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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Lakers 10/20/2018

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Oct 18, 2018.

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  1. Mr. Space City

    Mr. Space City Member

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    rockets defense gets better when harden went to the bench?
     
    #1041 Mr. Space City, Oct 20, 2018
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    Well, it's not a misconception that we allowed that for 7 straight quarters so far, just a fact.
     
    #1042 bro2044, Oct 20, 2018
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    The three was ugly, but I'm liking Melo's activity on the boards right now.
     
    #1043 HookemHorns1250, Oct 20, 2018
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    That shot by melo was so bad
     
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    Absolutely not. I am this boards biggest doomsayer. You guys are way too reactionary now.
     
    #1045 LorneMalvo, Oct 20, 2018
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    that's more like it! Nice possession for Melo, showing some real effort out there.
     
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    LOL ugly brick by Melo.

    Ewwwwww.
     
    #1047 Zboy, Oct 20, 2018
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    I'm surprised Melo only has 7 boards. It feels like he has a lot more.
     
    #1048 amaru, Oct 20, 2018
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    D'antoni needs to keep this group on the court of the majority of the 4th. But knowing him, he'll destroy the momentum
     
    #1049 Dopamine, Oct 20, 2018
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    Harden winning MVP might have been his biggest mistake.
     
    #1050 BigShasta, Oct 20, 2018
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    Melo just made a good defensive play contesting the layup at the basket. Plus the rebound.

    There is still hope.
     
    #1051 Shaq2Yao, Oct 20, 2018
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    Is it weird that Paul goes cloud-watching with his insurance agent?
     
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    He given more defensive effort than harden thats for sure
     
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    lol I agreed though
     
    #1054 farhen, Oct 20, 2018
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    No foul for Capela
     
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    The Rockets are much more dynamic than LA on both ends. Nothing I've seen in this game makes me think otherwise. Harden has been unthinkably atrocious defensively though. He's half of why this game is close.
     
    #1056 LorneMalvo, Oct 20, 2018
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  17. Clutch

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    It just feels like we're watching a completely different team.

    Last year, the Rockets were very precise in their pick-your-poison offense and their defense was very solid. The defense is going to take some time but I have real concerns there. The offense though -- some of the sets are just throwing me off. I think the biggest thing they need is Eric Gordon to get going.
     
    #1057 Clutch, Oct 20, 2018
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    Our team needs a player like Jimmy Butler who will scream at Harden every poor defensive possession and call him out in the media and locker-room.
     
    #1058 RocketsFido, Oct 20, 2018
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    I apologize... i just expected way more than this.
     
    #1059 Cstyle42, Oct 20, 2018
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    Harden has been terrible defensively
     
    #1060 htownballa1622, Oct 20, 2018
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