ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Grizzlies 10/28/2017

Slowdown cowboy lol

The grizz are a good team but this was not some great win or an indicator of anything.

The rockets were on a road b2b missing there 2nd and 3rd best players.

And the game last week the rockets gifted you guys. You guys were down 10-12 the whole game and went on an absurd 20-2 run to close out the game and win by 8.

I def think the grizz will make the playoffs that person is delusional but it's still a big what if on that bench continuing that level of play. It's possible but I'm still on the fence.

And harden only had 3 TOs tonight and he handled the ball a lot more and plays more minutes than Conley.

Conley avg like 4 assist a game bro harden is at 10 harden is having his worst scoring season in 4 years and it's still 7 points a game more that Conley.

I like Mike a lot I'm not bashing the guy but Conley is not in Hardens realm in terms of talent impact and skill.

 

It means we are a game ahead of the rockets in the standings. Also, I wouldn't mind seeing the rockets in the playoffs. Honestly the only team I as a fan of the grizzlies truly fear are the spurs, because they play how we play, but they also have a better coach. Not sure the grizz can beat them.

 

LMFAO the Spurs are the only team the Grizz fear.

If the Rockets have to fear the Grizzlies in the standings, then the Rockets have had horrific injuries or severe chemistry issues.

The Grizzlies in a playoff series lose in 5-6 games to a healthy Rockets team.

You are funny though, I will give you that.

 

I get that your a grizz fan because we do the same thing. In not worried about any team but the warriors.

Your guys are at full strength Rockets have a lot of injuries to there top guys outside of harden.

Rockets blew the game against u last week without cp3. Tonight no cp3 and Gordon.

I would love to play the grizz in the playoffs.

I think it's easy money when at full strength.

U guys always have some signature wins in the regular season and then bow out in the first round of the playoffs.

I mean you guys haven't won a playoffs series in what 4-5 seasons?

 

the Grizzlies are not a team that the Rockets should fear if healthy and at full strength...this L tonight isn’t a big deal, we would’ve been lucky to win this one given the circumstances

 

I miss Patrick Beverley

 

we are not at full strength. our two biggest signing last year haven't even played. Ben Mclemore, Jamychal Green. But of course they are no where near the player cp3 is. None of our players can hold a candle to cp3.
We also have several players on our team with Minute Restrictions. Parsons and Tyreke Evans.
Not sure why Eric Gordon didn't play, but I doubt he would have made up the blowout.

 

Then you don't understand that E.G has been our biggest offensive threat this year so far.

 

Went back to normal tonight against the Pistons

 

EG has literally BEEN THE DIFFERENCE in every game he's played in this season.

 

Grizz won't even beat the Thunder let alone Rockets, Spurs or Warriors in the playoffs. Grizzlies are nothing to worry about seriously. Once CP3 gets back with Gordon Rockets beat this team 4-1 in a playoff series.

 

Eric Gordon is why the rockets have been winning so far this year.

 

Ya but still got 8 asts, and played with his typical passion

 

Is there a way we can acquire Hawks guard Marco Bellinelli? He is playing very well this year. We could use another shooter.

 

The best thing about the rockets this year--4-1 on the road. Y'all have played more road games than anybody and more games overall as well. And are at 5-2, without cp3, a win against the warriors, all good signs for the rockets.

 

Agreed.

One disadvantage ya'll have is that you've only seen us once at full strength and that's in the preseason. The next two will likely be without CP3 so you won't exactly know our tendencies from an in game perspective. Playing you in the playoffs would be interesting because of that. Hats off to you guys though, you're taking care of business and that's all any team can do. Several of your guys are playing really well on both ends.

 

Funny schedule - tons of road games to start....

Memphis having our numbers. Still not convinced about them. We probably lack playoff toughness when the 3 ball does not fall.

Nobody stayed unbeaten in the NBA this time around.

 

MEM are a good team but not a team I worry about for whatever reason. GSW, SA, and maybe OKC are who I worry about. Honestly I even worry more about LAC, MIN, UT, more than the MEM. Maybe it's their grit and grind style or "boring" stars but I can't see MEM winning an NBA title in my lifetime.

 

Why has Harden's conditioning been absolutely awful so far this season?

He's looked noticeably way worse in 2nd halves this year.

 

4th game in 6 nights and with an injury depleted roster......we will be fine