ClutchFans Game Thread: Pelicans @ Rockets 2/2/2020

We can worry a out that stuff after regular season games and see how the playoffs turns out.

Harden's regular season production aren't the issue with people who criticize him.

Anyways it's kinda of a strawman. The main reason people were discussing a trade is that we have nothing once Harden leaves his prime. In a couple of seasons if we still are second round exits, maybe it's time to see how many first round draft picks Harden can net.

 

Just what I thought. Harden and Westbrook will be at their best at different times.

D’Antoni being a real coach would remedy this but we all know it that’s imaginary

 

Inexperience and not having Zion around long enough and healthy enough.

 

Well, 2 playas showed up, and apparently that is enough.

 

And winning, dont forget that.

When Rockets committed to smallball, Rockets started winning again.

 

Rockets are -20 on the boards and are shooting 40%, 36% from 3.

What exactly is "small ball" doing for them?

 

I liked how espn switched from Houston music to New Orleans music depending on which team they were highlighting.

 

BMac and some guy named Harden carrying the load offensively today (feels good to say that last part again !!! ). The defense has tightened up a bit and everyone is scrambling and hustling let some keep that up !!!

Russ playing pretty dumb and shooting poorly, but the combined ass shooting of PJ, House, Rivers, and Ego will doom us if they dont give us something in the 2nd half.

 

That's what I'll never understand about MDA. He has too much trust in certain guys and absolutely NONE in others. Why not just try and see what Hart gives us???

 

MDA has become more lazy and stubborn as a coach. He is taking it to extremes at this point with the midget ball. Just living on the edge. The only reason the Pels are in this is because of their size and athleticism.

 

The Pelicans already are too quick and athletic for us lololol. At least we could try to be competitive on the boards if we chose to play somebody taller than 6'6. The entire reason the Pelicans are in the game is because of rebounding and 3's.

What matchup advantages are the Rockets getting out of small ball right now? They're still not shooting the ball well. They aren't defending well. They aren't getting fast break points.

 

Thinking about calling HPD about Danuel House stealing money

 

Its this thing CALLED SPACE

 

And there will continue to be no rim protection unless a trade or Clint returns 100%.

MDA is playing his best players.

 

Is Harden back...I missed the first half

 

a must win game after Detroit beat Denver

 

Rockets only had 6 turnovers last game.

This game only 1 at halftime ... that weird one from WB throwing into back court.

 

that can't be it

 

Pretty much. He’s been able to do whatever he wants. The Pelicans don’t quite know where and when to get him the ball. Plus Zion isn’t in game shape quite yet.

 

Russ playing poorly? Y’all really be saying anything smh