Game 5 Preview: Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
by ak2themax on Jan 3, 2012 9:00 AM CST
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PrintOkay, so at this rate the Rockets will go 33-33 and win all their home games and lose all their road games. Who do we trade to make this stop?
I know many of you were excited after the first couple of games of the back-to-back-to-back because McHale was playing everyone. I fully expected him to grab Lee and throw him out there for a few minutes.
But that changed on Saturday. Ten players saw time, but counting the eight seconds that Chandler Parsons was in the game shouldn't count. At first I thought McHale figured he'd squeeze everything he could out of his guys on the last day of the grueling stretch. After all, most of the starters got plenty of rest in the first two games since they were blowouts by the end.
But then I read this McHale quote (from this piece by the always-great Jonathan Feigen. Emphasis is mine.):
"I’ve never seen a really successful team platoon and play 10, 11, 12 guys," McHale said. "Right now, we’re playing that out of necessity just because I need guys to get in better shape and it’s just been a short period of time. I’m also giving guys some looks right now that you’d normally be giving looks in exhibition games. We got to get our rotation shorter, tighter and play eight, nine guys. We just have to determine who those eight, nine guys."
Whoa there buddy! I thought you were here to play the young guys. Young guys doesn't mean that Dalembert, Scola, and Martin get 30+ minutes per night. It means playing the games like you did against San Antonio (except maybe not giving Parsons 20 minutes). Now you're changing on us? I thought we had an agreement. This cuts deep, Too-Tall.
Update: AND Marcus Morris got sent down to RGV!
Matchups after the jump.
Matchups:
PG: Kyle Lowry vs. Derek Fisher/Steve Blake:
Fisher and Blake have split the minutes almost 50-50 so far this season at the point guard position for the Lakers. Lowry is better than both of them.
If you came to me today and asked, "If you had to choose one point guard to win a game for you tomorrow and if they lose you die, who would you pick?" I would first make sure you were serious, because that's the stupidest thing I would have ever heard. The rest of the conversation would play out like this:
Me: "Give me Derrick Rose."
You: "Can't have him."
Me: "Well, that's even more stupid than this whole premise."
You: "Hey man, it's your life. Clock's ticking."
Me: "Lowry."
You: "Wait, seriously? Lowry? Not Chris Paul?"
Me: "Yes, Kyle Lowry is better than Chris Paul right now."
And hypothetical me is correct. Kyle Lowry (through only four games of course), is the best all-around point guard in the league right now. Not hyperbole. It's complete truth.
Advantage: Rockets
SG: Kevin Martin vs. Kobe Bryant:
I know Kobe's getting older. All those long seasons were supposed to take their toll on him. Bully that. He's still Kobe, and he's still one of the top 2 shooting guards in the league, and one of its top players.
Advantage: Lakers
SF: Chase Budinger vs. Ron Artest:
Yes, he's still Ron Artest to me. I will not call him that stupid other name. Not happening. I liked Ron Artest when he was here. He was fun to watch and put forth a ton of energy on both sides of the ball. Can't ask for more than that, right? But these days he's not the same guy. In fact, he changed his name. Just for the sheer stupidity of that he doesn't win the advantage tonight. And Matt Barnes will play a lot here, too.
Hello, Chase Budinger. Nice to see you again. Thanks for coming. Um, did you know the season started three games earlier than when you finally showed up? Just checking.
Advantage: Rockets
PF: Luis Scola vs. Pau Gasol:
Oh, this is awkward...
Advantage: Even
C: Jordan Hill vs. Andrew Bynum:
First, the Magic don't trade Dwight Howard by opening night, then Andrew Bynum gets a few games in after his suspension so he can be ready for the Rockets. The only way I could hate David Stern any more than I currently do is if he became a Jazz fan and rigged it to where they won the playoffs while being led by Rafer Alston.
Bynum gets the advantage here, but I just want to say that I'm still impressed with Jordan Hill. This guy can average 10/10 a night. He's got a ways to go to get there, but it's on the table and you can do a lot worse than a 10/10 center.
Advantage: Lakers
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Bench:
Lakers: Devin Ebanks, Josh McRoberts, Troy Murphy, Matt Barnes, Jason Kapono
Rockets: Corndog, Showtime, Other Kevin Martin, Other Chase Budinger, Tweet-Will, Legit Center, Beast, P Piddy
Advantage: Rockets
Injuries:
Lakers: None
Rockets: None
Prediction: Lakers 99-89
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wow
Just for the sheer stupidity of that he doesn’t win the advantage tonight
AK confirmed for hating peace
Shame on you
I also didn't attend last year's anti-cancer rally
Does that make me pro-cancer?
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
by ak2themax on Jan 3, 2012 11:39 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
I disliked KG before that
But after calling Charlie V that it cemented the hatred.
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
Going to need explanations for most of the bench names
Its too early for me to think
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
by .Bonzo on Jan 3, 2012 9:19 AM CST via mobile reply actions
was thinking the same thing...
I think we may see a lot of the hill/dalembert front line in this one. I think the lakers win if they run their offense from the post, but if Kobe shoots j’s the entire 4th quarter, we win.
by Christopher Dion Harris on Jan 3, 2012 9:27 AM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Last time I checked
There was no Morris twin in the Rockets roster.
Are we talking about that Forward in RGV?
by RiiseRockets on Jan 3, 2012 10:04 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah, I wrote this last night before news broke of him getting sent down
I’m updating now.
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
Let's see
Corndog came from Mike Kerns. I’ll let him explain that one. Showtime also came from him, but doesn’t really have an explanation.
Other ______ is obvious. From a distance, K-Mart and Courtney Lee always confuse me. Chandler Parsons is just trying to be Chase Budinger without the hops.
Tweet-Will just made sense. So did Legit Center. Beast has been around for a while, though I think it’s stupid. And P Piddy is Patrick Patterson with a play off Puff Daddy’s nickname. I know it’s bad, but just go with it.
And I removed Morris Twin A, but he’s A because I liked him more than Morris Twin B in college.
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
Corndog, Showtime, and other Kevin Martin had me confused.
Especially Other Kevin Martin. I mean, Courtney Lee plays defense!
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
True, but from afar I get them confused
Maybe it’s just me, though.
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 Im guessing:
Other Kevin Martin= Lee
Other Chase Budinger=Parsons
Tweet-Will- TWill
Legit Center =Dalembert
Beast= Thabeet
P Piddy= Patterson
Corndog= Dragic
Showtime= Thabeet
Is this right?
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Showtime= Flynn I mean
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Lakers 105- Rockets 101
I’m 3-0 on predictions….forgot first game
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
by .Bonzo on Jan 3, 2012 9:21 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Hoping the Rockets think LA is Home for the next 2 days.
Rockets 103-98
This is a weird game.. Lakers are good, but not good at the same time.
I can see them taking this game off, and i can see Kobe going off against Kevin Martin.
I’ll put my bet on Kobe I guess.. Lakers 112-Rockets 102
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Ty Lawson burned Fisher in their last game
Here’s to Lowry doing the same: Rockets 92-89.
In other news… Manu broke his hand and will be out for SIX WEEKS, which means he won’t play in our last 3 games against the Spurs… karma is a bitch huh
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on Jan 3, 2012 9:41 AM CST reply actions
Come on..
It’s never good to root for a guy to be injured or be happy that he is injured…
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
What if said player stole shit from the person saying it?
Or maybe kicked his kid or slapped his Grandma? I can make up some shit that would justify me agreeing with Carlos if you want!
"Listen here you beautiful bitch, I'm about to fuck you up with some truth" - Kenny Powers
He's not saying he's happy, he's just saying Karma is a bitch
And he’s right.
And I personnaly am happy.
If I knew how to post a pic, I would have add a Nelson “Ah Ah !” pic
by RiiseRockets on Jan 3, 2012 10:06 AM CST up reply actions
Hate injuries, wish they never happened.
Rockets will have an easier time against The Spurs yes, but coming at the expense of somebody’s physical pain and suffering..
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
He ain't going to die
The Spurs still going to make the playoffs and he’ll be there.
I like injuries cause this is were you see the trully deep teams. This is part of the game and you need to be prepare for it.
This is luck? Winning a ring is 50% luck.
by RiiseRockets on Jan 3, 2012 10:15 AM CST up reply actions
Of course I hate season/career-ending injuries
This destroy teams and men.
But “slight” injuries, it’s part of the game.
by RiiseRockets on Jan 3, 2012 10:16 AM CST up reply actions
just occurred to me that...
Memphis and Houston could end up 1 and 2 in our division. Assuming the Mavs don’t get the ship righted enough and the Spurs stay too banged up (long shot on the first, really possible on the second)
by Christopher Dion Harris on Jan 3, 2012 12:35 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
It's his karmic burden for tripping Brooks on an utter bullshit play.
Boo hoo for him.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
by Xiane on Jan 3, 2012 7:26 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
I hate Manu as much as the next Rockets fan
That play was utter bullshit, but I still can’t bring myself to be happy or root for any injury to any player.
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
I'm not happy, I just see it as the universe restoring balance.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Lol.. So deep haha
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
I agree with McHale in the 8/9 men rotation
We’re trying to make the playoffs, not tanking, I don’t know any team that went to the playoffs by playing 11-12 guys each night.
First time we face a team that has actually W AND L. So far we faced two undefeated teams (Crushed them) and two teams that never won (Crushed us), I actually hope Washington gets a W before we face them.
Road game = We loose.
100-89 Lakers
I'm gonna take a guess at the nick names..
Dragic, Flynn, Lee, Parsons, Twill, Morris, Dalembert, Thabeet, and Foster.
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Correct
Except who is Foster? I assume you meant Patterson.
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
It's either that Pacers guy who looks 50
Or that Texans RB
by RiiseRockets on Jan 3, 2012 11:54 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
arian foster
He signed a 10-day contract last night.
Hes just that badass
"Never underestimate the heart of a champion"- Rudy T, all up in that azz
by ShookednShanghaied11 on Jan 3, 2012 12:02 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
It is Patterson isn't it..
I meant Jeff Adrien or whoever that really freakish looking PF/C we had.
Don’t know where I got Foster from..
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
by OJ ATM on Jan 3, 2012 1:51 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I want Arian Foster on the Rockets too
It’s cool.
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 104-97 Lakers
I think we pull this one out! Lets go Rockets!
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Game starts at 9:30..
Forgot about all the late starts when we travel to the west coast.. Not gonna be able to watch the whole game.
This sucks.
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
I voted for that! hahaha
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
It's not an issue for me anymore
since I have NBATV now, but in the past it was a major pain in the ass. NBATV games are blacked out on league pass, so I had to go search for streams whenever the Rockets played the Lakers or Celtics on a non-TNT night.
So fuck that.
It was even worse at playoff time. I hate NBATV.
Haha we have international conflicting interests here
If I want to see the game on TV in the middle east, I can only watch games that are on NBA TV, otherwiseI can only watch it on the internet. I got International League Pass but the internet is crappy sometimes which makes it very annoying.
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Rockets haven't been good on the road
and they are going against a really good frontcourt. Kobe is going to kill whoever is guarding him, so I’m going with the Lakers. 102-94 Lakers
by twinkilling0303 on Jan 3, 2012 10:31 AM CST reply actions
Well, it's been a fairly brutal bunch to start the season, and it continues to be.
Orlando, San Antonio, Memphis, Atlanta (who just spanked Miami). Now LAL, LAC, OKC. As Morey said, if we can get through this stretch at 4-6 or better things look good. Two road games are kind of a small sample size.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Lakers haven't been starting Artist formerly known as Ron
First it was rookie Ebanks,then Barnes. They’re using whatever his name is this week as the focus-and scoring leader-of second unit.
You're right
But he’s getting the most minutes at the three so he goes in the matchups. It’s not starters anymore. I was tired of it so now it’s whoever gets the most minutes. Only in cases like Fisher/Blake will I write both since they are both averaging 24 minutes apiece.
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
Eh, I royally fell apart last time I tried to predict a slate of games.
Rockets 97
Lakers 93
Lowry has his way with the Lakers defense, Williams has a go of it on Kobe and Martin gets eaten alive by Bryant. Hill gets in early foul trouble because fuck you, it’s the Lakers, and Dalembert punches 3 shots.
I hope T-Will gets a go at Kobe.
When you are guarding Kobe you need to stay with him and that player’s Team Defense is not important. Would be a good test for him.
they should
Run Williams on Kobe and Martin on Ebanks. Hill guarding Gasol and dalembert on Bynum. For LA and Memphis I’d run this lineup a lot:
Lowry
Williams
Martin
Hill
Dalembert
by Christopher Dion Harris on Jan 3, 2012 11:58 AM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
I thinks the rockets might rob this
The last year they seem to play better in big games not so good in lower/our standard games.
Lowry to go beast mode, Kmart n kobe shooting lights out Bynum 15/10 Pau 18/10 but rockets win with speed 99 – 101 … dont sound likely.
And course hes gonna trim the play time hes not here to play the youngs hes here to make a name as an actual coach if he makes the playoffs with this team he will if he loses like 45 he wont
Josh McRoberts i hear is in pain is he a game time decision? or is playing for sure?
Lakers win via disqualification
Refs will make sure of this. Vince McMahon David Stern has ordered it.
I hate david stern!
id prefer bert on gasol
I know it moves sam a lik too far from basket but hill has made great strides in his rebounding and u need a savy post defender on gasol given his mid-range and footwork whereas bynum does all his work down low. Not gunna happen but would still prefer it.
105-98 rockets.
I just think our mismatch at pg will pay big dividends in this one. Williams will cover kobe when it coints, scila will net us 17&8, bert gets 4&9 with 4blks, artest wears a wedsing dress and martin gets 22 to kobes 25. Lowry finishes with 14, 5rebs & 11 assists. Bud slumps a little but so does gasol. I think about 11pts for airbud and 16 & 7 for gasol on 6/18 and 4 of 6 chairtg stripe. Bynum will do well tho & hill gets a double.
hopefully youth can play well as i see lee & dragon keeping us in it till we slide past in last 4mins or so of regulation. Mind u that is if zebras dont try and hand it to l.a & that is a big if.
"Never underestimate the heart of a champion"- Rudy T, all up in that azz
by ShookednShanghaied11 on Jan 3, 2012 12:18 PM CST via mobile reply actions
ohh i
And we trade clutch the bear and a bag of peanuts for cousins and sacs unprotectes 1st round picks for the next 5yrs
"Never underestimate the heart of a champion"- Rudy T, all up in that azz
by ShookednShanghaied11 on Jan 3, 2012 12:23 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
You shut your damn mouth
Clutch is going nowhere, he is a Hall of Famer!
by Aging Dominican on Jan 3, 2012 4:52 PM CST up reply actions
if u havta ask
You’ll never know.
Better question would b who ISNT he?
"Never underestimate the heart of a champion"- Rudy T, all up in that azz
by ShookednShanghaied11 on Jan 3, 2012 6:08 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Shooked, your sense of humor is coming out.
This is good.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
The final score (IMO) will be 101 – 95…
… my heart always picks the Rockets to win but my gut says the Lakers will instead.
The score will be the same. It all depends on which one people choose to listen to:
The heart or the gut. Man, I hope the heart is right tonight…
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I had to stop arguing with drunks, Steeler fans, and all other fools.
It was making my brick wall jealous...
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Dedicated to the "Pride of the Steelers"
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113-92 Rockets,
Kyle Lowry poops on the Blak-Fish. Has 30 points, 13 assists, 6 rebounds.
I'm a household name... at my house.
Michael Vick is the best throwing running back of all time.
My put your name on it prediction for the Housotn Texans.
10-6, with a first round playoff upset over either the Ravens or Steelers.
103-99 rockets.
I think lowry has his way with blake and fisher going for 18 and 10. The rest will be tough matchups but I still think we pull it out.
by Dmo_Htx on Jan 3, 2012 1:00 PM CST via mobile reply actions
bros
gots to go with the rockets 99-94
lowry beasts like always
ladies man shows H town y hes da best instead of ostrich head
martin gets burned by stupid kobo bryant
t will is a beast #wordapp
Ima d*ck so i shouldnt be dat hard to swallow
by mitmil22 on Jan 3, 2012 1:03 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Close game
Lakeshow wins 96-94
"Slammed that hoe on the counter like I just got 35 on the domino table!!"
Sherrod Harris
Kobe has been terrible the past coupla games. Hopefully today isn’t a regression to the mean.
Bynum has been flat out dominant. Hopefully today is a regression to the mean.
Whether we win/lose will come down to the bench.
i think going up against Martin
is a perfect remedy to get out of a shooting slump. I took a prop that Kobe would be the leading scorer tonight.. ALdridge and Gay are having nice nights, but none are going off.
If you can feel them, they are real.
put a D*ck in ur ear and F*ck wat u hurd
by mitmil22 on Jan 3, 2012 1:19 PM CST reply actions 4 recs
Rockets win 98-96
Lowry with 22-13-6, 3 steals and another disgusting block. The bulldog will be relentless tonight.
Scola in beast mode with 27 and 12 boards.
Kobe with chance to nail a 3 at the buzzer but bricks the hell out of it.
I think Bynum will need to be in foul trouble early to get the W.
I'm just spitballing here, but if McHale is going to work a 8-9 man rotation, this is what it will likely look like
Starters: Lowry, Martin, Bud, Scola, Hill
Bench: Sam Dalembert, Patterson, Lee, TWill/Dragic
If Terrence wants to get in the rotation consitently, he’s going to have to play really well and beat out Dragic. I just don’t see a spot for him unless he can run the point.
Check out The Dream Shake.
Who is backing up The Great White Hope?
Especially when he’s not hitting his shots and being a mediocre rebounder?
A three man rotation at the wings seemed to work last year
Bud, Lee, and Martin can carry the minutes assuming Bud gets his shot back. If he doesn’t, that’ll open up T-Will to get some more time and potentially usurp his starting spot.
Check out The Dream Shake.
by Patrick Harrel on Jan 3, 2012 1:51 PM CST up reply actions
I think It's going to be a 10 man rotation.
At least I want it to be.
I don’t see Twill playing any PG, other than when he’s starting for my 2k12 team.
I hope for a 2 man switch between Lowry/Dragic
Then a 4 man rotation between the SG/SF and PF/C spot.
SG/SF – Kmart/Lee/Bud/Twill position depending on what is needed in the game varying on size, scoring, and defensive abilities.
PF/C – Scola/Ppat/Hill/Dalembert A solid 4 man rotation here also depending on game needs.
We’re a deep team we need to use it. This season especially. We can start talking about 7-8 man rotations when the playoffs come around. If they come around.
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
I think it'll be more like this:
PG- Lowry, Dragic
Wings- Martin, Bud, Lee, Williams
Bigs-Scola, Hill, Dalembert
One of those wings will be traded this season though.
I hate david stern!
You're not gonna play Patterson??
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Coach McHale says 8-9 man rotation.
It looks like he likes Hill and T-Will so Pat is the odd man out for now I think. Like I said though one of the wings will likely be traded. That may allow Patterson or even Parsons into the rotation.
I hate david stern!
Do you seriously think that Patterson
would get a DNP if healthy before TWill?
If you can feel them, they are real.
put a D*ck in ur ear and F*ck wat u hurd
by mitmil22 on Jan 3, 2012 1:52 PM CST reply actions 5 recs
Let's get ya a good one at a game and I'll badger everyone to keep it up and get it on the front page.
You’re the voice of TDS, might as well make you the face too!
ok bro
ill hav muh girl take one of me…..den ill post it ….dis one is old doe……..(ima pokemon champ) but i still rep wit da breast cancer rockets headband ya feel me………
preciate da honor
/////i bleed red\
put a D*ck in ur ear and F*ck wat u hurd
by mitmil22 on Jan 3, 2012 2:06 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Where u from in Houston?
I just moved 2 da nawfside and i think i remember u sayin u stay there.
I hate david stern!
Hey man, what section are your season tickets in?
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
No shit.
I usually sit around 119-121 when I go.
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
ish bro lmk
i be dere a lot i sit in da last row el oh el at da top of 119
put a D*ck in ur ear and F*ck wat u hurd
lakers are gonna pull through on the back of andrew bynum and kobe being bailed out by the refs
lakers 104-96 rockets
by sohum on Jan 3, 2012 2:33 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
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
by ak2themax on Jan 3, 2012 6:10 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
How about
Funny? Thats only one word so technically you are still correct
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
I still like this one the most
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
by ak2themax on Jan 3, 2012 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Where's the Donaghy shirt?
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
I think they are Sacramento fans
They are referring to the game 6 incident of the 2002 WCF. Delaney and Bavetta officiated the game in question. And I bet they might even like Donaghy over in Sacramento.
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
No I figured that they were Sac fans.
I hope I never seen screw job like that in a game again.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Rockets 104-99.
Lowry is about to make someone his bitch and continue playing like an allstar.
by btrizzle25 on Jan 3, 2012 2:48 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Rec for making me laugh.
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Prediction
Lakers 104 Rockets 92. The Rockets really seem to struggle with teams that have a heavy front court. We struggled with Howard, we struggled with Z-Bo and M. Gasol, and I think tonight we struggle with Bynum and Pau. The Lakers also play solid defense, so, I think we will struggle tonight. I hope I am wrong, but this is what I expect. Come on Rockets, prove me wrong!!!! Lets go Rox!!!!!!!
Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion. - Rudy T.
by Rocketsfanforbasketballreasons88 on Jan 3, 2012 2:57 PM CST reply actions
rockets win 116-111
always going to pick rockets no matter what
So Devin Ebanks is just Trevor Ariza right?
Have they ever been spotted together
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Lakers 98 Rockets 103
its a close one. Lowry will dominate the lakers PGs and i think amrtin out scores kobe.
That looks like he's alive.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
HEy guys! Sorry Im so late. Visitor keeping me busy. Here ya go!
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Hope you guys are enjoying this. It looks we have a clear leader now for the game. Also a clear loser (me!). considering how well, I’m doing, I just have to predict the other team and we are guaranteed to win. Hope you guys are doing well. Sorry it’s kinda late, as I just got off work. As always, let me know if I screwed up.
"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 3, 2012 5:19 PM CST reply actions
Thanks again Chuck.
My strategy isn’t working, and I’m happy for it. Gonna keep picking the Rockets to lose.
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
who you got to win this game?
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Hope he doesn't say me.
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
I mean the game tonight, not the fantasy thing
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Jan 3, 2012 7:08 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
As always, good sir.
"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 4, 2012 7:10 AM CST up reply actions
We very much appreciate it buddy
And it’s a long season. I’m completely shocked that I’m doing well. Last year was a disaster for me. I think I was right only 20 times.
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
I think you're doing pretty damned good.
And I completely forgot to post my prediction, so oh 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 4, 2012 7:11 AM CST up reply actions
Dude I think we trust you
Unless you’ve got some crazy convoluted plot where you get behind early so no one suspects tampering, then you make a miraculous comeback where no one can trace your predictions because we just trust that you aren’t lying.
But if you’re doing that, you’re working much harder than the rest of us (you already are), so go for it buddy.
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
i think you may have overlooked my last game
by jbars on Jan 3, 2012 8:10 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Totally right, dude. Somehow I typed a "z" into your box...
Obviously, the calculator didn’t know what to do with it. Thanks for pointing it out, I’ve got you at 125 now. Good call. And sorry..I will get better as time goes on.
"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 4, 2012 7:14 AM CST up reply actions
LAL 97 - HOU 93
Hill breaks Gasol’s Nose
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by craigj007 on Jan 3, 2012 5:54 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
you gotta get at least 50 bonus points if you get the Gasol thing right lol!
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
NBATV crew now doing the call
Ernie Johnson + Webber + Other guy
This is pretty good, too. Why can’t NBATV do this instead of just carrying the home team feed?
Webber has gotten much better
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
Yeah, he looks REALLY smart.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
That's why I wear glasses: to look smart
But I need some of the “bitchin’” variety.
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
I tried it.
I still looked stupid. But Chris Webber’s glasses really are superb.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
They really are very stylish.
Fun fact that’s only tangentially related (as in it involves Chris Webber and attire):
The first replica basketball jersey I ever owned was a Chris Webber Washington Bullets jersey.
I knew very little about the NBA beyond the fact that Hakeem Olajuwon was cool and the Rockets were great and it was the best game we played in gym class (I guess I was eight at the time). I only had a vague awareness of who Chris Webber was.
Still, I wanted a jersey because they looked neat, and my mom agreed to get me one. But the Mervins was out of Rockets replicas in youth sizes, so I picked out the next coolest one they had.
It was only later that I discovered that Chris Webber was a really great player. I just got his jersey because it said “Bullets” on it, which I figured was the most bitchin’ name possible for a basketball team.
First one I ever got was a present from parents friends.
UH “Drexler” jersey. People often forget Clyde is in the HOF for being, like, really good at basketball.
A Chris Webber jersey is a good one, as was the “Bullets” name. Their owner would like to bring it back, apparently. Webber is one of those guys who should be on a team with McGrady and Yao for guys whose health betrayed their talent.
By the way, these announcers are killing me. The Bulls are coming on! Still down by 13 going into the 4th, though.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Um
Clyde is a commentator. That’s all.
My first jersey was a Michael Jordan Toon Squad jersey. Yeah, be jealous.
Now, I only own a throwback Rip City Brandon Roy jersey, and since he retired there goes that…
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
Now Chicago has it to 5pts.
They really have made a run.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Thats better than the commentators I have on TV right now
Its Egyptian announcers, let me tell you, thats not too good.
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
I was in Germany for the first Rockets title.
Up in the middle of the night, watching at strange little bars that catered to German basketball maniacs (such things exist). My (German) friend loved to make fun of the announcers (he’d lived in the US for a year).
Sample "Well, this American guy knows basketball a little, but he can’t really speak German. It’s funny in a sad way. The German guy can talk, but he knows nothing about the NBA or basketball. He’s a washed up football announcer, a drunk maybe. Listening to him say “Hakeem Olajuwon” is stunning."
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Its just horrible listening to these announcers
Pronouncing the names is pretty funny though, I think I can figure out some sort of drinking game to go with that somehow, I am open to suggestions!
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
We found the best drinking game is when they describe something clearly incorrectly.
Foul call on the wrong guy. Credit a bucket or block to the wrong guy. Describe something as a layup that isn’t. That sort of thing.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Thats better than what I was thinking
I wanted to take a shot after every mispronounced name. Then I thought I would probably die from alcohol poisoning.
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
We had to stay awake, remember. Despite drinking lots of lovely German beer.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
I've become convinced that he's an older Vinny Del Negro.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
For one
Let me just say this is the most fired up I’ve been for Rockets ball all year. I’m excited.
Check out The Dream Shake.
Rockets! Lakers!
One will leave the building with a winning record!
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Same here
I actually think we have a fighters shot at this. If Lowry and Martin produce, I think we will be ok. Our bench has to dominate theirs though.
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Why hasn't the game started yet...
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Its the late game, I starts in around 1 Hour and 10 minutes if I am not mistaken.
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
I know..
Didn’t get what I was trying to do there huh :D
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Yeah
Try writing a game preview when the previous game ends at midnight. And I’m on a sleep schedule where I go to bed around 10:30 and wake up at 6am. So expect a late preview tomorrow.
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
OTOH
I’ll be able to catch the Astros at Safeco, which is fairly cool for me, if not for much of anyone else.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Anyone catch the end of the Sparty-Wisconsin game?
Crazy ending there.
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 we handled ATL.
ATL beats MIA. Now they’re beating CHI. Odd.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
hawks and pacers are big dark horses in thje post season for me
by IrishThrasher on Jan 3, 2012 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
I like Indiana, and Atlanta is tough in the right matchup.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
get your facts straight. it's
Chase Budinger vs. Ron Artest Metta World Peace.
Nobody stand a chance against world peace…
don't bully me, i am from the D(etroit)!!!
No, Peace is the one that needs a chance.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
by Xiane on Jan 3, 2012 8:39 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Winner!
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
Holy crap, Chicago gets to mug people on D.
Why won’t they let us breathe on anyone?
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Good an explanation as any I guess.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Chicago comes back from 19 down to take the lead.
Atlanta takes lead on alley oop to Smith, then plays great D. Teague clanks two FT. Chicago ball. Wow.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
I'm thinking he was a good draft pick.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Remember the Beasley vs. Rose debate?
Hmmm.
See, this is why I’m wary of guys like Cousins. Of course, Rose wasn’t great until relatively recently, so whatev.
Beasley is just waiting to explode.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
He might wait his whole life.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Someday,
Michael Beasley will star in a community play version of “Death of a Salesman,” and for one glorious moment the universe will resonate with his pain.
Maybe "Waiting for Godot"?
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Well someone woke them up I guess.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
"The worst scenario is you go to overtime"
Actually, the worst scenario is you turn the ball over and lose the game on a fast break
And Chi scores.
This game should have been over but ATL can’t make its FT.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Really nice FT shooting there ATL.
Where was TMac? I mean it.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Great question
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
Very nice play
Luol Deng’s been playing crazy well out of the gate. And to think everyone thought the Bulls were going to trade him a few years ago
Typical Bulls rockfight.
Coach is the new JVG, but with more explosive players, so it works.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
These late games are awesome
for me atleast now i can do something before the game in the morning.
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