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ClutchFans Game Thread: Lakers @ Rockets 1/18/2020

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jan 17, 2020.

  1. rocketchamp

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    The Rockets still don't know how to beat a simple double team. Guys look scared & are fumbling the ball. Harden's defense is still atrocious, and Capela's energy level isn't there. The whole team looks like they don't wanna play
     
  2. AXG

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    Does MDA even coach?
     
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  3. ElPigto

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    Team clearly needs to make a trade for some help, but team is depleted of assets. It's pretty sad.

    Half of the team doesn't even want to take the shot and suddenly Harden is in another terrible slump.

    Ultimately, we will make the playoffs, but because they didn't take care of games they were suppose to win, they are going to pay heavily for it. For the very least I think I won't be renewing my season tickets. Tilman is clearly not in this to win, so why should I even spend money on them.
     
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  4. amaru

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    Our role guys can't hit open shots....that and our frontcourt getting dominated, is the difference in the game. That, and our porous defense, has been the story of the season. Teams aren't going to let Harden dance and beat them. Guys have to make open shots created off of the double team.
     
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    This is on the coaches. The players have some responsibilities too. The problem is you got guys taking a lot of hero shots and their is no continuity to their game. Now they are out of rhythm and getting one shot. You need to play pick n roll basket ball and get to the rim until you get going. You cant play this way
     
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  6. juanm34

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    The MDA train about to derail.

    Time for an upgrade
     
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    On the bright side, we looked decent in the first half. That's progress, i guess
     
  8. Rocket River

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    Where are we on Second Chance Points?

    Rocket River
     
  9. PeterKingX

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    NBDL scrub team can easily beat this team.

    Shows no heart, no coaching.
     
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  10. JayGoogle

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    Not a foul.
     
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  12. B-Bob

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    I'm not trying to goad some of y'all or anything, but seriously: how do you not give Hartenstein 10-14 minutes in a game like this? Jesus.
     
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    Clint should be on the trading block. The Rockets need more skill players.
     
  14. Rocket River

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    That was an Offensive Foul?

    Rocket River
     
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  15. SamFisher

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    Lol offensive foul what. The. ****.
     
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    Rock Block Sorta here sometimes
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    2017/18 team had just another vibe...sure, one could say "we had Ariza and Luc", true, but it's just not that, imo at least.
     
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    Team definitely quit on defense.
     
  19. Slimfa

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    Game time!
     
  20. HP3

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    Give Harden the ball now, no one else do anything
     
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