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ClutchFans Game Thread: Grizzlies @ Rockets 12/22/2012

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Dec 21, 2012.

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  1. BeeBeard

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    Turnovers will decide this one.

    Memphis is 4th in the league at forcing turnovers.

    The Rockets are the worst in the league at committing turnovers.

    Could be ugly.
     
    #41 BeeBeard, Dec 21, 2012
  2. Karolik

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    Crud Harden against Tony Allen.
     
    #42 Karolik, Dec 21, 2012
  3. PeppermintCandy

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    The Rockets are in a groove right now. Slowing down Randolph will be tough without Patterson, our best defender at the 4. But I think we take this one.
     
    #43 PeppermintCandy, Dec 21, 2012
  4. steady

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    In Grizz win tonight: "The Mavericks suffered through 24 turnovers leading to 29 Memphis points, and the Grizzlies' 17 offensive rebounds contributed to a 22-9 advantage in second-chance points."
     
    #44 steady, Dec 21, 2012
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    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rPZNjtODzFI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
    gonna be a fight 2 the death
     
    #45 jocar, Dec 21, 2012
  6. steady

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    :) ...
     
    #46 steady, Dec 21, 2012
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    On the other hand, if Harden does have a big game tomorrow.....he will be one step closer to superstar status on the offensive end, in my opinion. Superstars like Kobe, Dwight, Lebron aren't stopped by anyone but themselves.

    That's a big if though, and not something I'd bet on considering the length of Harden's career and his relative inexperience in the NBA...
     
    #47 ch0c0b0fr34k, Dec 21, 2012
  8. greenteaman

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    tony allen's defense is ridiculous. i really hope harden can manage
     
    #48 greenteaman, Dec 22, 2012
  9. carayip

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    Tony Allen not only held Mayo to 10 points. He also shut down Monta Ellis to something like 1/15 shooting and 4 points in the previous game.
     
    #49 carayip, Dec 22, 2012
  10. PeppermintCandy

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    Yes, Harden's definitely going have his work cut out for him with Tony Allen.

    Lin's going to have to be extra aggressive on offense take some pressure off Harden and give him room to maneuver.
     
    #50 PeppermintCandy, Dec 22, 2012
  11. cfansnet

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    On a brighter note, we're now #7 in the standings!
     
    #51 cfansnet, Dec 22, 2012
  12. Lucky Charm

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    ^^ Not too shabby for the youngest team in the NBA :cool:

    Memphis terrifies me, more so than any other team.
    A win would just downright be the best Christmas present ever but even with a loss I'll be happy to see the team keep the momentum they have going with Lin staying aggressive like he's done the last couple of games because it makes things flow that much easier.
     
    #52 Lucky Charm, Dec 22, 2012
  13. Spiegel

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    Allen tore Mayo to ribbons last night. Tonight Harden wil need to be switched on. Key will be limiting the Grizz offensive rebounding. ZBo and Gasol get alot of tips on the offensive boards. Asik has his work cut out. Morris is not a rebounder so hs job will be to strecth the floor and force ZBo to stepout and defend him.
     
    #53 Spiegel, Dec 22, 2012
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    Harden is going to not have to press. He tends to force the issue sometimes when facing aggressive defenses, coaching should hold him accountable. Also coaches should move him off the ball some, let him get points off the catch, run him off screens, cuts etc. Have to be imaginative with this one, Tony Allen is a really touch match up we shall see.
     
    #54 roxxy, Dec 22, 2012
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    We better play big tonight and McHale does "plan" on playing big tonight with maybe even Asik & Smith together :)
     
    #55 NL Rocket, Dec 22, 2012
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    Tonight I embark on my journey to see the bearded one take out grizzly bears on top of mt Toyota
     
    #56 Jmcballer88, Dec 22, 2012
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    I worry about Smith getting into foul trouble early if he starts.
     
    #57 soupman, Dec 22, 2012
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    We need to find a way to stop Randolph and Gasol
     
    #58 mr. 13 in 33, Dec 22, 2012
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    The last two times these teams met Harden and Lin combined for 7 assist and 9 turnovers and the team had 20 turnovers in all and lost by 8 points and it was just Harden's fith game with the team.

    Rockets win this game by 10 points scoring at least 105 points.
     
    #59 RickyNewport, Dec 22, 2012
  20. RickyNewport

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    Actually Randolph and Gasol didn't have great games the last time they played. Gasol only had 6 points and the Rockets out rebounded them.
     
    #60 RickyNewport, Dec 22, 2012
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