ClutchFans Game Thread: Pacers @ Rockets 10/4/2018 (Preseason)

You are missing PJ Tucker.

 

BB IQ gets overlooked a lot. There are some players in the league that "look the part." They look athletic and long and can make athletic plays. But don't make winning plays. Tyrus Thomas, Thomas Robinson, Rudy Gay, Stromile Swift, Andrew Wiggins etc etc. And Chriss falls into that category.

And then you can have unathletic guys like Battier, Chuck Hayes, PJ Tucker and perhaps Gary Clark just make SMART plays.

Need smart players. If you can combine the smarts with the athleticism.....welll....then you have an all-star on your hands.

 

The juxtaposition of Hartenstein and Chriss in this game sure was something to behold.

And of course, MCW....a new swiss army knife at MDA's disposal.

 

Yes he currently sucks. Didn't say he would always suck. I think the problem is your comprehension of what people are saying. He sucks now though. We definitely need better options for back up center. Nene is getting old there's a big difference in the team when Capela is in and when he is out and I think Maury has some work to do if we are gonna beat the Warriors.

 

That may be true there were a couple of moments that I wasnt sure. But I did see Ennis get blown by a couple of times.

 

Capela played the first game.

 

I think again its your comprehension. I didnt say the Rockets suck or the season will suck I said certain players did and its true. Also the Rockets defense is actually a concern. Thats not an overreaction its simply the truth. Its yet to be seen how the defense will come together, but its definitely a concern.

 

Defense needs to get better, no doubt. However, the positives outweigh them. Melo looks great out there. Ennis can run and finish on the break, and make the corner 3. His defense is useful too. MCW is gaining in confidence apart from shooting the ball. CP3, JH13, and EG are fine. Hartenstein isn't quick, but he works hard on the boards and tries to defend. His spacing is welcome too. I honestly feel Carmelo needs to start to be effective. Capela can defend 5's and long 4's. Tuck can come off the bench against weaker offensive teams, and start against the elite ones. Melo can come off the bench when he is struggling.

 

Dont know if u played any basketball. Ill take the guy who can freaking dribble coast to coast n score. 3 point is bout the same. Ennis can actual dribble the ball. Only thing ariza could do on offense is set in the corner lol. I wont missed thought pump fake turn about with ariza lmao

 

I like him too. But i would start melo. Just thinks it us more dynamic. I trust coach tho

 

All i ask is we give him the same chances when gave t jones smh. I used to all ways kill him n my bro whould be like t jones gonna be good. Lol to me i think they both have the same potential. So its worth a look more.

 

U have a smart take. Im with you on all your points. Other then i dont agree witth the ariza ennis thing. I feel ariza on d has been over rated the last 2 year. Ive always thought maybe that was due to us over using him with to many minutes. But ariza d last yea was elite to me. Just good. Ennis can be good on d. Yule c

 

U wont when the season starts.

 

N capella really

 

Everything you’ve said I understand and with that look how Jones turned out. Let’s learn from our past. Maybe that’s why the response is like this.

 

I misunderstand me tho. Guys like that are worth the experiment, cause i do see the potential. I think you have to know when to move on. My point is chriss can get better n that its to soon to give up. Just dont wait to long like t jones

 

Worth noting in regards to Sunday's Spurs game and TV options.
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