ClutchCity.net Game Thread: Mavericks @ Rockets 1/29/2003

I agree Rockets win!

104-93

Look for Yao to come out a pi*#ed off after his tired performance last week, and embarassing swats that he took from the hands of Raef. This time he knows that it is going to be Lafrentz and what to expect....sorry Raef you are going down!

As for the rest of the matchups we will hold our own...I would really like to see Posey on Finley...and then slide Cat over to cover there 3 (whom is normally garbage). This is also the type of game that I would like to see Boki in...but that is wishful thinking.

 

Here we go again.....

I areally hope Houston can pull this one out so the Maverick fans in my office can get off by back......

Just have a feeling that Steve is going to want to try and prove something to Nash.... Which means a lot of 1 on 1 tonite...

Dang, Starting to feel bad... Head hurting, feels as if I have a fever, [cough] [cough].... Throat sore.....

I feel a sick day coming on for tomorrow.......

 

It's national TV and Bill Walton time. Last two games Yao was on ESPN national telecast, he did well (Pacers & Lakers).

102 to 94, Rox. Yao with his second straight double-double and Posey shut Finley out.

 

This whole thing hinges on whether or not Yao chokes again.

 

Optimism abounds.

Rocks 97
Mavs 90

DD

 

Look like I gots me a new sig

 

I predict a Rocket victory...why?

1. Nationally televised
2. Bound to win at least one against the Mavs this year
3. Yao will have figured out Raef more
4. Rockets determined to get back on track after snapping 4 game slide

I hope I am right this time.

 

I believe that was the spurs game, not the mavs.

I think they will put up a tough game tonight with the Rocks winning. They are undefeated at home when their home games are on ESPN, so lets just hope! PLus i am going to the game TONIGHT!!! WHOO HOOO!!!

 

My heart wants us to win more than anything in the world. My gut tells me we're getting blown out in this one.

Mavs 102

Rocks 84

the usual iso after iso, Rudy does nothing to change anything. same story over and over again.

 

we are gonna get cooked. im skipping my basketball practice to see it, too. i hope we make it closer than i think it will be

dallas 109
houston 87

they steadily outscore us in every quarter.

 

We lost 2 in a row to these guys, we better not lose again. Show some pride guys, go out and play hard. PASS THE DAMN BALL! preferably to Yao........

 

I've got my old school Rockets jersey on and ready to take my ****.

Mavs 101
Rockets 59

 

Walton on ESPN talking about how Yao is not being utilized correctly...not much said actually, only that Rudy likes the ISO and that doesn't fit Yao's style. To be accurate, the Rox are running GUARD ISOs predominantly. Get with the program, RT. You've got every member of the media calling out your lame-ass offense now. Just be glad Yao doesn't have Shaq's attitude - "if the dog isn't fed, he doesn't guard the house."

 

Finley is going to come out with something to prove after not making the All Star game... and Posey is gonna put the clamps on him. Steve will play like we wish he would every game after reading the great Washington Post article about himself and Yao. As a result of that and the game being on ESPN, Yao will have a great game... 20/12 and 5 blocks. Cat will be Cat and hopefully the one we like to see. Nitwitz will have his way with Griffin and Taylor, but it won't matter. I have a good feeling about this one.

Rocks by 4.

 

Well, Steve does pass. Unfortunately it's often to the other team, to the tune of 7 times a game (lately).

 

Mavs 104 - Rockets 89.

Unfortunately, I think we have no chance to win this one...but I really hope we'll at least keep it close.

 

Rockets will lose. Big time. 81-112.

Let's hope we survive the night.....

 

The Rocket have a good chance if Yao play well and the guard don't turn the ball over. With the game being on national TV, I expect the Rockets will be fired up and play well tonight (hopefully). Francis, Mobley and Yao- all have to have a good game for us to have the chance to win. Prediction: Rockets by 3.

 

Anyone notice Steve Nash is really trying hard to look like the free flowing hair horse logo for Dallas Mavericks. Rockets will win. 98 to 92

 

I hope Rudy will play Hawks instead of Mooch coming off the bench, coz Hawks will be able to contain Nash a lot better.

We need to get physical with Nash each time he touches the ball.
If he goes inside, we need foul him hard just like every opposing
team has been doing to Francis.
We can't afford to have Nash dancing around the floor.

We need to have inside game going, it could be Yao, MoT or EG.
We have to make Dirk play defence.

Rox will win.