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ClutchFans Game Thread: Hornets @ Rockets 1/2/2013

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jan 1, 2013.

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  1. gorockets2009

    gorockets2009 Rookie

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    Rockets 121: Hornets 89.

    Toney has a career night: 29 Points, 2 steals, 4 rb, 8 assists
    :grin:
     
    #61 gorockets2009, Jan 2, 2013
  2. lookabove

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    http://espn.go.com/nba/preview?id=400278191

    This shouldn't be a trap game.

    "New Orleans, which has been limited to 89.3 points per game during a 2-13 skid, could have a hard time keeping up against a Rockets team that's taken 11 of 14 at home while averaging 112.1."

    "New Orleans has dropped seven of 10 in Houston, including three straight while shooting 39.8 percent."
     
    #62 lookabove, Jan 2, 2013
  3. NL Rocket

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    Must win, no excuses.
     
    #63 NL Rocket, Jan 2, 2013
  4. PersianRocket

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    I'm going there for my birthday. Looks to be a good game for the rockets and bad for the hornets...anyone know if Gordon is taking a rest on this game?
     
    #64 PersianRocket, Jan 2, 2013
  5. JJ23

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    Lin vs Vasquez? Winner?
     
    #65 JJ23, Jan 2, 2013
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    My bad, I missed those 2. Still see a double digit WIN tonight ;)
     
    #66 me005, Jan 2, 2013
  7. JJ23

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    Harden vs. Gordon? Winner?
     
    #67 JJ23, Jan 2, 2013
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    Rockets should win this one. Expect Lin and Harden to have big games.
     
    #68 watashi315, Jan 2, 2013
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    Hopefully a tie. Vasquez's last 10 is insane though - 17pt
     
    #69 ch0c0b0fr34k, Jan 2, 2013
  10. ch0c0b0fr34k

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    ...and 10 assists. He almost got a triple double last game :eek:
     
    #70 ch0c0b0fr34k, Jan 2, 2013
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    I noticed everytime I say the Rockets are going to blow out a team I'm completely wrong. This time, I'm 99.99 % sure this will be a blow out!
     
    #71 YYYY1313, Jan 2, 2013
  12. Carl Herrera

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    #72 Carl Herrera, Jan 2, 2013
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    gahhh, denver is right on our tails for the 6th spot in the west. We gotta win all the easy ones we have!
     
    #73 sophiaaa19, Jan 2, 2013
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    What they are going to do:(copy & paste from their site)
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    Keys to the Game
    Please, please, please, please, please . . . please! guard the three point line against this team.* They only shoot the three a little above the league average, but only one team puts up more shots from deep than the Rockets.* The Hornets allow teams to shoot well over their averages from long range.* This could turn into a disaster if the Hornets don’t make an effort to get out on the perimeter.
    Send periodic traps at Lin and Harden.* Both of those guys will turn the ball over frequently if put into trouble.* The Hornets don’t have superior on-the-ball defenders, so take advantage instead by springing aggressive traps on them with our agile bigs.
    Don’t use Asik’s man to set the screen on the pick and roll.* Asik is aggressive and a master at defending the pick and roll, with amazing numbers when guarding either the ball-handler or the roll man.* Use the other big and keep the Rockets from utilizing Asik’s best skill.
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    How do we break there traps?
     
    #74 visible, Jan 2, 2013
  15. BeeBeard

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    I'm going to show you guys a trick.

    These are the docs the broadcasters generally print out and use.

    http://www.nba.com/gamenotes/hornets.pdf


    Substitute "hornets" for any other team name to get a nice PDF writeup on that team in their upcoming game.

    Neat, huh? :)
     
    #75 BeeBeard, Jan 2, 2013
  16. Carl Herrera

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    Not very good notes. Mentions HOU Forward Jon Brockman.
     
    #76 Carl Herrera, Jan 2, 2013
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    Oh under "connections" between the teams? I insist you submit a complaint to the copy-editors at the NBA immediately!
     
    #77 BeeBeard, Jan 2, 2013
  18. Rocketman95

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    Houston 119
    New Orleans 101

    And I predict I will watch in glorious HD on Comcast channel 639, laughing at one of those poor Rockets' fans who can't watch. Hint, his name rhymes with Fatman Bones.
     
    #78 Rocketman95, Jan 2, 2013
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    A trap requires double teaming the ballhandler. You swing the ball to the open man, who has to hit the shot. Or you can split the double team which is much harder to do.
     
    #79 MrButtocks, Jan 2, 2013
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    Please just don't let Eric Gordon drop 30 on us tonight!

    I'm so sick of Lou Wiliam, Gary Neal, Alexy Shyved, OJ Mayo and every other SG in the NBA having spectacular games against us.
     
    #80 BlueJazz, Jan 2, 2013
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