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ClutchFans Game Thread: Knicks @ Rockets 12/31/2016

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Dec 31, 2016.

  1. HayesIsBack

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    Wonder if there has ever been a 80-25-25 back to back performance?
     
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    love that
     
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  3. alethios

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    I'm so happy...
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  4. OTMax

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    Ironically if it wasn't for the come back by the Knicks, Harden would not have come back in the 4th for maybe more than a few minutes and he would've stayed at 40-45 and 13 & 13 or something so guess they just let up for James ;)
     
  5. hakeem94

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    media conspiracy
     
  6. Houstunna

    Houstunna Mr Graphix
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    Harden created 95 points last night.

    One of the greatest games ever.


    Nice win. Let's keep it rolling!!
     
  7. hakeem94

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    I think he always creates so much but its not so obvious through the most primitive stats like points and assists
     
  8. Houstunna

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    Rockets 15-win December sets a franchise record for most wins in any month.
     
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  9. Houstunna

    Houstunna Mr Graphix
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    So THIS is what Golden State felt like last year when their team was blowing others out on a nightly basis. :)
     
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  11. glynch

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    Yeah, but did Harden have any turnovers? Has coach given Harden a stern talking to yet? Why is he such a lazier partier who can't he be as thin as Stephen Curry? Why isn't he first team defense? Do you think we might be able to get Klay Thompson for Harden if we throw in Capela and a couple of picks?
    Can we at least get some decent offers for some young players and picks for him ? Have any of the poor souls who liked to call him James Mcfrauden been able to get harden occasionally?
     
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  12. saleem

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    James Harden is a creative genius.
    The best is yet to come.
     
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    I think our inability to hold large leads is primarily due to a lack of size on the bench. DJ for Clips & Noah for Knicks were major reason both teams wen't on a nice run. Really miss Capela.
     
  14. saleem

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    I love Harden, but I will feel more comfortable when Pat Beverely will be back. We miss his defensive energy and toughness.
    Get healthy quickly Pat.

    Happy New Year to our Houston Rockets, and everyone on ClutchFans!
     
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    You know it's special when it is being talked as one if not the greatest all around game ever
     
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  16. saleem

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    I hope he will be back to full heath soon ,and without any hesitancy on the court.
     
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    Yes, in both games it was a big crashing the boards that was killing us.
     
  19. Rocket River

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    For real
    They get lackadaisical and
    It's like in a time out Mike says "ok quite ****ing around. I'm ready to go home"

    Rocket River
     
  20. RocketsJumer

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    Is that the dunk he missed? Lmao
     
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