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Clutchfans Game Thread: Rockets @ Cavaliers 12/23/2008

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Dec 23, 2008.

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jondoe said:

I wonder why other teams dont sag on Lebron and make him make threes? I know it sounds easy, but in theory, it makes sense. Hard traps, and sag the middle keeps him form taking it hard to the hoop. It might not stop him, but his only weakness is his three point shooting.
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this is an argument i've been making on other threads--trap him in the corners, and go under ever pick and roll to force him to shoot.

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saleem said:

I feel that unless both Yao and Tracy turn up the scoring in the 2nd half we are going to lose. Can we keep Lebron quiet?,Look at the damage that Mo Williams and D.West are doing. Big Z and Ben Wallace can hold Yao down unfortunately.
Rafer isn't doing badly, but I don't see Brooks being able to repeat his NJ performance which would help us so much.
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I agree, Yao or T-mac has to carry the load the 2nd half. Unless Artest continues his hot shooting. Brooks has been a scoring punch the last three games, he should be able to contribute points in the 2nd half too. I have a feeling Battier will light it up for some reason.

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How come Haye's layups become worse each year?

#483 choujie, Dec 23, 2008
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flamingdts said:

Easily? No I think not.

They have a good record of course, but looking at the teams they're played and how many home courts they had, no I don't see them as top 5 yet.
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BTW, they have played 1 more game than us and have a better road record as well.

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Kyakko said:

i find it freak'n hilarious that it's chinese culture night at where ever the rocket's play.
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lolll

#485 krnxsnoopy, Dec 23, 2008
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Kyakko said:

i find it freak'n hilarious that it's chinese culture night at where ever the rocket's play.
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I get a little laugh when they cut to the halftime show and it's always the same woman balancing 13 bowls on her head while standing on one foot...

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Dkny_112 said:

Look at their winning differential. On average, they winning margin is over 10 points a game.

They lead the league in defense and have actually assembled a great team around Lebron.

If you don't think they are top 5, then you don't know ***** about basketball.

The Cavs are easily a 60 win team. I think that qualifies as pretty damn good.
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I don't know ****? I watch the teams they play, they are good, but top 5?

You telling me if they were in the west, they will outplay the Jazz, the Suns, the Spurs, the Hornets or even the Mavs?

Sure they may win one game, but winning the season series? No.

Easily a 60 win team in the east, easily a 40 win team in the west.

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Dkny_112 said:

Look at their winning differential. On average, they winning margin is over 10 points a game.

They lead the league in defense and have actually assembled a great team around Lebron.

If you don't think they are top 5, then you don't know ***** about basketball.

The Cavs are easily a 60 win team. I think that qualifies as pretty damn good.
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Yeah Cavs are easily top 5...probably a top 3 team at this point even. They have the best player in the country, size, good inside game, shooters, defense, athletes, and a high team IQ. Ripping a win off them at home would be easily the biggest win of the season thus far.

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akiracy said:

worst commentating crew in the league

1.boston
2.cleveland
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3. Memphis (that guy with the thick redneck hick accent with a hint of Elvis.. can't stand it at all..)

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The Cavs are certainly a top 5 team....if you haven't accepted that then you are in severe denial.

I mean they have the best player in the league in LBJ, and a great defense. They haven't lost a game at home...

Come on give em some credit.

That being said I think the Rockets are the best team in the league and will dominate everyone in the world without being stopped ever again

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原来在NBA也有这们的裁判?!

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The Cavs are for real. They are blowing people out, have great spot up shooters, play suffocating defense and have the best player on the planet.

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Watch Yao get his 4th foul called on him in the first 3 minutes. These refs/announcers are a joke. I really feel uncomfortable watching this game.

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BMoney said:

The Cavs are for real. They are blowing people out, have great spot up shooters, play suffocating defense and have the best player on the planet.
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lebron can get shut down fairly easily by boston and even our team, especially in the playoffs.

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thats to ez for skip

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ggparr said:

Enough bit-ching about the commentators. Their job is to be biased. They're HOME commentators. Get over it or mute it.
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The can be home commentators without being unprofessional. Some of the jaw boning Bullard does about floppers being cheaters gets annoying as hell. Yeah people flop, we all hate it, now let it go. If I were a fan of the opposing team I would say the Rockets announcers are terrible. I love Bill Worrell, but even he falls into the trap when he calls the game with Bullard.

#496 jackie_moon23, Dec 23, 2008
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Offensive foul Yao, 4 fouls, go sit down.

#497 AGBee, Dec 23, 2008
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WTF........

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ok...**** u refs

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kaocsaephan said:

Watch Yao get his 4th foul called on him in the first 3 minutes. These refs/announcers are a joke. I really feel uncomfortable watching this game.
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damn you called it.

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