Game 33 Thread: Rockets vs. Grizzlies
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I'm liking these home stretches
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Lets go Rockets!
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Well, now i know about bears. I'm set for life.
"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 20, 2012 7:04 PM CST reply actions
Just got myself a new Tablet yesterday.
Lets see how it copes with a TDS game thread
Just got a new laptop today actually since my air shit the bed on me.
High five for new technology!
Maireann croí éadrom i bhfad.
The Tablet came with my new mobile
It was a nice surprise when I went to recontract my plan
by Camouflage14 on Feb 20, 2012 7:07 PM CST up reply actions
I know different bear lore...
Then again that’s because one of my friends in school is gay and I can get free pizza and drinks this way.
Maireann croí éadrom i bhfad.
Over/Under of 4.5 minutes for Morris?
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
I say he gets 0 minutes
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Playing time :D
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Oh...well in that case
I’ll take the under
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 7:12 PM CST up reply actions
Aw man.
We got to win this to even the series otherwise we’d lose a tiebreak
whered the other thread go?
meh.
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
deleted it since there was this one :)
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 7:08 PM CST up reply actions
ruined me bein 1st
thanks man..
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
it sure is
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
haha sorry
props ro you for being first but I dont get what the fascination with being first is
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 7:09 PM CST up reply actions
You were never in 2nd grade were you?
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
How did you know!
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 7:11 PM CST up reply actions
damn my first grade education lol :D
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 7:12 PM CST up reply actions
If this game becomes a blowout
I’m gonna start season 2 of The Walking Dead. Just started watching this 2 days ago…I’m always late to good shows.
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 7:07 PM CST reply actions
A lot of people say that
but I kind of like the slow pace. Feels more like a movie to me.
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 7:09 PM CST up reply actions
I hear a ton of people talking about it.
Is it that good?
by Dmo_Htx on Feb 20, 2012 7:10 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I've only watched the first season
so far it’s really good
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 7:11 PM CST up reply actions
Anybody else hear about Rondo pegging a ref with a bal?
Remind you of anyone? :D
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
When did that happen?
Is he going to be sued? LOL
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 7:12 PM CST up reply actions
community service
feel bad for him…………..
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
LOL
Best Quote From A Current Rocket :
'B****, meet me outside. I will kick you’re a**'.
-The great Kyle Lowry
Wheres Clyde?
Not that I’m complaining though.
by Dmo_Htx on Feb 20, 2012 7:12 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Good, let's get some ref hating in early
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Well that was the fastest foul ive ever seen
10 seconds in
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Vintage Parsons missed lay up
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Has to have one of those a game
I miss those vintage put backs, it seems like its been forever since i’ve seen one
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 7:14 PM CST up reply actions
Come on Lowry
You weren’t passing those up last night
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 7:14 PM CST reply actions
Ball don't lie
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Any time I hear "Raja" Bell..
I think of the tiger from Aladdin
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 7:15 PM CST reply actions
I hope Lowry lights up his former team
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
whatapass!!
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
he was passing to scola
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
He was shooting it and it was tipped out of his hand
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Agreed
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 7:21 PM CST up reply actions
It looked like it was a pass
but he was clearly shooting. I think since it landed in a Rockets players hands, looked like it was a pass
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 7:19 PM CST up reply actions
How is that non shooting
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Dalembert is going to work
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
careless turn over
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
3 TOs for Lowry so far
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Lowry already with 3 TO's
Damn memphis are good at forcing TO’s
This Mavericks - Celtics game has been some of the sloppiest basketball I've seen in a while
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Mavs are still recovering from the Linfection.
Best Quote From A Current Rocket :
'B****, meet me outside. I will kick you’re a**'.
-The great Kyle Lowry
As good as Lowry was last night
he’s equally as bad so far.
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 7:25 PM CST reply actions
5-0 Turnover margin in favor of Memphis..
Not going to win if this keeps up.
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Are they not calling fouls on Marc Gasol tonight?
They called one on Dalembert for much less
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 7:26 PM CST reply actions
Rudy Gay annoys me..
He’s not a superstar
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
I think Mya once called him a Ghetto Superstar
because he came from afar, reaching for the stars. She also wanted him to runaway with her to another place…no word yet as to where her offer stands
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 7:30 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
A lot of people do, and it is very annoying
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
memphis
or atleast thats what that max contract says
by Camouflage14 on Feb 20, 2012 7:30 PM CST up reply actions
an astounding decision
only rivaled by their ridiculous Conley decision. That’s what mediocrity looks like, folks.
They couldnt possibly have anymore money left
with contracts to Gay, Conley, Randolph and Gasol
by Camouflage14 on Feb 20, 2012 7:32 PM CST up reply actions
They don't.
This is their team for the next few years. Even if the new CBA hadn’t penalized teams going over the cap, their owner has publicly said that they won’t go into the tax, so they can’t even improve by making MLE deals or something.
He's not a star in slightest.
He’s a decent rotation player. He belongs in the Monta Ellis class of points/game superstars, and that’s it.
Lets say NO is moved
Would that mean OKC joins the SW Division?
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
I mean if the Hornets are moved
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 7:31 PM CST up reply actions
Didn't think about that
But yeah
Hornets go to Seattle and OKC becomes Southwest…
I hope NO stays until Durant retires at least lol
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 7:32 PM CST up reply actions
That would be terrifying
"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 20, 2012 7:35 PM CST up reply actions
Oh man that is scary
Southwest is already super competitive
by Camouflage14 on Feb 20, 2012 7:33 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe New Mexico wants a team lol
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 7:34 PM CST up reply actions
Seattle will probably get the team if NO moves
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
I thought they were in the progress of it?
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Seattle deserves to have a team for sure
I just dont want that to happen during the Durant years. If anything the NBA should contract.
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 7:41 PM CST up reply actions
I don't want it to happen for several reasons.
Not the least is that taking a team from Sacramento is bullshit.
Contraction really only “necessary” so long as Stern holds onto this “I must keep the Hornets in NOLA” thing, but then it’s only necessary for the Hornets, and so there you go.
NO, Charlotte
Just to keep it even
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 7:48 PM CST up reply actions
I was just thinking about it
It is an interesting question though, it would be scary if OKC does join us
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 7:38 PM CST up reply actions
Good evening
Martin and Lowry are playing well although we have too many TOs.
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 7:35 PM CST up reply actions
Kyle FU 3 number 1!
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
When Lowry knows he's getting the shot
he rarely misses.
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 7:32 PM CST reply actions
Good shit by the team right there
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
keep it up kyle
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
Did i read that Grizz have 22 pts in paint right?
by Dmo_Htx on Feb 20, 2012 7:34 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Well the Grizz aren't an outside shooting team
and we cant defend the paint very well
by Camouflage14 on Feb 20, 2012 7:36 PM CST up reply actions
Just wanted to mention
As bad as I’ve felt for Yao sometimes…Greg Oden takes the cake. Awful
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 7:36 PM CST reply actions
I'm still waiting until March 16th.
When hopefully we have a Kevin Martin-less team.
Best Quote From A Current Rocket :
'B****, meet me outside. I will kick you’re a**'.
-The great Kyle Lowry
Refs have been calling some tick tack shit tonight
by Dmo_Htx on Feb 20, 2012 7:36 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I don't mind as long as it's consistent from player to player
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
its gonna be a long night
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 7:40 PM CST up reply actions
smith!
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
I just noticed Clyde isnt commentating on the game
Thats why I was able to focus on the game
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 7:38 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Kevin Martin missing free throws...
So weird to see
jinxed by the announcers
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 7:40 PM CST up reply actions
I like P2s hustle
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
pp is awesome
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
matt bullard
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
Am cutting this roster down closer to morris.
funny commentary,
by Edwin AnDre Johnson Capron on Feb 20, 2012 7:48 PM CST reply actions
lol
it happens
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 7:51 PM CST up reply actions
Smith fouling too much
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
memphis uniforms bother the heck outta me
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
Those ones are fine.
The green ones are the worst uniforms I’ve ever seen. Worse than our pinstripes.
Minnesotan Rockets fan
I like the pinstripes.
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
me too
"Slammed that hoe on the counter like I just got 35 on the domino table!!"
Sherrod Harris
Man this game is something.
Neither team can play defense it seems
"Slammed that hoe on the counter like I just got 35 on the domino table!!"
Sherrod Harris
It's weird.
He seems alright, but I know that Philly fans couldn’t stand him.
Minnesotan Rockets fan
I wish I had a vertical like that..
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
I have a horizontal like that
but I always get a “not right now, im too tired”
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 8:04 PM CST up reply actions
That fast break was art
the defense of the other hand…fingerpainting for 5 year olds
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 8:02 PM CST reply actions
**watches both teams pretend to play defense"
They must think that this is all star weekend, already.
1 more game
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
whens the all star game, 26th right?
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
It's All-Star week if that counts for anything
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
68% shooting for a half???
Thats ridiculous
"Slammed that hoe on the counter like I just got 35 on the domino table!!"
Sherrod Harris
luck?
meh. it all counts the same.
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
I'd rather be lucky than good
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
57-57 Greg Smith will enter and break the backboard
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
by OJ ATM on Feb 20, 2012 8:06 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
wth kevin
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
Damn K-mart
Missing FT’s but making everything else
That was Kobe-esque
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
oh yeah!
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
MARTIN!!!!! WOW WHAT A PLAY!!!!! PASS TO HIMSELF!
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Pass off the backboard
Or did I see that wrong
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 8:11 PM CST up reply actions
I do
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 8:11 PM CST up reply actions
Hey just being honest lol
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 8:15 PM CST up reply actions
Yup, get us some youth and picks
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
We need actual good youth, Lowry Patterson and Morris aren't going to cut it
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Lee is solid
Patterson is good too just need more time/guidence
by IrishThrasher on Feb 20, 2012 8:15 PM CST up reply actions
I didn't say that..
We’re not going anywhere if Lowry, Patterson, and Morris are our only really good young players. We need somebody who will become that star in the future, none of those 3, apart from possibly Lowry will become that All-NBA star.
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
I don't like Monty, I think Okur will be considered a poor man's Monty, which isn't saying much.
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
He didnt say he wants to get rid of Lowry, just Martin
and I think he’s right, our team right now isnt going to cut it
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 8:17 PM CST up reply actions
the pick is the main advantage in trading him, other than Lowry, he is the best assest we have
Im all for rebuilding, I believe we are in that process right now anyways somewhat
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 8:15 PM CST up reply actions
I'm always amazed by how much fans (as well as teams) overvalue draft picks.
Of course, then you have guys like Sarver who see them primarily as money sinks.
is it to early to say the celtics suck!
by Edwin AnDre Johnson Capron on Feb 20, 2012 8:12 PM CST reply actions
Dirk is a freak, 20 points in a half
Also, he got to #20 on the all time scoring leaders, and 3rd NBA player ever to have 1000 blocks and 3s. Kidd is #2 in steals ever.
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
I wouldn't trade Martin for nothing
If we can get someone with crazy upside then yeah sure.
I would do it if I can get a good first round pick with it
Probably wont get top 7, but anything up to 15 could be useful
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 8:20 PM CST up reply actions
Top 15?
So another Marcus Morris type for Kevin Martin? Really…
Marcus Morris would probably go in the 20s in this draft
Last year’s draft was really thin
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Its a shame we traded our pick for TWill
It could have been valuable
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 8:24 PM CST up reply actions
Im being realistic
how high of a pick do you think we could get for him anyways?
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 8:23 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe we can package our pick and Kevin Martin for like a top 7 pick
Mike Miller and Randy Foye were somehow traded for the 5th pick in a draft….
It could work, I hope it does
But I would be very surprised if we get higher than middeling pick in this year’s draft
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think anyone would trade him for nothing
I would expect something back
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
cant watch the game tonight
Who is guarding Mo Speight? why is he 6 for 7?
In other news...
Deron Williams just hit his 8th 3 and their only in the 3rd.
by Dmo_Htx on Feb 20, 2012 8:24 PM CST via mobile reply actions
It's funny
Pringles dont put Lin on opposing PGs a lot, he put Fields and Shump on them a good amount of the time
Showing Lin who's boss
Im happy NY is losing
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 8:28 PM CST up reply actions
damnit all my streams just switched to okc game
"Slammed that hoe on the counter like I just got 35 on the domino table!!"
Sherrod Harris
hate wen dat happens
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
I think we released him to make room for Smith
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
Awkward 3 pt play there, ill take it.
Still wish Lowry would just shoot the layup.
by Dmo_Htx on Feb 20, 2012 8:30 PM CST via mobile reply actions
So, any players y'all like in this coming up draft?
I’m not saying Houston will get these guys, but I have my man crushes on Rivers(Duke) and Middleton(A&M)
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Same, but he suffers from the Terrence Williams syndrome
Can get into the paint very easily, but doesn’t know what to do when he gets there.
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Im not a fan of Middleton at all.
There’s too many players I like to name. Very deep draft coming up.
by Dmo_Htx on Feb 20, 2012 8:33 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Ouch
that actually looked like it hurt
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Smith coming in
Dallas and Houston fan making it work. Gig 'em!
Okay, I’m trying to figure this out.
This season, you can have 13 players per game. Hill’s not in the rotation because he’s injured. So who’s the other? Thabeet? Morris? T-Will?
Minnesotan Rockets fan
Morris probably
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 8:39 PM CST up reply actions
Or it might be Flynn actually
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Can we play some D please
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
I hate teams that play no defense
by TheDream34 on Feb 20, 2012 8:45 PM CST via mobile reply actions
traveling!
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
wait what?
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
he better miss dem FTs
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
oh no
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
Black eye for sure
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Not good
hopefully flynn steps up if he plays
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
thabeet is inactive, stupid coaches,
by Edwin AnDre Johnson Capron on Feb 20, 2012 8:52 PM CST reply actions
I think it’s amazing how terrible he is.
We’re willing to play an undrafted rookie from the D-League and Jeff Adrien over Thabeet. That is sad.
Minnesotan Rockets fan
Well, Greg Smith probably shouldn't have been undrafted.
But yeah, playing 6-7 Adrien at center over him shows just how bad he is.
I also just realized now looking at his profile
The dude just turned 25. Normally, you’re pretty much what you’re going to be at that point.
Minnesotan Rockets fan
A little different for big men.
They reach their peak much later, age slower…
If Thabeet can just stay in the league he can follow the Kwame/Darko career path of being anything between terrible and almost bad in any single season. That at least guarantees you a peak in which you can be a half-decent backup.
Can Thabeet do that? I’m willing to bet that someone is willing to give him a contract to play center next year.
way to be agressive kyle
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
What happened to Dragic?
Not watching the game at the moment
Got an elbo to the eye
He came back in though, man that guy is though
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 8:54 PM CST up reply actions
no worries
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 8:56 PM CST up reply actions
wow
what a tough guy
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
Dragic back in!
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Damn Lowry.
At least he got the shot he wanted. Ill take him not settling for a jumper there.
by Dmo_Htx on Feb 20, 2012 8:55 PM CST via mobile reply actions
he had it too
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 8:57 PM CST up reply actions
oh kyle..
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
Well, hopefully we can actually play our bigs this quarter without the refs being annoying asshats.
Minnesotan Rockets fan
wow un friggin believable
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
FU 333333 AGAIN!
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Lowry just made up for that missed lay up
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 9:00 PM CST up reply actions
I thought since it was from far away it counted
fuck you i can make it from this far
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 9:02 PM CST up reply actions
me too
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 9:04 PM CST up reply actions
i can always tell courtney lee is in by the way he dribblies
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
How are we tied up?
Rockets seem to be dominating the box score in every single way possible…..
"Slammed that hoe on the counter like I just got 35 on the domino table!!"
Sherrod Harris
I think you might be behind its 81-76 so far for us
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 9:03 PM CST up reply actions
mm. Still.... Thats pretty damn close...
And points of turnovers are in our favor?
"Slammed that hoe on the counter like I just got 35 on the domino table!!"
Sherrod Harris
clear path!!!!!!
IM YELLING
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
damn it
this the first time i picked against rox…
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
man
THIS IS EXCITING
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
5 point play!
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
LEEEE FOR 33333333333
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
The small lineup is really working
Its our best lineup evidently
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
I love watching this kind of basketball
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 9:09 PM CST up reply actions
if we lose this game,
I won’t pet my dog for the rest of the night. cummon rockets. do it for the animals.
by HTown80 on Feb 20, 2012 9:15 PM CST via Android app reply actions
I'll take it a step further
I won’t pet my…
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
i got my dog here also what type you got?
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
by Rockets4LIFE on Feb 20, 2012 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
3 point play the old fashion way
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Just give Lowry the damn ball
Cause he will win you the game
I mean, he's a great wing defender, but he's almost an offensive liability.
And you have to be really bad on the offensive end to be a liability. I mean, even Parsons isn’t because he can pass well.
He’s Kendrick Perkins type bad on offense.
How the heck was that not a foul
Lowry has as much right to that ball than whoever that was.
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 9:17 PM CST reply actions
Alright I like the hustle
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
PATTERSON!!!!!
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
Btw, Kyle Lowry triple double watch!
Pity he prob won’t make it. 1 more assist, 3 more rebounds.
Minnesotan Rockets fan
if you break it down
1/4 from 3, and 3/7 from 2, he just have to make that corner 3s consistent like Bruce Bowen, and he can stay in the league for a long time
He always manages to get into the right positions
But he can’t finish… yet
Terribly inefficient night for Rudy Gay
21 pts on 8/21 shooting. Is that normal for him?
Nice to see Lowry AND Martin scoring 20+ points.
My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.
lol
it’s funny every time you say this about a player
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 9:23 PM CST up reply actions
Was just about to say that
also Wesley Johnson
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 9:26 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, yeah,
but everyone knows that, too.
Monta and Rudy Gay just piss me off because they suck and yet every year someone says they need to be in the ASG.
I always hear people talking about trading for Ellis
and on the Houston ESPN Radio they always talk about the “huge mistake” of trading Rudy Gay. Makes no sense
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 9:29 PM CST up reply actions
We never would have drafted Gay if we weren't trading him.
See, we know who was on the top of Morey’s draft board in ‘06 (and while he wasn’t GM yet, he was evidently the impetus behind the Battier trade) because he has basically said as much in interviews with Simmons: It was Rajon Rondo.
The Rockets only drafted Gay for the trade.
The Monta Ellis infatuation is just so baffling. Like, imagine Kevin Martin, but he isn’t good at shooting, either.
I think a lot of people just find Ellis exciting
so they misplace that with thinking he’s an all star. Would’ve been something if we had Rondo
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 9:38 PM CST up reply actions
He averages 17 fg attempts and 19 points. So yeah, pretty typical.
He’s a little streakier than that, though.
Eww
That’s ugly. And they maxed his contract? Yuck!
My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.
You have to remember, this is the Grizzlies FO
They brought us things like OJ Mayo and Hasheem Thabeet.
It's suprising
When you watch the game, you’d think man Parsons is doing his best to guard his guy, and yet they still got like 20 pt, but if you look at stats, you’ll be like, wow, “that guy took 20 shots, good job Chandler”
Efficiency is what matters.
Points totals matter much much much less than efficiency. Missed shots are too often bad shots. Bad shots could have been good shots.
At some point, points scored does start to matter.
Because efficiency is relative to a teams system, a player can be very efficient in a small role and horribly inefficient in a larger role. A team needs players in big roles, and thus needs players that can score a lot of points. Ideally they’ll be at least somewhat efficient.
Players tend to be so consistent in their shooting percentages from team to team and year to year
that I really doubt the system matters that much. Maybe in extreme cases, but for the most part it’s just a matter of getting a bunch of guys who shoot accurately and having enough guys who can move the ball well and who secure the ball after a missed shot.
Look at Martin. He’s the top guy on the team, but if the game isn’t coming to him he just doesn’t shoot. And the Rockets, despite not having one of those “high-usage” dudes people go on and on about, still have had a top-10 offense in the past two years.
While I understand that this is true
The most efficient player in the league right now is Tyson Chandler. He’s a great asset to have. However, a team full of Tyson Chandlers would be horrible.
The point is, you need somebody on the team creating their own offense. In our case, it’s usually Lowry, although we frequently try to make it Scola.
Players creating their own offense are generally less efficient than guys like Tyson Chandler.
That's taking effecieny to an extreme
we’re not really talking about having players that are the most efficient, rather it’ making the players have inefficient game. Scorers are going to score, rarely can one shutdown Kobe or Durant, but because they are such a large part of their offense and has a sense of responsibility to score for the team limiting him has the added effect of changing the dynamic of the rest of the players. Sometimes it helps the other team, because another player steps up, but most of the time it does.
Well, not exactly. But it's the logical conclusion of what I said.
I was arguing with the position that only efficiency is important
I think the kind efficiency we're talking about
strictly points/FGA, really has applies best on team’s leading scorers more than any other player. The efficiency of your primary scorer is a great reflection of how good the team is.
Because it really only matters that the person shoots the most also gets the most points out of their attempts, Tyson Chandle takes 6 shots a game, and 4 of those are dunks and lay ups if not all, it doesnt compare to Durant taking around 20 and it cant be all kinds of offense
take the leagues worst 4 teams, Bobcats, Washington, Toronto and New Orlean.
Gerald Henderson average 15pts on 13 shots and Kemba averaged 13 pts on12 shots. Nick Young, 17 on 15, and Wall 16 on 13(more respectable), Bargnani 24 on 18(the best among the group, unfortunately injured for a month now), Derozan 16 on 14(though much better after Bargnani is out). Jarret Jack 15 on 13 and Ariza 12 on 11(Eric Gordan out of consideration because he played 2 games).
Bargnani and Wall are the only 2 I’d consider efficient
in comparison, Lebron is averaging 28 on 18 and Wade is 22 on 17, Rose 22 on 17, Deng 16 on 14, Durant 28 on 20, Westbrook 23 on 19, Tony Parker 19 on 16 and Duncan 14 on 12.
Only Deng and Duncan would I consider less efficient and for the record, the both makes up a lot on the other side of the ball.
I’m not say there are no exceptions, but in general, you want your best 2 scorer to be efficient
and you can observe the same trend on teams that are exception. Philly and Hawkes dont have very efficient scorers, but they make up for it by allowing less point by the other team, While teams like GSW and Suns have efficient scorers, but also gives up a decent amount of points
efficiency of role players changes night to night simply because they are subject to a smaller sample size night to night , so it means very little to evaluate role player’s scoring efficiency, because they simply dont score enough or have enough attempt for their efficiency to mean much
From a team perspective
If Kobe score 50 on 50 shot, it leaves about 30 shot for the rest of his teammate, and it boils down to 4 maybe 5 shot per other player, unless they are incredibly efficient not being in rythm, it can hardly win a basketball game
It's actually ok to be an ineffecient player overall
If you can make your surrounding players much more efficient because of it
It’s not bad to be ineffecient, but you’re just counting on your surrounding player to be much more efficient because of it, so it’s a heavier burden and harder to pull off
Or if you have great offensive rebounders
that’s why I don’t buy the whole “Kobe needs to stop shooting so much” thing. He should shoot more honestly, who else is gonna score? Gasol and Bynum can clean up on the boards.
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 10:12 PM CST up reply actions
Right
but as far as taking shots, Kobe needs the bulk of it. When Kobe has the ball, the bigs know there’s a good chance he’s gonna shoot, which lets them know it’s time to get position down low.
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 10:17 PM CST up reply actions
well Bynum and Gasol can score
It’s not that Kobe is shooting too much, but Gasol and Bynum arent shooting enough. Post game is usually much more reliable than jump-shots and guard play and there are less good post defender than good wing defenders, and it opens up spacing for the other wings as well
It’s not to say Kobe cant beat them all, it’s just that Mike Brown is wearing down his greatest piece and not really using his other weapons more efficiently, the Knicks game for example, there is no reason Bynum and Gasol combine cant get Chandler in foul trouble, Kobe on there other hand has to work for his shots against Landry field, Iman Shrumpert and Jared Jefferies
Gasol and Bynum do need more shots
but that’s on the point guards a little bit, and they also need to demand the ball more. Nobody ever sees that kind of fire from Gasol and Bynum. They are more than happy to stand and watch, and everyone always wants Kobe to bail them out. Ultimately the other Lakers are the problem, the big 3 really have no help.
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 10:26 PM CST up reply actions
Ultimately I blame Mike Brown
Kobe is a good playmaker, but he’s not Lebron, Mike Brown is putting the burden of decision making on Kobe, like he did with Lebron and like Dantoni did with Melo, because they need to get the most touch. It worked great with Lebron because he fancies himself a point guard, and he does have great court awareness and passing ability. Kobe on the other is better at score than all those other thing, so naturally he’s going to shoot, because he is a better scorer than he is a facilitator.
But without constantly establishing the post, first, it only makes harder and harder for the wing players because the constant post threat that should be there are there, they have no pressure inside and no reason to collapse and leave the perimeter
Why are the Grizzlies just filled with players I don't like?
Except Conley and Gasol. Like those dudes.
At least it isn't Parsons.
Probably why he was subbed out for sure.
My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.
made em both
good job clee
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
shutup matt
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
Oh god...
This might last forever
by TheDream34 on Feb 20, 2012 9:30 PM CST via mobile reply actions
It's so funny to see the subs
Shooters on, shooters off. Rebounders on, rebounders off.
My thoughts are like Brian Cushing on the field: Everywhere.
I think Bullard just said he needs to pee
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 9:34 PM CST reply actions
kyle!
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
LOWRY!!! Clutch when it counts
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
I love Greg Smith's stat line
0-0 0 Rebs 0 Ast 5PF 0 blks
I love OJ Mayo's stat line
11 shots, 6 points.
Oh, and 0-5 from 3. If you can’t make them, don’t shoot them.
didnt watch the game
but did he at least box out well so that the other guys get the rebounds, or play decent D
this though happens to bench players that has no role on offense and doesnt know his role
Henry Abbot probably will use this game as a case study
For changing 4th quarter timeouts
i hate to say this, but let's go Jazz!
by Edwin AnDre Johnson Capron on Feb 20, 2012 9:36 PM CST reply actions
Never. Ever. Say that again. Please?
Best Quote From A Current Rocket :
'B****, meet me outside. I will kick you’re a**'.
-The great Kyle Lowry
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by bone31crusher on Feb 20, 2012 10:26 PM CST up reply actions
Hey there
Check out The Dream Shake.
by Patrick Harrel on Feb 20, 2012 10:27 PM CST up reply actions
ITS OVER WE WON!!!! BIG BIG GAME!
"I always keep a ball in the car. You never know."
-Hakeem Olajuwon
"Stern Sucks"
-Me
lowry almost scored for them
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
great game yall!
Go Rockets!
"Our players knew we were going to win so kinda let up on defense." Kevin Mchale
"Screw Stern!" Me
Great win tonight
Would be nice to beat the 76ers going into the break
by twinkilling0303 on Feb 20, 2012 9:39 PM CST reply actions
So, unless one of the other writers really wants to take this, I'm willing to do so.
But you’ll have to give me a few hours.
Go ahead, mate
Check out The Dream Shake.
by Patrick Harrel on Feb 20, 2012 9:46 PM CST up reply actions
We just snapped a little Griz streak.
Best Quote From A Current Rocket :
'B****, meet me outside. I will kick you’re a**'.
-The great Kyle Lowry
Nice game to watch...
Kyle played way too many minutes.
Sonicsgate: A movie about how the Sonics were stolen from Seattle.
Don't trade Courtney Lee!
He's our go to player and leader
sometimes he has to be out there to will us a win
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