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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. bawanyh

    bawanyh Member

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    I think our coach needs to get his head straight and needs to take a timeout when its needed.
     
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    this is the thing

    When something is working. . .seems like DanAndToni immediately tries to put a stop to it
    It feels so f*cking intentional

    Rocket River
     
    #922 Rocket River, Jan 20, 2020
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  3. amaru

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    You’d think MDA would have seen Harden struggling and gave Westbrook the keys in the 4th but he didn’t. Either MDA is scared of James or incapable of making the in game adjustment. Regardless, he isn’t the guy. This loss is on MDA.
     
    #923 amaru, Jan 20, 2020
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    Wish we had a consistent scorer like Schroder coming off the bench. Gordon looks old and past it
     
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    #925 juanm34, Jan 20, 2020
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    I bet Harden don't give a F... with his entitled a$$. He won't set a example of sacrificing to make a defensive play or a hustle play. Just plays like a guy that thinks it should all come to him.
     
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    One for freaking SEVENTEEN!!!

    Doesn't take a genius to realize your shot isn't falling tonight from behind the arc but you just keep jacking them up.
     
    #927 the shark, Jan 20, 2020
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    Harden is the most selfish player in the NBA. And Russ used to be. I hate this team.
     
    #929 kentuckyalum, Jan 20, 2020
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  10. bawanyh

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    after this game I am sorry to say but this is rockets stupidity at its best
     
    #930 bawanyh, Jan 20, 2020
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    I give up, my spirit is broken. I'll still watch, because I am cursed with actually giving a ****, but you guys go wild on insulting the entire team.
     
    #931 ElPigto, Jan 20, 2020
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    I don't even blame Dantoni for this. Harden is a poor leader on the floor.
     
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  13. Codman

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    For all of those angry at James taking 17 threes, please tell me who else was going to make those. Also, tell me who else could demand a double team to free up a shot.

    On most nights, James hits 9 of those minimally. We didn't lose because of that.

    We lost because of defense, and I don't think it can be any more obvious, James and Russell have no help. Dropping 60 points or more together should be enough. Our other guys don't show up. House is becoming a disappointment and Ego is out of shape.

    Austin Rivers needs EPIC minutes when he returns because he fights like hell.

    Clint can take a few seats for awhile. He's playing softer than Omer Asik against LaMarcus in the playoffs. I'm tired of that part of his game.

    I'm happy with Russ and his better efficiency, but it's coming at a time when James is struggling.

    Speaking of that, and I'm sure he'll acknowledge it (or MDA) but James is not (allegedly) at full strength. He's quiet about nagging injuries but he doesn't feel so hot. His performances over the last week show it.

    Ugly loss...time for me to go write another chapter (I write so incoherently on here out of post-game anger) and relax. Love ya'll.
     
    #933 Codman, Jan 20, 2020
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    Season ain't over, and i'm pretty sure that trades or no trades, the team will start playing well again and win most of the remaining games, but losses like this one happens way too often on this team, and will happen again. Like i said other times it's not a good sign, it means consistency, leadership (yeah, joke about this) and guts just aren't there.
     
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    missed the game entirely.... i see DNPs for hartenstein and chandler. why the fukk have we gone back to this small ball crap ? is hartenstein constantly late to practice/meetings ??? does he loaf it in practice? wtf is going on ? i just do not understand this at all. we got outrebounded no surprise.

    looks like james was off 1-17 from outside jesus.

    wtf happened to this team/coaching staff during that 5 day layoff ? everything has gone to ****
     
    #935 icewill36, Jan 20, 2020
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    He got paid too
     
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    Oh well... At least I managed to put a bet on the Thunder as a mental insurance and tripled my investment. Could have been worse.
     
    #938 omgTHEpotential, Jan 20, 2020
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    Watching James Harden play recently is reminding me of Baron Davis on the Clippers. Outshape chucker who is too lazy to get to the rim and throws a bunch of ineffective threes at the rim.
     
    #939 Clips/Roxfan, Jan 20, 2020
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