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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Wizards 1/11/2014

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jan 10, 2014.

  1. devin23

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    Lin +21 tonight. This is what happens when he gets to play pg.
     
  2. adobo

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    Good 2nd qtr....Lin and Casspi has really come out to play today. Noticed Lin is getting a lot more mins since he has tightened up his D. I am really impressed how much he has improved from the start of the year to the last 5-7 games. He has a potential to be one of the top PG if he can bring it all together (consistenly play good D and good offense)
     
  3. KlutchQT

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    It would be awesome if we could snag a Dunleavy... lessen the pressure on Cisco and let him focus on defensive disruption. I'm loving what I see from him tonight.
     
  4. Billionzz

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    A lot of people want Lin to come off of the bench, and I understand it a little.

    This is how the Rockets played a lot last year, and they should be even better this year with Howard. Although the record is better the play hasn't been for the most part. The Rockets play their best when they are running and moving the ball like this. Not that it's all Lin, but Lin does make a big difference. I think Mchale needs to start him a let him run free, then we will see a team like last year except a lot better.
     
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    We saw this same exact game vs the Knicks. Couple bad minutes in the 3rd he may be out the rest of the game!
     
  6. YaoMac09

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    If the coaching staff can encourage Lin to be aggressive every game - regardless of whether his shots fall - it will solve a lot of problems.

    The difference between trying to finish / set up vs. picking up your dribble is massive. Can't have 8 mil on a player that can look like a starter one day and a D-leaguer the next especially when we have another 8 mil rotting on the bench.
     
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    Seems like Harden didn't play much but has 10 points already....stealthy night by him.
     
  8. CasaDolce

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    I'm hungry lol... D@mn rain delay.
     
  9. Hilarious

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    and Durant is shooting 1-9 in 13 mins..but at the end he will be dropping 40 on us :p
     
  10. KlutchQT

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    I almost forgot about Asik until you typed that. Not sure if that's good or bad.
     
  11. RoxOn RoxOff

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    I saw that too - I wonder if Lin is playing more because Chandler is out, rather than the defense factor (though I agree that hes been playing great defense)
     
  12. Htownballer38

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    We are looking good tonight
     
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    The Wizards announcer said Asian wonder if anyone will be offended and want him fired ?
     
  14. webattorney

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    If Harden could play more unselfishly and pick his spots to score like Lin with the 1st Unit, and then Lin plays like this with 2nd Unit, Rockets would truly be a contender.
     
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    These Wizards commentators keep referring to the rain leak delay. "subtly" trying to make excuses for their lack of scoring...
     
  16. YaoMac09

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    You know what's worse? I forgot Chandler was injured! :grin:
     
  17. webattorney

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    The reason why Lin cannot do well with 1st Unit is because he's treated as a scrub with the 1st Unit. I understand in some sense, that in 1st Unit, Harden might get upset if Lin controls the ball more than him.
     
  18. LosPollosHermanos

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    best ball movement i've seen in a while.
     
  19. DrNuegebauer

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    If I'm not mistaken, the Warriors gave Lin a contract because of the way he played against John Wall in a summer league game? Notable, Lins D on Wall?

    Good matchup for Lin obviously?
     
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    Lin has the most minutes...is this part of the conspiracy somehow?
     

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