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In all the hoopla let’s not forget the key contributions

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by riko, Jan 4, 2019.

  1. Andy Sheets

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    We need more nicknames for these guys. When Green and Rivers are out there, they should be the Green River Killers. I got nothing for House and Rivers, though.
     
  2. LosPollosHermanos

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    "guys like Capela...they have it easy they just catch open lobs all day"
     
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    Well pat was all about the trash talk, River can actually play. It’s something we haven’t had in a while. This team needs that swag.
     
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  4. glimmertwins

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    Let’s also not forget “the hoopla” is James Harden doing GOAT type things against the best team of all time. You could just feel James’ confidence the whole time - that has arguably been the greatest knock on his game and he seemed to clear that hurdle easily tonight. That’s HUGE for this team - like next level huge.
     
  5. Sajan

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    When the season started I felt like our roster was a house of cards..sure we have Harden but Paul is injury prone and losing Ariza was huge.
    Then we got Ennis/Melo and some other scrubs and our team didn't fit right.

    But House + Rivers = exactly what this team needed. Tough, gritty players who are shooting surprisingly well.

    The more I watch them win, the more I am happy with the roster. I am hoping we can make another trade before the deadline and get a value 3/D player.
     
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  6. xaos

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    That late game three by Rivers (seems like that's been the case every game) really allows Harden to get a few extra one-on-one opportunities. Hard to leave Green and Rovers open when they're hitting clutch threes all of the time
     
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    Even Brandon Knight is starting to look like he will be a player again. If, so he can definitely be a good trade piece.
     
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    H&R Block :D
     
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    Lets not forget B Knight. He is a good ball hander, hit a big three down also. And o think its gonna start to get to his former self.
     
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    What I want to understand is why we have been able to use successful Harden to Capela PnR tonight but it was not a working play during the WCF. What's changed?
     
  11. arabrocket

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    I can’t agree more bro. The cohesiveness is there for sure, they both fit this team and are easy on the eyes to watch.
     
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    Rivers was clutch. House had some great stretches and allowed rockets to rest Harden. Capela manned up the boards and scored!
    Tucker played stellar D! Great win!!!
     
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    Rivers was clutch. House had some great stretches and allowed rockets to rest Harden. Capela manned up the boards and scored!
    Tucker played stellar D! Great win!!!
     
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    Everyone really stepped up. I even liked the way BK, Gary and Ennis, the brick bros, played with aggression. Clint must be running stairs with Harden because his stamina is at another level now.
     
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  15. BallSoHarden

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    House had 17 points on 5 shots :eek:
     
  16. BallSoHarden

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    House had 17 points on 5 shots :eek:
     
  17. Mirri3000

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    I’ll second this. I couldnt stand Rivers at any point before being here, not at Duke, not on any NBA team, but he is feeling it with us, and I support the feeling.

    I remember Tony Kornheiser saying we should draft him for star power, and I couldn’t stand hearing it, but he’s been the best vet min in season signing this year, by some length.
     
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  18. Mr. Dominant

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    Reposting my comment here from the game thread because it deserves to be reposted:

     
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    This

    His release / makes were gorgeous
     
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  20. SamFisher

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    Nickname time

    The House of Green Rivers

    The Couch Brotherhood

    The Street Free Agency
     

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