ClutchFans Game Thread: Jazz @ Rockets 4/17/2019 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 2)

They saving foster for a meaningful game

 

I really wonder about Foster reffing any of our playoff games. With James' public ether of Foster and his antics, and I'm sure Morey supported James and made some calls, it could be a disaster to have Foster reffing the Rockets. In the event that we lost a close game based on suspect calls from this douche, the NBA and Silver would have to investigate a possible conflict that has reached a personal level between ref and player.

I suspect that the NBA isn't going to put Foster in any Rockets games because of this. It won't look good for anyone and James will surely take issue with the choice, especially if it's against Golden State at the horrible, douche-filled Oracle. Foster will go out of his way to ensure the Rockets don't have a chance.

I'm surprised James hasn't been as vocal about Tony Brothers. I mean, he's the worst of all of them and plays favorites regardless of the call.

Who was the ref who missed Kevin Durant's long legs completely out of bounds during one of James' career defining wins against GS and the refs? That was so blatant and unforgivable. It led to a Curry jumper, putting GS up by 1 or 2. James had to make a 3 over Klay and Donkey, get tripped in the air without a foul and swish that baby in....

This is where I have to stop myself though. I could go on and on, but I do believe in a sort of conspiracy in which the NBA has an agenda to push the positive narrative of Steph Curry and the Warriors at all costs. And, I think that James has been cheated of a few MVPs because of the NBA's preference of the Golden Boys. And (x2), I do think that part of the dislike for James, or the preference for Steph/Giannis etc has to do with race and/or color.

 

the refs for the KD out-of-bounds game were john goble, tre maddox, and tony brown. goble just did our UTA game. he also did our 7FT game at MIL.

the list of refs who have given james/rockets problems over the past 3 seasons:

scott foster
tony brothers
mike callahan
ken mauer
ed malloy
marc davis
john goble


and to a lesser degree:

pat fraher
karl lane

 

I’m fine with them giving us any ref except Brothers or Foster

 

those are the worst for sure, but Game 7 Callahan is right behind them.

 

Foster will be the ref in our first game against Golden State. Bet.

 

i actually think he'll make his debut appearance at the end of this current series. sort of the Commodus stabbing Maximus strategy right before the big match

 

Or he is strategically placed in the Warriors series depending on how it goes.

Warriors go up 2-0? Ok...hold him back for now.

Rockets split 1-1 or go up 2-0? Yup...bring in Foster.

 

I put money on foster officiating game 1 against the warriors

 

Interesting... 7 refs (up to 9 refs) that give the Rockets/Harden fits? And a 7-game series? hmm.....

 

This was a fantastic win. Our boys looks focused and hungry.

 

Just keep hitting shots and keeping the turnovers down. Game 2 of 16.

 

Blowout loss

 

Nah I think they wait to see how Game 1 pans out.

 

The game is over before it began.

 

Or a dislike for big bushy beards.

 

O LAWD

Please stop.

Yeah, boy they hate LeBron for his race and/or color.

They hate Wade for his race and/or color.

What a completely idiotic thing to say.

 

I'm not concerned with our defense. I'm concerned how will our offense adjust to their changes. Harden will pass the ball when he is doubled teamed or if he can't get a shot off. Will our guys knock them down? Every tough game is hard after an easy one.

 

I went the entire day thinking the game was tonight. I walked out of work and checked the start time and saw “tomorrow”’and a wave of sadness swept over me.

 

Think how happy you will be tomorrow on your drive home!!!!!