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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Magic 10/9/2009 (PRESEASON)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Oct 9, 2009.

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  1. J623_Rockets

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    too many Iso 1-on-1s.... if we are still going to play like that during regular season... I can see John Wall becoming our starting PG next season
     
    #161 J623_Rockets, Oct 9, 2009
  2. larsv8

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    We needed these replacement refs whenever Yao was getting hammered in the paint.
     
    #162 larsv8, Oct 9, 2009
  3. Gakatron

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    Oops... AB & Lowry ;)
     
    #163 Gakatron, Oct 9, 2009
  4. ItsMyFault

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    Pretty good game.. we're only down by 7 with the way we started... reminds me of the C's game from Wed. night. Not that it matters, but I think we can still take this game in the 2nd half if we play smart.
     
    #164 ItsMyFault, Oct 9, 2009
  5. BrooksBall

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    We're delaying the inevitable by starting Brooks over Lowry.

    Lowry is too damn good at too many things. He brings so much to the table. Brooks does exactly one thing better than him.
     
    #165 BrooksBall, Oct 9, 2009
  6. Gakatron

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    God no, that would mean they would have him with 6 fouls before hes played 10 minutes.
     
    #166 Gakatron, Oct 9, 2009
  7. warmshizzle

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    This is the first preseason rockets game I've watched, and from what I've seen Taylor is a chucker, his shot selection makes me cringe.
     
    #167 warmshizzle, Oct 9, 2009
  8. dingaaa

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    Thats HOPS!
    Left Foot
     
    #168 dingaaa, Oct 9, 2009
  9. J623_Rockets

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    Agree. But we need exactly that one thing, which Brooks does better than Lowry - his scoring ability (and 3s), this season.

    If Yao and T-Mac is healthy... I can see Lowry starting over Brooks as a ball distributor (and the occasional slasher) and Brooks coming off the bench to give us the needed spark with the 2nd lineup.
     
    #169 J623_Rockets, Oct 9, 2009
  10. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    #170 DaDakota, Oct 9, 2009
  11. joesr

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    maybe true but I think he would have taken two of their centers down with him!
     
    #171 joesr, Oct 9, 2009
  12. optAmystik

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    Same here, but I just noticed this, http://atdhe.net/ They added the game recently, cause it wasn't there earlier... my chili's done, I'm watchin' now
     
    #172 optAmystik, Oct 9, 2009
  13. BrooksBall

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    Lowry was punking Jameer Nelson at both ends.
     
    #173 BrooksBall, Oct 9, 2009
  14. DaDakota

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    Who says Budinger can't play D...that was some LOCK DOWN D right there.

    DD
     
    #174 DaDakota, Oct 9, 2009
  15. daywalker02

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    Yup. Shanghai G-sports channel.
     
    #175 daywalker02, Oct 9, 2009
  16. J623_Rockets

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    I, like you, do not like his shot selection but on the other hand...new players especially rookies (and a scorer like Taylor) need shots and making those shots before they get comfortable and play within the system (start looking for open teammates)...

    Let's give Taylor more time... I believe he has the ability to find open teammates off his drives (JF from Chron noted that in one of his articles as well).. He has the tools... all he needs is the veteran mentality and awareness.
     
    #176 J623_Rockets, Oct 9, 2009
  17. rocketsmetalspd

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    #177 rocketsmetalspd, Oct 9, 2009
  18. Rockets Jones

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    1st half analysis (my first pre-season game I've watched)

    Positive:
    Overall aggresiveness, defense and shot selection

    - Taylor: looked solid on d, made a couple of shots, too much 1-on-1 but that will change I think since he seemed willing to pass. He really looks like Wafer under control with more strength and much better defense. This guy looks like a nice prospect for the future, maybe even this year behind Ariza
    - Lowry: he is definetly making a case for a starter, because Brooks was again running around not creating anything and Kyle is fearless. Good defense and great body control
    - Budinger: played good team defense, was rotating a couple of times so they couldn't get a 3pt shot off and looks solid on offense

    Negative:
    Too much 1-on-1, no ball movement, not enough cutting

    - Brooks: didn't create anything and made only 1 solid move towards the basket but that's probably just this game although I think Lowry deserves a shot as a starter

    - Ariza: forces it way too much, looks lost out there and cannot handle the ball and is definetly not a go-to guy. If the Rockets want to get close at making the playoffs, this guy better deliver

    - PFs - Mensah-Bonsuh, Dorsey & Hayes: no offense whatsoever, fouls, fouls, fouls and might as well play 4 on 5

    The refereeing is bad and both teams are getting bad calls so let's hope for the best in the 2nd half. I'm glad Yao is not in the game, he would foul it in a minute the way they are calling it now.
     
    #178 Rockets Jones, Oct 9, 2009
  19. J623_Rockets

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    Here is a link to myp2p..

    there are a few channels from which you can choose from if you don't like the link that others have posted...

    Most of them require specific software which you can download from myp2p.

    Rep points are appreciated :D
     
    #179 J623_Rockets, Oct 9, 2009
  20. slowmustang

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    What's funny is Budinger didn't even deflect the pass. The guy fumbled it while trying to pass and it ended up in Budinger's lap.
     
    #180 slowmustang, Oct 9, 2009
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