ClutchFans Game Thread: Thunder @ Rockets 4/4/2014

LOL. I think you did. I know Phoenix and Dallas still have to play each other.

 

yeah that is what i was thinking.. thanks Morey

 

You got it.

Phx still has Dal and Mph left to play.
Dal has Phx and Mph to play.
Mph has to Dal and Phx to play.

Mathematically impossible for them all to get to 51.

 

I agree, I still remember Dwight getting outplayed by Adams and Collison. He could learn from Asik's hustle and how well he sets screens. Also he's good at coming out on shooters.

 

Two of his 3s were end of clock heaves. There is no excuse for missing easy layup on a 3-on-1 fast break.

 

Remarkably even highlights and conversation on ESPN, but I expect nothing less from RoFlo.

 

I can't see Durant stopping his streak of 25pts or more. His got such a long reach, one of the best shooters and he gets plenty of calls his way.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kevin McHale: 'The team did a good job sticking to the fight. We kept battling.'</p>&mdash; Jenny Dial Creech (@jennydialcreech) <a href="https://twitter.com/jennydialcreech/statuses/452301473959788546">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>McHale: 'We needed this one. It kind of got us back going.'</p>&mdash; Jenny Dial Creech (@jennydialcreech) <a href="https://twitter.com/jennydialcreech/statuses/452301810095489024">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

i know howard is better and all that and asik is def cringe worthy sometimes but asik really does alot of the dirty work howard doesnt do

 

It would help if Asik has the magical ability to make OKC play the night before they face the Rockets.

 

Turnover was when harden was out of there from getting bumped, ball went right to him he didn't move, he missed some gimmes that layup was bad in the 4th, but his D and taking care of the ball was straight.

harden, jones, Garcia, asik, parsons all played great...

 

The numbers are clear, you must do a Tip jar bet every game from now on…it is a must.

Even make a thread: 'The DunKingDanny game day Tip Jar bets'

Do It!

Do It NOW!

Keep the streak alive!

WOOOOOOOOOO! HOOOOOOOOOOO! ROCKETS WIN!!!

 

One huge thing that Asik does that Dwight doesn't do is contest EVERYTHING. Dwight is really selective when he goes up to contest a shot.

 

Battling? Fighting?

Kubiak approves.

 

The rule says if it goes in, play continues as usual

 

If we didn't win this game ESPN would have LeBrons name every where

 

I think the main thing is Asik doesn't take shots away from Harden. As good as Howard is, Harden is still our most gifted offensive player if Howard insists on posting up. If only Howard played more PnR where he's much more efficient possession wise.

 

Every time facing OKC, Cisco is like he had his clock turned back or popped in Viagra before game, he defends KD as good as one can. Parson also tried really hard.

Asik stepped up big time in crunch time.

But, Harden is just unbelievable, and he played with a chip on his shoulder. He really showed KD that's his HOUSE.

Don't get me started on the refs. Yes, we got some calls our way later on, but they are just too inconsistent, and too many super star anticipation calls.

 

I don't think he is scared.

The scouting report really makes him struggle.

All opponents want him to shoot 3.
He gets more difficult driving to the print.

 

Also I like to see the refs not fall for that rip-through move by KD for once. This is the first time I've ever seen it not called against us... and it happened like three times.

They really swallowed the whistle on him which was surprising, but refreshing to see. I'd even say the officiating was in our favor in the fourth quarter, after being pretty lopsided in OKC's favor in the first half.