GT #25: Rockets @ Bullets 7 PM (NBCSW/1500 AM) - Welcome home, John Wall!

Frichuela · Post #61 » by **Frichuela** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:55 am

Bloody Westbrook with a last possession when no one but himself touched the ball...and then bricks a 3...

smoothSeph · Post #62 » by **smoothSeph** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:56 am

80sballboy wrote:
smoothSeph wrote:
prime1time wrote:Does anyone really think the only problem with Westbrook is his shot selection? Lol. He doesn't finish at the rim anywhere near as well as he use to.

I don't think he's mentally checked in this year. We saw what he's capable of vs the Nets so clearly he's not completely washed. But who knows.

A lot of it is physical. He's had a legitimate quad injury and reportedly had a procedure done, aside from a dislocated finger. There's a reason why he missed several weeks (would have been more games had the Wiz not been on a pause). The mental part is what's frustrating.

Yup, there's been games where his shot isn't going and he'll stop shooting and set up the team more. Then there's days like today where the game could've been put away already and he's like f*** it.

Post #63 » by **Ruzious** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:57 am

Westbrook - like clockwork - 5 of 19. That's consistency!

Three straight Houston possessions near the end of the 3rd quarter - drives right over Lopez for easy points. We might as well have a 5'10 player playing center - seriously. Btw, he rebounds like a 5'10 center.

WallToWall · Post #64 » by **WallToWall** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:57 am

payitforward wrote:If a guy declines physically, well... that's the way it is. You don't criticize him for something he can't control.
The problem with Russell Westbrook is his decision-making.

So in the last 3 mins of the 3rd Q... Westbrook TO, doesnt get back to cover his man, misses (another) 3 pointer. He is not washed up. He is just doing things that he shouldnt be doing. He is still quite capable.

dobrojim · Post #65 » by **dobrojim** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:58 am

Given that we are in the age of analytics, does RW lead the league
in possessions where he never passes the ball and misses a shot?
He’s made that a specialty.

smoothSeph · Post #66 » by **smoothSeph** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:02 am

His 4th quarter has been good, so far. lol

Frichuela · Post #67 » by **Frichuela** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:02 am

Westbrook and Beal each with 19 shots. One has 10 points and the other 31

80sballboy · Post #68 » by **80sballboy** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:02 am

The Wiz playing decently despite Westbrick. Didn't see this happening where they'd get a sweep (assuming they hold on) of Boston and Houston. Though who knew John would be back with no Gordon, Wood, and Dipo. Maybe they'll consider going back to resting him on the second end of a BTB.

TGW · Post #69 » by **TGW** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:03 am

Great game for Bertans. He needed this. Hopefully this is the end of his funk.

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #70 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:14 am

If we don’t get a top three pick we need to get Mo Wagner’s little brother.

smoothSeph · Post #71 » by **smoothSeph** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:14 am

WallToWall · Post #72 » by **WallToWall** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:15 am

when was the last time we had 7 players scoring in double digits?

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #73 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:16 am

Frichuela wrote:Westbrook and Beal each with 19 shots. One has 10 points and the other 31

My new signature. Russell Westbrook is very difficult to watch.

80sballboy · Post #74 » by **80sballboy** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:16 am

John having a John game. 26 pts, 8-10 FT, 0-5 3pt, 4 TOs, 10 dimes, 9-24 FG.

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #75 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:17 am

Hero ball with only Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal taking shots does not work.

80sballboy · Post #76 » by **80sballboy** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:17 am

80sballboy wrote:John having a John game. 26 pts, 8-10 FT, 0-5 3pt, 4 TOs, 10 dimes, 9-24 FG.

Make that 1-6 3pt.

Post #77 » by **nate33** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:18 am

Frichuela wrote:Westbrook and Beal each with 19 shots. One has 10 points and the other 31

payitforward · Post #78 » by **payitforward** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:19 am

Just gave them a 10-2 run. Not over yet...

Frichuela · Post #79 » by **Frichuela** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:19 am

Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:Hero ball with only Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal taking shots does not work.

This! No offensive schemes by our dear Scotty... :banghead:

Post #80 » by **nate33** » Tue Feb 16, 2021 2:20 am

Big 3 by Wagner. Unselfish pass from Beal.

HOW MUCH DO THE ROCKETS WIN BY?