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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Clippers 12/23/2025

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Dec 23, 2025 at 12:13 AM.

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  1. LosPollosHermanos

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    But they’re shooting hot because we’re leaving them open. We’re defending for th Hakeem Lopez post
     
    #321 LosPollosHermanos, Dec 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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    Udoka’s coaching: having 2 people on Harden and also not on Harden where both just confusedly fade back and he gets a wide open 3 pt look &swish on an island with both defenders 3 ft away.

    Gross.
     
    #322 cdrive, Dec 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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    I don't know why I keep putting myself through these late night games when the Rockets just don't seem to get any better whatsoever.
     
    #323 delta69er, Dec 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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    Our 3 point defense was awful preseason. Obviously it hasn't been properly addressed.
     
    #324 ROXTXIA, Dec 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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    We used to do that often but now we’re lucky to get one of those in a week. I get KD taking easy on hustling but everyone else is also taking it easy like they’re future hall of famers
     
    #325 MoochiSmoochi, Dec 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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    Dunn is bad at three, but leaving him too open, once a guy is in rhythm have to go back to defending him. At the very least, randomize the close out.
     
    #326 TimDuncanDonaut, Dec 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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    tmac baby! on at that half!
     
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    Ime already got his bag, we're stuck with him.
     
    #328 Bobbythegreat, Dec 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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    No timeout. Most coaches would be livid and, you know, coach.
     
    #329 cdrive, Dec 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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    Bad? He shoots almost 40%
     
    #330 LosPollosHermanos, Dec 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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    At this point every bottom dwellers are circling their calendar to face us
     
    #331 MoochiSmoochi, Dec 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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    I think it's time to start considering that we might suck....
     
    #332 Salvy, Dec 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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    Yeah, I think it was a big mistake letting Kawhi get some of these easy shots, probably worked his confidence up to be prime Kawhi tonight.

    Unfortunate.
     
    #333 JayGoogle, Dec 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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    Perfect time to start chipping away...
     
    #334 Salvy, Dec 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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    Calvin Murphy calling for Alpi to stop getting it on the perimeter and get it down low.

    Calvin. Good lord we'd love nothing more for a coach to utilise his player's talents.
     
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    Probably not, guys like Holiday light it up at home so at best they suck on the Road.

    Reminded me of Ime's 1st year, when 80% of Wins came at Home.
     
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    I’m debating on whether or not to indoctrinate my kid with the rockets. It would be like opening the door for a life of punishment he’ll curse me into adulthood for. Maybe slip some OKC gear and act surprised when roots for the Thunder lmao
     
    #337 LosPollosHermanos, Dec 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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    Yep!
     
    #338 Joe Willie, Dec 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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    Kawhi always plays like he’s 25 again against us.

    Can we please stop with the Sengun drives starting at the top of the key? Get him the ball down low in the post and let him work.
     
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    Please trade KD at the deadline and find a young point guard somewhere Please.
     
    #340 Joe Rocket, Dec 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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