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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Magic 10/9/2009 (PRESEASON)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Oct 9, 2009.

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  1. OpportunityCost

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    It's what I don't get. When we played the Spurs, they definitely have players that can beat you one on one, but they were still running people off of screens. Why can't Adelman make this happen??? It makes the game so much easier for the players. I do like the screens they ran for CBud against the Spurs, but why can't Adelman do this consistently?? Very frustrating. I seriously believe Adelman must have had a head injury in that year off before he came to coach for us.
     
    #181 OpportunityCost, Oct 9, 2009
  2. J623_Rockets

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    Agree with most of your analysis (and a good one by the way), but let's give Ariza more time to adjust... after all he has never been asked to be a go-to guy or even the 2nd or 3rd option on the teams that he's played.

    Again, as many (e.g. DD) have stressed already, Ariza is only on a MLE contract so anything on top of his defence is an icing on the cake (hopefully we will have some delicious icing for our Ariza-cake).
     
    #182 J623_Rockets, Oct 9, 2009
  3. zilches

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    Rockets with 3 assists and 8 turnovers at the half.
     
    #183 zilches, Oct 9, 2009
  4. pippendagimp

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    ariza is en fuego
     
    #184 pippendagimp, Oct 9, 2009
  5. rocketblaze

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    BUDINGER!!!!
     
    #185 rocketblaze, Oct 9, 2009
  6. Aznoob

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    One thing I don't get...

    Why IS Ariza pegged as our go-to guy? When has he ever performed efficiently on offense, to score like...22+ points in one game?

    Trevor needs calm down, and let the PGs we have create shots for him.
     
    #186 Aznoob, Oct 9, 2009
  7. vjohnson

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    This group of rockets are looking good some what...and the refs are leting them play
     
    #187 vjohnson, Oct 9, 2009
  8. joesr

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    no whistles in 2nd half

    cmon aaron, play some d, shiet
     
    #188 joesr, Oct 9, 2009
  9. rockets2

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    Atlast were fighting.
     
    #189 rockets2, Oct 9, 2009
  10. joesr

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    a lot of people expect a lot for MLE
     
    #190 joesr, Oct 9, 2009
  11. J623_Rockets

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    Well... the explanations I can give are:

    - It's preseason so many adjustments are needed

    - It's the third game (on road too) within 4 consecutive days

    - That mentality hasn't really sunk in-to our players' minds yet

    - At least 1 of our players on the floor is offensively-challenged, which
    makes it harder to have good spacing and movements (e.g. no one will
    really guard Dorsey when he's at the high post)

    Hopefully adjustments can be made as the team gets more games under its belt.
     
    #191 J623_Rockets, Oct 9, 2009
  12. amaru

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    Has the game started back yet?
     
    #192 amaru, Oct 9, 2009
  13. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    Yes, you have to refresh the browser on the link.

    DD
     
    #193 DaDakota, Oct 9, 2009
  14. ItsMyFault

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    Exactly... Ariza hasn't developed that game yet of creating his own shot and being able to hit jumpers while being contested (if he can ever do that). But, I think he'll be much more effective when Tracy comes back.
     
    #194 ItsMyFault, Oct 9, 2009
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    That's probably because numerous BSPN-like articles hyping about Ariza getting that new role in Houston and his performance during the 2009 Playoffs.
     
    #195 J623_Rockets, Oct 9, 2009
  16. amaru

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    Thanks, I just did.....and now I'm seeing RED

    :)
     
    #196 amaru, Oct 9, 2009
  17. RocketsPimp

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    Ariza is only pegged as the go-to guy by you noobs that think because he was chosen over Ron Artest, he should be the go-to guy. Trevor has never been a go-to guy....ever. He was a 4th or 5th wheel in LA and an average one at that.
    Time will tell whether we screwed up by not signing Ron to a short term deal and instead signed Ariza to a long-term deal.
     
    #197 RocketsPimp, Oct 9, 2009
  18. vjohnson

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    I like that little dream shake from andersen
     
    #198 vjohnson, Oct 9, 2009
  19. RMGEEGEE

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    I don't see Brooks becoming what many of us think he's gonna be.

    But, it has only been 3 PREseason games...
     
    #199 RMGEEGEE, Oct 9, 2009
  20. rockets2

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    Anderson is proving me wrong. morey has found another nugget
     
    #200 rockets2, Oct 9, 2009
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