Houston Rockets VS LA Lakers Game Thread NSFW

[90sAllDecade]

we were 2-0 once

I guess I never took 2-0 seriously, but you're right.

Still, great win and deficit comeback from being down to a team with stars and experience like L.A.

We're temporarily the 6th seed right now too. The upcoming schedule gets real ugly though: Spurs x3, Dallas, Boston, NY, Memphis and OKC all included this month.

[Dmes]

I'm not a big fan of Sampson but have to admit that he helped win the game for us tonight. It takes balls to sit 4 of your starters throughout the entire 4th quarter. Lin, Asik, Parsons and PPat were on the bench watching the comeback and win. The bench was hot the entire night so why not?

one thing for sure, Asik already had 4 fouls, i am sure Sampson had planned to hack a ho all along

[bigmac(rexdale)ghetto]

You can watch+download the full game here:

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http://bigmacsays.blogspot.ca/2012/12/nba-full-game-los-angeles-lakers.html

[madbucky]

I think Dantoni has concentrated on how to stop Lin based on his familiarity with him, and since he hated Douglas never anticipated a good game from him.

Ha ha, I never thought about it that way. But I think you're right. I can imagine D'Antoni giving the scouting report on Douglas before the game: "Don't bother guarding Douglas. He loves to chuck but can't shoot worth a lick. Give him open shots, let him shoot. Doesn't matter if he makes a 3, it's just a fluke. We want him to shoot it."

[Islander]

I'm sure Toney was extra motivated facing D'Antoni. The coach who had him in the dog house.

Great games by Douglas and Smith the undrafted rookie.

[Islander]

I think Dantoni has concentrated on how to stop Lin based on his familiarity with him, and since he hated Douglas never anticipated a good game from him.

Ha ha, I never thought about it that way. But I think you're right. I can imagine D'Antoni giving the scouting report on Douglas before the game: "Don't bother guarding Douglas. He loves to chuck but can't shoot worth a lick. Give him open shots, let him shoot. Doesn't matter if he makes a 3, it's just a fluke. We want him to shoot it."

That's crazy.

Toney was known as a good shooter every season prior to last season. A bit streaky, but he can shoot it. He's still just 26 years old. He can regain his scoring touch with minutes.

[madbucky]

That's crazy. Toney was known as a good shooter every season prior to last season. A bit streaky, but he can shoot it. He's still just 26 years old. He can regain his scoring touch with minutes.

It's not that crazy. Toney's FG% each year: 46%, 42%, 32%, and prior to the Lakers game, 30% this year. He had major surgery on his right (shooting) shoulder in 2011, and his shooting dropped off severely after that. His shot selection and offensive IQ is still suspect.

Now, is it possible for him to regain his scoring touch with minutes? It's possible. But until he's shooting over 40% FG, opposing coaches would gladly have Toney take every shot.

[000001]

what i liked the most about this game is how well lin played 4 points amazing player future hall of famer

[rocketsballin]

what i liked the most about this game is how well lin played 4 points amazing player future hall of famer

[madbucky]

what i liked the most about this game is how well lin played 4 points amazing player future hall of famer

what you're forgetting about is that he only had 20 mins, so that would be 8 pts per 40mins.

[Islander]

He had major surgery on his right (shooting) shoulder in 2011, and his shooting dropped off severely after that.

Indeed, the decline in Toney's shooting % coincided with his suffering a torn labrum in his right (shooting) shoulder for which he had major shoulder surgery in 2011. It wasn't just ineptness. He's a natural shooter/scorer, an above average defender, and if he can regain his pre-injury form (and he's shown flashes that he will), the Rockets have a capable rotation point guard who can help the team in all 4 quarters including crunch time.

[Guy986]

He had major surgery on his right (shooting) shoulder in 2011, and his shooting dropped off severely after that.

Indeed, the decline in Toney's shooting % coincided with his suffering a torn labrum in his right (shooting) shoulder for which he had major shoulder surgery in 2011. It wasn't just ineptness. He's a natural shooter/scorer, an above average defender, and if he can regain his pre-injury form (and he's shown flashes that he will), the Rockets have a capable rotation point guard who can help the team in all 4 quarters including crunch time.

Tony Douglas Fan .........................joined in 2001.

[Zubby]

He had major surgery on his right (shooting) shoulder in 2011, and his shooting dropped off severely after that.

Indeed, the decline in Toney's shooting % coincided with his suffering a torn labrum in his right (shooting) shoulder for which he had major shoulder surgery in 2011. It wasn't just ineptness. He's a natural shooter/scorer, an above average defender, and if he can regain his pre-injury form (and he's shown flashes that he will), the Rockets have a capable rotation point guard who can help the team in all 4 quarters including crunch time.

Tony Douglas Fan .........................joined in 2001.

lol

Thats the 1st thing I thought too.

1 explanation:
Islander = Toney Douglas

Made the account when he was 15 in HS, likes to talk about himself in 3rd person but is reasonable when he critics himself.



Everyone welcome Toney!

[zapatasblood]

It is always to see fanboys come out of the wood works when their boy is doing good but when they are sucking they are no where to be seen.

Well Toney err Islander hope that shoulder is good

[NamelessHero]

I also believe in douglasanity...and it seems coach Samson too...

[Mr. E]

Someone please remember to start the game thread. As you all know, the sports voodoo prevents me from doing so.

[zapatasblood]

Did not know there was a game to be played today if even again. There have been so many days off between games this year. Just not used to it since the Rockets always get dealt s*!t schedules with worst of it coming in the 1st half.

Anyways get it done people

[kinein]

Kam or someone make the gt!! Busy at work.

[rocketsballin]

have no fear, rocketsballin is here to save the day

btw, we gotta b2b vs spurs and dallas, then spurs on monday. not an easy stretch

[zapatasblood]

Need you to whore it up real nice