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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Spurs 12/28/2014

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Dec 27, 2014.

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  1. SLRokJok

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    Let's play hard tonight! Hustle
     
    #101 SLRokJok, Dec 28, 2014
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    If Canaan is healthy and Nick Johnson gets playing time over him tonight, I really want people who defend McHale on this issue to explain to me the logic.
     
    #102 NL Rocket, Dec 28, 2014
  3. jev5555

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    wrong forum...Go Rockets
     
    #103 jev5555, Dec 28, 2014
  4. saleem

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    Repped.
     
    #104 saleem, Dec 28, 2014
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    I guessed it was due to the team playing so well.
     
    #105 sirbaihu, Dec 28, 2014
  6. HakeemOnlyFan

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    I admire the consistency.

    And agreed. Another beat down.
     
    #106 HakeemOnlyFan, Dec 28, 2014
  7. amazingskills

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    is this gonna be 6th or 7th W in row for us?
     
    #107 amazingskills, Dec 28, 2014
  8. KlutchQT

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    This would be 7th.
     
    #108 KlutchQT, Dec 28, 2014
  9. Koperboy

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    Spurs are a point favourites with sports bettors, what do they know that we don't? It makes me a bit nervous about this game.
     
    #109 Koperboy, Dec 28, 2014
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  10. vstexas09

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    i think we lose this one...
     
    #110 vstexas09, Dec 28, 2014
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    ^

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    #111 i3artow i3aller, Dec 28, 2014
  12. Crashlanded19

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    I have a feeling Dwight is gonna have a big win. He normally plays well against San Antonio.
     
    #112 Crashlanded19, Dec 28, 2014
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    He needs a big game also to bounce back from Friday's almost no-show(aside from OT).
     
    #113 count_dough-ku, Dec 28, 2014
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    zach zarba, sean corbin, scott twardoski
     
    #114 pippendagimp, Dec 28, 2014
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    This is a good question. I'm assuming it's because the Spurs have lost 6 of their last 7. Maybe they assume they will right the ship?
     
    #115 rocketman84, Dec 28, 2014
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    "So Josh, what play do you want me to draw up?
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    #116 i3artow i3aller, Dec 28, 2014
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    Probably because the Spurs are at home, the Rockets have had to fight for almost all of their wins recently(hence their unimpressive point differential compared to the other top teams in the West), and San Antonio still has Duncan and Ginobili who give them a fighter's chance against anyone.

    Remember, the Spurs lost in triple OT twice in a row against the Grizzlies and Blazers, so it's not like they've been getting demolished in their recent losses.
     
    #117 count_dough-ku, Dec 28, 2014
  18. Koperboy

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    Yes I get that, but Rockets have won now 6 in a row against them, or something like that! It's a lot about matchups. We auto lose to Clippers even if they seem weak this season and auto win against Spurs (sort of).
     
    #118 Koperboy, Dec 28, 2014
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Patty Mills will suit up tonight vs. Houston, Pop says</p>&mdash; Jeff McDonald (@JMcDonald_SAEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/549329914562756610">December 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    Patty Mills back tonight. Beverley going to have to work.
     
    #119 rawool, Dec 28, 2014
  20. count_dough-ku

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    It's also about how well you play. The Rockets seem to routinely get off to slow starts lately and every now and then, you get burned when you keep spotting teams double-digit leads(i.e. the Atlanta game). They need to play hard and smart from the opening tip.
     
    #120 count_dough-ku, Dec 28, 2014
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