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GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 2:59 pm
by Mr. E
Remember a few seasons ago how ecstatic we all were as Rockets fans as Morey pulled off the biggest free agent signing in years for the franchise? James Harden was going to be joined by Dwight Howard, and it seemed like the possibilities would be endless with those two as the core. There was some success, and there was drama; but at the end it just did not work out as expected.

Now the Houston Rockets have been completely revamped and remade in the image of James Harden and the Mike D'Antoni offense. Clint Capela has blossomed into what everyone had hoped Dwight would be in the Rockets system (although he didn't stick around to try another round with MDA to see). Oh, and then there is that Chris Paul fellow who seems to be having the time of his life as a professional basketball player.

The failed Harden/Howard combo has seen two stars go in two different directions. The Rockets will be heavily favored; but expect the big man for the Hornets to try to show that he's still got it. Unfortunately for him he'll have to try to do that against Capela, Nene & Black.

Hoping for a nice shooting night for the Spaceman & Splash Gordon. Maybe give Harden & Paul a bit of a rest if possible. The trio of Ariza, Tucker & M'bah a Moute will likely just keep on doing what they do well and hit those threes while harassing the hell out of the opponents.

Enough talk. I'm ready for the game! It's a home game, but a later start at 8:30 CDT, so it must be a nationally televised game. Remember to combat noise pollution and turn down the volume during the pregame & halftime shows!

GO ROCKETS!!!


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Who's ready for some Rocket basketball?

Rockets (21-4) host the Hornets (10-16)
December 13, 2017
8:30 CDT

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James Harden
Chris Paul
Trevor Ariza
Ryan Anderson
Clint Capela

Eric Gordon - 6MOY
Nene
Luc Mbah a Moute
P.J. Tucker
Zhou Qi
Tarik Black
Troy Williams
Demetrius Jackson
Chinanu Onuaku
Mr. Bobby Brown

Your 2017/2018 Houston Rockets!

Re: GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:40 pm
by RaoulDuke79
Remember when having a game thread started by Evil Butters spelled certain doom?

Is this team so good even the power of that curse cannot defeat them?!

Truly fascinating times we live in.

Go Rockets!

Re: GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 9:13 pm
by Mr. E
RaoulDuke79 wrote:Remember when having a game thread started by Evil Butters spelled certain doom?

Is this team so good even the power of that curse cannot defeat them?!

Truly fascinating times we live in.

Go Rockets!


These Rocket are too strong for my minor league voodoo.

Now as for tonight's game: I'm sick of this "come from behind" stuff. Let's hope that the guys show up early & show up often. I know that Howard will want to get up for this game; but then again everyone is going to get up for this Rockets' squad. I think that some quick foul trouble for Dwight will put the initial rush away early.

Go Rockets!!!

Re: GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 11:26 pm
by ducler
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Re: GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 1:08 am
by jwise44
Glad it’s on Espn so I get to see it here in philly

Re: GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 2:43 am
by jwise44
Did ariza just shove Howard during that freethrow

Re: GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:19 am
by Mr. E
Well, the Rockets brought their shot tonight


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Re: GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:24 am
by MaxRider
CP3 is having fun tonight

Re: GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:28 am
by Mr. E
MaxRider wrote:CP3 is having fun tonight


I don’t think that I’ve ever seen him so happy on the floor as he has been this season.

Re: GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:31 am
by MaxRider
Mr. E wrote:
MaxRider wrote:CP3 is having fun tonight


I don’t think that I’ve ever seen him so happy on the floor as he has been this season.


he was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets
player love to play against former team

Re: GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:34 am
by Mr. E
MaxRider wrote:
Mr. E wrote:
MaxRider wrote:CP3 is having fun tonight


I don’t think that I’ve ever seen him so happy on the floor as he has been this season.


he was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets
player love to play against former team


Dwight doesn’t look that happy

Re: GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:34 am
by Mr. E
No! Luc!


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Re: GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:36 am
by MaxRider
oh no

Re: GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:42 am
by TMU
Howard killing it on the FT line....
Hope The Prince is okay. :(

Re: GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:46 am
by King Roosk
Looked like Luc tore something in his shoulder


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Re: GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 4:19 am
by TMU
What's up with the Rockets ticket sales this year? I don't think I have seen this many empty seats in years.

Re: GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 4:30 am
by TMU
It's crazy how so many people have forgotten how good Chris Paul is. Just a different tier of a player.

Re: GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 4:38 am
by Mr. E
TMU wrote:What's up with the Rockets ticket sales this year? I don't think I have seen this many empty seats in years.


I have talked to multiple people who have gotten lower bowl tickets from work and chose not to go because of whatever lame reason.

Re: GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 4:39 am
by TMU
Mr. E wrote:
TMU wrote:What's up with the Rockets ticket sales this year? I don't think I have seen this many empty seats in years.


I have talked to multiple people who have gotten lower bowl tickets from work and chose not to go because of whatever lame reason.


They need to bring the Red Rowdies back. This arena looks like a Gentlemen's Club. Doesn't help that we're blowing out teams.

Re: GT: Hornets @ Houston Rockets 12/13/17 8:30 CDT

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 4:43 am
by MaxRider
why is that girl wearing LeBron jersey?