3/6 - [Game 62] Rockets v. Mavericks 8:30 EST

[TMACFORMVP]

No pictures.

Honestly, the last game was fools gold, our game doesn't travel.

What to expect from Dallas/Rockets D.
1.) Dallas is much better at home, while we're much worse on the road. Don't expect Dirk to only put up 8 points, or Mayo to be in foul trouble. Considering our inconsistent defense, expect their shooters to go wild at home.
2.) Carsisle is a very good coach. His adjustments in the Mavs plan of attack will be apparent. Expect them to rebound the ball much better, especially their frontline with Kaman, Dirk, Brand and Marion.
3.) Dallas won't turn the ball over like they did in the last meeting. Expect them to take care of the ball, and run the offense through Dirk, with their shooters. This is ultimately an offense we cannot defend.
4.) Brandan Wright is a certified Rocket killer, and at home, he should alter the Rockets shots defensively, and use his length to finish around the rim.
5.) Also expect Dallas to get some home cooking, and getting a parade to the FT line.

What to expect from the Rockets/Dallas D
1.) Last game Parsons, Lin, and Harden all combined for 20 or more. Considering Dallas D is better than it was last game, and the success they've had against Harden in the past, certainly don't expect them all to have big games, if any of em even have one.
2.) Also in the last game, DMo, and TRob were pleasant surprises defensively. In this game, we'll see why they are rookies, and that same prowess defensively cannot be expected every night.
3.) Lin had a good shooting game, expect it to be followed by a poor shooting night. Delfino also carries his cold streak for a stretch of games, and I expect no different in this one. And again, expect Beverley to continue keep coming back down to earth after torrid pace shooting the first couple games since the trade.
4.) Don't expect as much success from the line, we went there nearly 2x the Mavs the last game...that definitely won't happen in this one, and expect more missed FT's. That's what lost us the game last time when we played in Dallas.
5.) Expect to be in the game, with solid momentum, until Dallas's D tightens up, and their shooters get going because of our inconsistency in playing D when our offense isnt rolling well.
6.) Harden still is hobbled, and the only reason he scored 21 was because he made some long tough jumpers, definitely wouldnt count on that happening. Also expect Lin to miss jump-shots. Not to mention, expect a turnover filled night.

Brooks practiced with the team...but not sure if he'll play any minutes.

Also as mentioned, Harden looks a serious step slow with his injury. Don't know if we can trust him to have a big game in a big game.

Again, while Lakers are 3 games back, they're technically only 2 games back because they play us the final game of the season @ LA. And considering they play the Hornets tomorrow, that would tighten the gap to make the Lakers as close as they've ever been.

Another let down is coming. Or is it really a let down when you've seen this team lose to the Mavericks twice already and have seen they don't really build on last games performance? The only reason we won was an unreal third quarter, otherwise we had played the same poor basketball in that first half.

What sucks even more is, Dallas is not out of the picture completely in the playoff race. If we were to lose this game, it would mean nothing has really changed from a couple days ago. This would also help the Lakers get in ahead of them. This would be ruining the hopes of not only Rocket fans, but the fans of many other around the NBA that would love to see the Lakeshow miss the post-season.

Loss.

[kam_soluusar]

I find your lack of faith disturbing Tmac. How about some positive energy around here?? (And not something smart like, "Okay, I am positive they will kill us!!!!" I always think positive when we play Dallas or Utah. I am positive I will crap a Manute Bol sized brick if we win, and continue to close the gap on 6th seed.

Screw the Lakers, they have to catch us. Let's focus on winning, and everything else will fall in place. I hate to be the only ray of positive light around here. I just ruptured a ligament in my right ankle, and am out from playing for at least six weeks. So Rockets Basketball is all I got!!!!

[Sasaki]

We beat Dallas, their playoff chances are completely done. That should be enough incentive for Houston to come out strong and finish the rivals off in their own building.

[spolgar]

I find your lack of faith disturbing Tmac. How about some positive energy around here?? (And not something smart like, "Okay, I am positive they will kill us!!!!" I always think positive when we play Dallas or Utah. I am positive I will crap a Manute Bol sized brick if we win, and continue to close the gap on 6th seed.

We were over confident, as a fan base in those games against Washington and Sac. We just want to end the jinx

[TMU]

Time to complete sink their ship and let the trend continue. Kam, it's all reverse psychology!

So yeah, loss and a big Congratulations Los Angeles Lakers. Fire McHale and Morey. Hire JVG! Trade Harden!

[Zubby]

reverse psychology? dafuq is that?

But seriously I can't even be pessimistic when I see TMACFORMVP making the GT... when ever he starts making them this team heats up

[jwise44]

mavericks coming with a bounceback game after that embarrassing 44-17 3rd quarter

I think we lose because everyone has a bad game except lin and motiejunas




(trying to keep with the reverse psychology thing....hopefully that doesn't mean lin and motiejunas have bad games, though )

[90sAllDecade]

We were over confident, as a fan base in those games against Washington and Sac. We just want to end the jinx

Agreed, I prefer us humble until we lock up a seed and do something.

This game will tough on the road.

Time to complete sink their ship and let the trend continue. Kam, it's all reverse psychology!

So yeah, loss and a big Congratulations Los Angeles Lakers. Fire McHale and Morey. Hire JVG! Trade Harden!

Tank for the Shabazz! Move the team to Seattle! Bring back the Comets!

[MaxRider]

brooks #13
that's going to be weird
surprise he didn't pick #1

[jwise44]

Speaking about the comets. My family just opened up a "time capsule" we had completely forgotten about from 98 or 99 that we were supposed to open a few years ago where I had to have my whole family answer questions....it was for my elementary school class


My sister and mom both said their favorite sports team was the comets and their favorite athlete was Kim Perot (such a sad story)...I forgot how dominant those girls were, I can't believe they went under???

Hell I even listed Cynthia cooper as one of my favorite athletes with Hakeem Olajuwon Gary Payton Barry Sanders Craig biggio and Eddie George

My favorite teams were the rockets astros and saints(texans didn't exist and my family is from Louisiana)

[Zubby]

brooks #13
that's going to be weird
surprise he didn't pick #1

Isn't Harden #13

Yea the Comets where awesome, those teams were stacked, I also saw Eddie George a while ago, that guy doesnt age... I'm serious.

[zapatasblood]

Loss

[zapatasblood]

What will happen is Lin had himself ne good game and so now it is time for him to show his real ability, the inconstant s*!t that he is

Choke City!

GIFSoup

[90sAllDecade]

Yeah those Comets were actually all time dominant female players.

Out of curiosity, since we're talking about them, I looked up Cooper's profile. Her numbers, advanced especially, on those teams were ridiculous.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/wnb ... cy01w.html

We've had a hard enough time filling Rockets stands in the past (OTOH the Comcast issues might be hurting just how popular they actually would be) so I guess the Comets didn't have a large enough market, despite all the championships.

[inquisitive]

i dont want us to double dirk much, if at all...let him get his points...i dont want to see mike james shooting open 3s.

[rocketsballin]

rockets could win this game if they dont screw around. and if brooks is in the court, you can forget about a competitive game

utah's at cleveland with kyrie back. i think that'll be a close game. lakers at noh on a b2b, could be close. \

[panarama]

We won last game after what seems like Mavs had us for since the '60's.
It's going to be really tough one but The Mavs suck so much this year with Dirk hobbling so play our up-tempo team game with abve average defense and we shell win.
Its going to be a battle and a statement game if we win.
If we lose, I'll still consider it as a statement game if, the Rockets put up a decent fight.

Let's go Rockets!!!

[Guy986]

They have old Dirk but we have the next Dirk.

Go Tim Ohlbrecht

[Mr. E]

Looking forward to tonight's game. The Rockets need to come out with a sense of urgency and keep it up the entire game.

[moofs]

No pictures.

Honestly, the last game was fools gold, our game doesn't travel.

What to expect from Dallas/Rockets D.
1.) Dallas is much better at home, while we're much worse on the road. Don't expect Dirk to only put up 8 points, or Mayo to be in foul trouble. Considering our inconsistent defense, expect their shooters to go wild at home.
2.) Carsisle is a very good coach. His adjustments in the Mavs plan of attack will be apparent. Expect them to rebound the ball much better, especially their frontline with Kaman, Dirk, Brand and Marion.
3.) Dallas won't turn the ball over like they did in the last meeting. Expect them to take care of the ball, and run the offense through Dirk, with their shooters. This is ultimately an offense we cannot defend.
4.) Brandan Wright is a certified Rocket killer, and at home, he should alter the Rockets shots defensively, and use his length to finish around the rim.
5.) Also expect Dallas to get some home cooking, and getting a parade to the FT line.

What to expect from the Rockets/Dallas D
1.) Last game Parsons, Lin, and Harden all combined for 20 or more. Considering Dallas D is better than it was last game, and the success they've had against Harden in the past, certainly don't expect them all to have big games, if any of em even have one.
2.) Also in the last game, DMo, and TRob were pleasant surprises defensively. In this game, we'll see why they are rookies, and that same prowess defensively cannot be expected every night.
3.) Lin had a good shooting game, expect it to be followed by a poor shooting night. Delfino also carries his cold streak for a stretch of games, and I expect no different in this one. And again, expect Beverley to continue keep coming back down to earth after torrid pace shooting the first couple games since the trade.
4.) Don't expect as much success from the line, we went there nearly 2x the Mavs the last game...that definitely won't happen in this one, and expect more missed FT's. That's what lost us the game last time when we played in Dallas.
5.) Expect to be in the game, with solid momentum, until Dallas's D tightens up, and their shooters get going because of our inconsistency in playing D when our offense isnt rolling well.
6.) Harden still is hobbled, and the only reason he scored 21 was because he made some long tough jumpers, definitely wouldnt count on that happening. Also expect Lin to miss jump-shots. Not to mention, expect a turnover filled night.

Brooks practiced with the team...but not sure if he'll play any minutes.

Also as mentioned, Harden looks a serious step slow with his injury. Don't know if we can trust him to have a big game in a big game.

Again, while Lakers are 3 games back, they're technically only 2 games back because they play us the final game of the season @ LA. And considering they play the Hornets tomorrow, that would tighten the gap to make the Lakers as close as they've ever been.

Another let down is coming. Or is it really a let down when you've seen this team lose to the Mavericks twice already and have seen they don't really build on last games performance? The only reason we won was an unreal third quarter, otherwise we had played the same poor basketball in that first half.

What sucks even more is, Dallas is not out of the picture completely in the playoff race. If we were to lose this game, it would mean nothing has really changed from a couple days ago. This would also help the Lakers get in ahead of them. This would be ruining the hopes of not only Rocket fans, but the fans of many other around the NBA that would love to see the Lakeshow miss the post-season.

Loss.

The end is nigh!
Puppies and kittens will dissolve into pools of incandescent slime.
People in the street will turn to stone and ash, only the lawyers will remain.
Automated IRS systems will posthumously steal everyones' assets, then explode.
Meteors will pummel the Earth into a basketball-sized remant of coal.

DEATH AND DESTRUCTION ARE UPON US