[Game#8] Rockets vs Raptors - Game Thread

[13th Man]

what a **** game.

while skimming the raptors and cf gamethread, and reading this thread while watching the game was one of the most hilarious **** things i've done this year. i took about 15 extra minutes inthe shower cuz i was laughing so **** hard.

god i gotta watch this game again. i didnt watch all of it so i missed about a third of the game. wow they really are entertainers thats for sure

The Raptors board is hilarious. Love how they make fun of Rudy Gay bricking shots in support of the Tank World Order lol.

[PSPUMD]

I always wonder if the starting lineup (below) would work

Bev (PG), Lin (SG), Harden(SF), Parson(PF), Howard(C)
(since we do have 3 PGs... or 4 if you count Harden)

would that be a better stretch 4 that Howard preferred i wonder?
(although pretty much everyone beside Bev/Howard are out of position)

[MaxRider]

I always wonder if the starting lineup (below) would work

Bev (PG), Lin (SG), Harden(SF), Parson(PF), Howard(C)
(since we do have 3 PGs... or 4 if you count Harden)

would that be a better stretch 4 that Howard preferred i wonder?
(although pretty much everyone beside Bev/Howard are out of position)

will not work
bigger SG will kill Beverley/Lin
Harden is not defense reliable
Parsons can't guard big PF like Randolph/Boozer/West
so a team like Pacers can kill us
Parsons can't stay with West
you put Harden on George that's asking for problem
so if you put Harden on Stephenson
Beverley on George, he can shoot over him all day long
Parsons is SF he can't chase quick guard around
so he can't really switch with Harden like Durant and Sefolosha
putting Garcia at SF and Parsons PF can work for some team but not all
if you want a good balance lineup
either have Harden start playing defense or a trade

[PSPUMD]

I always wonder if the starting lineup (below) would work

Bev (PG), Lin (SG), Harden(SF), Parson(PF), Howard(C)
(since we do have 3 PGs... or 4 if you count Harden)

would that be a better stretch 4 that Howard preferred i wonder?
(although pretty much everyone beside Bev/Howard are out of position)

will not work
bigger SG will kill Beverley/Lin
Harden is not defense reliable
Parsons can't guard big PF like Randolph/Boozer/West
so a team like Pacers can kill us
Parsons can't stay with West
you put Harden on George that's asking for problem
so if you put Harden on Stephenson
Beverley on George, he can shoot over him all day long
Parsons is SF he can't chase quick guard around
so he can't really switch with Harden like Durant and Sefolosha
putting Garcia at SF and Parsons PF can work for some team but not all
if you want a good balance lineup
either have Harden start playing defense or a trade

I see your point. it just got me thinking how did Howard get away with it in Orlando.
(maybe that explains all those blocks from him)

Nelson(PG), ?(SG) , Hedo(SF), Lewis(PF), Howard(C)
[cant remember who was on SG, couldn't be JJ since he always off the bench]
very offensive originated. one really good defensive center.

but yea, if Harden plays more D like yesterday would be ideal cause he can, we know it unlike Hedo lol

[MaxRider]

I see your point. it just got me thinking how did Howard get away with it in Orlando.
(maybe that explains all those blocks from him)

Nelson(PG), ?(SG) , Hedo(SF), Lewis(PF), Howard(C)
[cant remember who was on SG, couldn't be JJ since he always off the bench]
very offensive originated. one really good defensive center.

but yea, if Harden plays more D like yesterday would be ideal cause he can, we know it unlike Hedo lol

are you a Rockets fan? how can you not know who is the starting SG for Magic when they made it to the final?
Courtney Lee - former Rockets player, remember he missed the layup in the final?
even JJ Redick is playing better defense than Harden now

[inquisitive]

would've loved to see tjones athleticism on blake griffin the other nite...one can only lament so much

[madbucky]

Dafuq Houston gonna do with gay?

LOL. Gay+Harden = 50 shot attempts per game.

[MKL]

Gay takes dumb shots. He is trying way too hard to prove his contract. His efficiency numbers are epic bad. He rebounds pretty well, but his shot attempts hurt the team.

Harden takes a lot of shots, but at least his efficiency numbers are still Star level.

[MaxRider]

Gay takes dumb shots. He is trying way too hard to prove his contract. His efficiency numbers are epic bad. He rebounds pretty well, but his shot attempts hurt the team.

Harden takes a lot of shots, but at least his efficiency numbers are still Star level.

Gay just try to score everytime
Harden only do things that will look good on his statsheet

[MKL]

Yeah, Gay has always played with a chip on his shoulder. He's kind of psycho now.

Harden wants to be Da Man, but he's not stupid. Last night he used his playmaking skills and told the press just that. win/win.

[PSPUMD]

I see your point. it just got me thinking how did Howard get away with it in Orlando.
(maybe that explains all those blocks from him)

Nelson(PG), ?(SG) , Hedo(SF), Lewis(PF), Howard(C)
[cant remember who was on SG, couldn't be JJ since he always off the bench]
very offensive originated. one really good defensive center.

but yea, if Harden plays more D like yesterday would be ideal cause he can, we know it unlike Hedo lol

are you a Rockets fan? how can you not know who is the starting SG for Magic when they made it to the final?
Courtney Lee - former Rockets player, remember he missed the layup in the final?
even JJ Redick is playing better defense than Harden now

got me, i missed a whole 10 years of basketball was oversea working
Harden still have time to improve on D though no doubt