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New and Improved Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 10:45 pm
by Julio
So ...Here it comes
Local: Altitude FSNHOU
Time: 8:30 pm ET
Marc Stein has the Nuggets at number 6 (current record : 17-7 )
The schedule is about to get a lot tougher, but the Nuggets must feel doubly good about where they are with Chauncey (15-4) when you count how many teams that made big moves since July are struggling.
His take on us : (wer'e his number 9 , with a 15-9 record )
We invite you to try to tell us definitively which of the West's top nine teams will miss the playoffs come April. Injuries could be the deciding factor, which must be the last thing Rockets fans want to hear.
Hollinger has them at Number 4 , us at number 9 .
Our team : http://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/http://www.nba.com/games/20081216/DENHOU/preview.htmlHouston Chronicle wrote:Coach Rick Adelman said he will start Aaron Brooks in Alston’s spot, but after that he’s not sure what the rotation will be as the Rockets attempt to match up with Denver’s Chauncey Billups.
McGrady said that he’d be fine with the ball-handling chores.
The 6-8 swingman often assumes the point forward role in the Rockets’ half-court sets, but McGrady said he would have no problems pushing the ball in transition.
“Whatever we need right now,” McGrady said. “We really only have one point guard with Rafer being out, so I could really take on that role. I’ve played it before, and I’m comfortable with it. Whatever we need.”
Game-day decision
Rockets forward Ron Artest, who has been nursing a sore right ankle, practiced Monday, but said his availability for tonight’s game against the Denver Nuggets will be determined today.
Artest, the Rockets’ third-leading scorer (15.8 points), was on the inactive list for the two games on their recent road trip to Golden State and the L.A. Clippers.
“We really didn’t do much (Monday), but I’ll know more (today) after shootaround and before the game,” Artest said. “You definitely want to play. Always. You always want to play.”
Our Roster 
Against the Nuggets
Go Rockets !
Re: FAST AND CRAPPY Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 11:26 pm
by RaoulDuke79
I thought Rafer was out for this game and Brooks was going to start.
Also I wonder if we will lose by 20 or only 15?
Re: FAST AND CRAPPY Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 11:29 pm
by JRS-One
Denver has no shot.
Re: FAST AND CRAPPY Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:26 am
by jove9
JRS-One wrote:Denver has no shot.
... at losing.
Von Wafer scores 32 in a losing effort.
Re: New and Improved Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:51 am
by YoungMoney23
Head scores 101 in a loss
Re: New and Improved Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:02 am
by hackle
Denver is really good with Chauncy.
We put Aaron on Chauncy, we lose. T mac needs to demonstrate some effort on Defence, then we have Battier and Artest locking up their rhythm we may have a chance. It's all DEFENCE this time.
Goooooooooooooo Mudervucen Rockets
Re: New and Improved Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:09 am
by RocketsFan310
Will this game be on sopcast tonight?? If so can I get a link plz.
Re: New and Improved Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:31 am
by A.J.
Lets go baby!
This should be a good game. The type of game that if we trail early we might not be able to come back.
Re: New and Improved Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:35 am
by A.J.
Ron Artest is back tonight. I wonder if Adelman decides to let him come off the bench. I think that would be a good idea.
Re: New and Improved Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:35 am
by hackle
A.J. wrote:Lets go baby!
This should be a good game. The type of game that if we trail early we might not be able to come back.
and trail we will
Re: New and Improved Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:46 am
by A.J.
Wow that hot start.
Re: New and Improved Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:47 am
by Julio
Great start
Re: New and Improved Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:49 am
by Teckon
Great start.. keep it up
Re: New and Improved Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:50 am
by hackle
we started red hot
Re: New and Improved Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:53 am
by hackle
is anybody watching the game? how do they defend Yao? double team? fronting?
Re: New and Improved Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:54 am
by hackle
geez, are we heading for a 130+ game again? somebody please tell me how our defence looks like?
Re: New and Improved Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:55 am
by A.J.
God damn, will someone put a body on Melo?
Re: New and Improved Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:59 am
by Teckon
good to see all the starters have scored. Artest as the 6th man now to go against JR smiths? interesting
Re: New and Improved Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:02 am
by hackle
offense is really looking good i guess. good thing we pulled Yao off when he is perfect from any fouls.
Re: New and Improved Game Thread Rockets against Nuggets
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:04 am
by Julio
Typical...