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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Mavericks 1/12/2005

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jan 11, 2005.

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  1. WizzyWig

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    Lets be realistic guys...we're a hot T-Mac away from a blowout already. [similar to Phoenix situation]

    Mavs win 107-89

    * Plus it's in Dallas
     
    #21 WizzyWig, Jan 12, 2005
  2. Driven

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    Should be interesting with Wesley here now. His perimeter Defense will have to be good. Jon Barry will be a good fit in this game at all. Barrett too. Should be a fun, high scoring game.
     
    #22 Driven, Jan 12, 2005
  3. count_dough-ku

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    No chance in hell.

    Rockets lose by 13.
     
    #23 count_dough-ku, Jan 12, 2005
  4. JumpMan

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    Rockets win... Prove that they are "finally turning the corner."
     
    #24 JumpMan, Jan 12, 2005
  5. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!
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    Rocks 107
    Mavs 103

    DD
     
    #25 DaDakota, Jan 12, 2005
  6. Toast

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    Time to put up, Rockets.

    I'm sick of losing to Dallas. Let's win one for the H-town fans, boys, whaddaya say?

    Make a statement.
     
    #26 Toast, Jan 12, 2005
  7. tigereye

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    I would have said blown out but......The Rockets have been improving in my mind.

    Come to think of it, this is starting to feel exactly like the Astros 2004 season. Look at the similarities.....

    Both the Astros and Rockets had mad hype before the season began by making big off-season acquisitions. In the beginning of the season, both teams didnt live up to lofty expectations. Then both teams made a trade midway through the first half of the seasons in an effort to improve. We all know and will never forget what happened from there with the Astros.....is it the Rockets turn?

    Believe......Rox win tonight.
     
    #27 tigereye, Jan 12, 2005
  8. GRENDEL

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    Come people a little faith,

    Roxs: 105
    Mavs: 95

    Roxs turn the corner and keep going like Nascar :D
     
    #28 GRENDEL, Jan 12, 2005
  9. forebay

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    the second best center will be eaten alive.
    the stick boy will be posterized 12 times

    Result: win.
     
    #29 forebay, Jan 12, 2005
  10. MLittle577

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    Dirk will get his, but we have to hold the other guys in check. We can't have Finley blowing up again. If we can do that, we have a chance.
     
    #30 MLittle577, Jan 12, 2005
  11. zong

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    High pick-roll with TMC would work. Low post may not Ok.

    Dampier is a Yao stopper. There won't be any gimmes for Yao this game. Yao needs to practice his jumper. He'll need it to pull Dampier away from the paint to allow TMac to drive to the bucket. [/B][/QUOTE]
     
    #31 zong, Jan 12, 2005
  12. Bookit

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    Rocks have a great chance to win tonight. Josh Howard will likely be out with the flu and he has become a big part of their team. :mad: (mad because I am a Mavs fan.)
     
    #32 Bookit, Jan 12, 2005
  13. Wala

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    only ways to win if Yao eat them alive..... the last time we beat Dallas Yao has 35.. if Yao can step up then there will be no problem..T-mac will get his but Yao need to play great to win...
     
    #33 Wala, Jan 12, 2005
  14. Luis Alvarez

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    rockets win

    also read some where that howard and dampier might not play
     
    #34 Luis Alvarez, Jan 12, 2005
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    Looks like Dampier or Howard might not be available, that could be huge. Who else do they have to play center?

    http://www.nba.com/games/20050112/HOUDAL/preview.html
    Houston (17-17) at Dallas (22-10) 9:00 pm EST
    2004-05 Stats at a Glance
    DALLAS (Ticker) -- The Dallas Mavericks look to complete a perfect five-game homestand Wednesday when they face the Southwest Division-rival Houston Rockets.

    The Mavericks won their fifth game in a row Saturday with a 121-101 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Dirk Nowitzki scored 34 points and Michael Finley added 33 for Dallas, which shot a team-record 74 percent in the first half and reached triple figures for the seventh consecutive contest.

    The Mavs may have to try to extend their winning streak without starters Josh Howard and Erick Dampier. Howard has been suffering from flu-like symptoms while Dampier has been hampered by a left knee injury.

    If one or both are unable to go, it could be good news for Houston's 1-2 punch of Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming.

    In Dallas' 102-78 triumph over Houston on December 11, Howard held McGrady, who scored a season-high 48 points in the teams' previous meeting, to 15 points on 6-of-16 shooting and Dampier allowed Yao to score 13 on 3-of-11 shooting.

    In the Rockets' two losses to the Mavs, Yao has averaged just 13 points on 27 percent shooting.

    Houston snapped a two-game losing skid with a 116-98 win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. McGrady scored 20 of his 45 points in the fourth quarter and the Rockets made 58 percent 3-pointers to move back to .500.
     
    #35 torque, Jan 12, 2005
  16. rrj_gamz

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    I like our chances in this...I think we're starting to gel and this would be huge...

    I'm still tyring to get tickets, but may have to watch in at home...

    Rox: 105

    mavs: 100
     
    #36 rrj_gamz, Jan 12, 2005
  17. Hippieloser

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    Why, Shawn Bradley!
     
    #37 Hippieloser, Jan 12, 2005
  18. Visagial

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    We need to penetrate and dish and not post up Yao anymore. If we use Yao as a finisher and Tracy shoots well, we have a chance.
     
    #38 Visagial, Jan 12, 2005
  19. Bookit

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    Bradley could miss the game with a hip injury.
     
    #39 Bookit, Jan 12, 2005
  20. rocketsmetalspd

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    Rockets win!! Rockets 110 Mavs 95.
     
    #40 rocketsmetalspd, Jan 12, 2005
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