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ClutchFans Game Thread: Raptors @ Rockets 12/20/2004

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Dec 20, 2004.

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  1. fa7999

    fa7999 Member

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    BTW, if Yao can score 40 by taking 16 shots, the team and JVG probably ask him to take 50 shots next time.
     
    #201 fa7999, Dec 20, 2004
  2. littlefish_220

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    we have a seasn scoring high game, we have a 40 point yao, and we have a near-triple-double t-mac, all of these leading to 7 pages of respone!

    Man! Where are Rox fans hiding?

    Great game! Our big 2 are on fire all through the game; Refs give yao what he deserves; we started doing some fast-break; what else can I ask for? Do it consistently.
     
    #202 littlefish_220, Dec 20, 2004
  3. Mr. Mooch

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    Please tell me there's an invisible smiley I can't see in your post.

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    Damn, 40 points in 33 minutes; can't remember the last time something like that has happened.
     
    #203 Mr. Mooch, Dec 20, 2004
  4. clove

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    Tru...tru.

    My only wish for xmas is for Yao and Tmac to play good together every game. and the refs call games fairly every game. and rockets win a championship this year. and a M5. that's it.

    Yao was actually getting some bull**** calls his way tonight, I ain't complaining though. :)
     
    #204 clove, Dec 20, 2004
  5. lost_elephant

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    they just seem like BS calls because it usually takes a wrestling move to finally get a foul called for him.
     
    #205 lost_elephant, Dec 20, 2004
  6. smoothie

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    exactly. everything we have been b****ing for happened tonight. if they can keep it up we will be very good.
     
    #206 smoothie, Dec 20, 2004
  7. generalthade_03

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    Good night you all, great win tonight, I'm tickled pink!:)
     
    #207 generalthade_03, Dec 20, 2004
  8. Panda

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    You are absolutely right. IMHO the key is that Yao is not a classical low post player. He is not that dominant when he's in a set low post game, when the defense is set and his teammates are done spacing, then he stands still and takes 2 seconds to ponder the next move. For example, in the 2nd quarter they dumped the ball to Yao in this fashion on 5 possessions, the results are:

    Yao missed two shots, one turnaround and one hook shot. He got fouled but no call. He passed to Bowen who blew a layup. The only good play was him making a layup on a power move to the basket.

    So five consecutive possessions and only 2 points. Yao should do what he has done in the following minutes. Get deep position and make moves without hesitation. Or hang around the basket to be in position to score easy points off passes from teammates, who didn't stand still on the perimeter but went on making plays. When there's such a big and skilled finisher like Yao around the basket, and he gets to score off plays. It will be efficient.
     
    #208 Panda, Dec 20, 2004
  9. RocketForever

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    Better tell the refs too. ;)
     
    #209 RocketForever, Dec 20, 2004
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    Denver loss to phoenix

    good for us regarding one of the 2 last playoffs spots.
     
    #210 patlabor1, Dec 20, 2004
  11. leroy

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    Still saying that?

    34 pts, 12 reb, 7 asst.
     
    #211 leroy, Dec 20, 2004
  12. abcmemory

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    Give credit to the coach for this one. He finally see that with this bunch of guys, his trade-mark inside out and hard nose defense can't be played and he's adjusting to the players now. our guys strengths are in their offensive ability,as demostrated in this game. I like MO and howard's passing very much. They can utilise their length to make quality passes to Yao who can score with ease. Not sure if it's because of toronto's poor defense or that we finally find the best way to play yao,though.
     
    #212 abcmemory, Dec 20, 2004
  13. clove

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    Tmac created so many easy shots for others tonight, he's so natural at it.

    This is the best game by far in terms of getting Yao the ball quickly and accurately. I mean, Yao was sealing off his man, people are whipping passes at his free hand, as soon as Yao gets to the spot ball arrives, and did I just see Yao point to where he like the ball to come from? I loved it.

    Yeah it was the Raptors, but if we played like this all year, this board would have a sticky thread on JVG for coach of the year.
     
    #213 clove, Dec 20, 2004
  14. AroundTheWorld

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    Where are amed, juugie, Summer Song Giver, SamFisher?
     
    #214 AroundTheWorld, Dec 20, 2004
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    in group hibernating like the snakes
     
    #215 fa7999, Dec 20, 2004
  16. RocketForever

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    Amed is around. That's what he/she said earlier today:

    I could read this post thanks to someone who quoted it. :rolleyes:
     
    #216 RocketForever, Dec 20, 2004
  17. codell

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    You get a kick out of provoking people don't you? ;)
     
    #217 codell, Dec 20, 2004
  18. AroundTheWorld

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    Sometimes :).

    Slight difference, others provoke people by kicking them :).
     
    #218 AroundTheWorld, Dec 20, 2004
  19. Davidoff

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    Great game tonight... Get ready guys its gonna be like this for a long time to come!!!! (after we get over the hump);)
     
    #219 Davidoff, Dec 20, 2004
  20. codell

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    poor SJC

    you and DaDa should form your own support group

    "innocent people who get kicked from chat"
     
    #220 codell, Dec 20, 2004
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