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ClutchFans Game Thread: Spurs @ Rockets 1/20/2026

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jan 20, 2026 at 9:38 AM.

  1. Aruba77

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    Never thought I’d feel lucky to be down by 10 at the half to the Spurs. Well, actually, I have closeted respect for their org and knew they were building a monster. So maybe.

    we just need to be sober about our team. We’ve got some great pieces. They don’t fit. I’m a little concerned about development. It’s valid to worry if we jumped the gun on the win-now approach.

    it should be okay to say that we are not gonna win a championship this season. My big question: what are we doing to make ourselves true contenders next season? And/or how are we strengthening the team for the long term?
     
  2. Jags

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    The rebuild was a failure. Where do we even go from here?
     
  3. WestendMassive

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    Why are there so many Bollywood dance troupes in Houston?

    And why do they keep getting booked for half time? Do Indians even like basketball?
     
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  4. Junebball

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    .. I still want to see the full healthy Rockets with FVV before they blow up this group.

    Something is telling me, this team with FVV will be hard to beat
     
  5. roslolian

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    Nah they are above average. The West is brutal and they still 5th seed. Mediocre would have them out of the play in in the West.
     
  6. bro2044

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    I like our energy and shots, wish we took more 3s.

    As much as I do think our defense is not up to where it should be.... Spurs aren't JUST getting wide open shots. If they hit 20 threes and their FTs, we can't win.

    If we could stop our unforced TOs and make some FTs, its a game, because I have a hard time believing Spurs are gonna hit 11 2nd half threes too.
     
  7. MoochiSmoochi

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    Castle also flops, his head always flip soon as he feel the contact on the drive. He used get so many calls but recently refs are not calling it thus him having trouble scoring
     
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  8. WoodDavidWood

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    Unless we gut the team to get Giannis there’s not a trade out there that’s going to make us a contender in the next 3 years. And I don’t think adding Giannis to Durant + whoever’s left is going to get us out of the West this year. We’re solidly average. Make the playoffs, get bounced in the first round unless we get a favorable matchup. And it’s not Reed or Ime’s fault.
     
  9. roslolian

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    The problem is FVV is gonna suck when he returns. He hasnt played for a year he will need a season to get back in shape.
     
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    90% mental 10% mechanics. That's what my high school coach used to say.
     
  11. chef0010

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    I like JG - you aren’t taking to a JG hater.

    but last year was a first round exit, we’ve yet to see this year.

    Also missing a 25 million dollar point guard plays a role?

    Just weird you’re calling Durant and Sengun beta
     
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  12. roslolian

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    Its Ime's fault. You got KD Sengun Amen Jabari Adams if you suck its your fault.
     
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    Great defense that first half
     
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    Rockets start every single game letting opposing shooters get into rhythm by serving wide open shots. Seems like it's by design or something. Udoka too stubborn to adapt.
     
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    He's an arrogant prick who talks **** about "ethical basketball" and acts like he's the greatest player in the history of basketball when he hasn't won **** all yet.

    Cannot stand his approach to life. Absolutely living the arrogant Frenchy stereotype
     
  16. Junebball

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    You may be right. If we only get 80% of FVV, this team is elite
     
  17. Salvy

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    Joe Biden...
     
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    Melo being real. KD needs to be aggressive.
     
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    2s<3s
     
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  20. MoochiSmoochi

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    Whole league knew what they gonna see from Wemby. Only one who can stop Wemby is his health since no +7’3 player could stay healthy for 4yrs into the NBA career
     
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