ClutchFans Game Thread: Nuggets @ Rockets 12/13/2014

Man I loved it when Harden was looking at Howard for the post up but it wasn't there. He simply swung the ball and hit DMo on the other side of the post for an easy post up for Dmo.

 

This, I love having this double post options.

 

Dorsey actually played relatively well last night, and still Joey posted a plus-minus of -20 while Dwight was +35. It just goes to show how incredible it was that the Rox weathered Dwight's absence given the backup options available, and how much potential there is to make a run as legit contenders once the team is fully healthy.

 

We have not been a good defensive rebounding team the last 12 games. Our defensive rebounding percentage is 19th over that stretch.

 

I love how we don't get rattled anymore when things look ugly. We just keep fighting. I really like what DMo's doing, teams are really struggling to defend his post moves. When he gets going its very fun to watch.

 

It was a solid game, especially D-Mo but a lot of sloppy passing and defensive lapses that we need to fix. No worries though.

The Nuggets commentators were the worst: MOTIE- UUUUNAS...you see the J, you pronounce the J, yet they make it so awkward and hard on themselves by saying: Motie [short pause] Unas..

 

LOL! At least they are trying. It's better than the Bucks MoNtiejunas.:grin:

 

anyone have highlights yet?

 

They are all up on Clutchfans.net.

 

If you mean Batkins Full highlights, no but Harden,Howard and DMo's have been posted.(73 point total)

 

Lol at Bullard manimal abuse

 

Go watch PAu in his early years like dmo age he was a gazelle getting up and down e court. I'll agree that dmo might have more lateral quickness but in terms of posting someone up do a spin move and dunk.... Well let's just say that's and athletic move and if seen dmo do it not one time and Pau still does it at his old age. Pau gasol is a great athlete for being over 7ft tall and had a lot better jumping ability than dmo every will. Dmo just is not explosive at all but he does run he floor well and defends that pick and roll pretty darn good.

 

The comparisons to Pau Gasol need to stop. Motie is not and neve will be as good as Gasol. Let's just wait and see Motie does from here on out,

 

Man with Dwight back, they added a different set that Ive been wanting them to do for a long time.

Its the double high screen with dwight and somebody. With the point guard attacking hard and forcing help defense from dwights man, which allows dwight an easy oop. Its what dallas runs to death and gets tyson chandler so many dunks. We need to run this way more often.

 

I believe that is Greg Buckner.

Garcia's reaction is almost the same, except both his hands never touched is head.

 

Why not though?

He has a very good skillset, it's not like he has no post game, no shot, no skills.

He has a skillset that can make him a elite player in the NBA. I remember when we got Harden people said he could "Never" be this good either. Yet here we are.

All it takes is a little bit more consistency. He has the skillset to be as good as he wants to be. No he's not there yet, that is obvious but he's a 25 year old player that came into the league as a good prospect.

 

This team plays like crap......

And still wins.

Announcers noticed it last night, but I saw a lot more easy buckets with Dwight out there.

He gets that fast break going!

 

lol

Look at Dmo get up and scream at Daniels. Lol.

 

Maybe it was just me, but there just seemed to be a greater amount of confidence in the team with Dwight back.
Not the best start for the entire team (some adjustment with D12 back), but we never looked under pressure.
Barring any more injuries, I'm really looking forward to the new year when everyone's back and the level of experience our 2nd & 3rd stringers have gotten. Just hope Harden doesn't burn out.

 

You don't pronounce the J in his name...

They should just give them phonetic queues (ie write it as a Y)