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Post-Game Analysis: Rockets 89, Celtics 85

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jan 7, 2009.

  1. nycundaground

    nycundaground Member

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    Great win tonight. We beat down a team that was also losing most recently.

    I thought we could have had a larger win margin if we didn't commit those stupid turnovers. This team needs to have 1 year under its belt to have team cohesion.

    Yao was balling and clutch in the 4th.

    We just need to keep Tmac off the court and have Chuckie play more for his defense.
     
  2. xouterheavenx

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    oh god.
    this really is the highlight of the day.
    i couldn't handle another loss.
    what a GREAT win. hopefully tmac will
    stay out now until he can consistenly contribute.
    and i also hope artest is healthy enough to play for
    the rest of the season.

    :)
     
  3. LCII

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    This team is a lot better without T-mac sucking it up on the court and spreading his negative and lethargic vibe to other players.

    When Aaron plays smart and shoots decent, this team can be really good
    When Aaron plays like he did the previous games, this team is mediocore

    This supports the idea that a good PG can change everything. Just look at how Chauncey Billups is leading the Nuggets right now.

    Hopefully Brooks becomes more consistent. If T-Slack comes to his senses and decides to be the creative scoring and passing wing that he is, our team can be unstoppable.
     
  4. hancock.corey

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    and you plan on adjusting your medication when???


    please come back to the BBS once you do so, :))

    lol.



    good game..... Great win without mcgrady, and at times felt like without Artest....but he was definitely there. just limited on minutes, but that's good, with his ankle. good win, we had a stretch when we got to the line, and lo and behold, we shot well from beyond the arc. the 96 bulls will struggle against us if we are shooting 50 plus percent from beyond the arc.
     
  5. erlang

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    A win to supply a desideratum to rockets.
     
  6. deeperblue

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    Great team effort.

    And Yao+Wafter!
     
  7. Lakecharles

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    Point proved again: without T-mclady, everybody played hard. I am afraid he will mess up with the chemistry next game with his stupid ego......

     
  8. EbolaScola

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    What's the difference? Yao dominated, Brooks returned to his old self, Artest brought the toughness, Wafer played the 4th, and DEFENSE!!!
     
  9. LCII

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    And the defensive intensity of Artest and Battier will be important to this team.
    What a difference Artest makes on the Rockets' defensive intensity.
     
  10. Francis3mvp

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    Where all the people that said we sucked and aren't for real? The bandwagon is circling back around to pick all the doubters up, never give up on your team in January. Big win tonight, and this was a playoff type game, Celtics needed a win bad just like us, and we didn't have Mac or Shane. it also showed how much mac ain't miss, cant beat philly with him,and beat boston without him, everybody played awesome tonight, Wafer is clutch minus that embarassing missed dunk. Super proud, and huge momentum swing. Rockets will lose to a sorry team again before the yr is over, so don't hit the panic button, that is just rockets ball.
     
  11. solid

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    Perhaps the best game the Rockets have played all year. Right now the team is better without TMac.

    Artest makes a huge difference

    Brooks finally brought his A game

    Scola was Scola, consistent

    Yao came up large

    When this team plays hard and plays defense, they can do good things, otherwise they can look HORRIBLE

    Von Wafer with the dagger; this kid can be good.
     
  12. verti89

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    HOW SWEET IT IS!!!!

    To everyone who wants JVG back, how many minutes do you think AB would have had tonight??

    I love Rafer but when a player is hot, or cold, decisions must be made with trust that the other guy will do his job. I hope this carries over for awhile...

    WHOOO HOOOOO
     
  13. _samoa_

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    it's so amazing how quickly people change their minds...
    wafer...that airball, that crucial 3...
    brooks...ballhog, bonehead play, no pass to inside, play smart and shoot decent
    yao...of course, mr uncluch got that important rebound and put it in

    overall i like this game, the defense focus in q4 saved us. especially in last minutes when ron wasn't there, the team managed to pull over this win, which is really nice.

    tmac, i think it's all about mentality. i love you and hope you do well. hopefully you will show up quickly and people applaud around you every night just like they're doing tonight to wafer guys.
     
  14. thirdbanner

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    Bye-bye Miss Grady :cool:
     
  15. jondoe

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    If rafer finished the game, rox would have lost for sure.
     
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    I haven't smiled this much after a Rockets win in a while. The hustle, the attitude and 4th quarter D were all so beautiful. :D
     
  17. crimmy88

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    really really much needed win. I didnt really expect to come out with a W especially with the way we're playing lately but im glad we did. Everyone played great especially on the defensive end.. Chuck did a good job on Garnett and Artest did his thing with his hustle plays.

    I really really feel good now.
     
  18. G0 R0CKETS

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    good win....lets see what happens tomorrow
     
  19. WALAWALA

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    The best game I have watched this season.
    What a difference Ron has brought to the team.
     
  20. Kwame

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    Great overall game by the Rockets. Artest played tough and got under everybody's skin. Great game by AB. Very good D by Hayes on Garnett. Good game by Yao and wow Von Wafer! Thank God Rafer wasn't put back in the game until it was decided. It's inevitable that AB will take Rafer's spot soon. Don't mean to nitpick, but the Rockets still have to figure out how to beat the fronting D on Yao. Let's not have a letdown against OK City. Oh yeah, screw the Celtics especially KG, ****** Pierce, and their announcers. It's time to step-up T-Mac!
     

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