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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Pistons 11/18/2006

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Nov 17, 2006.

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Pistons are playing right now.. they look pretty good without big Ben.. but considering it's will be a back to back, I think we will be able to pull this one out...

it's a good opportunity for Yao to get back into rythm playing against Nazr..

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the pistons haven't been shooting well...
and without ben wallace i doubt they'll b able 2 contain yao, even tho he wasn't that effective against yao in the bulls match

#62 kuwazawa, Nov 17, 2006
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ROX win 101:90
Yao 30p 12r 2a 2b
T-mac 23p 6r 9a 0b
GO!!!ROX!!!

#63 bolatu123, Nov 17, 2006
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This game scares me. From what I understand (admittably I haven't seen a single game this season because I'm living in Barcelona, Spain), the Rockets have not been playing their best basketball. Yao has been, by and large, dominant but T-Mac has, for the most part, struggled. Bonzi hasn't found his way out of the Cracker Barrell. And poor old Chuck Hayes is injured for the time being. It seems, to some extent, that the Rockets have taken advantage of teams who have underestimated them. I found myself sighing with relief after the Spurs loss, because I knew if we had blown out the Mavs, Heat and Spurs, the media would instantly proclaim the Rockets the team to beat in the league. I wasn't really relishing that prospect - atleast not until the Rockets have really shaken off the rust and are ready to take on all comers - because as soon as the media proclaims them the new team to beat, you can expect every team they face to bring their A game.

Now again, we face one of the top teams in the league. If we beat the Pistons, especially if we beat them thoroughly, it seems there is a good chance the Rockets are going to be that much more hyped. They will be the team that destroyed the Mavs, the Heat and blew a 20 point lead to the Spurs only to recoup and beat two of the Eastern Conferences best teams (though I know the Bulls record is hardly impressive right now).

Am I wrong to be nervous about this? As I said, I haven't seen any of the games because it's been impossible for me to see them. However, everything I read leads me to believe we're far from being top notch at the moment.
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Totally agreed~~~

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Let's see if the ROX can lead for 20 pts in 3rd quarter again..and if JVG would be a little smarter this time.

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jmwilliamson said:

This game scares me. From what I understand (admittably I haven't seen a single game this season because I'm living in Barcelona, Spain), the Rockets have not been playing their best basketball. Yao has been, by and large, dominant but T-Mac has, for the most part, struggled. Bonzi hasn't found his way out of the Cracker Barrell. And poor old Chuck Hayes is injured for the time being. It seems, to some extent, that the Rockets have taken advantage of teams who have underestimated them. I found myself sighing with relief after the Spurs loss, because I knew if we had blown out the Mavs, Heat and Spurs, the media would instantly proclaim the Rockets the team to beat in the league. I wasn't really relishing that prospect - atleast not until the Rockets have really shaken off the rust and are ready to take on all comers - because as soon as the media proclaims them the new team to beat, you can expect every team they face to bring their A game.

Now again, we face one of the top teams in the league. If we beat the Pistons, especially if we beat them thoroughly, it seems there is a good chance the Rockets are going to be that much more hyped. They will be the team that destroyed the Mavs, the Heat and blew a 20 point lead to the Spurs only to recoup and beat two of the Eastern Conferences best teams (though I know the Bulls record is hardly impressive right now).

Am I wrong to be nervous about this? As I said, I haven't seen any of the games because it's been impossible for me to see them. However, everything I read leads me to believe we're far from being top notch at the moment.
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agreed. except Chuck Hayes is not exactly old.

#66 Jd1, Nov 17, 2006
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RocketsMac said:

Pistons are playing right now.. they look pretty good without big Ben.. but considering it's will be a back to back, I think we will be able to pull this one out...

it's a good opportunity for Yao to get back into rythm playing against Nazr..
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It's not only a back to back, it's the 3rd game in 4 nights. It's a homestand, but that's still tougher than "just a back to back". We have to lock this sucker up. It will be a sad day, if we lose this one.

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Mordo said:

It's not only a back to back, it's the 3rd game in 4 nights. It's a homestand, but that's still tougher than "just a back to back". We have to lock this sucker up. It will be a sad day, if we lose this one.
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I love the fact that Washington Wizards played so hard that Pistons' starters had to stay in the game until the last second. We should pull this one out with ease.

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We better keep winning, Mavs is catching up fast...

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rox 98, pistons 89

-pistons back end of back to back
-yao will dominate the paint, especially since pistons have struggled defending the paint
-rasheed will posterize juwon at least once this game
-look for snyder to cover chauncey billups and rafer/head/(vspan???) on rip

tracy 25/6/6
yao 31/13/3

i'll be in section 204 row 11 wearing my retro tmac jersey
hope to see some red rowdies!!!!

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if Yao can play at his average, or even half of it, it's a win. check his stats
http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/Rockets_find_some_silver_linin-196035-34.html
and tell me he's not the MVP.

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^---How is Yao's average so high? 265.7ppg. We have to win.

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ricowang said:

if Yao can play at his average, or even half of it, it's a win. check his stats
http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/Rockets_find_some_silver_linin-196035-34.html
and tell me he's not the MVP.
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Re your link: if Yao's PPG were 265.7 (a misprint), there's no doubt Rox would win this game . I hope TMac would find his shooting touch through out this game because I am worried about Yao's worn-out condition (that contributed mainly to his poor shooting in the last two games).

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rox133+, pistons 88
huge win/

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tmac on prince
shane on rip
rafer on billups -
howard on rasheed -
yao on mcdyess

Billups is gonna kill Rafer on the post, but the Pistons have no answer for Yao. Rockets win close. 92-90

#75 TMac#1, Nov 17, 2006
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I concern about how the Rox finish the game.

We have the talent to put teams away in any given nites, but we are also capable of giving up big leads. OUCH! NOT GOOD!Let's hope these Rox finish the game strong. Tmac is the key. He's the go-to guy at the end of the game. I love Yao and wish him do a better job under pressure.

After all, show me what you got ROX!

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rockets 87-81, close game,tmac shines

#77 cuneo77, Nov 17, 2006
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TMac#1 said:

tmac on prince
shane on rip
rafer on billups -
howard on rasheed -
yao on mcdyess

Billups is gonna kill Rafer on the post, but the Pistons have no answer for Yao. Rockets win close. 92-90
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look for snyder to cover billups primarily with skip and head covering speedy rip hamilton

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Matchman said:

I love the fact that Washington Wizards played so hard that Pistons' starters had to stay in the game until the last second. We should pull this one out with ease.

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TWO WINS....2 big wins for us.

#79 YaozaMac, Nov 17, 2006
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lets go rockets!!!

7-3

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