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ClutchFans Game Thread: Spurs @ Rockets 12/15/2020 (Preseason)

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  1. J.R.

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    #61 J.R., Dec 15, 2020
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    This just puts an exclamation point on trading EGo for a legit starting 4.

    Need Aaron Gordon on this team.

    Better ball handler/passer more explosive longer better finisher.

    Can defend 1-5.

     
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    What is over/under that Beard plays more than 20 mins?

     
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    The midrange?
     
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    Does anybody know where to stream games from out of town? Looks like buffstreams no longer works...
     
    #65 rocket43, Dec 15, 2020
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    if james is playing Ego should come off the bench man.
     
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    Everyone criticized MDA for doing exact thing.

    But Rockets feel they need to start their best 5.

    Obvious solution is trade EGo for a player that is better roster fit.

    Or House. Hell even PJ if absolutely necessary, though it pains me.

    But EGo is the obvious choice here.
     
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    The less ego has to dribble, the less he gets in his own head and turns it over. So starting him may be a lowkey smart thing to do, psychologically.
     
    #69 DwangBoy, Dec 15, 2020
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    Silas is starting him because he feels that he is one of the best Rockets to attack closeouts.

    That means EGo will be doing a lot of dribbling to prove this point.

    Especially if 3 not falling.
     
    #70 D-rock, Dec 15, 2020
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    James looks fat again on the League Pass broadcast. I give up. Trade him.
     
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    PJ and Harden seem happy... maybe they're gone. lol.
     
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    Harden chatting with Pop pregame. Had his arm around him as they sat on the bench lol.
     
    #73 lionaire, Dec 15, 2020
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    Harden talking to Pops on the sidelines. trade to SA confirmed
     
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    Harden, Boogie and Wall score 20 each tonight on limited minutes. All trade talk goes out the window. Boom.
     
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    Gordon not smiling. Must be having fun.
     
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    This is basically what talking to media will result in

    Reporter: Harden you still want to be traded?
    Harden: I'm good. Just playing the spurs and trying to win.

    HEADLINE: Harden wants to win with Spurs!!

    Rocket River
     
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    Looked like Poppovich sitting with and talking to Harden on the bench
     
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    They've been tight on the court for years. They're always hugging and chatting before/after games.


    *EDIT* : I mean.... Rudy Gay incoming... confirmed.
     
    #79 Dr of Dunk, Dec 15, 2020
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    Found a coach who will bench Harden. @Rudyc281 was right.

     
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