ClutchFans Game Thread: Clippers @ Rockets 3/30/2013

Haters gotta hate no matter what . . .

 

We needed a backup SG. Anderson wasn't going to play 40 minutes.

 

Seconded!

 

I agree. The worst ones are the ones that look like they are just joking. Fact is Beverly is a bully and Jordan doesn't deserve that.

 

Great look at Houston in different scenarios in the last four games. It’s easy to give praise when it’s a win and the opponent was falling apart, but still this game was the most well rounded and balanced on both ends...ball movement was awesome which led to shots by everyone, and defense was good. Houston’s bench came up big against a very good and deep Clippers bench. But most impressive to me was the Houston 4&5…both rebounded, played physical, and went to the block. And going to the paint didn’t even slow down Houston’s game. Also, on a back to back (even if it was at home), Lin actually did really well against Paul. He had 6 TOs, which came from being double teamed all night. But, one was on a bad DMo call for the ball, and one was off a full court pass on a teammate’s fast break. So not too bad really, and in the end didn’t matter.

Just a little scare there when the Clips pulled the 8-0 run in the 4th. Just for a second I thought McHale was going to let the bench keep playing. Good call brining Lin and Asik back in.

After a game like this against the Clips, and so close to the playoffs, I’m starting to change my mind on who Houston should play in the playoffs. Hehe

Play of the night: Asik stuffs Hollins dunk attempt!!

Harden needs to get rested and healed. Can’t risk further injury with the playoffs so close.

 

This! Defense wins Championship!!!!

 

Brilliant first half by Francisco Garcia. He prob sparked this win for us. Also great to see Greg smith start at the pf!

 

LOL you do get that I'm being sarcastic right? hahaha

 

Seems like the refs were intent on making sure the game didn't get out of hand where you have players kicking other players in the chest while they fell.

There were many calls today for little things but also a few missed calls. Just felt like we had a few more go our way. I'm not complaining.

 

To Mchale, I criticized his move last night. umm....I eat crow now.

 

more d-mo too please...dont know why we went away from smith this game

 

With the last two games being so hurrible, I didn't expect such a good game tonight. Time well worth spending.

 

all this we don't need harden/ we don't need lin is crap. Let this grow with a year more of experience we will improve. And with so many possessions with our pace, we should be able to play democratic ball, along with harden isos.

I thought Gregory was great right off the gate. He set the tone. el don garcia was pretty spectacular off the bench too. Lin's d and applying pressure to the clippers d on offense was huge. Too many turnovers, not enough assists for my liking though, though demo and anderson didn't do him any favors.

 

Lin's defensive energy was infectious tonight. He ran all over the court guarding CP3 and effectively helped on help defense. It wasn't a coincidence that the Clippers only scored 81 points tonight. Asik was very good on D too.

 

Lin was doing his Beard impersonation ... hopefully he can hold up until James comes back. We should sit the Beard out the next 2 games to FULLY rest his bad foot.

 

Nice way to bounce back from last night's game against the Grizz. The team has been playing better D and it is coming at the right time of the season.

 

Just came home, was surprised to see we blew the Clippers out and without Harden too. I was like

 

I also admit that I blasted McHale hard last night...still don't like him as a coach, but I shall eat crow as well...

 

I seriously like Anderson and Garcia.
Too bad we can't play them both...
Anderson's D is terrific and he has good ball handling
Garcia's O is awesome and he has good ball movement

 

We still need harden, if he can play some defense work. And Iso ball is fine but ball movement is more important.