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ClutchFans Game Thread: Thunder @ Rockets 1/20/2020

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jan 20, 2020.

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  1. JayGoogle

    JayGoogle Member

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    This one was really bad.

    I mean had we been 4-1 in our last five...then whatever.

    Considering where they are at and knowing they needed to win this one...this one is bad. At some point they have to figure out how to close games and it is on the coach to realize then...on the spot...what is going wrong.

    You don't have to take Harden out (but should consider it) but someone has to tell him to stop jacking up 3s as the other team is coming back. That's only a good possession if he makes the shot, if he misses the shot it is a terrible possession.

    Meanwhile, Donovan sat CP3 for most of that quarter. Why? Because he saw the lineup he had out there was working. Sometimes, you just have to do something out of the ordinary for your team to win that night.
     
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  2. Swish4fives

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    They literally had Muscala defending the paint why is James shooting 17 3's.
     
    #862 Swish4fives, Jan 20, 2020
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    Anybody live in Portland and want to buy my tickets for next week's game? Didn't think so. This team is trash. I'm done.
     
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  4. Greedydex

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    You know Harden can’t be blamed for anything around here. Lmaooo
     
    #864 Greedydex, Jan 20, 2020
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    I just knew going into the 2nd half, something was going to break this team.

    We just have too many issues right now. Player issues, coaching issues, gm and owner issues. On top of all that we have effort and focus issues as well. Any combination of these things makes us lose games.
     
    #865 RocketsFido, Jan 20, 2020
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  6. DreamShook

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    Presti FLEECED the Rockets.
     
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  7. Greedydex

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    It’s more that a 2 pointer? Lmaooo
     
    #867 Greedydex, Jan 20, 2020
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  8. macan

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    at this rate, we could end up with 8th seed and got 4-0 by fakers at the first round...
    perfect ending of our season..
     
    #868 macan, Jan 20, 2020
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  9. arabrocket

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    someone need to convince harden about winning a championship. It's pretty clear Harden doesn't really mind not winning a championship as long as he keeps up his individual stats out of this world.
     
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  10. J.R.

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    Look at those pretenders exposing themselves.

    Holy ****, they really did lose.
     
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    So what happens when okc finishes when with a better record than the rockets?
     
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  12. Codman

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    I'm disgusted.

    I feel badly for James and Russ because they have very little help. PJ is exempt from that, but he's not getting enough shots.

    Russ is actually playing well, and this loss is not on him. James had a bad night, but does he have to be perfect for us to win? He shouldn't.

    Blame Game: Take your pic--Soft Capella, Lack-of-Care House, Out-of-Shape EGo, etc. And, as much as I like MDA, he mismanaged rotations, time-outs and minutes tonight. James was playing like ish...Russ was playing well. Give the keys to Russ like discussed in preseason.


    Disgusting.
    /vent


    Chatter was already starting. This loss will surely speed things up. The salaries make everything difficult, but we all know a wing and 4 are essential.

    "Lesser names" have been mentioned, and there is a huge bidding war on RobCov. For any "home-run-ish" trade, Clint Capela will be the main piece. That should be obvious, but he's the main guy with interest on our squad. And, Iggy is on everyone's list too...he doesn't do anything for us. Let that one go.
     
    #872 Codman, Jan 20, 2020
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  13. DreamShook

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    Harden and the Rockets lost in front of Rudy T.
     
    #873 DreamShook, Jan 20, 2020
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    Get rid of Harden PLEASE!
     
    #874 CK Johnson, Jan 20, 2020
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    Gordon's extension, and the timing of it, was a complete head-scratcher. He and Capela were the only ones on the team with any real trade value, and now Gordo can't be traded until the summer.

    This coming offseason is going to be real interesting - I'm expecting a new coach, a new GM and a shitload of roster turnover. Hope whoever the new guy is is up to it!
     
    #875 WestendMassive, Jan 20, 2020
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    The organization made that decision & anybody with a IQ knew it wasn't fully CP's fault why we fell short. Harden stopped competing in that series & that's the main reason we lost. So fast forward 2020 and Harden's still not competing & CP's kicking our azzes. Where are those fans that said CP3 was washed up?
     
    #876 rocketchamp, Jan 20, 2020
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    gave up 41 pts int he 4th. atrocious
     
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    Like every other coach in the league: use young guys like Hartenstein and Clark (before being waived) spot up minutes.

    Even Thabo was good tonight.

    I agree Morey and specially the cheap owenership are mostly to blame, but MDA's rotations and overplaying guys has sucked.
     
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    Even the biggest Harden fans on twitter saying he’s the reason loss. Yet on here it’s everyone else’s fault. Lmaooooo
     
    #879 Greedydex, Jan 20, 2020
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  20. Cstyle42

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    Selfish player that chokes in the crucial moments of games that matter. No way any true leader let's his team lose a game like this. He doesn't care about team championships or have any competitive edge. He's paid and careless concerning the sacrifice that it takes to be great on a championship level. F him he can go!
     
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