TO Stl BS BA PF
40:03 5-10 0-0 5-6 15 +13 0 4 1 1 2 0 2 2
All the teams that did the 3 way trade finally won tonight. I was hoping the game would go into overtime so the Jazz would be tired tomrrow
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 26, 2010 11:38 PM CST up reply actions
Imagine how much more effective Yao will be next year
With Martin getting the other team into the penalty all the time
Haha
Sactown beat the Jazzholes!!!! great nba game for us Rockets fans
"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles
by ressaliance_00 on Feb 26, 2010 11:37 PM CST reply actions
We did our part
now it’s up to you guys to take care of them tomorrow
Don't say stupid shit. You won’t be perceived as stupid. - pookeyguru
by Kfan in Korea on Feb 27, 2010 12:05 AM CST up reply actions
We would be delighted to oblige.
Fingers crossed.
by DribbleHooper on Feb 27, 2010 4:32 AM CST up reply actions
hahaah! great!
hope low of averages strikes them tomorrow.. boozer is a loser..!
You should post that stat on Clutchfans
So they’ll stop ripping him
"I may be mistaken, but I'm never wrong." - Sir Charles
by ressaliance_00 on Feb 27, 2010 12:48 PM CST up reply actions
Ripping Brooks?
What, they just noticed he can’t stop DWilly?
Significant gravitas shortfall expected in 2010.
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