ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Magic 10/26/2012 (PRESEASON)

Lol, Arron Afflalo.

 

As opposed to who from the rockets, Chandler Parsons? Lol. I'm glad we never got Dwight.

 

Wait, I was told we got Dwight.

 

He goes for 82 points tonight and we will all understand the logic behind Dwight trade.

 

But, it's preseason.

 

Hoping Lin is able to crack 10 points in this game. Even if he shoots 5-50, please, Lin, just crack the double digits.

 

If he's taking that much shot yeah I'm sure he could, but why would you want him to do that? If only he got a few of those foul calls in the Hornets game, when he went to the basket, he could have gotten more points. I think the NBA refs are some of the most inconsistent refs in sports.

 

Sooooo excited to see Afflalo tonight, he's the future of the league.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Patrick Patterson out again tonight (strained left quad). Should be cleared to practice on Sun. Morris still out, could practice Mon or Tue.</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/status/261860033447489536" data-datetime="2012-10-26T16:01:11+00:00">October 26, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Actually looking forward to this one. Might break down some film focusing on the Rockets offense on this one. Probably just gonna do my thing, but anything you guys would like to see?

 

Not expecting a good performance from the Rockets-- Chandler Parsons' birthday was yesterday so I am betting there will be Parsons birthday party hangover for much of the roster. The famed Cougar Community of Orlando (and I don't mean U of H alumni) were likely out in force preying on the likes of Patterson, Jones and Delfino (a.k.a. Latin Parsons).

 

Why does that matter? All I care about is the Rockets win since this game is like a dress rehearsal for the regular season.

 

Melo Houston Version?

 

Response

http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/rocketscast-live-about-last-night

If you go above and listen to them, their main concern with Lin seems to be that Lin has to do a better job of keep the dribbling alive once he gets to the paint and make a better decision. They talked as good example of PGs who do this very well -- Paul and Nash -- which they said was not fair but still should be emulated. They said they are not concerned about Lin's shooting slump during preseason. Interesting because the more experienced guys are focusing on other things. Both said without Asik, Rockets are screwed, which I agree. I guess no one is going to complain that Rockets paid good money for Asik now.

 

Waiting for Lin's shot to butter up.

Want to see more PNR and fastbreak plays.

 

Yup, offense would be nice. Especially that it is nothing but street-ball like. :grin:

Magic - shameful to loose, not much meaning to win. Our brothers on the bottom feeders league.

 

Not what I want to see, but it's not what I DON'T want to see.

I don't want to see that stupid weave play that McHale runs where the PG brings it down to either the left or right side and hands it off to a SG. A big guy then sets a soft screen to no avail and SG is left 1-on-1 with a guy.

I've seen better plays in women's highschool basketball games.

 

Yes! It would be a major milestone for him.

Lin, keep shooting whenever you can.

Go rockets, go Lin

 

I guess tonight we see the REAL reason why DH went to LA: Aaron Afflalo.

Dude was so awesome Orlando had to take lottery protection on those picks they received as well as Al Harrington's bad contract.