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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Thunder 11/8/2018

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Nov 7, 2018.

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  1. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    The key to beating OKC is all about the REBOUNDING. That's it. They aren't a great shooting team. They NEED/THRIVE on second shots to supplement their offense. Adams, Grant etc.

    Rockets lost all of the 50/50 rebounds. Low energy and low urgency. Forget the poor shooting for a moment. Just securing rebounds.

    ALWAYS watch the REBOUNDING numbers. They tell the story on if the team is putting up a good fight.
     
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  2. daywalker02

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    Fair point, OKC is a fairly good rebounding team.

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    If this team isn’t going to care until the playoffs then I won’t bother to either.

    Have we had a comfortable win yet? I feel like all the wins were come from behind “let’s just try and win today I guess”.
     
    #1024 MystikArkitect, Nov 9, 2018
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    Playoffs? Lol

    The only team in the entire league that can coast during the regular season and still make the playoffs as a high seed are the Worriers. The way we are playing, there won't be any playoff possibility.

    The NBA, like most professional leagues, if you don't bring it, you will lose.
     
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    I take this as a compliment. Have any of you gone to other NBA fan boards? Most are boring and can put you to sleep reading their comments. At least we are exciting enough for them to read and comment on....Thank you, OKC. Don't you wish your postings were as interesting and exciting as the Rocket fans are?????;):D
     
    #1026 SORF, Nov 9, 2018
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    This team is in the West so we may not make the playoffs.
     
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    Did they practise **** shooting today?

    If not, next game is another blowout loss.
     
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    Rebounding is about effort.
    They were lazy on the court.
     
    #1029 PeterKingX, Nov 9, 2018
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    There is no way I am watching that game the way we are playing right now. Last thing I need is to watch smug face Curry, as they run the score up on us and laugh in our faces. That's not entertainment to me, it's just frustrating. That last game was a waste of my time, especially watching bricks and lazy play. I need a week off of Rockets after that. Less stress is best.
     
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  11. BackdoorHarden

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    yup. Clutchfans.com is #1.

    OKC Thunders don't even have their own fan forum close to this.

    They post every 1 hour
     
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    Some of you guys making us Rockets fans look bad. Have some composure FFS
     
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    the thunder are much more athletic than the rockets. its easier to win 50/50 when you run faster and jump higher than your opponents.
     
    #1033 icewill36, Nov 9, 2018
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    not if the opponents are focused determined and of higher iq
     
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    rockets are coasting right now.. as they should...they will turn the switch in april when the real games begin
     
    #1035 hakeem94, Nov 10, 2018
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    Eh, I’m conflicted. If we lose because they’re better than us and we actually put in the effort, then it’s cool. That’s basketball.

    It’s better than losing because a crooked ref fixed the game, like last year.
     
    #1036 MorningZippo, Nov 10, 2018
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    Then I suppose chess, Go or other board games are a good fit.

    IQ and determination can't do much with your legs on crutches and your shooting hands are not working well.
     
    #1037 daywalker02, Nov 10, 2018
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    yes they can, i almost always win when i play eventhough i am not the youngest and the most athletic guy and my shooting touch is rarely there
     
    #1038 hakeem94, Nov 10, 2018
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    I would want to watch you getting your offense going on Paul George, Schröder, Noel and Adams.
     
    #1039 daywalker02, Nov 10, 2018
  20. hakeem94

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    rockets will smash them in playoffs, this was a meaningless game
     
    #1040 hakeem94, Nov 10, 2018
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