ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Clippers 4/3/2019

I loved our performance. Total Rockets basketball, however lack of size haunts me. We might have won against the Grizzlies, if Gordon played in that game, but we were badly exposed in the front court for 3 quarters. Harden took us single handed into OT where our lack of size once again resulted in our defeat. Morey was unable to address that. It's hard to pull that off. If Nene was playing at his peak, I would feel easier. Alas, that's not possible.

 

Faried can help in that area, at least with regard to rebounding. He's been out of the lineup for a while until this 2-game road trip.

 

Agree!

 

One of the best wins of the season. From the opening tip the Rockets played with *playoff intensity and a sense of urgency.* It was BEYOND evident. And the Clippers could not match the force or intensity.

The Rockets out rebounded the Clippers 56-46. Think about that.

If the Rockets continue to SHOOT and MAKE 3ptrs like they did vs Kings/Clippers, they are going to go deep in the playoffs.

 

100% agree, it was nice to see, let's hope they sustain it over the last 3.

DD

 

For you HP. Harden destroying the (Clippers) Bucks defense straight from Temple.

Though the Clippers were smothered offensively, Capela found little resistance while catching six alley-oops, five of which were delivered by Harden. The star’s scoring ability forced the Clippers into a “completely different game plan” defensively, Temple said, which led to opportunities for his teammates en route to 53% shooting by Houston.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/clip...ims-rockets-tough-defense-20190403-story.html

 

Harrell got really frustrated with the physicality of Faried and Nene and I loved it! On one play Nene practically threw him to the ground.

 

*Aggressive Chris Paul* paired up with Harden is a completely different animal. When you have 1A and 1B scoring this team is *elite.*

 

technically speaking, harden is A1 fo life
#toomuchsauce

 

A1, no lies!

 

For as tall as Nene is (truly a 6'10"), dude is massively thick. I saw him at the Aria Casino in Vegas many years ago. We weren't even close to each other, more like 120 ft. Let's just say he looked gigantic!

Not surprised he threw Harrel on the ground like a hag doll.

 

A defensive system also relies on the personnel. I think Bledsoe and Lopez can guard Harden better than Temple or Zubac.

 

Spoiler

 

i was at clippers site today morning and almost every clipers fan is disowning the don yet still basically agreeing with him... his only fault was that he made a fool out of himself and their fanbase in public