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ClutchFans Game Thread: Celtics @ Rockets 12/5/2016

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Dec 4, 2016.

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  1. MrButtocks

    MrButtocks Contributing Member

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    The Celtics aren't very good defensively. Unless the rockets are exhausted from that road trip, we should have a high scoring game. Any news on Ariza's availability?
     
    #21 MrButtocks, Dec 4, 2016
  2. don grahamleone

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    We've been playing so well, I can't wait for this game to start... tomorrow. #IMPATIENT
     
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    Don't let Kelly Olynyk hear you say that man, he may try to dislocate Hardens entire body.
     
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  5. FANfrom86toNow

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    I bet they give Ariza and extra game off to make sure his back is 100%, and get a chance to test Dekker out starting as a SF. Should be an interesting game and I am expecting the turned the corner Rockets to not only win, but to dominate.

    Rockets 115
    Celtics 101
     
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  6. bearded

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    Easy win, expect Harden to go off scoring-wise, he's due.
     
    #26 bearded, Dec 5, 2016
  7. rocketsfan611

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    I think this game will come down to the benches and the team who makes the fewest mistakes (turnovers on offense). Harden has a "Harden-Esque" performance and the Rockets win a close game to the resilient Celtics, 106-101. Harden: 31-11-8
     
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  8. Tha_Dude

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    Yeah, **** the Celtics man. They can eat a bag as far as dude cares.
     
    #28 Tha_Dude, Dec 5, 2016
  9. DatRocketFan

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    Regardless of how hard we win, I honestly want to see more pt for harrell and dekker. They have very smart bb iq. Insta-fan when I saw that sexy one touch pass by harrell to dekker. And if we do sign D-Mo, he better not be rusty with his post moves, they were very sexy. Rare to find players with that post moves in this league nowadays, kinda made me wish I was born a little bit earlier to watch Hakkem Olajuwon in action. Go Rockets Go!
     
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    I would rather 6-7 rockets score in double digits.
     
    #30 hakeem94, Dec 5, 2016
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    I love basketball
     
    #31 ISOBall, Dec 5, 2016
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  12. Drogba

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    This team is probably better suited for road games. Toyota Center is barely an advantage to be honest.

    Celtics by +10.
     
    #32 Drogba, Dec 5, 2016
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    this is not a trap game..the celtics have almost the same record as us..

    i think we lose a nail-biter
     
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    But we have Clutch the Bear. Advantage: Rockets
     
    #34 Os Trigonum, Dec 5, 2016
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    What does their record have to do with anything? Their schedule has been way easier than ours.

    They are 2-2 in their last 4 against non-playoff teams. They are not solid this season, at least they haven't shown signs of being solid so far. If we play our usual game they can't hold a candle to us.
     
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    by that logic, we should've beaten the lakers and thunder
     
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    I agree.
     
    #37 bearded, Dec 5, 2016
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    Speedy PG and bigs who can shoot have always been a problem for the Rockets. Horford is shooting 42% from 3 on 3.6 attempts this season and blocking 2.7 shots per game in 27 minutes! All 5 starters can make the open 3. If the Rockets come out asleep and don't have one of their good 1st quarter starts then it will be a long game.

    They are a top 5 team in 3PM, but teams can grab offensive rebounds and (kick out and) score on them, especially against their second unit. Brad Stevens is a good coach with a good system. They really know how to pass the ball without turning it over. They kill teams in transition because everyone tries to outrebound them.
     
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  19. FTW Rockets FTW

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    This is a game for Pat Beverley to go off. Hopefully for 15+

    Avery Bradley a legit defender will be on Harden most likely while the midget isiah Thomas a non defender on Bev. Time for the wolverine to show the world what made him a one time Taco bell Pollo Loco All Star champion.
     
    #39 FTW Rockets FTW, Dec 5, 2016
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