ClutchFans Game Thread: Nuggets @ Rockets 1/20/2007

I don't have an explanation for that, other than that JVG seems to be allowing his resentment of Wells to cloud his judgement.

 

McGrady didn't play his best game, but he still lead the Rockets in both scoring and assists. Quit whining.

One other thing: I find it extremely irritating reading posts without proper grammar and punctuation. Either take the time to use proper english, or be quiet.

 

Thats my point. if rick Aldeman is avaliable, we seriousely need to give him a ring. there was a reason he made the kings into a major force.

 

Rox were having a 7-man roster with DM, TM, SB, RA, JH playing heavy minutes (about 40 minutes in average) whereas LH played only 33 and BW only 15 in total, not to mention the fact that BW's play was not bad.

I don't understand why KS and JL III did not play. In the last few minutes of the 4th qtr., it seems that the team was exhausted and hence JR Smith and Steve Blake (who played only 31 and 34 minutes respectively in the whole game) were having a field trip, especially JR Smith, who kept on pouring treys on the Rox. I didn't see any adjustment by JVG (may be putting KS in to defend him might help?).

I don't think JVG's way of playing heavy minutes on our starters will be beneficial to the team because come playoff time our starters will be worn out and our bench players would not be ready. Hope JVG would be more flexible and considerate in rotating his players.

 

No issue with him rubbing it in good and being straightforward and hard on the team. Was saying it wasn't ONLY defensive effort that cost the Rockets the game. I guess Van Gundy assumes your shots won't always fall but effort on D can be controlled but still...We all saw Rafer chuckin bricks and playing bad D, acknowledge THAT.

McGrady just said they didnt come to play D tonight and should of just stayed at home if they were gonna play like that (I agree). So that'll be how the game goes down as being lost then......

 

It may be worth looking into hiring him once the season is over. I don't know if Van Gundy is the right coach for this team, and I can't base my assessment of him on his dealings with one or two players.

On the other hand, none of the Rockets players have openly talked about management bringing Van Gundy back next season. An endorsement from McGrady or Yao would greatly elevate his chances of returning, but neither has said anything to that effect. There is so much going on behind the scenes that we may never know about. It will be interesting to see what happens if Van Gundy is not offered an extension.

 

I do want to speculate too much for other issues, but JVG uses Rafer so much, which is difficult to understand for a normal person.

 

who cares about his stats i'm not talking about his stats i'm talking about his attitude and his approach at the end of the game..is that supposed to be some moral victory oh well i led my team in points and assists i did my job..I'm a huge tmac fan but i'm just not be ignorant about the situation the way he finished the game TONIGHT was piss poor he said himself if we were going to play like this we should have stayed at home...and this is basketball forum not english class

 

Bonzi was playing great tonight. I don't understand what's in JVG's mind to sit him at the end of the 4th quater.

 

The bench is there to get you through the regular season, definitely. Getting the bench ready for the playoffs, well generally bench people see less to no time in the playoffs so no Spanoulis or Novak playoff time. Why concentrate on them when we're in the win-now and they won't play much in the playoffs anyways. Though it would be a plus to at least have them get game experience and 'possibly' get ready to play when called on.

Instead of the self fulfilling prophecy that will occur when that time comes, "Why didnt you play the bench more?"
"Novak hasn't played big minutes all year long and wasnt considered a good option, and..."
I can see it now

 

As I expected, you completely missed my point. McGrady gave the Rockets a chance to win the game, moreso than any other player on the court tonight. It didn't happen, but that's part of basketball. I'm sorry you don't understand that, but that's your problem. I don't have time to create remedial versions of my posts, so that low-IQ individuals can understand what the rest of us are discussing here.

 

I do acknowledge that rafer was absolutely horrible but besides shane he plays hard every night and until we have proven point guard we have no other choice..but the rockets are not the suns were there defense is there offense were they just outscore you..the rockets are a defensive team and thats where it starts and finish..this isnt a regular lose to me this is like somebody just took your pride and you did nothing about it

 

the rocket guard out plays alston thats what really cost the game

 

Shhhhhhhhh. Just drink the kool-aid and have a seat.

 

Not just shorting percent, His Basketball IQ does really hurt us at critical time of the game, not once, many times. JVG has to give us a explaination: why in thre hell did he pull a terrifc Wells out of game?

 

I would be REALLY REALLY mad at JVG or Dawson if they are just settling for Alston. I mean he is alright, but not good enough to push us to championship caliber. If we are going to "Win Now", do something to improve our PG position. We got three inconsistant/SUCKY players on our PG spot. When playoffs comes, Parker/Terry/Nash is going to freaking destroy all the mismatches we have on other positions.

 

no i understand a lot of things are part of basketball but some things you can control and thats playing hard and no he dont give us a chance to win the game at the end my issue isnt how many shots he made or missed its how he didnt want to win the game..

 

At this rate, we might not even make the playoffs. Minnesota is catching up, LA is going to play even better when Odom returns. Nuggets will be dominant when Carmelo comes back. Utah is a solid team. NOK is getting healthier and better by the day. Just too many good teams in the West to lose games like this.

 

Maybe it's just me, I am really worry about our chance to make playoff now.
This loss may cost more than one game........