Game 28 Preview: Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors
by ak2themax on Feb 12, 2012 8:00 AM CST
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PrintIt's the "We Shouldn't Have Let Go of Jeremy Lin" Bowl.
Or maybe the "Mark Jackson" Bowl.
Or maybe it's just a Sunday night game that means a lot to the Rockets, who are on the fifth of a six game road trip. When I looked at the schedule, I thought 2-4 would be fine. I expected 1-5 honestly, but 2-4 was very realistic. But the Rockets are 3-1 on the trip so far, and that all-important road record that I've mentioned about a dozen times already is a respectable 6-8. Of course .500 is the goal on the road, and a win tonight will help. I know, math is crazy hard sometimes.
The Warriors are 9-14 and have also had two days off. Anytime you play a team that runs like the Warriors do you hope they played the last six nights in a row. Unfortunately, for basketball reasons this didn't happen, and the Warriors are well-rested and ready to long-two the Rockets to death.
The Warriors are last in points allowed, but are fifth in blocks per game while being the third least-blocked team in the league. Random facts are always fun, aren't they?
Because I can never watch highlights from this series enough:
Game #6: Golden State Warriors v Dallas Mavericks (via PFortyy)
Tip is at 8pm CST. Matchups after the jump.
Matchups:
PG: Kyle Lowry vs. Stephen Curry:
I was surprised that Lowry played against the Suns. But without him, we probably wouldn't have won. Not because Dragic wouldn't have done well, but because Flynn probably wouldn't have held his own with the second unit. Of course, as soon as we lose Flynn he's going to go off for 50 points and everyone will call Morey an idiot again.
Steph Curry is still a really good player on a bad team. He didn't start the season so hot, but he's coming back around. Against the Nuggets on Thursday, he scored 36 points on an incredible 13-17 shooting to go along with 7 assists, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks just for kicks. And he only turned the ball over once. Obviously I'm just guessing here, but I bet his OALBII for the game was like 12.
Advantage: Even
SG: Kevin Martin vs. Monta Ellis:
I don't know anymore with K-Mart. What the heck is this? His aim has been worse than Calvin's!
via schwicky.net
Advantage: Warriors
SF: Chandler Parsons vs. Dorell Wright:
I vividly remember the first game against the Warriors from last year. We had just lost the night before to the Lakers, and then had to play the Warriors without Yao. And Monta Ellis couldn't miss if his life depended on it.
And Dorell Wright hit 16 threes (I may be exaggerating) and 11 long twos (close to reality).
Just some random trivia: anyone want to guess where Wright went to college?
Advantage: Warriors
PF: Luis Scola vs. David Lee:
Only five players have had a triple double this year. One is Kyle Lowry. Another plays for the Warriors, but it isn't Ellis or Curry. It's Lee, who went 25/11/10 on Tuesday in a loss against the Thunder.
More random trivia: Who are the other three to have triple doubles this year?
Advantage: Rockets
C: Samuel Dalembert vs. Andris Biedrins:
Biedrins' minutes are down, and so is his production. He's currently averaging 3/5. Yeah that's it. Oh, and he's averaging more fouls than points. So not a good season for Biedrins.
Advantage: Rockets
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Bench/Role Players:
Warriors: Nate Robinson, Dominic McGuire, Brandon Rush, Charles Jenkins, Ekpe Udoh, Chris Wright, Jeremy Tyler, Klay Thompson
Rockets: Chase Budinger, Patrick Patterson, Jordan Hill, Courtney Lee, Goran Dragic
Advantage: Rockets
Injuries/Inactives:
Warriors:
Rockets:
Prediction: Warriors 110-103
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I apologize for not having the scores up last game, as I was stuck at work till very late.
So here are the new scores, and hopefully that will be the only time I have that problem. As always, if you see a problem, let me know and I will look into it.
1. Rockets4LIFE-336
2. OJ ATM-322
3. .Bonzo-315
4. sohum-306
5. twinkilling0303-291
6. RiiseRockets-289
7. Dmo_Htx-274
8. TCWIR-271
9. BD34-268
10. ak2themax-265
11. btrizzle25-250
12. bone31crusher-249
13. Irish Trasher-238
14. jake_471-231
15. BuckeyeBob-223
16. ehburrus-222
17 .dech-221
18. steeler-hater-220
19. arnold p-218
20. Camouflage14-215
21. Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic-211
22. jbars-210
23. VBG-203
24. Christopher Dion Harris-201
25. Rockets7-196
26. craigj007-193
27. galicae-192
28. Slackary-180
29. f22a4bandit-169
30.TheLastDynasty-169
31. Vambram-148
32. gunsbound-145
33. AIDe2356-137
34. mitmil22-134
35. Xiane-129
36. HTown80-126
37. AhForJustOneTime-125
38. Texas08-124
39. Rocketsfanforbasketballreasons88-122
40. olivarezq1-122
41. 76_Raptors-120
42. PunkRocket-120
43. A.J.G.-115
44. johnsmith-114
45. batman713-105
46. MEGA_MAN-110
47. mob16151-110
48. MeLioRate-110
50. tunatango-110
51. lakeytom-110
52. Fuller-110
53. Mike Kerns-110
54. Mellowman-110
55. taylorrohrman-107
56. TiEaB-107
57. RedRowdy420-106
58. chuckiepoo-106
59. Rockets78-102
60. ShookednShanghaied11-98
61. Bighaircut-98
62. Mannan Ali-96
63. makinmajik-96
64. Nike86-96
65. Valiant1-96
66. AllenOU-96
67. Stupendous Man-92
68. lucneguye92-83
"Well, remember what you said, because in a day or two, I'll have a witty and blistering retort! You'll be devastated THEN!" Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Feb 12, 2012 8:35 AM CST reply actions
Rockets 104-99
"Well, remember what you said, because in a day or two, I'll have a witty and blistering retort! You'll be devastated THEN!" Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Feb 12, 2012 8:36 AM CST up reply actions
Thanks for all the work man!
Life gets in the way sometimes, im sure everyone understands! :)
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 12, 2012 8:03 PM CST up reply actions
We all do
Truly. Trust me. CW knows too. After all, he filled in for me on a preview (admirably, I might add).
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
for the triple doubles
Is it rajon rondo, Andre iguadola and kyrie Irving?
by Rockets78 on Feb 12, 2012 9:06 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Rondo, Iggy and KEMBA WALKER
Poor bobcats though, They are really terrible
That is correct
Walker is the fifth.
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 101-94
For this to continue we must get energy back from Dalembert and Martin to start hitting. The short break and cut minutes in the last few hopefully will help. Please bench we need you to keep it up.
Not really...
The relationship between the two isn’t exactly what you would call close, but on the rare occasions that they team up (in the Justice League usually), they realize that the other has skills that they don’t possess that are vital to defeating evil. For example, Batman’s financial position allows him to explore a wealth of options not always available to Superman. Likewise, Bruce Wayne is smart enough to know that Superman actually has powers and uses them to help people.
The real difference between the two though is their approach to justice. Superman’s world is black and white and he focuses a lot of friends and family as his driving force in accomplishing good. Meanwhile, Batman’s world is shades of grey and the relative differences between what is considered inherently “good” or “bad.” He also has no family to speak of, so when these two get together the tension usually reaches a boiling point because even though their end games are similar, their means to achieving the same goal are generally very different.
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
Damn it! all those world's finest comics I read were lies
I think the two has some mutual understanding and respect for each other as opposites. Superman is an alien that seek human connection, Batman, a human that alienates himself to be something more. Over the years, I think DC developed a lot of foil between the 2 characters.
Superman is wholesome and down to earth but he might be a more lonely character than batman, those who has their monikers tie to Superman often has a better relationship with superman’s family than superman himself. While Batman the emotionally damaged gritty character has the most expanded “family” of anyone in DC, each has strong character history and development with him
Warriors 110- Rockets 96
Thats highlight video hyped me up for Golden State. Ellis and Curry both explodes for many points.
A void? I see no void!
GSW 107-104
K-Mart 20pts in 1st half but Monta goes for 42.
by RiiseRockets on Feb 12, 2012 10:56 AM CST via mobile reply actions
The Warriors
Steph Curry can shoot,but is still real iffy on passing. And he makes Kevin Martin look like a defensive stud by comparison.
Monta Ellis could have his way w/K-Mart,so I expect some cross-assignments,Lowry on Ellis,Curry on Martin.
Wright went to Miami…the Miami Heat,that is,no co-eds for him,which may explain why he e-mailed his junk to a “friend”.(Course Oden did too,and he went to college,so,so much for that.)
Lee is ending up playing quite a bit of C,much like Scola. Lee can’t defend,but he rebounds and can shoot and pass a little.
Biedrins is wasting his talent,but has a nice game every 4,5 games.
Their bench has three guys they rely on.
Brandon Rush can relly get hot from three,can make other shots as well,but has really shocked me w/his defense. He will get a couple of blocks out of nowhere,and they’re on Cs,PFs,anybody.
The rookie Klay Thompson-a guy I kinda wanted in the Draft-looks very promising. Ha the usual rookie brain-farts and picks up fouls a little too easily,but he can stroke it,and is a very nice passer for a rookie who came in as a scorer.
Udoh is an energy guy who will contest shots,every now and then make some of the worst looking hooks and alleged jumpers you will ever see. He will block a lot of shots,but is a surprisingly weak rebounder for his activity. He also racks up the fouls.
GS plays a lot of Ellis,Curry,two of Wright/Rush/Thompson and Lee.
I think Lee and Scola are pretty similar players.
Lee is a bit quicker, Scola is stronger. Scola might actually play better D.
Thompson looks a bit like Kevin Martin without the crazy speed, but with more passing ability to me. I think he has a good future if the Warriors ever figure out their Ellis/Curry problem
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Ellis/Curry
Xiane,
Totally agree they have to decide which one stays.
I think their dilemma is Ellis is the one who they should trade,as he’s just too ball dominant and in either Thompson-future-or Rush they have a capable replacement. But Curry looks to be a player w/out a position,has iffy ankles and is their Draft Jewel.(Curry is too slight to be a SG and can’t pass well enough on a consistent basis to be a PG,not to mention his lack of foot speed/quickness keeps him from getting past other PGs and into lane for playmaking for others.)
Easy for me to say,but I think they’d be better off in long run would be trading both.
rockets 108 gsw 102
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
by Rockets7 on Feb 12, 2012 11:01 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Rockets 109 Warriors 103
'Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.' -Frank Herbert
Is this finally the game where Kevin Martin scores more than 10 points?
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Starters have to play well tonight
but I don’t think that’s gonna happen. We don’t guard the 3 point line well (we’ve been saved by other teams missing), and the Warriors will get out and run. I’m still picking the Rockets to win however because I’m a homer. Rockets win 112-108
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 12, 2012 11:51 AM CST reply actions
with the rest being a major factor
I have to, for the first time pick against the good guys. I think lowry will do well and the bench’ll keep us in it but scola ends up playing till his legs fall off (at which point mchale’ll roll out a wheelchair) and martin struggles (gasp).
Warriors pull it out late (final 5mins) and….
102-94 gsw
"Never underestimate the heart of a champion"- Rudy T, all up in that azz
by ShookednShanghaied11 on Feb 12, 2012 12:21 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Is Carlos boozer
Allowed to have that much Jerry curl juice on his head… That boy lookin shiny haha… Just sayin
by ArianNation713 on Feb 12, 2012 2:11 PM CST via Android app reply actions
Warriors in this one..... 99-96
and to be fair, the Rockets have been dogs in the last 3 road games in which they won all of them, including the one at Phoenix. Too much Monta tonight however.
This season the Rockets need to sink or swim. Instead, they are just floating. This is the product of an indecisive GM.
I'd put the over/under on Whitney Houston songs played tonight at 2.5
At the Rockets game that is, not the Grammy’s. What does the crowd think?
Well
Game is in the Bay Area, so who knows?
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 112-94
Ellis and Curry put on a show, but Dragon Army destroys GS’s reserves and tired starters.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Rockets 110 - Warriors 104
Rockets starters finally show that they deserve to start
Glad you posted the Warriors Mavs stuff AK.
What’s funny is, that Mavs team was probably the best they ever put on the court. Ran into the exact wrong team with the exact wrong coach on both sides.
"Each in turn... volunteered his suggestions, his invaluable suggestions."
Man, that GSW crowd that year was amazing
Deafening noise all the way through
That was my first year in Lubbock
and all the Dallas kids wouldn’t shut up about how amazing Dirk and the Mavs were. Being there while this was going down was fantastic. Also, I’m a sucker for revenge stories, so seeing Don Nelson beat Mark Cuban made me giddy. Oh, and the fact that Dallas could have beaten the Warriors in the regular season to eliminate them from playoff contention but decided that they wanted them in the first round just makes it even more awesome.
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
GSW 111 - HOU 103
GSW should be fresh/fast
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gonna go with the warriors in a barnburner
oracle arena is awesome. probably the best crowd in basketball, since they’re not bandwagon fans. their announcers are legit, too, and not super-homer. should be a good game.
warriors 112-104 rockets
CLee shuts down Monta
Houston 117 GSW 110 in OT
Rockets 105 – Warriors 101…
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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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Rockets 106- Warriors 98
Martin finally scores over 10 points.
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
im just a little nicer than u....
i gave the warriors an extra point :)
by IrishThrasher on Feb 12, 2012 7:49 PM CST up reply actions
Sitting on the upper-half of the table! Hooray!
Anyway, I ‘ll take the Rockets 105 – 100. The starters remember why they’re starters, and the bench continues to produce. GSW is “decent,” but Dalembert will dominate the lane tonight.
My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.
Upper half of the table?
Love it. Next we can start calling these Fixture Previews! As a soccer (football, etc.) fan that would be 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
As a new Soccer fan
Wayne Rooney is where it’s at. I’ve seen his team the most, and I enjoy him and Valencia.
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 12, 2012 7:11 PM CST up reply actions
if your getting into soccer id reccomend
the spanish league, La Liga teams like barca and mardid are great to watch and most games have a few goals, real free flowing “sexy” football
by IrishThrasher on Feb 12, 2012 7:47 PM CST up reply actions
Im more of the English Premier League myself
I just think that all the teams from top to bottom are quality in any league and that there are so many story lines where as in La Liga, which does have beautiful football, only has 2 real contenders. The EPL has Man U, Man City, Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal, and even Newcastle, my team, with some sort of shot. And twinkilling, any chance I can convince you to switch over to Newcastle United, I realize we just had a really bad loss, and we arent the glamourous choice, but we are 6th above Liverpool and the future looks bright, we have some of the best sports fans ever and a lot of history, and we had Alan Shearer who is Legend. Stop by: coming home newcastle here on sb nation sometime.
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 12, 2012 8:02 PM CST up reply actions
Honestly I'd watch anyone right now
I don’t know anything about the Standings or how the “playoffs” work…really im clueless. But I woke up at 6 30 in the morning to watch a soccer match, a huge first for me.
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 12, 2012 8:04 PM CST up reply actions
Well the league is the most important thing in the EPL
Then there are 2 cups in england the FA Cup and the Cup. There are 2 European Cups the Champions League and the Europa League.The teams that finish third and fourth in the league qualify for the UEFA Champions League but must play in the 3rd qualifying round – the winners of these matches are then admitted to the group stage.
The fifth-placed team in the league qualifies for the UEFA Cup, as do the FA Cup winners and the Carling Cup winners. The Carling cup is only played by pro teams in England. Premier League down to League two. The FA Cup is open to every team in the country, Pro and Ametuer. The FA cup is bigger than the Carling cup. As far as the name “League cup” that is kind of a misnomer. The League cup has nothing to do with the Premier League.
Hope it isnt too confusing and helps! If you follow a team, hopefully Newcastle :), for a year then you will get the hang of it.
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 12, 2012 8:13 PM CST up reply actions
Oh and first and second place in the league automatically qualify for the next years addition of the Champions League
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 12, 2012 8:18 PM CST up reply actions
And just to clarify:
UEFA Champions League= Champions League
UEFA Cup = Europa League
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 12, 2012 8:20 PM CST up reply actions
Well round of 16 UEFA Champions League starts tomorrow (2/14)
And usually ESPN has those rights but I can’t confirm that for this year.
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
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Is that like a step down from the Premiere League?
Are the teams the same as that league…sorry I’m clueless.
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 13, 2012 2:18 PM CST up reply actions
No problem man
Actually the CL is the best of the best from the season before. It’s a basically a club championship. Imagine if the top 4 NBA teams entered a huge tourney with the top club basketball teams from Europe, Asia, etc. That’s the CL.
Depending on the quality of your league (determined by UEFA), you get to send a certain number of teams from each league. For example, the EPL is ranked the highest, so the top 3 teams from the previous season automatically qualify. The fourth place team participates in a play-in qualification tourney to get in. La Liga also has the same format. Countries with lower quality leagues only send one team, basically. The format is generally a home-and-home between two teams determined by a random draw. Aggregate score of the two games determines the winner.
Now, after the top tier of teams go to the CL, the next tier, with a generally smaller number from each country, qualify for the Europa League. Think of it as the NIT to the CL’s NCAA tournament.
To answer your question, some say it’s more prestigious than winning your country’s league because this one is bigger and better. And I think the money is better. But I guess it just depends on the player or country.
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
Dude
you totally just dropped some knowledge on me. Those comparisons really helped me figure it out…I’m starting to learn.
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 13, 2012 7:57 PM CST up reply actions
So the champions league
and Premier League go on at the same time?
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 13, 2012 7:59 PM CST up reply actions
Yes
But the CL games are usually (there’s that word again) during the week as opposed to the weekend. So teams early on will send a B squad to the game or maybe shuffle so that their teams for the CL and their league are about half starters and half subs. And there are some teams that just play their starters in both games, especially as the CL gets heated. And if fact, for the EPL, they have the Carling Cup, FA Cup, EPL, and CL at the same time for a while. But the FA cup get their own weekends (like this weekend, for example), and not too many top teams care about the Carling Cup anymore, and those are midweek as well, so generally they involve “B” teams.
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
Thanks so much for the info
I should just go ahead and get Fox Soccer. It seems like games don’t really come on any other channels except for once a week on ESPN 2 or something.
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 14, 2012 12:04 AM CST up reply actions
Does it come on TV
most games come on Fox Soccer (which I don’t get)
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 12, 2012 8:02 PM CST up reply actions
Hopefully the Rockets come out and win this one 109- 103
I think our big men wake up and kick some ass. On a separate note I was just wondering if there are any dreamcasts planned soon? Those were pretty good, if there are any, hopefully there can be some dreamshake member participation, i’d like to hear BD34 and mitmil22 on there! :)
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
they better win
I’m going to my first rockets game today we better pull it off.
by Bmoney556 on Feb 12, 2012 7:02 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
Have fun!
"Well, remember what you said, because in a day or two, I'll have a witty and blistering retort! You'll be devastated THEN!" Bill Watterson~Calvin and Hobbes
by The Chuckwagon has rolled on on Feb 12, 2012 7:12 PM CST up reply actions
Lol at that 2007 series
What I will alway remember about that series were the numerous amounts crazy shots that the Warriors made. Oh and who can froget the lone Dallas fan in the sea of Warriors fans.
by TheDream34 on Feb 12, 2012 7:51 PM CST via mobile reply actions
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