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The turning point in the game was Gerald Greens disaster minutes in the 4th.

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by LorneMalvo, May 11, 2019.

  1. solid

    solid Contributing Member

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    A lot more was wrong with the Rocket's performance than Gerald Green. He loves the city and gives his all. Not fair to pin this choke job on him.
     
  2. MystikArkitect

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    Lol no.

    This team has a systemic problem. We always have a scapegoat. It’s always refs or Green or whatever.

    It’s painfully obvious now that this team won’t work because it simply doesn’t have “that guy”. Draymond is that dude for GSW. Tim Duncan was that for the Spurs for so long. Kawhi might be that for Toronto. Giannis might be that for the Bucks.

    Draymond controlled this series. He made every box out, every block, every rebound, every assist. We don’t have a player like that. Harden could be that guy but won’t be. Needs to be more of a facilitator bringing it on defense instead of scoring 36 ppg.

    Looking forward to more WCSF and WCF appearances but that’s it.
     
  3. bloodwings19

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    The turning point for the Rockets was Capela not getting the call on offensive end near the end of the game. To me, the turning point was Eric Gordon and Austin Rivers were literally standing next to each other near the bottom half of the 4th quarter?!?!?!?!? They were just waiting for the ball to come to them outside the 3 point line instead of moving around, or set picks.
     
  4. count_dough-ku

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    There were numerous bad plays throughout the game, but that's probably the signature one. And it wasn't all on Green. PJ had a wide open three and stood there for what seemed like 5 seconds before dishing back to Green. If he makes that, we're up 10. If he shoots it quickly but misses, an offensive rebound coulda been had.
     
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    Yeah if Gerald green drives it on Draymond for a score and potential three point play then warriors call time out down 10 with momentum going for Houston.

    The worst happened because he rushed that shot and they hit us for four points in less than 30 seconds.
     
  6. topfive

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    I kind of agree. BUT... actually "giving his all" would have meant learning to play some rudimentary defense.
     
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    How about those fouls on Curry in the last a few mins?
     

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