ClutchFans Game Thread: Wizards @ Rockets 2/15/2005

since we are going for win #8, I asked the eight ball if a win tonight for the Rockets would happen:

http://www.indra.com/8ball/front.html

and it said;

 

Win #8 baby

The Wiz are going down

Roxs 109
Wiz 91

 

32-21

 

i don't like the fact that the wiz lost to the hornets last night. sure back-to-back roadies are hard, but they probably got a tongue lashing last night. they're going to be angry and motivated to finish out going into the all star break with a W. i was hoping they'd blowout new orleans.

but then again, rockets are counting the last game against blazers as a loss. i'm sure JVG ripped them a new one in the locker room after the game. we should be fired up as well. i have a feeling we're gonna put up 110+.

8 in a row baby

 

Eight is great. Anyone know the Rockets' all-time win streak record?

 

Looks like that freaky dude from Puerto Rico will be guarding Yao some tonight.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A24919-2005Feb14.html

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 14 -- Yao Ming, meet Peter John Ramos. The Wizards activated the 7-foot-3 rookie from Puerto Rico on Monday and if center Brendan Haywood gets in foul trouble Tuesday night against the Houston Rockets, Coach Eddie Jordan said he wouldn't hesitate to put Ramos on the court against the 7-6 Yao.

"We don't really like the matchup of Yao with Etan [Thomas] or Michael [Ruffin]," Jordan said about his two forwards, who stand 6-10 and 6-8, respectively. "If we need to match eye-to-eye with Yao Ming, Peter is a good guy to have on the floor. I want a big guy there."

Ramos has played just 12 minutes in three games this season and hadn't seen the court since Nov. 13, when he had one rebound in four minutes in Cleveland. He was placed on the injured list with right shoulder tendinitis on Dec. 1. Ramos had a career-high six points in a 103-93 loss against the Miami Heat, but he didn't get to go head-to-head against Shaquille O'Neal because the game was out of control by the time Ramos entered. Said Ramos about the prospect of facing Yao: "I'm going to give it all I've got. I've been looking forward to this. I've been getting ready for the games."

Ramos will likely have a short stint on the active roster with both guard Larry Hughes (broken right thumb) and forward Kwame Brown (right ankle inflammation) expected to re-join the team after the all-star break. Ramos didn't seem to mind. "I was surprised that I was activated," he said. "I'm just trying to get ready for the next season. I'm using this season just to learn." . . .

The Wizards placed forward Samaki Walker on the injured list with a lower back strain. He has averaged 1.7 points and 1.3 rebounds this season. "Samaki has had some nagging injuries and we said, 'Let's rest Samaki for these two games and activate Peter,' " Jordan said. "Peter's been playing well in practice. He's gotten bigger and stronger, he's learned the offense a lot better. It's a good chance for him." . . .

The Wizards will participate in the 2005 Vegas Summer League from July 6-15 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas. The Wizards were one of six teams to participate last year, but the event has expanded to 16 teams this summer. "What they pulled off last year was first class," Wizards President of Basketball Operations Ernie Grunfeld said.

-- Michael Lee

 

interesting match up reminded me of the korean guy who was supposely a good match to yao a couple of years ago in the asian games. yao destroyed that guy.

 

All time win streak was 15 games in a row to start the 1994 NBA season. The Rockets tied the NBA record that year... Dallas came close to tying it 2 seasons ago, winning 14 in a row to start the season.

ROX 103 Cheese WIZ 89

 

"watch out for Gilbert Arenas!"

 

3+2+ & 2+1 = 8








I know, that was weak

 

The Wiz will be injury depleted w/out Hughes. He's a big part of their team. Nevertheless, it'll be a tough game.

 

Houston103-98Washington

 

We'll get it done, but it's going to be a...

 

the WBPS is going to be the force that pushes the 8.

 

time for a let down. Rockets lose by 30.

 

I think it's strange for them to try Ramos on Yao because Yao loves playing against guys like that. Etan Thomas is exactly the kind of guy that gives Yao problems. Jordan will probably figure that out pretty quick.

 

I seem to remember Ramos giving Yao fits in the Olympics or Asian Games, I can't remember which. Yao can't shoot his jumper over him.

 

Yao generally plays better against big, slow centers and struggles against small, quick defenders. When he plays against someone his own size, his agility may even be an advantage for him.