ClutchFans Game Thread: Thunder @ Rockets 12/29/2012

1. Agree. He surprisingly took his former teammates by surprise.
2. Disagree. I want Lin to keep jacking it even if he misses. Many people here have said that he lacks confidence, and to me, when he jacks it after misses, his attitude is still good.
3. Unsure.
4. Agree. No idea what that was about.

 

Douglas played more minutes than Harden. He had not assists and 1 steal until the game was basically already over. Douglas is not a player that consistently gets other teammates involved. We need a better backup for Harden and Lin.

 

Honestly I don't really have anything bad to say about this game or any player. Knew we were going to lose this I am not even mad on to the next one. And like somebody said we ideally should be able to win the next 4 games.

 

WE ARE DOING GREAT...I look forward to even better performance in the following months...perhaps with more time playing together under the belt this team will be virtually unbeatable...

 

BraveFox, with all due respect, you are the ULTIMATE optimist!

 

TD is an SG in mindset and honestly, I think he's pretty good when he's doing what he is good at...which is shooting spot up 3's, pretending to rape his opponents on D, and creating some sort of reckless atmosphere. It's kinda fun to watch. Just don't expect him to create properly and you won't get mad.

I think there's a role for him on this team. Just not PG backup.

 

They know harden's game and they took away his strengths. What amazes me is how these teams(spurs&okc) rotate on defense.(obviously the great chemistry they've developed over the years).

I thought Lin was playing well the first 2 quarters then 16-0 happened.
We still do a lousy job guarding the pick and roll. there has to be a better way! get ir done.

See you guys monday at 6!

 

Mchale is PISSED !

 

This game was only watchable tonight while both Lin and Asik were on the floor, the Rockets got completely destroyed when either one of them was on the bench. I have no idea how these people can blame this one on Lin.

Morris shot pretty well tonight, but he was so horrid on defense giving up layups, dunks, and putbacks, he was probably a net minus tonight. It was good to see 2Pat back. Hopefully by the time Beverly is officially on the roster, Uglas and Aldrich are both gone.

Gotta give Uglas props for stat-padding to make himself look tradeable. Okay GMs, just don't look at his -31 +/- tonight. Look! 3 steals in garbage time! 50% from 3-point land! You want this scoring guard who has the size and speed to be a good defender!

 

The PnR defense is maddening. It's like they're guessing what they're supposed to do every time.

 

I'm beginning to wonder if he can improve with his current form and that high arc.

 

I remember when i used to play full court ball for hours everyday in the summer. No reason for youngest team in league to tire out

 

Yeah only difference is just the skill level of your opponent!

 

It's not improving during the season. But I agree he should bring that arc down during the offseason.

 

This was exactly what rthey needed. The weaknesses got exposed by a great defensive team. Pathetic on ball defence by the guards and the big guys were exposed off the ball by Collison and Ibaka.

 

Obviously we lost because the other team is better, but I don't understand Coach's sub pattern. Not that it would have made a difference.

 

Seems like his shots are always short, miss wide, or straight in. The arch is high and the velocity looks slow. If he has been practicing since summer, I would think there should be a bigger improvement or at least look more decent.

 

my breakdown since i just got home from the game...

1. Lin and Douglas kept going underneath thr screens and got burned

2. Turnovers....Turnovers....Turnovers

3. Good game from Marcus Morris

But guys we got to get VINCE YOUNG!!!! LOL Got to have a laugh after that terrible game!!!:grin:

 

Coaching: god, coach McHale ruined Aldrich's career by playing him.
The man: Harden tried to prove something and fail, let it go, my man.
Team: this is just game we lose to a better team. we have to admit it .

i like this young team, and understand they are work in progress. they will make tons of mistakes, take plenty loses, and then get better. have a look at our team, Harden, Lin, Parsons, Asik and others, they are good players. Sit back and enjoy the journey. In life, you have to believe something. i am quite happy with this team. i know for sure they will only get better, achieve more.

Be patient, don't lose heart and team first.

 

His form is too high. Every time he shoots I get that roller-coaster feeling in my stomach. He's supposed to be working on it, but I get the feeling he's not quite sticking to the form set by his shooting coach.

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