Game 16 Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets
by ak2themax on Jan 21, 2012 9:00 AM CST
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PrintNo matchups today. We know the Spurs pretty well by now. Four games, an overtime period, and a lot of history in general are on the table.
The Spurs lost their first home game of the season last night to the Kings. They are 1-5 on the road. In other news, they still have that Tony Parker guy. And Tim Duncan is good I think.
If the playoffs started today, the Rockets would have the 13th pick in the draft. Hooray for tanking!
The Rockets have not been playing well during this win streak. Seeing "W5" in the streak column is great, but the Rockets haven't had a complete game in the bunch. I don't expect the good guys to outscore everyone 30-20 in each quarter, but it would be nice to see the team put together 48 minutes of solid basketball. I want to see the "Play T-Will and Thabeet!" comments in the game thread and not think, "Oh God no!" Though tonight may not be the night for that, as the Spurs will be looking to avenge last night's loss.
Interesting fact: of the top 10 teams in the Western Conference, only two have played more road games than home games so far: Oklahoma City (#1) and the Rockets (#10).
Prediction: Spurs out for blood, win 99-93
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I predict Spurs
winning as well – the team almost lost to Ariza last time out… Spurs 102-91
Dalambert is a game time decision????
The fact that he may be slightly injured at all I don’t like. I do get to change my avatar after this game though so I’m stoked about that.
As for those of you who want to see Thabeet…. Well apparently his teammate at UConn who played SF then is now ahead of him at C on an NBA depth chart.
Spurs win tonight 102-94…..We all curse Jordan Hill’s performance.
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He's more likely to play than not
Was too far to huck a beer at a Stro’s player as per bone’s request. Jess (girlfriend) said I was too far, I said challenge accepted, a security guard said guess again.-BD34
That is the reason I don't go to Battle Red Blog. I would be too rational and guys would flag my posts as spam.-batman713
Please don't ban me for this but
Dalembert has made me get over the loss of Chuck Hayes. He is just so much more effective and it shows every single game.
I hate david stern!
I cannot ban you Batman
And I get it. I still find that this team needs a Chuck Hayes, if only to give the second team a leader of sorts. Would have been nice to have him there, especially with the bench playing so poorly recently.
Was too far to huck a beer at a Stro’s player as per bone’s request. Jess (girlfriend) said I was too far, I said challenge accepted, a security guard said guess again.-BD34
That is the reason I don't go to Battle Red Blog. I would be too rational and guys would flag my posts as spam.-batman713
Not baned but shuned
ha na Bert is better but imagin we still had chuck hed be great for defensive PF and even center or SF or any position at any time really
by IrishThrasher on Jan 21, 2012 4:25 PM CST up reply actions
+1
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
by bone31crusher on Jan 21, 2012 5:21 PM CST up reply actions
Wow jake.
Never enough Thabeet bashing with you is there? You try to squeeze a good Thabeet joke every time you get a chance, and even when you don’t.
I hate david stern!
Joke?
is that what you call it? Thabeet bashing? I simply stated the truth when it comes to depth at the C position.
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You stated your opinion, not the truth.
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
by bone31crusher on Jan 21, 2012 5:21 PM CST up reply actions
If Dalambert gets injured....
it sure would be nice to have a guy like a poor man’s Mutumbo available if needed… Now that was a joke because that was several people’s evaluation.
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Still picking the Spurs to win this one...
even though Duncan is out. I think Bonner lights it up from 3 and Splitter owns Scolatterson.
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Spurs win 101-93
Too much Parker and Duncan down the stretch. Blair has a Charles Barkley night. Martin will score big for no reason.
I hate david stern!
Hey Batman, do you want me to start keeping you in the game?
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Jan 21, 2012 10:39 AM CST up reply actions
Cool beans
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Jan 21, 2012 11:18 AM CST up reply actions
Well, since Ford is better than Lowry and Manu is amazing.
Spurs 105 – Rockets 101
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Rockets 98 - 89
Defending the home court and using the practice to correct some mistakes. Martin and Lowry combine for 50. Tired TP and no Manu allow this to happen.
Good call by galicae, predicted a tip in game winner. Bonus points for you, good sir.
Everyone is just basically keeping at the same position, things might change after this game.
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"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Jan 21, 2012 10:35 AM CST reply actions
Top 5 ! Finally !
For tonight, close game and I’m not confident about this 4th quarter Vs NO however SA is in a back-to-back and loose last night Vs Sactown…
101-99 Rockets
by RiiseRockets on Jan 21, 2012 11:43 AM CST up reply actions
rockets 109 spurs 107
OVERTIME
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
Spurs top Rockets
101 – 97.Kwahi Leoard hits the game winner in the last minute.
by Camouflage14 on Jan 21, 2012 4:03 PM CST up reply actions
I think the Rockets take this since SA played yesterday
94-90
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 21, 2012 5:22 PM CST up reply actions
I think I should drop out - I haven't picked anything in forever, and I almost always pick the Rockets.
Long Rockets.
Shorts Spurs.
And it worked.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Cmon, Xiane! There's still time to right the ship
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Jan 22, 2012 9:16 AM CST up reply actions
Rockets play so much better at home
gosh this is a tough one…I’m gonna go Rockets 102 – Spurs 91
by twinkilling0303 on Jan 21, 2012 10:35 AM CST reply actions
Im gonna have to go with the Rockets,as they defend home court quite well
Rockets win 105-101
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Jan 21, 2012 10:37 AM CST reply actions
Shame on you, AK.
It’s Hakeem’s birthday today, and since his retirement the Rockets are 5-2 on his birthday, including a win against the Utah Jazz. That should count for like 30 wins or something.
The Rockets will come out gunnin’ to give the Dream a win.
Rockets 95 – Spurs 92…
.
I had to stop arguing with drunks, Steeler fans, and all other fools.
It was making my brick wall jealous...
.
Dedicated to the "Pride of the Steelers"
.
The Spurs seemed to run
out of gas last night, I can’t imagine them having any more left in the tank tonight.
by Bobbythegreat on Jan 21, 2012 12:18 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
One can only hope this is true…
.
I had to stop arguing with drunks, Steeler fans, and all other fools.
It was making my brick wall jealous...
.
Dedicated to the "Pride of the Steelers"
.
by steeler-hater on Jan 21, 2012 12:21 PM CST up reply actions
I think the Spurs will be tired, and we'll defend home court well
Rockets win 101-95
"San Antonio is the best falling down team in the league"- Bill Worrell
by TheLastDynasty on Jan 21, 2012 12:35 PM CST reply actions
As a fan from Minnesota...
…I just wanted to thank you all for running Rick Adalmen out of town. He has made a MASSIVE difference on the competitiveness of our team.
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 12:41 PM CST reply actions
Enjoy it. As soon as you guys get relevant again he'll go right to benching youth with potential until injury.
And defensively you’ll see a sharp decline within 3 years.
by BD34 on Jan 21, 2012 12:48 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
I'm sure you're much better off without him.
Doesn’t his record speak for itself? Especially since he’s the anti Phil Jackson in that he picks up bad teams everywhere he goes and turns the ship around?
He will be getting coach of the year nominations without question.
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 2:51 PM CST up reply actions
You don't tend to get COY nominations if you'll still be drafting high.
We’re better off without him insofar as young players get a chance. Parsons wouldn’t be the revelation he is so far so early if Adelman were still at the helm.
The Timberpups are playoff bound
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 3:27 PM CST up reply actions
I mean they have an outside chance
but it’s not likely.
by Bobbythegreat on Jan 21, 2012 3:32 PM CST up reply actions
You do realize that they had the second worst record in the NBA last year right?
If Adelman get’s them to .500, which is likely, he’s a CotY candidate.
Oh and trust me, they’re making the playoffs.
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 3:34 PM CST up reply actions
I realize exactly how they did last year, and I know that they are off
to a decent start, but they would have to jump the Rockets, Mavs, and Grizzlies to even be an 8 seed. You can be happy about your team’s success, but don’t go overboard with it. Even if they don’t make the playoffs this year is a success for them.
by Bobbythegreat on Jan 21, 2012 3:37 PM CST up reply actions
which gives Adelman coach of the year contention
The Wolves are too deep and too young not to benefit a great deal from this condensed season. They will squeek in as an 8 or 7 seed.
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 3:45 PM CST up reply actions
Keep hope alive,
he may get COY contention, but I don’t think they will manage to make the playoffs this year. The future is bright for the T-wolves a long as Kahn doesn’t screw it up.
by Bobbythegreat on Jan 21, 2012 3:48 PM CST up reply actions
You do realize that Khan is responsible for where the Wolves are at right now.
He gets way too much hate.
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 3:50 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think it's that big of
an accomplishment just getting back close to .500 after 8 years of being pathetic. If the Wolves had competent people running their franchise they would be awesome with that many good draft picks in a row. A little bit of good doesn’t make up for a whole lot of embarrassment.
by Bobbythegreat on Jan 21, 2012 3:56 PM CST up reply actions
Only one of the picks were deemed incorrect by media types when he made them.
The NBA is a crap shoot. The Wolves are possibly the worst city to play in due to market size and weather and he has them beating teams like the Clippers. The future is beyond bright with this team. Kudos to Khan. Very impressive.
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 6:26 PM CST up reply actions
Wasn't really a fluke if you've been watching the Wolves all season.
Yeah, he would have played MUCH better than Mo Williams last night. lol
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 6:29 PM CST up reply actions
When a good team gets beat by a poor/mediocre team, that's a fluke.
Hate to kill your enthusiasm but at their best, the Wolves are a mediocre team right now. Going forward? Maybe not. Depends on whether or not Kahn shits the bed with Kevin Love.
Spoken like someone who hasn't watched many Wolves games this year.
This team has been phenomenal this year.
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 6:31 PM CST up reply actions
Phenomenal to a Wolves fan is "meh" to 20 other franchises.
Almost .500 though, that’s gotta feel good in Minnesota.
Nope.
Phenomenal to most national analysist.
Take a look at our point differential
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 6:36 PM CST up reply actions
Bad idea arguing with BD..
he’s had a stick up his ass for the past few weeks.
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Jan 21, 2012 6:39 PM CST up reply actions
Dude, because I enjoy you I'm going to ask you not be "that guy"
It’s been wicked rough and I’m not gonna be too nice if this kind of BS fleshes out.
"I'm being that guy" bc I'm tired of your bitching
You’ve been arguing with everyone here. I enjoy you too, but damn, BD. Chill out soon. No reason to be pissed so much. I’m not arguing with you on this anymore. Just saying.
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Jan 21, 2012 6:45 PM CST up reply actions
What bitching have I done?
I have shared my opinion on the state of the team, people got upset, then arguments and attacks started. That’s not on me, that’s on people starting shit. Hostility has arbitrarily increased because I still feel like this team is mediocre and it upsets people, where is it my fault that people get upset with my view? It’s less valid than others apparently?
by BD34 on Jan 21, 2012 6:48 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Totally understandable that you feel we are mediocre
But you are starting things just as much as anyone else. I know you don’t think that’s true, and I can’t convince you otherwise.
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Jan 21, 2012 6:50 PM CST up reply actions
I'm sincerely open to other points of view.
Just if I say “I still get the feeling we’re mediocre, Budinger seems to have tapered off by what I see on the floor, etc…” and it gets met with “You’re just a hater.” It grates on the nerves, kind of kills the conversation right there, no?
And I do listen to you and I’m trying to be less on edge, there’s a long list of stuff that’s kind of bearing down and I come here to talk basketball but it turns into a “Hey, Brandon, prove your case cause we disagree and we’ll take shots.”
Sidenote: My buddy is looking for a used car, at or under 1500
Perusing craigslist for recommendations but I seem to be coming up empty. Not much listed around, Mid 90’s Toyotas and Nissans are going for about that now, right?
In my personal experience, they usually run higher than that.
NIssans are generally gonna be cheaper if they are older, however. If he finds a decent Toyota for around 1500, that’s fantastic.
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Jan 21, 2012 6:58 PM CST up reply actions
Found a mid-90's beemer but unfortunately he doesn't drive stick.
Should just have him over to my place, lots of smaller used Euro dealers here.
Ah. Driving stick will oneday be a lost art
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Jan 21, 2012 7:00 PM CST up reply actions
Have you looked at a local website
down hear in Beaumont…there’s a site called “southeasttexas.com” and it’s like a local ad place…jobs, cars and other stuff. Don’t know if there’s anything like that where you are, but worth a shot.
by twinkilling0303 on Jan 21, 2012 7:01 PM CST up reply actions
We're trawling Craigslist at the moment.
DC has a few sites like that, I know autotrader used to be huge regardless of locale.
Found a 1991 Honda
but it’s a stick. asking 1400 for it.
http://dc.backpage.com/AutosForSale/1400-1991-honda-accord-5spd-2-dr-coupe-gas-saver/6907512
by twinkilling0303 on Jan 21, 2012 7:08 PM CST up reply actions
Phenomenal why though?
Last year the record was so bad it doesn’t take much to wow people by coming up to average.
What did I stumble into?
You guys know each other outside of here?
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 6:50 PM CST up reply actions
We are good buddies.
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Jan 21, 2012 6:52 PM CST up reply actions
Oh. I see.
I just came here to troll but that little back and forth just broke the 4th wall for me. I now see you guys as people rather than…you know.
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 6:54 PM CST up reply actions
We've actually never met each other.
It’s just one completely dysfunctional fun family here at TDS. Welcome to TDS!!
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Jan 21, 2012 6:55 PM CST up reply actions
They COMFORTABLY beat...
Dallas and San Antonio this year. They lost nail biters to every single L on their schedule save for Cleveland.
I’m a true fan and student of the NBA game. It’s not always about the outcome of the game. Much has to do with how a team looks during play. Not everyone gets this.
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 6:35 PM CST up reply actions
Good God
I’d wish you’d shut the hell up
by twinkilling0303 on Jan 21, 2012 7:00 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
you should hope so
the team tanked 4 years for this
Think of where they would be if Khan drafted someone other than Wes Johnson and Johnny Flynn.
by seanbergmanrules on Jan 21, 2012 4:27 PM CST up reply actions
And now he’s trying to lowball love. Hilarious.
by Only_A_Lad on Jan 21, 2012 6:00 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah those Wes Johnson and Jonny Flynn picks were terrific ones.
Flynn’s a bust, and Johnson’s on his way to becoming one.
Kahn also didn’t get love.
Only thing he did was pick Williams and Rubio, two no-brainers. I guess he deserves credit for hiring Adelman, but that’s pretty much all he’s done.
There are also plenty more reasons why he’s a terrible GM.
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
by bone31crusher on Jan 21, 2012 5:19 PM CST up reply actions
lets add the hiring of
Kurt Rambis to that long list of sins, and a record of 47-145
oh not to mention the indirect hand in help creating the unholy 3 by taking B-easy off the Heat’s payroll
Not to mention his stunt whatever this last draft.
He kept on going down and down the board and ended up with Brad Miller.
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
The NBA is a crap shoot.
All his picks were acceptable at the time. They didn’t pan out. Such is life. He has done an excellent job.
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 6:31 PM CST up reply actions
You mean aside from everyone going WTF at the Flynn pick and a whole bunch of people arguing that they should pick Cousins. And I’m meh on Cousins, but you should know he’s a 1000 times better than Wes.
Minnesotan Rockets fan
by Barragan on Jan 21, 2012 6:35 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Take a look at where scouts.com and Sport Illistrated had Flynn
It was a solid pick that didn’t pan out.
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 6:38 PM CST up reply actions
And I don’t care. Under your guidelines, no one actually fails at the draft.
“Hey Jordan Hill was projected to be a top 5 pick for most of the year, so the Knicks picking him at 8 was a great move! And the Wizards did great when they picked Kwame back then as well!”
Besides, what I remember is the Wolves picking Rubio, everyone go “Hey, not bad”…. and then everyone go “Wut” 5 minutes later. There’s a reason the “Kahn point guards” meme started, you know.
Minnesotan Rockets fan
by Barragan on Jan 21, 2012 6:42 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
of tanking you mean
seriously ? How is it an excellent job when the team has not won more than 30 games a season since he took over, when I could have do the same thing and get the the talents he has, it’s not a good job
Rick Adelman is without question a great coach.
He also comes with his problems. Despite being very successful in all his stops, he’s not been asked back to any of them. There are reasons for this.
I have no ill will towards the guy, and I respect his ability tremendously. It was also time to part ways. It’ll take some time, but you’ll see what we mean.
That was a nice win for the Twolves against the Clippers, and you’ve certainly got a huge advantage with Adelman vs Del Negro everytime. The TWolves will improve. They might make the playoffs. This is all positive. It will continue to be all positive until management asks Adelman to do something he doesn’t want to do, like play young guys rather than burnishing his win total.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
This ^^^
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
by bone31crusher on Jan 21, 2012 3:02 PM CST up reply actions
He didn't have that reputation in..
…Portland, Golden State, or Sacremento.
I kind of think the fans were too close to the situation and blamed a lack of talent on their coach. National media was pretty dissapointed when he was ran out of town after such a succesful run in Houston.
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 3:43 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm fine with the national media
being disappointed that he was run out of town, I certainly wasn’t. When you have a coach going directly against the wishes of the owner and GM and in turn hurting the team’s future, he needs to go.
by Bobbythegreat on Jan 21, 2012 3:46 PM CST up reply actions
Adelman is a coaching legend.
He knows a touch more about the game than medling owners and GMs
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 3:51 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Benching
young talent in an OT game at the end of the year when the playoffs are out of reach is indefensible. A lot of Adelman’s actions at the end of last season were indefensible, I’m glad he’s gone.
by Bobbythegreat on Jan 21, 2012 3:57 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Not true.
You only see a certain amount. You have no idea how these guys behaved behind the scenes.
In fact, he’s already proven your theory wrong considering he seems to be playing Timberwolves youth more than the vets.
Like I suspected. You were too close to the situation. His reputation was well built.
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 6:20 PM CST up reply actions
Don't listen to these guys...
they are pissed our 09er busts didn’t get any play last year. Unlike them, I am going to use a little reason here. There was absolutely no talk about Rick Adelman and his future with the Rockets. His contract was up, and everything was to be evauluated after the season. So Rick, like any competent man would do, went balls out and tried to add to his hall of fame win total.
If there had been contact between the GM and Rick about his future: More or less, hey Rick, you’re over-achieving, here’s an extension. Don’t worry about the W-L record, see what these young guys have.. Things could have been different.
What comes of everything? Morey hires a guy who’s arguably tighter with his rotations with a more congested schedule. And Rick goes to an organization with a superstar(Love), a young phenom(Rubio), and a future great player in Derrick Williams. Karma anyone?
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"He's playing Timberwolves youth more than the vets."
The Timberwolves have vets not named Brad Miller? He came in to a trainwreck of a team with his only option being young players and he doesn’t start Rubio.
Defending him on this site is pointless.
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
by bone31crusher on Jan 21, 2012 5:16 PM CST up reply actions
I'll defend him plenty.
He’s a great coach. But it was also time for him to leave.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
by Xiane on Jan 21, 2012 11:56 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Yep
This is exactly how I feel. You can call him stubborn, but if you call him a bad coach you’re just lying.
Was too far to huck a beer at a Stro’s player as per bone’s request. Jess (girlfriend) said I was too far, I said challenge accepted, a security guard said guess again.-BD34
That is the reason I don't go to Battle Red Blog. I would be too rational and guys would flag my posts as spam.-batman713
this is utterly hilarious
you barily knew who the guy was until this year
by BuckeyeBob on Jan 21, 2012 5:21 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Adelman is the 3rd best coach of the generation…
by VBG on Jan 21, 2012 5:49 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Um....
You do realize that he coached Portland a little while ago right?
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 6:24 PM CST up reply actions
You might be surprised to learn that we all know more about Adelman than you do.
He’s been your coach for all of 16 games.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
I think he coached in Sacramento, too
Maybe.
Was too far to huck a beer at a Stro’s player as per bone’s request. Jess (girlfriend) said I was too far, I said challenge accepted, a security guard said guess again.-BD34
That is the reason I don't go to Battle Red Blog. I would be too rational and guys would flag my posts as spam.-batman713
Legends still get their checks signed by the owner.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Make sure Brad Miller never gets healthy
Was too far to huck a beer at a Stro’s player as per bone’s request. Jess (girlfriend) said I was too far, I said challenge accepted, a security guard said guess again.-BD34
That is the reason I don't go to Battle Red Blog. I would be too rational and guys would flag my posts as spam.-batman713
Enjoy him getting as many wins out of the roster as any coach could
Interesting that the two players everyone was clamoring for under Adelman, Hasheem Thabeet and Terrence Williams, get no PT under McHale. Adelman’s a great coach and that play he drew up against LA just showed that once again.
Check out The Dream Shake.
by Patrick Harrel on Jan 21, 2012 1:45 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Sweet red herring bro.
Rotations aren’t set with a lockout shortened rotation and this season isn’t lost (read: Not out of the playoffs therefore not playing them is understandable, as opposed to Adelman who refused to budge even after the writing was on the wall, his face was slammed into that wall, and he had a translator to tell him what it said just in case he missed anything).
by BD34 on Jan 21, 2012 2:37 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
McHale has honestly turned into Adelman.
At least he has with his extremely tight rotations.
I know that we’re winning games with this tight rotation, but I see no reason as to why Thabeet and T-Will don’t at least get 5, 6 minutes per game. Thabeet is still a mystery (likely a bust, though), but he’d give the 2nd unit a defensive presence that they’ve been lacking. T-Will’s a player whose either really bad or really good. All I want is for them to get those few minutes in the 1st half, and if they play well, send them out in the 2nd half. It makes no sense to lock them up completely, especially since we’re not a contender.
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
by bone31crusher on Jan 21, 2012 3:11 PM CST up reply actions
I think it speaks to the entire point when you consider Williams left the 2nd unit when we started regularly collapsing.
He actually WAS contributing, he just got the shaft.
He could have played a lot better,
but he really showed what he could do against OKC. He did a good job on Durant (though his footwork on defense could be better) on defense, and he gave him fits on offense with his quickness and athleticism.
Unfortunately, he’s a player that needs the ball in his hands to be effective, though he has made significant improvement in his jumper (especially from beyond the arc). It could be why he was locked up. He’s not a good off-ball player like Parsons and Bud are. Hell, the entire team is full of off-ball players, with the exception of Lowry.
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
by bone31crusher on Jan 21, 2012 3:18 PM CST up reply actions
I really feel like the thing for Williams is 2nd unit PG.
He operates in a half court MUCH better than Goran.
Agreed.
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
by bone31crusher on Jan 21, 2012 5:14 PM CST up reply actions
All that is fine
but the man brought in Mike Harris rather than let TWill play a single minute. That was just silly.
He’s great. He’s also moved a fair bit around the league. There are reasons for both.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
thank the Lakers
For bizarrely choosing Mike Brown over adelman.
by Only_A_Lad on Jan 21, 2012 1:49 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I don't see how you can attack Adelman for having bad defense
When he didn’t have the personnel for it. Lowry, Lee, and Hayes were the only players with above avg. defense.
Check out The Dream Shake.
by Patrick Harrel on Jan 21, 2012 2:43 PM CST up reply actions
The reason was because Adelman's schemes dealt with offense, not defense.
He had a say in personnel and the lack of PT for rookies until no alternative was left really emphasized that point.
This is funny...
The Timberwolves, on average, are giving up 17 fewer points per game this season compared to last.
The only defensive juggernauts we got in the offseason are Derrick Williams, Ricky Rubio, and JJ Barea.
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 2:50 PM CST up reply actions
The “adelman doesnt play defense” meme is more a creation of pace and nonsense than actual data. His teams in Sacramento were pretty good, defensively, and it wasn’t until yao was lost and battier declined that the rockets had a poor defense. Also note that the rockets last year were ridiculously better than we are now at defense. Adelman has his faults, but it’s not defense.
by Only_A_Lad on Jan 21, 2012 5:06 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
actually, I went back and checked.
Rick’s defenses in Sacramento: 18th, 10th, 7th, 6th, 2nd, 21st, 23rd, 12th. Since then, they haven’t been above 20th. So two middling defenses, two bad defenses, four good/elite defenses.
The thing was that they were routinely in the top five in pace, so their points/game numbers look bad. But points/game aren’t what you should be looking at.
Yes.
This is the truth. Points are the thing. Pace adjusted points, and differential.
Oh no, we gave up 100! But we scored 112! No matter, the D sucks!
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Also interested in getting Kobe all the shots he wants
What I’d call the Lebron offense
Our pleasure.
Some of us were very happy to see Rick fired.
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
by bone31crusher on Jan 21, 2012 3:01 PM CST up reply actions
By the way
Happy Birthday to Hakeem
by twinkilling0303 on Jan 21, 2012 1:19 PM CST reply actions 5 recs
Going to my first Rockets game today.
Been a huge fan since 1994 but never had the money or ride to go and now I finally do. Can’t wait for tonight
by markyman24 on Jan 21, 2012 2:16 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
That's awesome! Enjoy it.
Was too far to huck a beer at a Stro’s player as per bone’s request. Jess (girlfriend) said I was too far, I said challenge accepted, a security guard said guess again.-BD34
That is the reason I don't go to Battle Red Blog. I would be too rational and guys would flag my posts as spam.-batman713
Enjoy man.
It’s a great experience!
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Sweet!!! Good luck, man. Hope it goes really well
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Jan 21, 2012 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
Rockets take it 99-89
Manu still out, right?
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Yep
Was too far to huck a beer at a Stro’s player as per bone’s request. Jess (girlfriend) said I was too far, I said challenge accepted, a security guard said guess again.-BD34
That is the reason I don't go to Battle Red Blog. I would be too rational and guys would flag my posts as spam.-batman713
pound the rock.....
any time i read it theres a bad imagin of the wrestle the rock….
could go either way im optomistic tho and think we pull out a tight victory 99 – 94
Haha
It really is a great blog though. Those guys are fantastic.
Was too far to huck a beer at a Stro’s player as per bone’s request. Jess (girlfriend) said I was too far, I said challenge accepted, a security guard said guess again.-BD34
That is the reason I don't go to Battle Red Blog. I would be too rational and guys would flag my posts as spam.-batman713
Rockets win a close one,
95-93
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
FTW, a $20 bet on SA to win the game
will pay $32.50 For the high rollers who play with a couple extra zeros, pony up!!!
temporary avatar change...
Rockets 101-Spurs 99
I am afraid the Rockets are not going to win tonight but do not want to go against them. Hope a day of rest is enough for Kyle, Martin and Scola. The biggest issue will be Dalembert, how close to 100% is that ankle?
No way S.A wins this
S.A comes out looking like trash.
BSPN comes out saying the spurs are too old.
Rockets win this for sure 98-93.
"Slammed that hoe on the counter like I just got 35 on the domino table!!"
Sherrod Harris
Does anyone have regrets?
I’m serious. Like real, life regrets.
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 6:58 PM CST reply actions
Chuck Hayes left the Rockets.
"I’m not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Jan 21, 2012 6:59 PM CST up reply actions
Really?
Are you far enough removed to get a moderately clear picture?
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 7:01 PM CST up reply actions
I'm starting to accumulate some of them.
Educational, financial, personal, professional, I think we just need a general bitch-fest to air this stuff out.
You're one of "them"
You know the answer to this!
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 7:08 PM CST up reply actions
Well
This is a basketball blog, so as long as the bitching had to do with the Rockets, I guess it could happen. The real issue is that there are so many opinions around here about everything that eventually there’s going to be some arguments.
Was too far to huck a beer at a Stro’s player as per bone’s request. Jess (girlfriend) said I was too far, I said challenge accepted, a security guard said guess again.-BD34
That is the reason I don't go to Battle Red Blog. I would be too rational and guys would flag my posts as spam.-batman713
So if we tucked it away in it's own thread it wouldn't be part of the rules?
Portlands BlazersEdge has something called a “junk drawer” that allows it’s community to talk about anything not basketball related.
I don’t want to step on any toes though. This is a great place and you guys do an awesome job.
by LanceArmstrong_LIVESTRONG on Jan 21, 2012 7:18 PM CST up reply actions
Actually I have been in the junk drawer thread before
and it’s great. Though that sort of thing isn’t really my call around here. I’m just the Preview Man. Or Preview Boy. Preview Adolescent? I do the previews.
Was too far to huck a beer at a Stro’s player as per bone’s request. Jess (girlfriend) said I was too far, I said challenge accepted, a security guard said guess again.-BD34
That is the reason I don't go to Battle Red Blog. I would be too rational and guys would flag my posts as spam.-batman713
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