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Rockets vs Grizzlies @ 7pm Dec 22

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Re: Rockets vs Grizzlies @ 7pm Dec 22 

Post#101 » by Zubby » Sun Dec 23, 2012 3:28 am

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If that's the case, shouldn't we call Patterson Icelander? There can be only one. (Ok, that's Highlander....)

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you I actually got highlander stuck in my head to when I 1st reader that post... now I have the theme stuck in my great.
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Re: Rockets vs Grizzlies @ 7pm Dec 22 

Post#102 » by Aaron Brooks » Sun Dec 23, 2012 3:28 am

why was jones on the bench, shoulda sat douglas and let jones get some burn
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Re: Rockets vs Grizzlies @ 7pm Dec 22 

Post#103 » by kam_soluusar » Sun Dec 23, 2012 3:39 am

My quick Postgame analysis.

We moved the ball, Harden and Lin seem to have figured a lot of stuff out.

Morris and Parsons and Asik played BIGTIME D. Not only from a containing scorer's perspective, but also keeping them off the glass, not many offensive boards for Memphis.

Assists, goes back to moving the ball, and making shots off the open look.

TRANSITION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Easy buckets = easy wins. It's all about buckets!!!!

Solid play off the bench. Once we got that final lead, we made it grow. We didn't just put a boot to the throat. We locked in an armbar for good measure too.

We moved the ball, I cannot emphasise this enough.

At times tonight, it seemed like we had a copy of the scouting report Memphis had on us, as well as us having their playbook.

Greg Smith and Delfino off the bench were spectacular.

Bad notes.

A few too many defensive errors on switches or help defense off the Pick and Roll.

A couple of lapses allowing easy inside baskets, (Gasol b2b.) We seemed to be so honed in on offense at this stage.

Rookies seemed a bit tentative when the bench was cleared. Need to decide who the big dog is in that pecking order. (IMO it should be Moju.)

That's about all I can pick on. Really solid win, but more importantly, a big statement made. We are the new Oklahoma, young, full of grit, and ready to run your A$$ off!!!!!
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Re: Rockets vs Grizzlies @ 7pm Dec 22 

Post#104 » by 90sAllDecade » Sun Dec 23, 2012 3:43 am

^^ Nice analysis. We're the #1 offense in the league now I think.
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Re: Rockets vs Grizzlies @ 7pm Dec 22 

Post#105 » by kam_soluusar » Sun Dec 23, 2012 3:47 am

I still think we need a passing/defensive minded PF off the bench. Chuckwagon would be perfect for this. This is not coming from Bias, I really think, now more than ever, that he would be a perfect fit on this team.
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Re: Rockets vs Grizzlies @ 7pm Dec 22 

Post#106 » by Mr. E » Sun Dec 23, 2012 4:06 am

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Re: Rockets vs Grizzlies @ 7pm Dec 22 

Post#107 » by Zubby » Sun Dec 23, 2012 5:20 am

Butts & Struts

and a Lakers loss, this is good.

Kobe 27 shots 19 points...
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Re: Rockets vs Grizzlies @ 7pm Dec 22 

Post#108 » by madbucky » Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:01 am

aw yeah, great win, too bad I wasn't able to watch the game. Rockets now in 7th!
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Re: Rockets vs Grizzlies @ 7pm Dec 22 

Post#109 » by TMACFORMVP » Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:11 am

That was awesome. The rebounding and fast break was terrific...and now that's three straight games for Lin/Harden showing cohesiveness and playing their games at the same time.

Lin - 18.3 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 8.3 APG on 63% TS.
Harden - 30.6 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 6.0 APG on 76% TS (basically 30/5/5 on 70% TS last 8).

for their last 3..

And then consider Morris since being inserted into the starting lineup has been 15-16 PPG scorer on terrific efficiency as well (78% TS), it's no wonder our offense has been rolling, especially considering we've been good on the boards...

The only problem I see with those sorta #'s is that it's not sustainable. But I'm really liking how we're playing our style, with the focus of the offense being around Harden AND Lin sharing touches and putting pressure on the defense with shooters.
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Re: Rockets vs Grizzlies @ 7pm Dec 22 

Post#110 » by Durant Durant » Sun Dec 23, 2012 2:09 pm

Awesome team to watch. Finally jelling.
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Re: Rockets vs Grizzlies @ 7pm Dec 22 

Post#111 » by Hahn » Sun Dec 23, 2012 5:55 pm

Didn't get to watch the game, but it's really nice seeing Lin being aggressive getting his shots up. I'm generally a Bulls fan but this Rockets team is hooking me in :)
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Re: Rockets vs Grizzlies @ 7pm Dec 22 

Post#112 » by Mr. E » Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:52 pm

Major Tom wrote:Awesome team to watch. Finally jelling.


It's happening so much faster than I expected!
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Re: Rockets vs Grizzlies @ 7pm Dec 22 

Post#113 » by rocketsballin » Sun Dec 23, 2012 8:55 pm

Mr. E wrote:
Major Tom wrote:Awesome team to watch. Finally jelling.


It's happening so much faster than I expected!

we're like 1.5 years ahead of schedule! how the hell is that possible lol
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Re: Rockets vs Grizzlies @ 7pm Dec 22 

Post#114 » by Mr. E » Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:23 pm

rocketsballin wrote:we're like 1.5 years ahead of schedule! how the hell is that possible lol


through Butts & Struts, all things are possible, my friend.

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Re: Rockets vs Grizzlies @ 7pm Dec 22 

Post#115 » by madbucky » Mon Dec 24, 2012 8:27 am

Mr. E wrote:
rocketsballin wrote:we're like 1.5 years ahead of schedule! how the hell is that possible lol


through Butts & Struts, all things are possible, my friend.Believe it!!!


Exactly. It's the power of internet fan forums, don't underestimate it!
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Re: Rockets vs Grizzlies @ 7pm Dec 22 

Post#116 » by MaxRider » Tue Dec 25, 2012 11:14 am

they replay this game in china at 3am local time lol

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