ClutchFans Game Thread: Spurs @ Rockets 11/14/2006

This is a tough one to call. Obviously, when we have that killer instinct going, we can beat anyone in the league; we've already shown that in the first week (except Utah, is playing balls-out). The tough part is that we don't allways have that killer instinct. We DO get up for big games, which is a plus, but I also don't know how the loss of Hayes is going to effect the team chemistry-wise and psychologicly.

It's going to be close. I'll call a win, but it might go into OT.

EDIT- I also think TMac needs to be on his best, but not put the game on his shoulders. We feed Yao like we have been, we win.

 

if t-mac and yao are on tonite then it'll be 5 in a row

 

Spurs will fold like taco!

 

Dish network in austin says its carring the spurs game tonight.

 

Yao will get his numbers..

my feeling is... spurs may not even try to double Yao...

just send the stable of bigs they have at Yao... even Duncan a few times...

the Key will be Tmac and the role players...and if the role players can hit those open shots...

how Tmac will play against a D geared at him... can he be our playmaker and make those open shots when they come..

I think if the role players are on... we got a good shot...

if they are bricking... only so much Yao and Tmac can do...

 

Spurs, Rockets Put Four-Game Winning Streaks on the Line
http://www.nba.com/games/20061114/SASHOU/preview.html

The Houston Rockets have already posted lopsided victories this season over both NBA finalists from 2005-06. They still have to prove they can solve the team that has been their nemesis.

The Rockets (5-2) look to end a six-game losing streak against the San Antonio Spurs (5-1) when the Southwest Division rivals meet Tuesday night.

Houston enters on a four-game winning streak after a 94-72 victory at defending NBA champion Miami on Sunday. The Rockets beat Western Conference champion Dallas 107-76 on Nov. 4.

However, Houston has struggled against San Antonio. The Rockets have lost 13 of the last 15 meetings, but star swingman Tracy McGrady did not see action due to back problems in the final three matchups last season.

The Rockets are hoping Yao Ming continues his surge as they try to win for just the fifth time in the last 32 meetings in this series. Yao had 34 points and 14 rebounds against the Heat's Shaquille O'Neal Sunday, two days after he had 35 points, 17 rebounds and seven blocks in a win over New York.

``He's pretty much the same, just big, 7-foot-6,'' O'Neal said about Yao. ``He's just doing what he's supposed to do.''

Emerging Spurs center Fabricio Oberto will get his first chance to defend Yao. Oberto, who only logged two minutes against Yao last season, has picked up at least four fouls in four of his last five games.

With Yao playing well, McGrady has taken a back seat in the last two games for the Rockets. He's managed a total of 25 points, but has handed out 16 assists in that span.

``Some nights he shoots a lot,'' Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy said about McGrady. ``Some nights he passes a lot. I am not sure how he sees what he sees. I am just glad he sees what he sees. I can't see what he sees. That vision is incredible.''

San Antonio has also won four straight and is the league's only unbeaten road team at 3-0. Tony Parker and Tim Duncan combined for 57 points in a 100-92 victory over the Knicks on Saturday.

The story of the game against New York was a dispute involving Spurs forward Bruce Bowen and Knicks coach Isiah Thomas, who berated the player for sticking his foot under the feet of opponents shooting jump shots. Bowen, Thomas and San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich all exchanged harsh words and Duncan defended his teammate after the game.

``There's nothing that Bruce did,'' Duncan said. ``Bruce didn't do anything. Bruce defends people, and people get frustrated.''

Tony Parker is off to a strong start, averaging 24.2 points to lead the Spurs. After finishing third in the NBA by shooting 54.8 percent last season, Parker is up to 55.6 percent this year.

``He's playing great, he's really confident, he's worked hard on that shot,'' Popovich said. ``That's what made him an even different player from last year.''

The Spurs are trying to score 100 or more points in five straight games for the first time since March 2-10, 2000.

Houston will be without forward Chuck Hayes for up to two weeks after he injured his left knee in a collision with O'Neal on Sunday. Hayes started six of the Rockets' first seven games and is second on the team with 6.6 rebounds per game.


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2006-07 Stats at a Glance
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San Antonio Spurs
Record: 5 - 1 (.833)
Standings: First, Southwest
At Home: 2 - 1
At Road: 3 - 0
Streak: W 4
Houston Rockets
Record: 5 - 2 (.714)
Standings: Second, Southwest
At Home: 2 - 0
At Road: 3 - 2
Streak: W 4


Season
PPG: 99.5 Opp PPG: 94.0
FG%: .468 Opp FG%: .450
RPG: 42.7 Opp RPG: 42.5
Season
PPG: 96.3 Opp PPG: 88.3
FG%: .470 Opp FG%: .444
RPG: 42.4 Opp RPG: 36.3


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Player G PPG RPG APG
Parker, T 6 24.2 2.7 5.3
Duncan, T 6 21.5 11.0 4.0
Ginobili, M 6 13.0 4.7 3.8
Barry, B 5 10.4 2.4 1.6
Oberto, F 6 7.8 6.8 1.3
Udrih, B 6 6.2 0.3 1.5
Elson, F 6 5.8 5.8 1.0
Bowen, B 6 5.5 3.0 2.2
Finley, M 6 4.7 2.2 0.5
Bonner, M 3 1.7 1.3 0.0
Horry, R 5 1.4 4.0 0.6
Vaughn, J 3 0.3 0.3 0.0
Head Coach: Gregg Popovich

Player G PPG RPG APG
Ming, Y 7 27.3 10.0 1.9
McGrady, T 7 17.6 5.4 6.4
Alston, R 7 12.1 3.9 5.4
Battier, S 7 10.0 3.1 3.0
Head, L 7 8.3 3.0 1.4
Snyder, K 7 7.0 2.4 2.0
Hayes, C 7 6.1 6.6 0.4
Wells, B 2 3.0 4.0 1.5
Novak, S 3 2.7 1.0 0.3
Mutombo, D 7 2.7 3.7 0.0
Spanoulis, V 2 2.5 0.0 0.0
Howard, J 6 2.3 2.0 0.8
Padgett, S 3 1.0 2.3 0.0
Head Coach: Jeff Van Gundy

 

it is 3:35am in Hong Kong...and i cant sleep because of the game

 

Is this game on PPLIVE, PPSTREAM, etc? Thanks

 

The key to the game is keeping Parker out of the paint and penetrating. He'll pretty much have his way with Rafer so we may see some different defenses thrown at him.

 

Agree, I think Parker will be the killer for us.

I hope T-mac and Yao can show something special to them to prove our team is the one.

 

what a thread! 13 pages already even the game not start!

Go ROX!

 

Nice to see so many people come out to say positive things about the Rox rather than negative.

I just hope it stays that way..

 

I am not sure about PPlive, but it should be on PPstream. Go check out @
www.myp2p.eu/nba

 

Guard play is where the Spurs have had their way with the Rockets in recent years. They have eaten us alive. I agree, this is the key. The two front lines will almost cancel themselves out, although I think the Rockets have the advantage now, but the guards are the key. Alston will have to play at his "Dallas Game Level;" otherwise Parker will dominate. Manu, wow, who do you put on him? The Spur guards must be kept out of the paint.

 

Sorry, but I don't know where else to post his:

Does the Toyota Center have a bike rack? I just moved downtown and want to just ride my bike to the game tonight for both the exercise and to avoid traffic.

Has anyone noticed bike racks?

 

How can I stream this game so I can watch this on my computer? (over the internet)

What software do I need to do this, or which website do I go to?

I heard you can do this, please help!! I need to watch the Rockets dominate the Spurs and win 5 in a row!!!!!

TS

 

try PPlive PPsteam TvKoo TVUplayer Sopcast blah blah... Go download any one see the channel list. You may find such channel name like CCTV5, espn, nbatv....just click & go.

 

If it's on NBATV TVUPlayer has that channel, I think.

 

Amen brother!

 

poor guy, you need some sleep.
Will Hong Kong local TV broadcast this game?