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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Pistons 1/23/2026

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jan 23, 2026.

  1. amaru

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    A lot of players from Europe seems to flop and complain a lot. Must be a Euro league thing
     
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  2. Arnel

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    He was projected to be a better shooter even before the draft.
     
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  3. amaru

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    Reed is bricking all on his own.
     
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  4. hlmbasketball

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    KD has 2 fouls, he doesn't want to pick up a 3rd
     
  5. amaru

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    Yep, I think that was the main difference between them. With Amen being a better ball handler.
     
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  6. Os Trigonum

    Os Trigonum Okogie Only Fan
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    Including Ime.
     
  8. mvpcrossxover

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    both have trash jumpers.

    it's just this game where ausar turned up a notch.
     
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    Alpi is like 81 rating player in real life. He is no where near all-star caliber player, and should be low usage 3rd option in contender team that gets around 16/9/5. Giving more opportunitie does not yield more stat to those who already capped their talent
     
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    Sengun looked so much stronger and confident at beginning of season, now he’s a marshmallow
     
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    Shots fired
     
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    This is frustrating... rebound!!!!
     
  14. napalm06

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    Is Ausar Thompson the franchise player?
     
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    Will Tate be back by the WCF?
     
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    no easy bucket against this pistons team.

    gah damn
     
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  17. amaru

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    That should be a flagrant right? It’s up above the shoulders?
     
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  18. Arnel

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    yes both have trash jumpers. But Ausars was always thought to be slightly better.
     
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    if you hit Lebron like that on the head it would be a flagrant 3
     
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    Thats why I say Sengun is SOFT! Okogie drives on a breakaway with force, Sengun drives on a breakaway for a lay up and don't get the call....SOFT
     

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