ClutchFans Game Thread: Grizzlies @ Rockets 2/26/2020

Kellerman changes his mind every 5 minutes. He said Harden wasn't a good defensive player 12 months ago, but then he said he was an underrated defensive player after the All-Star game.

 

I guess SOMEBODY has to carry the torch on CF

 

Missed game but Grizz are pathetic.

 

More explosive yes. But there other aspects obviously to basketball. CP3 in 17-18 was a much superior defender and playmaker. I think we have the perfect combo of scoring and defense on that squad. Other than the championship teams which I was just a kid so I don't remember that 17-18 squad has been my favorite team.

 

Not me. I was reluctant on the WB deal, but I NEVER said it was a mistake.
I was willing to give it time.

CP was highly efficient, and WB sort of the opposite, but 'In Morey We Trust'
The new format has Russ humming

 

Much like the emphasis on 3s I think Morey and MDA have changed the NBA. It’s going to evolve into position less skilled players that can all shoot and switch defend.

Remember growing up and seeing someone really tall and saying “wow he should play basketball!” Now it’s going to be you’re too tall for basketball.

 

They look like a 2 year old throwing a fit. They should be embarrassed.

 

I know this is a "boring" win in the sense that it was a blowout, but damn was it fun to see our reserves have a field day like that. Green and Carroll are really good fits, and Rivers was murderous tonight.

We've always talked about how Mclemore's form is maybe the nicest in the NBA, and how strange it was that his percentages didn't reflect that...turns out all he needed was a little confidence and an actual system to play in. He could easily become a 40%+ shooter if he stays with us a few more years, which I certainly hope he does.

Grizz have a bright future, but they have a long way to go before they're on the Rockets' level. Was this game the basketball version of "Talk ****, get hit"? I say yes.

 

Few highlights from the 2nd unit.

 

Are you sure? I need to recheck the WB TS% for the Season thread lol

 

That Memphis double roll

 

Well in a small sample size this teams is statistically better on BOTH ends than 17/18

 

It was a good win even though the Grizzlies weren’t at full strength.

Go Rockets!

 

i take that back. the next guy i want..is serge ibaka..get the gang back together

 

This was a hilarious sequence. Love it!

 

NP. If I DID I'll own up to it.
I was disappointed to see CP go. But I know James had a lot to do with that and bringing Russ in.
I don't ever remember talking smack about Russ. Could have been concerned about loss of efficiency.
Didn't take me long to appreciate Russ' heart and competitive fire

 

Also, perhaps an unpopular opinion, but I think Yuta Watanabe would be a pretty good fit in our system...6'9 switchable lefty with a pretty shot (meh % wise though), good athleticism and a great feel for the game.

Plus, we can get to that sweet, sweet Japanese fanbase...and it's not like Asian basketball players generate a lot of crazy online fans or anything

 

Would have been epic if Carroll had nailed the 3