ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Grizzlies 12/26/2014

It's only Memphis. Their best player has moobs. No one is afraid of them because they grind you out, but aren't a real threat if you apply yourself.

Biggest threats

OKC
PORTLAND
LAC
GSW

Great intangibles from Smith, Harden is much more of an MVP than Curry. Howard needs to get used to different defenses. Corey Brewer has also been huge

 

Josh Smith made some mistake, but over all I think he did great job.

 

Great win. Harden brilliant again. #MVP

Mostly happy with J-Smoove - love the rebounding, but he should never again lead the team in FGA (or shoot 21 times). I think he'll be crucial going against the likes of Draymond Green, Z-Bo, Duncan, LMA, Dirk, etc.

 

DD was goin in on Josh earlier in the game.

 

If we ever get Playoff Dwight back the NBA has a BIG problem.

 

Smith just needs to stay away from the three-point line and he'll be a great addition

 

We could have won this in regulation if we had not kept going to Smith in consecutive possessions and instead going to Harden.

 

Smith took to many shots....... but we got the WIN!!!!

Somebody tell smith not to shoot that much any more...... but we got the WIN!!!!!

 

Smith completely changes how teams defend the rockets in the 4th if he plays within himself

 

I'd also add that I don't think that is anywhere near the best we'll see Smith play. He had no blocks or steals tonight and he is good at both of those things. As he becomes more comfortable with this team, his passing and defense should be better and better. I'm excited. This team can score with anyone and we can play defense with anyone. We are a threat to win the title this year. We really are.

 

Never saw the Russian guy again. That was a relief. He can't shoot, can't rebound, can't pass....What can he do exactly?

 

Howard my apologies, you finally woke up and played some decent ball and those 4 FTs were massive. Josh Smith looked fantastic over all and when McHale gets the rotations worked out this team is going to be unbelievably good (and if TJ comes back and can play effectively) as in championship good !!!! WOW the depth is scary if we remain healthy this is almost a fantasy line up now wow !!!

 

Big win and nice to see Smith have a solid game.

Defensively, I ddint see anything that stood out for Smoove but he still made an impact especially with those two offensive boards and clutch fts.

 

20 shots for J-Smoove? lawdy lawd

 

Smith's passing is just superb. A bunch of his misses were at the rim which I have no problem with.

 

Great win for the rockets
maybe the most important in the season son far
Harden is a beast
Ariza and Bev great as usual
Smith was impresive and has two super offensive rebounds at the end.
Howard was not his best game but play great in clutchtime
Dmo is playing better and better
Brewer and the Jet bring alot of help from the bench


Great Game

Go rockets!!!!

 

He took a lot of shots but i have no problem with it considering 80% of them were good shots

 

Yeah, definitely agree with you on that! I hope he defers more to Harden once everyone gels.

 

Absolutely awesome!!!

Brewer was hot from downtown & on D, Smoove took it to the rack, rebounded like his life depended on it and hit a fadeaway that was so smooth it made me moist.

 

trade fodder, happy new year :grin: