Game 22 Preview: Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs
by ak2themax on Feb 1, 2012 8:01 AM CST
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PrintSeriously? The Spurs again! It's like they play in our division or something.
Once again, there's no point in writing a full preview for a Spurs game. We know their offense. They know our offense. They have Tony Parker and Tim Duncan. They are sans Manu Ginobili.
We have Kyle Lowry, whom I'm starting to get worried about. We also have a defense that couldn't stop a nose bleed against Minny. At home.
That about cover things?
Actually, speaking about Lowry, should the Rockets rest him tonight in San Antonio like the Spurs did with Duncan when they came to town. I know Duncan is older and the back-to-backs are tougher for big guys, but Lowry just looks frustrated and a little tired. Maybe a break would be good for him? Just spit-balling here.
Also, it's time for a trivia game to determine who wins the amazing contest of being able to write a preview for Monday's game against Denver. I want to make this semi-hard, so it's a three part question, and only two of which can be found online. I won't say who the winner is until they get all three parts right.
1. Who holds the record for most three pointers in a game in Rockets history?
2. How many did this player hit?
3. He almost hit one more in that game, but it didn't count. Who passed him the ball a split-second too late?
Oh, and make sure to check out the enemy blog of the day, the incredible Pounding The Rock.
Oh, and tip-off is at 7:30pm, not 7pm.
And I haven't done a Calvin and Hobbes strip for a while, so this should make up for that, though you may have to actually go to youtube to see it. Sorry.
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Community is such an awesome show. But almost too subtle or sophisticated for the average TV viewer. Such a shame. And now it’s on “hiatus” unlikely to ever see a Season 4. What will ever become of Annie’s Boobs? We may never know…
I'm just hoping we get to see this year's paintball episode.
I’m not even hoping on a season 4 anymore.
It's a fantastic show
I love how self-aware it is, with Abed breaking down the fourth wall constantly. Plus, they were in the middle of their best season so far. I still say “Remedial Chaos Theory” was the best half-hour comedy episode ever. Brilliant writing.
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'm not sure about this but I think the answer to the question is...
ROBBBBERRTT HORRRRRRRRYYYYYYYY!!!!!
As for who passed him the ball – maybe Sam Cassell?
Now I'm thinking maybe it was Vernon Maxwell
As for the number of made shots, I’m gonna go with 8.
I don't think so
Horry has the record for most makes without a miss in the playoffs (8).
But I don’t think he ever made that many for the Rockets in a game.
too lazy to look up the answers
102-96 Houston. I have a feeling we’ll start to see the whole team round into form tonight. The game means too much. (the minny game meant more to minny and the rockets energy had been waning for a while, this should mean more to HOU.)
by Christopher Dion Harris on Feb 1, 2012 9:00 AM CST via iPhone app reply actions
I'm going to guess Sleepy Floyd...
because he played for both teams.. and Olajuwon was the passer…
As for the game, it’s going to be another dog kicker(not really), SA 98-93…..
temporary avatar change...
Robert Horry
He had 9 in a game…
and Im going to say Drexler passed it to him late. Just on the premise that he is a terrible tv announcer.
How in the world did
Eldridge Recasner start over Cassell?
Cassell was better off the bench
And Recasner had a decent assist to turnover ratio, but it does boggle the mind.
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 THE TANKING BEGIN
I admit winning 9 of 10 was impressive, but they were mostly against crappy teams AND at home. Last time we had a “long” road trip, we lost all 3 games. I can see us lose all 6 on the upcoming trip. Spurs 101-90
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on Feb 1, 2012 9:44 AM CST reply actions
/\ /\ Debbie Downer
I think the Rockets go 9-6 in February. First half of the month its on the road, second half is at home. There arent very many VERY tough opponents on the schedule, maybe just OKC and maybe Denver.
The rest of the games should be winnable if the Rockets play solid.
Robert Horry With 9 3-Pointers against Cleveland in 1996
and Hakeem Passed him the ball at the end
ROCKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Robert Hoooorrrry
Against the Cavs. I still remember my 10 year old excitement watching that game (do the math to find my age.) I am going to say the pass was from E-mail Davis??
As for tonight — If I see one more 15 footer off the glass from Duncan I might explode. Sure I only “call” a bank after I see my shot is way off and might have a chance that way, and he’s actually TRYING to bank it…. but come on Tim, try something different for us.
Rockets aren't playing well
and I expect that the Spurs will actually make their 3 point shots this time around. Spurs win 102 – 97.
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 1, 2012 11:16 AM CST reply actions
Rockets 107 – Spurs 99…
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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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I'll say get Kyle gets out of his slump being away from home and against a rival team
He’s a competitor and the atmosphere and and having to stare down tony parker awakens the sleeper and the rockets take it 98-92
"San Antonio is the best falling down team in the league"- Bill Worrell
Sadly
Spurs 95
Rockets 88
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i'm driving over from Austin to SATX to watch this game live!
think the spurs will win 108-94 but i’ll be there in my ketchup-mustard martin jersey cheering the rox.
A few have been close, but no one has gotten it completely correct yet
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'll go with:
1. robert horry
2. 9
3. umm…. mack bryant?
or it’s a trick question and horry actually got the shot off on time but the refs cheated. haha.
Lowry steps up.
Rockets 106 – Spurs 98
Gonna miss most of the game. Hopefully its close and I get to watch a fun 4th quarter.
Vernon Maxwell - 9 - Horry with pass
Rockets lose 109-118 double OT
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
by .Bonzo on Feb 1, 2012 1:56 PM CST via mobile reply actions
hoopshype
Has Houston listed as the leader for Kaman. Jordan Hill and Thabeet being the center pieces.
by Christopher Dion Harris on Feb 1, 2012 2:41 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
rockets win 127-1
lowry scores all 127.
duncan shoots 50% from the line for san antonio’s only point.
hey, a man can hope.
in all seriousness, neither team could keep a YMCA team from scoring 100. rockets win a close, yet high-scoring game. 108-106
by HTown80 on Feb 1, 2012 2:50 PM CST via Android app reply actions
Rocket 92 Spurs 88
Everyone is tries too hard
My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.
Ewww
ignore that erroneous is in that statement. ghastly
My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.
I hope the Rockets pull it off, we need this win
But I think the Spurs take this at home 105-99
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
I find it a bit unfair
the trivia that is. As far as the game goes, I think the Spurs send us on a slide to start the trip, I say 102-90 SA
How so?
If it was just the first one or the first two, everyone would get it just by looking it up on wikipedia or basketball-reference. I don’t expect people to immediately know the answer, but I always hate “trivia” games where the answers are all available online. It’s not fun. If I asked “What college did Patrick Patterson go to?” and you were the first person to say Kentucky, does that mean you knew the answer or did you look it up? Either way, I have no way of knowing, and that wouldn’t be fair to people who don’t read the previews at 8am (you live out of the country, yeah?).
So I picked a final question that involved a bit of luck and is something that you cannot look up. But I remember the game vividly, so I know exactly what happened.
And I want someone to get it all correct because let’s say the answer to the first two were “Player X” and “Y threes” and I called those right but the last part wrong. How hard would it be then to find the game and then list all the Rockets at the time to figure out who passed the ball?
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
oh and
I think someone mentioned it, but he guys over at pounding the rock do not use titles in comments. It feels eerie
My guess
It’s Horry with 9 against Cleveland. Clyde passed him the ball for a 10th a second too late.
Check out The Dream Shake.
Finally, maybe some differences in opinion. And go Bonzo, for calling it right last game and jumping right back in the top 5
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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 Feb 1, 2012 4:46 PM CST reply actions
And I feel we are going to lose this one, 104-95
"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 Feb 1, 2012 4:46 PM CST up reply actions
I'll say we lost 105-101
Since I didn’t put it in the actual preview.
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
Sounds good.
"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 Feb 1, 2012 6:57 PM CST up reply actions
I'm playing now ya'll
prepare to see me rocket up the standards
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"Fleshling! Do not shoot! For I am one of you fleshy things. It is I. Your Uncle Stan. Can't you tell by the long strips of fleshy substances covered in bodily fluids? Trust me! I have fleeeeeeeeesh."
Hop on in.
"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 Feb 1, 2012 6:57 PM CST up reply actions
No one saw the pun I made? lol
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"Fleshling! Do not shoot! For I am one of you fleshy things. It is I. Your Uncle Stan. Can't you tell by the long strips of fleshy substances covered in bodily fluids? Trust me! I have fleeeeeeeeesh."
Very clever...
"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 Feb 1, 2012 7:17 PM CST up reply actions
Don't hate lol
flayed ones stealth mode
"Fleshling! Do not shoot! For I am one of you fleshy things. It is I. Your Uncle Stan. Can't you tell by the long strips of fleshy substances covered in bodily fluids? Trust me! I have fleeeeeeeeesh."
In Virginia relegated to a life of Wizards games...
Now I know how BD feels…
Spurs 103 – Rockets 97
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
by OJ ATM on Feb 1, 2012 4:58 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Spurs 101- Rockets 89
Hoping my prediction is wrong and Rockets play ball.
im hoping the right players will be in the game and we win but`
spurs are good and i think we lose but kyle gets better and its not to much of a blow out we down from 1st Q and dont lead the rest of the way rockets 96 – spurs 103
SA 97 - HOU 91
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i got
108-103 rox
"Never underestimate the heart of a champion"- Rudy T, all up in that azz
by ShookednShanghaied11 on Feb 1, 2012 7:22 PM CST via mobile reply actions
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