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**Official Houston Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers Game Thread**

Posted: Tue Mar 4, 2008 11:11 pm
by TMACFORMVP
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When: Wednesday, March 5th 2008
Where: Toyota Center, Houston Texas

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[PG]-Rafer Alston
[SG]-Tracy McGrady
[SF]- Shane Battier
[PF]-Luis Scola
[C]- Dikembe Mutumbo

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[PG]-Jamaal Tinsley
[SG]-Mike Dunleavy
[SF]-Danny Granger
[PF]- Troy Murphy
[C]-Jeff Foster


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I really gave no clue of Indiana's starting lineup because a lot seem to be in and out of the lineup.

Key Bench Players
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Keys to the Game

1. Perimeter defense, Dunleavy has been balling lately, Granger and Rush are two other guys that are very capable of putting up big points. Need big solid defensive efforts from McGrady and Batter. Murphy is another guy that can spread the floor, along with Diener and Williams. Need to guard that three point line.

2. Offensive rebounding, keep Murphy and specifically Foster off the boards. Foster is one of the best offensive rebounders in the league and creates multiple possessions for the Pacers.

3. Come out with intensity and energy.

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GO ROCKETS!

Posted: Tue Mar 4, 2008 11:14 pm
by TMU
Key to Victory: Smack Travis Diener when he gets on the floor.

Posted: Tue Mar 4, 2008 11:46 pm
by KaZiSaiZ
Indy doesn't play that well on the road.....contain dunleavy! and make them play catch up throughout the game....

Posted: Wed Mar 5, 2008 1:34 am
by Texas Longhorns
Go Rockets! 16th Straight!!!!

Posted: Wed Mar 5, 2008 1:46 am
by TMU
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Posted: Wed Mar 5, 2008 2:00 am
by A.J.
we set this record baby :clap:

go rockets

Posted: Wed Mar 5, 2008 2:50 am
by Texas Longhorns
A.J. wrote:we set this record baby :clap:

go rockets


Man for some reason that Gerald Green avatar bothers me. Can you change it to a dunking Gerald Green or something of that sort? lol

Posted: Wed Mar 5, 2008 8:57 am
by Young_Star11
Another must-win, not to break our record of 15 straight, but the bigger picture is that we want to consolidate our position in the playoffs.

Denver are currently four games behind us and still have some tough games coming up. This is our chance to kick right clear and fight for a higher seed.

Posted: Wed Mar 5, 2008 9:56 am
by Illuminati
This should be a close game, Indiana has a nack of beating top-echelon teams.

Go Rockets go.

*DunleavyJr*

Posted: Wed Mar 5, 2008 12:29 pm
by McTracy
I remember last game. Our defense was HORRIBLE. But right now we are perfect on it so a win for Houston. Big game for Tracy

Come on, make it 16th straight

Posted: Wed Mar 5, 2008 6:44 pm
by dream34
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Posted: Wed Mar 5, 2008 7:40 pm
by Transistor
need to win this....especially playing at dallas tmr night

STOP DUNLEAVY!!!

Posted: Wed Mar 5, 2008 8:37 pm
by Baller 24
I think we got this, it shouldn't be a problem, but someones going to have to put a body on Mike Dun...he can't light it up with his shot.

Posted: Wed Mar 5, 2008 8:45 pm
by Iggyemu
Another one of those trap games. We could get caught thinking we have this one in the bag while looking forward to tomorrows showdown with Dallas. I have seen the Pacers erupt and win games they shouldn't. In fact they did that in Toronto the other night led by Dunleavy. So we gotta be ready. Tinsley always has big games against us. The one thing is we shouldn't turn the ball over a ton unlike last time where we did b/c we kept trying to force it into Yao and Foster was playing him well.

A game we should win but only if we come out and don't take em lightly and don't look forward to Dallas. If the streak is gonna end...lets have it end in a game we should lose and thats at Dallas..tomorrow night.

Posted: Wed Mar 5, 2008 9:56 pm
by KiDdFrESh
Iggyemu wrote:Another one of those trap games. We could get caught thinking we have this one in the bag while looking forward to tomorrows showdown with Dallas. I have seen the Pacers erupt and win games they shouldn't. In fact they did that in Toronto the other night led by Dunleavy. So we gotta be ready. Tinsley always has big games against us. The one thing is we shouldn't turn the ball over a ton unlike last time where we did b/c we kept trying to force it into Yao and Foster was playing him well.

A game we should win but only if we come out and don't take em lightly and don't look forward to Dallas. If the streak is gonna end...lets have it end in a game we should lose and thats at Dallas..tomorrow night.


I agree. The Rockets have got to come ready to play. We shouldnt underestimate the Pacers. If we play hard on both ends of the floor then we should cruise to victory.

Posted: Wed Mar 5, 2008 10:35 pm
by DreamShook34
I don't think we will take this game lightly.. all our players come out to play every game...it all hinges on TMAC, of course, does he wait to explode like he did in the Denver game? If TMAC attacks early we can beat them by halftime

Posted: Wed Mar 5, 2008 11:00 pm
by YoungMoney23
Never fear! Carl Landry is here! :)

Posted: Wed Mar 5, 2008 11:42 pm
by Iggyemu
DreamShook34 wrote:I don't think we will take this game lightly.. all our players come out to play every game...it all hinges on TMAC, of course, does he wait to explode like he did in the Denver game? If TMAC attacks early we can beat them by halftime


He won't. McGrady only shows for games in which he knows the team will need him too. Tomorrow in Dallas..he'll show up. Tonight against Indy...he probably won't.

Posted: Wed Mar 5, 2008 11:57 pm
by KiDdFrESh
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He won't. McGrady only shows for games in which he knows the team will need him too. Tomorrow in Dallas..he'll show up. Tonight against Indy...he probably won't.


As much as I love T-Mac that is one of the few things I find rather shallow and pedantic about him!

lol... Family Guy is the G.O.A.T !!!

Posted: Thu Mar 6, 2008 1:35 am
by stussysupreme1
anyone know how to check who's activated and whos not? i wanna know if green will play