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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Magic 1/4/2008

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jan 3, 2008.

  1. Shay

    Shay Member

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    Taking Yao out wah the right decision , in that position you have to switch everything and Yao can't switch and guard someone on the perimeter.
     
  2. choujie

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    Giving up jump shots is always better than giving up layups.
     
  3. durvasa

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    I think Adelman wanted Shane and Chuck to both be in the game, since they are easily our best team defenders. But since the Magic went with 4 perimeter guys, he probably thought it best to use 4 perimeter defenders as well so we could switch everything. It was the right idea, in my opinion. Bonzi just made another mental error and didn't box out Foyle.
     
  4. BrooksBall

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    You also posted a YouTube clip of one of Nash's rare blocked shots. In that unimpressive clip, Nash merely blocked an off-balance PG driving to the lane without even barely needing to leave his feet.

    You then blurted out, "Can Brooks do that?"

    I repsponded with multiple clips of Brooks blocking big men ranging from 6'7 to 7'0 tall. Those clips included blocks from college games and NBA summer league.

    I then blurted out, "Can Nash do this?"

    After Brooks' gravity-defying block on a 3-point shooter tonight, I ask you again...

    Can Nash do that? (in his dreams doesn't count, btw)
     
  5. AzNaNsZ

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    man my heart literally stopped absolutely 1 of the hardest calls eva
    P.S the refs were crap
     
  6. YaoYiPower

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    That was the most BS call ever! Should've been a foul on Dwight Howard instead for running into Yao.

    Screw these 3 blind mice! FBi should really investigate the 3 blind mice tonight for corruption and gambling.

    Props to the Rockets for beating the Magic AND the referees!
     
  7. Dkny_112

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    we haven't given up any layups.... In any case, that would have been Bonzis fault for not boxing out after the switch.

    Did Van Gundy ever take Yao out at the end of games?
     
  8. lskybryant

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    I think Rockets did better when T-Mac was not in,like this ,they've won Magic which own Howard
     
  9. Tfor3

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    Explain how Yao can get called for a foul when his feet are set in the lane and Dwight Coward runs into Yao? So not only do they not call a foul on D. Coward, they have audacity to call Yao for the foul. :confused: :confused: :mad: :mad: :mad:

    The last shot of the game: His fingertips were still in contact with the ball when the shot clock expired/when the light turns on.

    Yao was a monster, dunking and fading away. I wish he could of made one or 2 more shots down the stretch, but 26 and 10....YAOZA :eek: :eek:

    Turnovers....hint hint Bonzi...

    Rafer was clutch
    Brooks is the man :eek:
     
  10. pryuen

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    Yes we have given up layups. Even earlier in the season, at the half or at the end of quarters.

    It's not totally Bonzi's fault if he repeatedly can't guard his man straight, caoch should do something about it.

    I don't remember in Yao's last year JVG took Yao out when Rockets was up by 1 or 2. Up by 3, yes.
     
  12. jc1988

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    guys, go watch the espn highlights,


    it seems the last call is a good one.
     
  13. crimmy88

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    Anyone surprised Yao only played 31 mins and got those numbers? wow..he should keep this up!
     
  14. plutoblue11

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    If we can win the next four games against struggling eastern teams, we can be 3 games over .500.
     
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    Only when Tmac limits his shots and doesn't always handle the ball in hand. Without him on the court, Rafter is great, Luther is great, Wells is great.......

    Undoubtedly, Tmac is very very talented, with 13pts in 37 seconds ... ... he is one best game closer, another one is Kobe. But when he scored 62pts, he lost the game, while Kobe won the game by scoring 81 pts.Tmac took 56 shots only got 62pts. If you check the list of his high scores, you will know why Magic sent him to Houston.
     
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    we'll take it!
     
  18. Tfor3

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    wrong, I dvr that sucka and his fingers are making contact with the ball as the game clock expired and the light turned on. You know what the refs agreed with me.

    Tfor 3 + NBA Officials > ESPN + jc1988 :eek:
     
  19. ydqkang

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    without T-mac
    in the last 5 games ,3 win and 2 lost(what a pity ,in these 2 games ,with a little more luck we can beat the worriars and boston)
    now everyting becomes better,maybe something happened
     
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    Glad that the Rockets won! :)

    BattiersBaby.
     

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