We are going to get run off the line in the playoffs

Actually the problem was defense

 

And here I thought we averaged 40.6 attempted 3's a game... Let me get my glasses fixed.

 

Yeah good point on that

 

Defending champs didn't have a plan just a couple of days ago.

 

Jesus, this place is insufferable after a loss. See you sadsacks tomorrow

 

Rockets win, threads = Can This Team Win 60? Who Else Gets Chills For The Playoffs? Bring On Golden State!
Rockets lose, threads = Our Defense Is The Worst; Harden's Turnovers Are A Problem; What's Wrong With Eric Gordon?

Per usual the truth lies somewhere in between the swinging pendulum of Clutchfanery.

 

One day the board says the bench is the best in the NBA & could make the playoffs.
The next day they're saying "I thought they said James Harden had more help?"

Per usual the truth lies somewhere in between the swinging pendulum of Clutchfanery.

 

You hit the nail right on the head. I understand smartass, because I SPEAK smartass. So therefore, I am in the right place.

LET'S GO!!!!

And for the record... that 45.4 number you see post ASB includes Lou's numbers. So it is a bit skewed. We are technically on the same pace just added a shooter. CB33 wasn't taking that many 3's nor making (any) as many. But I supposed this is just my smartassery (patent pending).

 

Clutch fans are fickle. We are probably the most bipolar fans in the NBA.

 

We aren't going to win out, guys. The Rocks apparently thought that after the LA game, all they had to do was show up.

 

I was afraid they would be looking past this game. I guess it really was a tarp game. Ughhh!

 

I know you meant a "trap" game, and that it certainly was. The Rockets had their feet trapped in molasses. The Pelicans? They were trippin' the light fantastic.

 

I jut hope our bigs will show up come playoffs. This has been my biggest fear with this roster. We need a beast. I hope the clippers decide to rebuild after this season if they don't make it past the first or second round. I want to steal Jordan from them. He would be Capella times 10 in this offence.

 

J.R...those likes man. Christ.

But if anybody deserves them you do.

 

I'm not going to say that every playoff team is intelligent enough to guard/or run us off the line, but those that do it immediately change the game, and gain an advantage.

First thing I noticed is that when Harden drives against this strategy he often ends up pocket passing much higher as he has longer to go, making the pass near the foul line, and that's traditionally resulted in Capela and Nene not being able to make it to the rim. Not good. As they often pull up to early and nearly two feet out, missing the layup.

Second thing is that Anderson becomes a liability. He's awkward at best. Almost useless out there. So if he continues to get minutes we lose another 5 points per game. Statistically, there is evidence Anderson shrinks by 50%. In addition, Trevor is shaky going to rim. So we lose points there.

Third thing is that the Rockets haven't shown they can stop shooting threes, which means that you can essentially take 10 points off the board by guarding the three and that's plenty to close the gap and beat us.

The good news is that we have Harden. the ultimate get to the rim guy. Gordon can also get to the rim. Beverley pretty good. so if the Rockets can adapt, and force themselves to take what they are given, they will score. But NBA players are creatures of habit, so it's almost impossible to change what you've been doing all year. It messes with you. And why I think traditionally jump shootings teams struggle in the playoffs.

 

deserves its own thread

 

how long we gonna ignore rockets d will tighten in the playoffs?

 

I hope we do get run off the line. That means layups and dunks.

Just need to lock in on defense.