My Quick Takes on the Game

Hmm......Harden was pretty much the guy who carried the team to victory with his 37 pts and 12 assts. Delfino was all the bench had to offer, though Smith wasn't too bad himself.

As what I mentioned in another thread, Morris needs more time. No point in drafting a player at the 14th spot and then ship him away if he doesn't get any opportunities. Let's wait and see how he can contribute to the team.

I'm happy with the way Lin facilitating the offence. Never mind if he can't score that many points, as long he has the court vision that should be good enough for the team.

Asik was ok I reckon. Just cash the boards and play solid D is all I ask of him.

It's too early for me to judge how the team is like on the whole but I am pleased with the victory we got. Let's just hope we can make it to the playoffs this season.

 

The one thing that seemed obvious to me is that
Douglas looked lost....and the team fed off his
"Lostiness"....(made up word)

Harden was impressive to say the least.
Asik was as advertised...great defense no offense.
Lin ran the floor well and showed good chemistry with Harden.
Delfino was the clutch veteran scoring points off the bench.

All four of our off-season acquisitions contributed to the win!
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My first thought is wow. I did not see much Thunder last season, and Harden was more.amazing than ever.

Lin looked good.I expect him to score a little more, but don't expect Harden to play they well each night.

Bench its a work in progress to say least. Morris and a Parsons looked off. Douglas needs to accept he is here to play defense, shoot three, and bring ball up the court. Defense relies on Asik to anchor it.

 

If only Rockets could get Enes Kanter as a PF! They would ensure at least 5 years.

 

I would like to add that Asik needs to get better about his picks. There were at least ba couple of times he could have been called for setting a moving pick.

 

Terrence Jones needs to start, he is our PF of the future.

 

Did McHale give a reason as to why Terrence Jones did NOT play?

 

Bench was pathetic..and rockets have no inside player at all..they seemed out worked in the paint as expected since detroit had strong bigs. THey really need to play Terrence Jones over Morris..their lack of bench almost cost them the game as they were gettin teared apart by the Pistons bench late in the 3rd and start of the 4th.

 

Their bigs did look better last night, although having PPat would have helped curb that somewhat. Without Asik, though, it looks as though it's going to be another long season down low. Curious, as most of you are, as to why we didn't see Jones last night; I thought for sure he'd get 10-15 minutes. And Marcus Morris is looking more and more like a bad draft pick. The kid constantly looks like he doesn't belong. I never would have guessed that coming out of KU. Also, Toney Douglas needs to go immediately. That guy is hot garbage. Why we chose him over Shaun Livingston is beyond me. Bad, bad move on our part.

 

Douglas should not be allowed to shot the ball, and Morris??? Well I don't know wtf is wrong with that cat. Hopefull Marcus can turn it around or get out of town soon?
I want donuts.....