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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. lancet

    lancet Contributing Member

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    Yeah, I was so hyped when Yao waved his hand to signal the player on the wing to swing the ball to Howard at the top of the arc. The next play Yao got a nice entry pass right underneath the bastket for an easy 3-point play. If we can play like this, defenders won't be able to front Yao without risking an easy basket. What a novel concept.

    Looks like JVG is finally changing his offensive strategies. Did I say JVG's offensive strategies? I am shocked he even had it in him. If we can keep playing like this, Rockets is still a legitimate contender this season! The Yao-TMac 1-2 punch is really going to be hard to stop in the playoff!
     
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  2. abcmemory

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    You took the words right out my mouth, panda. Yes, yao should always be on the move in the paint. Stop playing those predictable offensive sets. Aslo, it takes taller guys like mo and howard to make the pass. Glad to see Mo keep having faith in yao and dumping the ball to him. Howard did the same later. Apparently he learned that from Mo.:)
     
    #222 abcmemory, Dec 20, 2004
  3. AroundTheWorld

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    codell, you can't bait me (and neither should you try to).

    No further comment.
     
    #223 AroundTheWorld, Dec 20, 2004
  4. codell

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    that would be a first

    :)
     
    #224 codell, Dec 20, 2004
  5. m_cable

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    Geez. What a jerk. I've had him on ignore for a while now. I see that he's still up to the same old crap.
     
    #225 m_cable, Dec 20, 2004
  6. tinman

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    I'm happy. But I have to remind myself, we beat a sub-500 eastern conference team.
    i
     
    #226 tinman, Dec 20, 2004
  7. Frodo

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    Only 1 game behind for the 8th spot! :)
     
    #227 Frodo, Dec 20, 2004
  8. RocketForever

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    That ignore button works the best if no one quotes him/her. :)
     
    #228 RocketForever, Dec 20, 2004
  9. Panda

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    The Yao love is infectious.:)
     
    #229 Panda, Dec 20, 2004
  10. clove

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    Maybe we should give props to DEKE too. JVG said in the press that players are getting increasingly demanding about playing time. I have a strange feeling Deke voluntarily give up his minutes to others. It's just speculation.

    But if he did, he's now my favorite rocket.
     
    #230 clove, Dec 20, 2004
  11. looper

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    Brothers and Sistas,

    any video feeds....?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    #231 looper, Dec 20, 2004
  12. MrRolo

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    If JVG continues adapting to his players, all he will need to do is solidify the rotation aka lue/ward to IL or traded :D the past few games have been different offensively and i am pleased by the turn around. Go Rocks
     
    #232 MrRolo, Dec 20, 2004
  13. wireonfire

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    Where were you last game? ;)
     
    #233 wireonfire, Dec 20, 2004
  14. abcmemory

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    If we had Nash, Yao would be getting better stats than Amare!
     
    #234 abcmemory, Dec 20, 2004
  15. Mr Boo

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    Be patient, Rockets2K will most likely provide vids...be sure to thank him profusely.
     
    #235 Mr Boo, Dec 20, 2004
  16. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    WOW !!

    DD
     
    #236 DaDakota, Dec 20, 2004
  17. solid

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    The Bobcat disappointment notwithstanding, the offensive turnaround continues. I know it was the Raptors, but, they shoot really well. The Rockets seem to have an offensive flow going. So much for bogging down in slow moving offensive sets. A moving Ming was the ticket. And TMac, wow, he is really, really good. I like what I am seeing. The last several games has featured a look into the future. :)
     
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  18. Mr Boo

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    Good call clove...I didn't think of that. Just to give Deke some more recognition, he sure has been hitting his FTs this year!
     
    #238 Mr Boo, Dec 20, 2004
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    Yeah, me too. The offense looks so much better the last 3 or so games. Now if Van Gundy can just do what he is so good at doing, which is get the defense up to par.

    I still can't help but wonder what Boki would bring to the table running the floor with TMac and Sura. I still believe that having him in the starting lineup and bringing JJ off the bench as the sixth man is the best situation for this team offensively.
     
    #239 jopatmc, Dec 20, 2004
  20. looper

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    Yeah Boo, Roc2K da man, I (we) can never thank him enough:)

    cant wait to see what happend today...
     
    #240 looper, Dec 20, 2004
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