ClutchFans Game Thread: Magic @ Rockets 1/8/2021

There is ALOT of hesitation and driving on open threes
It is not just Harden . . . .

Rocket River

 

No, Wall dribbles then drives to the rim.

If Wall wants to keep.Harden then what you described should be last thing he should do amirite?

 

Big ball is better, it helps you get rebs and loose balls. On broken plays that helps a lot you can get layup drill on small ball on big ball not so much. There is also ref bias for big ball, small ball relies on charges and fouls getting called correctly but we all know that doesnt always happen, small ball has tendency to get unfairly officiated esp in the playoffs.

AD and Lebron themselves are part of the "big ball" model, AD is 6'10 and Lebron is 6'8 both are adequate height for traditional C and PF. If you are using them the standard then I fail to see any argument why small ball is better I mean the best is a big ball model.

 

Well, I think we all needed that. Be Well Rockets fans.

 

Agreed, everyone made fairly good decisions tonight though so that is good. Got PJ, etc. some open threes. Just thought it was interesting that Wall got upset and even looked at the bench with frustration. Was near the end of the 3rd quarter. Maybe he just wants better assist numbers.

 

The Rockets have 70-90% of Anthony Davis in Wood. Another year of development, he'll be in the all-star game.

 

this is the kind of games that is hardest to win

 

Thanks brother! Just finished watching second half. Man, this was a good game to get our team back in sync. Hopefully it will continue next game.

 

Best game we've played hands down all year

 

Man I really hope Cousins can find his offensive game. He is really playing well on defense, rebounding, setting picks and his passing is on point. Not sure if his 3 ball will ever be consistent but I hope his post game, ability to score inside, improves with more conditioning. I know he is much more efficient than this.

 

He’s good but I don’t think his defense will ever get to Anthony Davis’ level.

 

Still better than any other center Harden has ever played with on offense.

 

I completely concede that and i still think he is an incredible talent with incredible upside. all-star.

 

This is BS. Big ball isn’t necessary better it all depends on scheme and fitment. Last years Rockets excelled at small ball they had fantastic team defense and forced a lot of TOs. They had very high IQ defenders on the floor the majority of the time and that’s why they had the best defense in the bubble. Wood or Cousins on that last years team and that defense goes to ****. Neither of those players compare to Roco or PJ in terms of defensive IQ and positioning. With small ball they were also able to switch everything on the defensive end which makes it a lot tougher on the offense and is a great way to create a lot of turnovers.
AD is a unique player. Even if he was only 6,8 he would be dominant as ****. His basketball IQ is incredibly high and his talent is thru the roof. I will take small/skill ball all day over big ball especially if you are running low IQ defenders out there like Wood and Boogie.

 

On offense yes. Clint is still the best big man Harden has played with. It’s unfortunate we had to trade him because of Westbrook.

 

They have 50% of Anthony Davis. His offensive game isn’t close to AD. I don’t see why people keep saying this. Is it because they look alike? Davis is an incredibly smart player who can easily stretch the floor. He has the best interior game in the league with a variety of moves and is a very good passer. He’s also one of the top 3 defenders in the league. Wood has interior moves like Davis and can put the ball on the floor but that is where the comparisons stop. He can’t pass, shot is shaky, doesn’t seem to have a variety of offensive moves and his defense and all around IQ is non existent.

 

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Stephen Silas called Ben McLemore a "stone cold shooter" but a reporter just told Ben that Silas called him a "stone cold killer." This can only help his confidence.

10 for 10 on 3s next game for the assassin.

 

When Wall starts chucking up bricks again I hope Bmac is a quick sub. I love him playing with James. It actually gives him a legitimate 3 point weapon.

 

As long as he remembers that he is ELITE as 3ball shooter first and foremost.

Not a fan of dribbling BMac.

 

Just gonna disrespect Chris Clemons' name like that, eh?