Clutchfans Game Thread: Rockets @ Grizzlies 7/26/2020 (Scrimmage)

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Roco isn't thicc, is built like a SF, so he uses his hands to his advantage, a little shove, a little push here and there.

Refs will catch it.

Teams will continue feast in the paint.

 

Yea not sure tbh. People ramp up differently I guess. Dillion was playing 3/4 court on James almost all game. Must be frustrating, even though Harden had good numbers.

With some of the calls this game. I also think James wasn't the only one who wanted this game. The camera panned to PJ after he fouled out. He was visibly frustrated. During the game, the effort was there on Valančiūnas. But Jonas was a tough cover. I saw PJ even trying to front him at Q3. PJ was trying lot of things. Fouls getting called. Defense in today's NBA is not easy.

 

if you’re not a believer, I won’t knock u

before the shutdown, I saw this team as a definite 2nd round exit...no way were they beating the Clippers, and while I thought they’d be more competitive against the Lakers, they still ultimately would’ve lost...I strongly believed that

this bubble situation brings about some more unpredictability, so I certainly like our odds more now

all I’m saying is that anyone who is saying that “we’re doomed” or “we’re fcked” because of what they’re seeing in the 3rd quarter of some scrimmage against Memphis needs to cut the BS

 

Think of RoCo as a FS.

Not thicc but stronger than he looks and long (6'7 7'2 wingspan) but his greatest strength is his defensive IQ, always makes right rotation and helps weakside.

Great hands and feet too as you said. And plays like a volleyball player around the rim.

 

I was bieng sarcastic. Im glad Harden is taking the scrimmages seriously. He is using these games to get his rhythm. Plus, while he is out there, might as well win the game.

 

Just saying opponent coaches will target him from here on out and he would be in foul trouble nearly every game.

 

I'm probably going to get burned alive for this, but I thought it was a great game by the Rockets.

 

Thats fair.

If you wanna knock me you can knock me, I don't care.

The knee jerk people aside, I don't understand how people who thoughtfully watch basketball can look at the product that has been put out since the small ball switch and say that it gives the team a better chance to win.

 

Outside of 3rd quarter, Rockets were winning this game handily and that is with 2 of their best defenders in foul trouble and their 2nd best player and 3rd best player playing underwhelmingly.

Defense was also excellent, both defending the 3 and the rim.

 

PJ after he fouls out. Not happy with communication tonight either.

 

I FT joke FY

 

Are you calling Memphis 'stupid'? Not cool, right @what ?

 

You're right. Memphis, I'm sorry. #BeWell

 

So is Lou Williams the X-cubed-Factor?

 

The knee jerk people aside, I don’t understand how people who thoughtfully watch basketball can look at the statistics of our small ball squad and completely ignore them. I mean, it’s incredible that someone can claim to understand basketball, and be completely unable to recognize a better product when it’s literally slapping them in the face 82 times a year.

 

So u really believe they had a better chance to win with Capela and no Covington??

 

82 times a year? Reread my posts.