ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Grizzlies 12/23/2016

Hopefully, we can tough it out till Capela gets back. Noel seems like a cancer and if it's one thing I don't want to mess w/ right now it's chemistry...Damn we do need something down low though, don't we.

 

Sorry, I was not clear. I meant middle of the pack play-off team in the west.

 

That's fair. The Clippers, Warriors, Spurs are the cream of the crop. The Jazz, Rockets, Grizzlies, OKC are all about the same.

 

You guys will be fine. You guys have just come off of a 10 game win streak and played the grizz and san antonio, not an easy task. I'm not a big fan of Beverly going wwe on Conley's neck though.

harden had an off night.

 

Dekker still needs more time to prove himself. I honestly dont see why we go with 3 headed attack at center but dont do it at any other position. Can sneak in an extra wing like KJ just for the occassional spark, you already know Brewer is not going to "break out" he just doesnt have it. Grizzlies played 11 guys just fine, MDA has to stay loyal to his tight rotation. Or yeah just trade Brewer and KJ for a contributor

 

anytime it's a close game between the Rockets and the grizzlies I guarantee you the officiating will be bad

 

Our weaknesses really showed tonight when the 3s aren't falling.
This team definitely lives by the 3 and dies by the 3.
We need more consistent bench players.. Decker and Brewer need an upgrade.

 

Rockets should've just let gasol score 40 and defended the 3 point line. Grizzlies looked like a fake ass Rockets out there and ****. Who do they think they are? The rockets?

 

Last few performances have not been encouraging, even with the W against Phoenix, we just don't look all that good without Capela. Losing the Capela Harden PNR is a pretty big loss in our offensive arsenal, not to mention defensive/rebounding issues.

 

Sure would be nice to have a skilled PnR big to play.

DD

 

All of this

 

This!!!!!

Cap's agent loves this.

 

Did we take Memphis' assistant Bzdelik and they took JB? Lol

 

Clint is missed. I think I'm just going to mentally prepare for us to be a mediocre to occasionally good team until he returns, for my own sanity.

 

when defense and offense collide

The Rockets three pt Defense really came through tonight

 

Dallas did us a huge solid by beating the Clippers which helps us retain the 3rd spot.

 

Clint not only blocks over 2 shots a game, he also alters and changes anywhere from 5 to 10 other shots as well with his vertical leap and long arms. You just cant replace that with Monstrez.Not to mention his pick and roll with Harden actually helps the likes of Gordon and Anderson because the defense has to help on his rolls and that allows Harden to have more option to pas the ball to.

 

Montrellz is even longer than Capela believe it or not. In this case it's instinctive timing that separates the 2. Montrellz has a 7'4 3/4" nearly 7'5" wingspan and 9'2 standing reach.

 

He is nowhere near the shot blocker Capela is or has the ability to change peoples shots. He does rebound the ball the better though and much better hustle player.

 

Idk if Capela would have helped. Marc Gasol is one of those old school big ogres that knows how to play real good.