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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Jazz 2/2/2019

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Feb 2, 2019.

  1. deb4rockets

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    Green got over his shaky old man coming off a 30 day cruise shooting and stabilized back into that fun to watch H-Town Green Light Green. Loving seeing him having fun again.
     
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  2. CK Johnson

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    I was a doubter for this game, and this is my apology.
     
  3. Nook

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    Well I didn’t see us winning this game, glad to be wrong.

    I guess James’ chewing out last night got through to his teammates.
     
  4. RHU525

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    I hate Utah but whoever there announcers are, they are surprisingly unbiased. That was a good broadcast to listen to.
     
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  5. SF3isBack!!

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    Gotta be consistent.
     
  6. RocketsFido

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    all starts from the top, when Harden played lackadaisical defense, our entire team looks like they show no effort.

    When Harden picked it up defensively, the entire team looks different.
     
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  7. Rokman

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    Well, Harden officially clinching the #2 spot for best All-Time Rockets. Just needs 3 Championships to steal it from Hakeem.
     
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    hope Gorlord's injury was not too serious..
     
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    Ok...so I was hoping for a win, but I didn't predict one and I sure as hell didn't predict this. The defense looked pretty good, but even more than that the Jazz were shooting blanks for pretty much the whole game starting from the 2nd quarter. I don't think I've ever seen another team besides the Rockets shoot themselves in the foot so many times, so it was a pleasure being on the other side of it.

    Eric Gordon pulled something, but him not going to the locker room and instead getting treatment on the bench is a good sign. I wasn't even expecting him to play, but he look ok today I guess.

    James Harden had the most boring 43 point game I've ever seen, and I loved every second of it. Also, 43-12-5-4-6 is insane, and he would've gotten at least double-digit assists if the Jazz didn't foul our players.

    And of course, as is customary, F*CK THE JAZZ!

    p.s. there were people who legitimately said that Donovan Mitchell has a higher ceiling than James Harden, especially last season. I dunno bout that
     
  11. Rock Block

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    Haha, well it is Utah....although I don’t care how much rhythm a hot Mormon chick has as long as she trying and shaking,....
     
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    Did they even show one hit Mormon chick? Bunch a kids then the two couples who couldn’t dance had a dance off.
     
  13. Loneyroy7

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    So Harden has to be an absolute monster offensively every night and set the tone defensively for the Rockets to have a chance? I wish a certain 40 million dollar man would start to earn his paycheck.
     
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    Harden learned all of this from Westbrook. Especially Westbrook dropped 46 against heat that time in the finals!
     
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    Chriss' trade value is at 0. He got posterized by the rim.
     
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  16. Roomba

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    Wouldn't go that far, in the second quarter especially they were complaining a lot about uncalled fouls on James Harden.

    They do give props where props are due, however, so good on them for that.

    But on other hand, James Harden deserves all the props in the world for how he played today and overall for this season.
     
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    Yep, overall i think everyone played well, aside for James i'd say Rivers, Gerald and Nene have been the biggest factors but the other guys have been all good, i think only Eric has been kinda bad, but eh...maybe he wasn't even at his best.
     
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    Video game stats did not show the defensive game he played. That Goebert strip was where crybaby went ballistic is not the Harden outside Houston knows.
     
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    Will Gordon miss some time?
     
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    Very important win. This may very well be the 4/5 match up in the first round. Either portland or utah.
    Setting up matching up GS in second round which is good.
     

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