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ClutchFans Game Thread: Pistons @ Rockets 1/1/2024

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Dec 31, 2023.

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  1. rockets1995

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    Defensive Substitute Failed Jeff Green didn't stop Jalen Duren on the Airball by Cade.

    Great Job Ime
     
    #261 rockets1995, Jan 1, 2024
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    You missed the game - we won
     
    #262 SamFisher, Jan 1, 2024
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    #263 WestendMassive, Jan 1, 2024
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    Jalen turned back into a pumpkin. Jabari can't get a shot. Sengun sucks against athletic centers. Up by 4.
     
    #264 MystikArkitect, Jan 1, 2024
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    Ime Udoka sure loves to Substitute Offense Defense like it's Football
     
    #265 rockets1995, Jan 1, 2024
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    Pretty bad. Bench is the only reason we have the lead, nice play by Tari & Amen. Another bad game by Green, Sengun also having an off night.
     
    #266 OremLK, Jan 1, 2024
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    fred do be ball hogging. no one can get a rhythm if he doesn't pass the ball around. Its him or sengun. Jalen was clapping for the ball and fred didnt pass.
     
    #267 DreamShook, Jan 1, 2024
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    I'd rather Jalen never touch the ball again this game. Every time he attacks the paint, he gets stripped.
     
    #268 count_dough-ku, Jan 1, 2024
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    I'll admit I thought too highly of this team after the hot start.

    That was a mistake. We aren't good. Coaching very questionable right now as well.
     
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    Dillon Brooks is about the closest thing you can be to a defensive superstar I guess
     
    #270 OremLK, Jan 1, 2024
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    Ah I see what you did there.
     
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    We're on pace to be a .500 ballclub and eek into the play-in. That's a lot better than what was expected prior to the season.
     
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    With the defense we've seen over the last 10 or so games, we will not be .500.
     
    #273 J Sizzle, Jan 1, 2024
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    Can we do a swap here?
     
    #274 WestendMassive, Jan 1, 2024
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    I knew getting Jabari meant jackshit. Dude is Channing Frye. Our defensive anchor is Dillon Brooks.
     
    #275 cheke64, Jan 1, 2024
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    "You gotta respect the Pistons, that's a good ball club" - a very smart basketball commentator who is definitely an expert of the game
     
    #276 WestendMassive, Jan 1, 2024
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    Maybe not. But they're a young team and were bound to hit a skid at some point. Also, at some point this season, they're gonna have to admit to themselves that Jalen isn't their future at the 2.
     
    #277 count_dough-ku, Jan 1, 2024
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    What happened to the scrambling defense where we were getting deflections and denying passes all over the court? It wasn't all Dillon, the effort just isn't there any more
     
    #278 WestendMassive, Jan 1, 2024
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    kinda expected with the close game, but really wished Rockets to have pulled away (at a home game).
     
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    Why are Jack in the Box ads so bad?

    Is it because their burgers are bad?
     
    #280 WestendMassive, Jan 1, 2024
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