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ClutchFans Game Thread: Mavericks @ Rockets 4/30/2005 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 4)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Apr 29, 2005.

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T MAC

IS GOING TO DROP 40+ AND 7 AND 7

COUNT ON IT!

ROCKETS WIN BY 8

#81 Dr. Basketball, Apr 30, 2005

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Ummmm I think this should have gone in the game thread........not that I don't like the prediction.

#82 Uprising, Apr 30, 2005
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We need to steal one at home

#83 Nelly, Apr 30, 2005
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go back and look at film, then take it one game at a time, play defense, rebound the ball, and come back strong...

#84 across110thstreet, Apr 30, 2005
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I think we need to play one quarter at a time, coz it usually only takes one quarter to lose a game like we did in last game.

#85 redcapital, Apr 30, 2005
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First home win, wins the series. Guaranteed.

#86 MLittle577, Apr 30, 2005
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Any free radio links for the match, guys?

#87 DaDa, Apr 30, 2005

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ponys sucks ponys sucks ponys sucks ponys sucks ponys sucks ponys sucks ponys sucks ponys sucks ponys sucks ponys sucks ponys sucks ponys sucks ponys sucks ponys sucks ponys sucks

Bring them on

#88 thegame_2234, Apr 30, 2005
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Ugh!! The Bulls-Wiz game is only at the half!! Not looking good for seeing the whole game again today for us out-of-towners

EDIT ... Well ESPN.com was slow and the 3rd has started, but they still seem to be a bit behind. I guess if they don't go to OT, we might have a chance

#89 RocketManJosh, Apr 30, 2005
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Originally posted by oschadha
I was at the game yesterday, and I am still pissed about losing. My way of releasing stress; I proabably wasted 10 minutes in writing it as it will likely be trashed. Oh well...

Dear Rockets Organization:

Please address the officiating problem with Yao Ming. It's amazing this league is willing to milk the marketing potential of Yao, yet treat him as if he is a 3rd string center with horrible and I mean horrible officiating. The ticky-tac fouls, the offensive calls when his defenders are wrestling him; it’s just so frustrating. Either the referees are bias, racist, or just clueless. You don't have to be of Chinese descent to realize that there is something amiss. Just look at the way this league protects Dirk. The guy fades away for a shot, and it’s an automatic foul. It's just so disgusting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If Mark Cuban were running the Rockets he would take this issue public by putting it out in the main stream media demanding results (or on his blog website); calling out both the referees and the league. Les, you need to stick up for your team; obviously whatever you are saying and doing behind close doors is just not getting it done. The tapes you send to league officials, where are the results? Be a proactive owner! How is it possible that you can sit at your mid-court seat every home game and not have your blood boiling with the officiating on your home court??

If David Stern is unwilling to remedy this situation, then here is an idea; do not allow Stern to exploit Yao’s marketing potential by forging multi-million dollar contracts with these Chinese Telecommunication Companies. How on earth do these referees and the league get away with this? And I don’t want to hear the excuse that the referees haven’t figured out a way to referee him. Folks, this is not rocket science (no pun intended) These referees, who are compensated quite well, should get together and figure out how to officate him. All they have to do is look at the tape to figure out their mistakes.

Yes, Yao does commit some dumb fouls, but so does every other player in the league. While it's impossible to dispense with all fouls, those other players don’t get every questionable call going against them. What makes it worse is that Yao has not yet learned to confront the officials when calls do not go his way. Therefore, it is up to the Rockets organization as a whole to protect him.

I have yet to see one article make it to any national news media outlet lambasting the officiating. Until that happens, I’m afraid nothing is really going to change. It is elementary that the media is a powerful tool in our society. The NBA realizes the power of the media, and tries to curtail critisicm thru it by way of fines and penalties.

Consider this. First, whether you consider him a jackass or not, how much in fines and penalties has the NBA assessed against Mark Cuban? Does this prevent him from reacting against a perceived unjustice? No. Secondly, how many times does it seem that the Mavericks get the better end of the calls in a game? See any correlation?

I know if I were a referee, I wouldn't want to make the questionable calls (say Dirk pushing and jumping on Yao) knowing the wrath I would face from Cuban. The easier option, call an offensive foul!! Phew, that was easy, crowd doesn't react, Yao shakes his head and walks to the bench.
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I really think it is a great letter. However, I am not sure whether the parites whom you want them to read could read this letter or not. You might have to find more effective way to communicate your message to the right persons. Good luck to you and our Rockets.

#90 KWA8272, Apr 30, 2005
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THIS LURKER IS COMING OUT WITH A GUARANTEED GAME 4 VICTORY.

#91 ctry2582, Apr 30, 2005
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Scott Padgett to start for the Rox

#92 aeroman10, Apr 30, 2005
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Originally posted by aeroman10
Scott Padgett to start for the Rox
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JVG is ballsy.

#93 lost_elephant, Apr 30, 2005

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find yao please

#94 roxy, Apr 30, 2005
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doing it to us again! get off this SH!RTY game!!! don't foul morons!

#95 kaleidosky, Apr 30, 2005
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There's no local broadcast in Houston? One nice thing about being in Dallas is that I can see the entire game regardless of other games.

Of course, I switch to TNT as soon as the other game is over. I can take only so much of the Dallas announcers...

#96 JeeberD, Apr 30, 2005
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Originally posted by JeeberD
There's no local broadcast in Houston? One nice thing about being in Dallas is that I can see the entire game regardless of other games.

Of course, I switch to TNT as soon as the other game is over. I can take only so much of the Dallas announcers...
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not in houston. I'm sure there's a local broadcast just like Dallas has.

#97 kaleidosky, Apr 30, 2005
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Realized right after I posted what the problem might be...

#98 JeeberD, Apr 30, 2005

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Rocks look lost so far.

#99 Molotov Cocktail, Apr 30, 2005
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Why the F@ck do they refuse to get Yao the ball!

#100 bigballerj, Apr 30, 2005

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