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Clutchfans Game Thread: Lakers @ Rockets 8/6/2020

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Aug 5, 2020.

  1. riko

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    Harden has done a great job sacrificing his game for russ . Without Russ harden is a walking 45 points player but long term that wasn’t going to win us a ring so I like this harden way better
     
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    I'm very proud of Harden and the guys. Harden led us to an important win against AD/ Kuzma and co.
    They were missing Lebron , but we were missing Russ too. I hope Russ will get well soon.
     
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    It's amazing to me how people complain about how harden should be playing off ball when he constantly puts defenses off balance just by being on the floor. And yes this happens every single game. 4 vs 3 is a clear cut advantage, provided you have someone in that middle that knows wtf they're doing and not being indecisive/passive. If you have the latter, everything breaks down and eventually recovers. And btw a missed wide open shot is not the wrong play

     
  4. Easy

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    Yeah, you would think that after having played in the league for so long, he should have learned how to minimize unnecessary fouls.
     
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    Green continues to impress me. His stat line in 27 minutes doesn’t adequately account for the impact he made on the court, in my opinion. He was constantly making his presence felt. That play illustrates it perfectly. Green didn’t hesitate to make the intelligent play. Harden has to love this guy. I certainly do.
     
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    don't do that bro. people have short memories. when LeBron is on his game HE will control the tempo. it would be foolish to ever take him lightly
     
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    i'm not taking him lightly i just think that he's old and they don't matchup well with us. The only way he can control the pace is by not getting back in transition or take plays off on defense, which is exactly what i think he'll do....that is unless we go right at him on the perimeter with a screen.
     
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    I'm really proud of our boys for pulling this one out without Hartenstein to carry them.
     
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    PJ locking it down.

     
  10. icewill36

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    lebron is not going to take plays off in the playoffs bro wtf. This dude went to like 8 straight finals and you think he will take plays off smh
     
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    I was one of the virtual fans last night and they said our section was all featured on the AT&T SN broadcast during the 2nd quarter.. Is there anywhere where I can find a link to the replay of the AT&T broadcast of the game.
     
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    Not looking good for Luc and Demarre fans.

     
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  13. D-rock

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    Bring it.

    Cannot wait.

    And they need to man up and stop making excuses for their piss poor play. Only 1 win, 4 losses, in bubble.
     
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    Say it again Maya!!!

     
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    Refs are evil.

     
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    I’m going for my teapot and my English tea right now!
    More great analysis from Nathan.
     
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    yeah I like 25/7/7/6 harden lol

    if we get hat along with Tripple double Russ then I think we are pretty solid .
     
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    Even with Russ he is averaging 34 points in the bubble on 50 plus percent from the field . I honestly believe harden on a lotto bound team could average 50 points for a season if he decided to just score without being a facilitator. However he has given the ball to Russ who is averaging more shots then James in the bubble and generally this season he has let Russ he Russ.

    For this team to win with need both of them to be monsters
     
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    I'm certain that if we had Harty, we'd have crushed the Lakers by 30 points.
     
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