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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Lakers 12/25/2003

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Dec 24, 2003.

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  1. poison

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    Remember this time!!!
    So fantastic!!!!:D
     
    #281 poison, Dec 25, 2003
  2. reptilexcq

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    Huge win for the Rox. I am just glad that we win. Yao play alright and Shaq and Lakers just suck.
     
    #282 reptilexcq, Dec 25, 2003
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    Do you know who the biggest winner of this game is? JVG! He demonstrated, and Rockets believed, that this team is capable of winning championships once they figure out how to play.
     
    #283 lancet, Dec 25, 2003
  4. Man

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    Even when we were up by 13 at the half...I was still worried..you just have a feeling..and of course the Lakers did make a comeback. It was comin....great job Rockets! :D
     
    #284 Man, Dec 25, 2003
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    my christmas was sucking.. but this game totally made it all better :) Go Rockets!!!
    i can't stand the commenators. they're so bias and boring!!
     
    #285 annthuyn, Dec 25, 2003
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    Funniest announcer quote of the night: "Steve Francis just went out... Moochie is a great player, but the Rockets are really missing Steve right now."
     
    #286 rm365, Dec 25, 2003
  7. reptilexcq

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    The Rox came to play tonight. They're pumped obviously you can tell and they shoot very well throughout the game. If they play like this every game, they're going to be alright. If every game is a Christmas game, look out!
     
    #287 reptilexcq, Dec 25, 2003
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    I think you're right. Van Gundy's defensive scheme worked to perfection today except against Kobe. This game means a lot for Van Gundy's early tenure with the Rockets.
     
    #288 Charvo, Dec 25, 2003
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    I only got to see the last 8 minutes and what to my wondering eyes did appear.... but Mo Taylor grabbing at least 4 defensive rebounds and making a key steal that led to a breakaway dunk!!!
     
    #289 giddyup, Dec 25, 2003
  10. London'sBurning

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    Aww had no idea I was a thief. Damn me.
     
    #290 London'sBurning, Dec 25, 2003
  11. Yetti

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    I am shocked with delight!!!!What a finish to a Christmas Day. Houston Fans this was a Game worth watching!
     
    #291 Yetti, Dec 25, 2003
  12. BlastOff

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    Yep. This one was for us ClutchFans for sure.
     
    #292 BlastOff, Dec 25, 2003
  13. Sishir Chang

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    Clearly Doc Rivers hasn't spent anytime on Clutch forum or he would know better. :p

    Seriously though I thought Mooch did a pretty good job tonight.
     
    #293 Sishir Chang, Dec 25, 2003
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    Goddam it. Why can't the Rockets and Steve play like this every game. :mad: :mad: :mad:

    That was a fantastic game. Great D, (other than the 3rd quarter lapse) controlled offence. Most of all, the other players stepping up when the big man was on the bench. Just amazing.
     
    #294 MFW2310, Dec 25, 2003
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    :D Yep. Now, lets start working on our offense for the long term.
     
    #295 DavidS, Dec 25, 2003
  16. London'sBurning

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    Damn Houston Cougers just tied up the game with 22 seconds left in the 4th. It's a potential great time to live in the city of Houston.
     
    #296 London'sBurning, Dec 25, 2003
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    Defense and falling open shots won this game. Great Xmas gift!
     
    #297 xicloud, Dec 25, 2003
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    Great game, gives me tremendous amounts of hope for the future.
     
    #298 alaskansnowman, Dec 25, 2003
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    Van Gundy has to get Yao to shoot those jumpers more. That's another tool in the box that's gotta be used more often especially in the 2nd half when Yao has to conserve energy.
     
    #299 Charvo, Dec 25, 2003
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    Defense, Defense, Defense. Jimmy Jackson and Yao supplied enough scoring in the first half that we could slow down the tempo of the game and let Steve control things. Steve did a masterful job tonight, leadership wise, basketball wise. This is a win to remember. Great Job Rockets, thank you for the nice christmas present!:)
     
    #300 moestavern19, Dec 25, 2003
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