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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Blazers 1/5/2019

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jan 4, 2019.

  1. DreamShook

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    it would be disappointing for the Rocket to lose this game. Blazers are the worst team in this crazy gauntlet of contenders.
     
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    OK, and a lot of that is due to pure physical AND mental exhaustion. Also, the game isn’t over yet. He’s grown tremendously as a pro and is hungrier than ever. Let’s see how he responds in the 4th.

    The days of “hungover Harden” are effectively over. Let’s give the man his due and bury cliched media narratives once and for all.
     
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    PJ please grow a foot
     
  4. Swiss Roll

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    "Regression to the Mean"
     
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    This is why we don’t mess with the reverse jinx. The jinx gods aren’t pleased :oops:
     
  6. J Sizzle

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    Blazers always treat the Rockets as their super bowl when they're in Portland. Every single time.
     
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  7. PeterKingX

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    Rockets dont have Fts
     
  8. snowconeman22

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    Nurkic can't be strong enough to back nene down and also fall lifelessly to the floor after a little incedental contact . Flopper
     
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  9. PeterKingX

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    Defense and rebound
     
  10. Richie_Rich

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    Yup, largely due to exhaustion. But make no mistake. He’ll bounce right back after a few days rest.

    The man is on a mission this season.
     
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  11. PeterKingX

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    No turnover OK?
     
  12. J Sizzle

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    Aesthetically speaking...this is the worst Harden has looked since Spurs Game 6
     
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  13. DreamShook

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    Craig Ackerman just referenced R. Kelly when that horrible Documentary is currently airing on Lifetime..smh..
     
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    Was hoping blazers beat thunder last night because not only I hate thunder but also because blazers always come back strong after a loss
     
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  15. amaru

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    Blazers lost a tough one last night. They are extra focused tonight.
     
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    Portland has complete impunity to just bump and harass our ballhandlers, particularly James, and nothing is getting called
     
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  17. TheSource

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    Schedule loss
     
  18. Houstunna

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    Which team played last night ??
     
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    Pathetic so far :( 0 defense all switching 0 rebounding
     
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    not yet
     
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