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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Nuggets 12/8/2023

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Dec 7, 2023.

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  1. conquistador#11

    conquistador#11 Member

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    Not to get ahead of myself but this Rockets team defensively and starters offensively resembles the 2021-2022 Celtics. Only that team had more oomph after their starters.
    https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/BOS/2022.html
    Amazing considering that Celtics team's youngest player was 23yrs. We're doing it with the catalysts being 21,21 and 20 years old.
    Which is why I'm begging to shop for bench players.
    (insert Bernie meme)
     
    #1301 conquistador#11, Dec 9, 2023
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  2. pippsux

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    Statement win for the young rockets, so proud of their growth and listen, Udoka is the coach of the year. How is he not?
     
    #1302 pippsux, Dec 9, 2023
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    Just watched the replay. Amazing what Udoka has done in such a short time, they haven’t even hit full potential yet.
     
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  4. Amel

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    Hands down Senguns best game. Dude looked like a beast next to Jokic. More imporantly he is getting better each game, and its not just small steps, dude is making huge progress. Silas should be in jail.

    Jabari is also coming into his own. Reliable long defender with improved mid range. When hes locked in on defense, he can stop anyone.

    Just a joy watching these Ime Rockets.
     
    #1304 Amel, Dec 9, 2023
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    Not in jail but the NBA should put a stop to nepotism, Silas should be just an amateur coach somewhere.

     
    #1305 daywalker02, Dec 9, 2023
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  6. Rockets34Legend

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  7. Jerry36

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    If you take the rockets lightly, you going to get beat.
     
    #1307 Jerry36, Dec 9, 2023
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  8. rocketsjudoka

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    Damn impressive how the Rockets play the defending champs.

    Watching Sengun play Jokic is like the Padowan taking it to the Master.
     
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    Junior high school girls basketball coach sounds about right for him
     
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    LOVED Jabari’s aggressiveness on defense and the boards this game. He is already a solid starting PF and he is going to be amazing in a few years when he gets strong enough to play 3-5.
     
    #1310 Hemingway, Dec 9, 2023
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  11. Xerobull

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    Terrific win by this hungry young scrappy Rockets squad, withstanding a furious comeback by the cagey veteran team.
     
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    Agreed. I think Udoka has made a minor adjustment to his minutes a little and it's paying off. Lots more consistent energy game to game. Such a team player.
     
    #1313 j@amc, Dec 9, 2023
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    At Auburn, he was the go to guy, shooter/scorer. His role has changed, and he has adjusted.
     
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    Being above .500 through almost a quarter of the season with our schedule is so impressive. Our record alone doesn't adequately show how much progress Udoka has made with this squad.
     
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    Bwaha. Already acting like Houstonians. Whereas I, born and raised in Houston and now living in Colorado, was out there in 30 degrees in a T-shirt and jacket enjoying a morning hike
     
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    Indeed, this is exactly why I mentioned he should study AI3 film on that stop on a dime middy J, including Calvin's film
     
    #1317 Ancient Moabite, Dec 9, 2023
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    These Rockets vs the (ironically) Nuggets

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    WTH is that ref looking at? He's staring right at his foot. The NBA needs to check his eyesight.
     
    #1319 deb4rockets, Dec 9, 2023
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    I agree. But of all the teams in the NBA Denver should be the ones who know this by this point. The reigning champs have played them 4 times and lost 3. Unbelievable!
     
    #1320 backwardhead, Dec 9, 2023
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