ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Hornets 2/8/2021

any thoughts on mason jason?
man it was seemingly a terrible decision to not play him multiple games after he started playing so well....

 

we are hard to watch right now without Wood. I don't like Wall that much, but yes, he definitely helps. Hope something happens to make this all worth it.

Hard to not blame the organization for such a turn of events. Last night was hard to find reasons to keep watching.

 

It's hard to determine what is the organization's goal this year. You got CF posters talking about the Rockets getting the 4th seed, and maybe making a deep playoff run, but resting a perfectly healthy Eric Gordon in games they must win (especially with Wood out), seems to go against that goal.

 

guys played tough :clap clap: we'll get em the next time!

#fadeforcade

 

We're always missing someone. Crutch City 2021 will be a looong season.

 

With you on that one. Exploring better ways to spend my evenings...maybe I'll build something

 

missed the game. did we win?

 

yes we did
@HP3

btw you are missing quite a lot of games lately, how so?

 

Houston @ New Orleans Zach Zarba (#15) Aaron Smith (#51) Natalie Sago (#9)

horrible b****ass zebras all around tonite

 

James Harden isn't even on our team anymore and Zach Zarba will still find a way to call offensive fouls on him

 

I'm all for sending out Tucker/Oladipo/House.

Cousins will expire at the end of the year, so I don't really care what they do with him.

Gordon may have more value in the summer if he continues playing like he is playing. He likely will only have 2 years left on his contract after this summer (I don't expect him to get that 3rd year guarantee).

John Wall, I like him and I'm thinking we are stuck with him regardless, so whatever.

Coach is an offensive mind that can't seem to get the players to fully buy into his system. Our Rick Adelman teams were a ****ing joy to watch offensively and they didn't have a superstar. If we are going to continue using Cousins, why the hell don't we park him on top of the key and let him pass the ball, he is freaking good at that.

 

Hornets werent exactly on fire either Hayward and Ball shot 30s, Rozier shot in the 40s from the field. They were playing extremely bad its just that the opposing coach recognized which bench player had the hot hand and rode that dude (Bridges) while Silas stayed with the Ofer Allstar.

Mclemore shot 62% from the field but only played 19 mins, Tucker played 23 mins but had 0 pts and 0 rebs how about you start from there regarding subs?

 

I agree with the organization's decision for Porter to start of with the g-league tournament first. He hasn't played proffesional ball in a while. He needs some structure and some run with proffesional ballers before coming back logging heavy minutes in the NBA.

 

pretty much agreed all the way around. Maybe Wall and Cousins can be the veteran presence to steady a young group. Gordon’s contract isn’t jaw dropping I just think we need to accept we’re probably getting .80 on the dollar back. It’s worth it to move on though. This year is fubarred anyway, just take the hit now.

 

You missed my point.

But I'm not surprised.

 

I did not want to come in here and be toxic. Im trying to let people enjoy the wins when they happen, even if I dont agree with the direction of the team.

 

Gerald Green's couch.

 

Sorry that spot is taken by Geralds talented dog.

 

Yeah, pretty sure we'll lose most games where we're missing Wood & Wall, and especially if we're missing both of them and Ego. Not sure what the mindset is on resting both of our primary ball-handlers on the same night and then one of our primary scorers the next night, but wtvr. I guess I'm not paid to make these decisions lol, but it makes no sense to me.

 

I am trying to figure it out as well
Surely they did not think they could beat Charlotte easily
nor do they think having Wall and Ego guarantees a win tonite

Rocket River