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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Lakers 5/17/2009 (Playoffs Round 2, Game 7)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, May 15, 2009.

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  1. rrj_gamz

    rrj_gamz Member

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    I'm so f'n hyped for this game...we win in a close one...just because no one believes we can but us...

    Limit our turnovers, good ball movement, good shot selection (ahem Artest, ahem) and defense...Artest is due for a huge game...


    GO ROCKETS!!!!
     
    #121 rrj_gamz, May 16, 2009
  2. csnerd84

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    After game 4, Shane Battier was saying he would like to petition for all games to start at 2:30. From Houston's perspective, the game 7 is going to start at 2:30, so we should expect great performance from Shane :)
     
    #122 csnerd84, May 16, 2009
  3. PumperX

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    #123 PumperX, May 16, 2009
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    12 point W.
     
    #124 ThaShark316_28, May 16, 2009
  5. hikanoo49

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    chuck hayes 3 pts (1-2 fgs, 1-2 fts), 17 rebs, 3 stls, 1 blk, 3 charges taken

    shane battier 41 pts, (15/27 fgs, 7-11 3 pts, 4-4 fts), 4 assist, 4 rebs, 3 stls

    aaron brooks 15 pts, 16 assist, 5 stls, 2 tos

    wafer 22 pts (6 3pters)

    rox 112, lakers 98

    Rox win!!!!!!!
     
    #125 hikanoo49, May 16, 2009
  6. TMac4Life#1

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    WIN OR GO HOME!!!!!!!!!
     
    #126 TMac4Life#1, May 16, 2009
  7. hajkov

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    boy... it´s been amazing

    thats not gonna be our last playoff game, i know it
     
    #127 hajkov, May 16, 2009
  8. HoustonRockets

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    GO ROCKETS!!!!!!


    hmm the Lakers are already selling tickets to the western conference finals


    The Los Angeles Lakers took the unusual step of putting tickets to the Western Conference finals on sale Friday, two days before the final game of the Western Conference semifinals against the Rockets.
    http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bk/bkn/6426604.html
     
    #128 HoustonRockets, May 16, 2009
  9. mw_mw

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    it's 3:30....
     
    #129 mw_mw, May 16, 2009
  10. TheQuick

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    Offensively:

    Fakes will double Scola if he's hot, so we must practice for Luis kicking out of double teams.

    They will also try to contain Brooks like they did in game 5, which means they will crowd the paint, and Kobe will be on Brooks if he's really hot. Should that happen, Lowry should be given more time and do his drive-and-kick thing (as opposed to get his shots blocked).

    When inside-out game doesn't work well, the Brooks(Lowry,Artest) / Scola(Landry) pick-n-rolls are the next best options. Fakers are terrible P&R defensive team, so we have plenty opportunities.

    Defensively:

    We have to limit turnovers and do a great job in transit defense. Fakers will post Gasol/Bynum a lot more, and with David Stern' help, Hayes will be in foul trouble. To counter that, help defense has to be excellent, and we should be prepared to double-team often in the first half to help Hayes/Scola stay out of foul trouble.

    To me, the biggest the key to the game is Artest. RON MUST HAVE A MONSTER GAME ON BOTH ENDS OF THE FLOOR IN ORDER FOR US TO WIN.

    Defensively, he'll need to play some minutes at power forward if our bigs are in foul trouble, or if Fakers are too hot from the premeter (smaller lineup move better). offensively, He must learn to pass out the double-team and re-post. Through-out this series they are constantly doubling Ron, and Ron has yet to adjust. Ron is due for a break-out game in this series, and I think this is his time to shine.
     
    #130 TheQuick, May 16, 2009
  11. RocketJedi

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    My concerns:

    Chuck and/or Scola getting into foul trouble.

    I hate to say it, but the refs.

    Blown out last time in Staples after thumping Lakers at Toyota Center, the Lakers seem to bounce back after a humbling defeat.

    Kobe with an extra day of rest.

    An off game by Brooks as the Lakers try to adjust defensively.

    Turnovers and lazy passes.


    However:

    Ron is due for a huge game and this is a game 7 where anything can happen. The Rockets might be a team of destiny.

    Ron with the kiss of death 3 pointer with 1.7 seconds remaining for the win!!
     
    #131 RocketJedi, May 16, 2009
  12. saleem

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    We have to defend the pick and roll too. Gasol will get a lot of chances. Aaron's defense on the perimeter has been subpar throughout the season.
    It's a huge challenge.The result is not as important as compared to the way we play to me. That doesn't mean that I don't want us to win.
     
    #132 saleem, May 16, 2009
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    Key of the game: Aaron Brooks

    As simple as that.
     
    #133 engr chris, May 16, 2009
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    just like what i said before game 6, this'll be our last game in his season.
     
    #134 seaweed, May 16, 2009
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    In the 2nd video, does anyone know the name of this song? It is playing around the 3:19 mark.
     
    #135 JBIIRockets, May 16, 2009
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    wow,teamwork will beat so call talent in 7th game,i believe without a shadow of doubt
     
    #136 netlopez, May 16, 2009
  17. YaoZow

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    Man, I just don't know if I should watch this game.

    If we win, I'll be going all crazy.

    But if we lose, it's going to mess up the rest of my day bad. ****!!!!!
     
    #137 YaoZow, May 16, 2009
  18. Chinesexiaohai

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    Game 7 , win win win !!!
     
    #138 Chinesexiaohai, May 16, 2009
  19. Visagial

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    I can't think of a scenario where we win, but I couldn't think of one where we took it to 7 either. LET'S GO!!!
     
    #139 Visagial, May 16, 2009
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    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE HOUSTON ROCKETS, I'VE LEARNED NEVER TO DOUBT THIS TEAM OUT,BUT I DONT THINK WE WILL WIN :(. LAKERS HAVE ALOT OF TALENTT, AND SO DO WE NO DOUBT,BUT I JUST THINK THE LAKERS WILL GET SOME STUPID CALLS AT THE END OF THE GAME AND KOBE WILL FIND A WAY TO HIT EVERYTHING TOMORROW,I LOVE THE ROCKETS BUT THIS MAY BE OUR LAST GAME OF THE SEASON,BUT NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS I AM SO PROUD OF THIS HOUSTON ROCKETS TEAM...PLEASE PROVE ME WRONG ROCKETS:D
     
    #140 RocketLegend34, May 16, 2009
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