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ClutchFans Game Thread: Blazers @ Rockets 1/15/2020

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jan 15, 2020.

  1. Greedydex

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    Damn Russ and Ben could of used some help tonight. Smh
     
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    Maybe change in approach and having basic self awareness that this level of defensive effort with no offensive system besdies iso dribbling isn't going to cut it in the long run.
     
  3. Mr. Space City

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    Gary Clark could play 30 minutes and only score 3 points......
     
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    You left out Dwight Howard. The list grows.
     
  5. fchowd0311

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    Do you think a organization close to being a contender or already are when healthy such as the Warriors would want Harden? Because they would have to change their entire offensive system that was so successful for them if they get him.
     
  6. Little Bit

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    Did I say they’re better without Harden? I’m saying that he’s playing poorly that it’s hurting the team.
     
  7. mrstriker316

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    next 9 games coming up...oh boy lmao, we might dip deep in the standings lol
     
  8. arabrocket

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    Why? MDA will run them to the ground again with 7 man rotation until the playoffs come.
     
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    We may win SAT's game against Lakers because it is SHOWTIME, but what is troubling is that Harden can't get up for games like this. We may win against great teams then lay a few eggs after.
     
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    Rockets may play UP to that competition, the real issue is playing teams with bad records it seems.
     
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  11. DreamShook

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    I was trying not to care, but I care. I failed.
     
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  12. rockets11206

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    2-3 since that break and just overall especially the bearded one looks drunk, EG looks fat Working himself into shape, Tucker Has become a scrub, house was always bad but it’s being proven, Rivers also has regressed from a year ago. The sad truth so far is; we need harden to be efficient and other Worldly to beat teams consistently
     
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    This has been a bad week for Houston fans. I think the only thing that could make this week better is to hear a news flash tomorrow that Bill O'Brien and MDA have been fired.
     
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    Well this is fantastic since Rockets are going to be 6 seed Rockets will be forced to play up to all the competition.
     
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  15. Greedydex

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    Lmaooo at all these excuse for Harden. Russ has been our best player for the last month. We gotta change the offense. I’m ready to let Russ be the point, run the offense and Get others involved. James can do his 1 on 1 thing when Russ hits the bench.
     
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    Behave. You weren't saying that when he was carrying us to all those wins. And he could play with Paul the first year... we were winning and got to a conference finals. He could play with him in the 2nd season.... but CP3 decided to not turn up to till the 6th game of playoffs against the Warriors. Melo was playing straight trash in his few months for the Rockets. Westbrook and Harden were playing well and winning not so long ago. It's when Harden's form dips, the team struggles like hell. People will finally realize what I was talking about. If Harden doesn't shoot well or drops 40 to 50 points every game, the Rockets are no more than an average team.

    Yeah, he hasn't looked right the last 4 or 5 games. But you're telling me you're putting us not winning an NBA championship on Harden?
     
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    An organization with a true alpha dog would want him. Otherwise, no. You can’t build around a player whose leadership style is passive aggressiveness and frequent lack of personal effort when he’s not the center of attention.
     
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  18. Greedydex

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    The Rockets gone end up playing the clippers in the first round. Lol
     
  19. mike2k132

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    bro stop making excuses for hqrden. he hqs another mvp.

    we have seen enough to know yes russ is enough. man has gave u mulitple 30 point thriple dubs. n is giving u 25 a night...stop. harden has to play better,not pout. ,move in the offense.


    i repeat ive seen enough from russ mac clint to see we dont always have to rely on iso from james. how bout harden moves in the offense. can we give thay a try now
     
  20. Little Bit

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    The one coach that the city actually adored is gone and now we’re left with these two fools, smh.....
     
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