ClutchFans Game Thread: Clippers @ Rockets 11/9/2013

only thing hurting in Harden is his D

 

My dream conversation.

McHale: James, you're our guy. We need to keep the ball moving. Dont worry, the ball will back to you. U need to trust the other guys.

Harden: got that coach.

 

I think Harden's feeling his feet now. REST HIM MCHALE!!! Please! The season's still long. I hate to have another Tracy moments... Please!

 

wait a min... howard leading in points while garcia is leading team rebound!? nice

 

I'm happy as long as he puts good effort into it. I don't think he's a bad defender if he tries.

 

its the Clippers. They need him out there if they want to win.

You can bet Chris Paul will heat up in the 2nd half. Harden needs to heat up too.

 

CP3 is Bevs man so Lin cant attack him all the time. They got to make the guys switch so he can blow by Flop Paul again:grin:

 

CP3 in foul trouble....but that's why Lin is one of the best in the business in going into the basket...deceptive quick. Burned his what's his name man twice with two quick fouls.

 

Rockets are still only shooting 31% from three, about the same as the last 3 games. they could still pick up in that area. I don't expect the Clippers so off from 3 in the 2nd half so the Rockets have to at least match them or do better.

 

He's also sunk this team pretty often.

 

eye ball test halftime report.
5 points given up by Bev countered with 9 points set up passes by BALLMOVEMENT

5 points given up by lin, doing what he does best when he is feeling it, getting everyone involved. Great D. however, green is like 50, don't let him drive like that.

Asik doing a fantastic job and Howard with some nice post moves, well one, but i loved it. it was hook! grasshopper says hi.

Lets win this by 30 now.

 

dont start TT n we're great

 

PBJ - peanut butter and jelly is doing real good job in 1st half

 

Harden is saving up for the final Q.. Hopefully he'll get his mojo by then..

 

please no TT to start the 3rd

 

They don't have a point, he's taken what 8 shots? And he's apparently playing heroball?

Alright then.

Is he supposed to take 4 shots a half now? Or maybe just trade him and hand the team to Lin.

 

As much as I hate his ISO plays I still believe in Harden. I just wish he would tone down his ego a touch and be the leader rather than saying it.

 

Lin's O on CP3 and Bev's D on CP3 is making CP3 look bad

 

Harden with no FT attempts, settling for jumpers. Don't like to make excuses, but those feet have to be playing a role. He's showed up in other areas, but his scoring is off tonight. Might want to consider shutting him down the rest of the night or at least a lot earlier than usual.

Other than that Howard, Lin and Bev have been great. Parsons isn't looking tentative and even though Garcia hasn't hit a shot he's making a difference. Nice first half.

 

My god, Harden is turning into Kobe Bryant in front of our eyes.