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[Fact Checker] "Sexiest Loss of All-time" -- Zergling

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by heypartner, Nov 2, 2016.

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"Sexiest Loss of All-Time" -- Zergling

  1. Definitely Right -- People Are Saying So

    6 vote(s)
    18.2%

  2. Mostly Right -- And Cool Stats

    8 vote(s)
    24.2%

  3. A Loss is a Loss

    10 vote(s)
    30.3%

  4. I've seen Sexier Losses

    6 vote(s)
    18.2%

  5. Damn you heypee, this thread reminds me of my Ex

    3 vote(s)
    9.1%
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  1. heypartner

    heypartner Contributing Member

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    Well, the Rockets set two franchise records with this loss against Lebron and the defending NBA Champions. So, was Zergling telling the truth?
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    -------------- Here's the Facts -------------------
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    When you vote, remember this is against the Defending NBA Champions, playing away.

    First time in Rockets Franchise History we had this stat-line in ANY game (win or lose)

    7 or less TOs
    17 or more 3ptrs made    ​

    First time in Rockets Franchise History we had this stat-line in a LOSS:

    Less than 10 Turnovers
    15 or more 3ptrs Made    ​

    Further, it was only the 5th Loss in Franchise History with this stat-line

    7 or less TOs
    10 or more 3ptrs Made    ​
     
    #1 heypartner, Nov 2, 2016
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  2. xtruroyaltyx

    xtruroyaltyx Member

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    I hate losing. But I was not as upset with that one loss.
     
    #2 xtruroyaltyx, Nov 2, 2016
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  3. Deckard

    Deckard Blade Runner
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    Reading those stats and realizing they reflect a loss does nothing for my sexual appetite. So I gotta say, "A loss is a loss."
     
    #3 Deckard, Nov 2, 2016
  4. RudyTBag

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    Pretty much. Cavs are tough when Iman And JR are hitting shots.
     
    #4 RudyTBag, Nov 2, 2016
  5. BigShotBob

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    Its a secksi loss to the NBA World Champs.
     
    #5 BigShotBob, Nov 2, 2016
  6. Joe Joe

    Joe Joe Go Stros!
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    A loss is a loss. I will say that loss makes me more optimistic about Rockets season going forward than some Texans wins say about them going forward.
     
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  7. JayGoogle

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    We probably beat any other team not named the Spurs, Warriors, or Cavs with how we played last night.
     
    #7 JayGoogle, Nov 2, 2016
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  8. heypartner

    heypartner Contributing Member

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    More sexy, historical footnotes:

    • This game was only the *3rd* time in the entire History of the NBA that a team with 7 TOs and 17 3ptrs lost.
    • And only the 9th time any team has achieved that (win or lose).
    • And First time in League History numbers were achieved along with 30 assist in a loss
    • And only 3rd time those numbers were achieve along with 30 assist in any game.
     
    #8 heypartner, Nov 2, 2016
  9. AroundTheWorld

    AroundTheWorld Insufferable 98er
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    What does this say about our defense?
     
    #9 AroundTheWorld, Nov 2, 2016
  10. FTW Rockets FTW

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    It was indeed a sexy loss

    I even fapped to the L twice
     
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  11. Os Trigonum

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    too much info
     
    #11 Os Trigonum, Nov 2, 2016
  12. danoman

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    About as sexy as the Lakers loss in my opinion.
     
    #12 danoman, Nov 2, 2016
  13. CertifiedTroll

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    I think the it needed a more dramatic overtime ending to be considered the sexiest. But cool stats.
     
    #13 CertifiedTroll, Nov 2, 2016
  14. SamFisher

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    @heypartner is killing it this year.

    No fact check needed.

    The free flowing BBS redesign has really played to his strengths.

    Now we just need to put the right pieces around him.
     
    #14 SamFisher, Nov 2, 2016
  15. djperm

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    they had the opportunity to set the tone for the rest of the season and to no ones surprise they laid an egg - maybe a tasty organic free range one ;)
     
    #15 djperm, Nov 2, 2016
  16. heypartner

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    Well, now it's 6th time in franchise history. 2nd time this year.

    And ironically it was the Ugliest Game of the Year that produced the same stat. Vs Utah, we had 7 TOs and more than 11 3ptrs.

    Good to see we keep having sub-10 turnover games, but...now I'm wondering if we should run a analysis on whether we have a sweet-spot for TOs that is higher than most teams.
     
    #16 heypartner, Nov 30, 2016
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    I wonder what the total possesions are when the team has this low turnover games? Are they getting less turnovers because they have less possesions?
     
    #17 jae713, Nov 30, 2016
  18. Jontro

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    it was more cute than sexy
     
    #18 Jontro, Nov 30, 2016
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  19. LCAhmed

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    I mean, when you play that well, and still lose, it stings. Even if it was against the Champs. We gave them our best shot, and lost.
     
    #19 LCAhmed, Nov 30, 2016
  20. thething

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    Defense is still part of the game, right? There have been some OT thrillers that were sexier losses.
     
    #20 thething, Nov 30, 2016
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