ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Mavericks 4/2/2015

Great win by the Rockets. Although these games have been close and nerve racking, it's great to see the Rockets learning and being able to close out games for the win (the Toronto and Memphis game have asterisks next to them in my book). They have really grown and matured, let's hope this converts to the playoffs.

Btw these regular season wins are awesome, but my body ACHES for some playoff series wins...that's all I'm waiting for!!

Lastly, anyone else notice Bill's comments the past two games? 1) he called espn wanna be psychiatrists or something 2) he said Cuban was parsons sugar daddy. LOL that man is genius.

 

Carlisle hacking our bigs was really a lame move that more or less ended up costing his team the game.

Turns out, Rick, your small ball lineup is atrocious compared to ours. I couldn't believe Barrea was out there in the 4th.

Granted, Ellis throwing up bricks really helped, but Mchale has the better personnel to run a small lineup, with far more athleticism.

Enjoy that Rondo trade, Dallas.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Final: Rockets 108, Mavs 101.
Not sure anyone with Mavs will say it publicly, but they'd rather face Rockets than Grizzlies in playoffs.</p>&mdash; Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/583828202579189760">April 3, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Rick Carlisle says Chandler Parsons experienced right knee swelling and soreness after last night's game and still wanted to play tonight.</p>&mdash; Earl K. Sneed (@EarlKSneed) <a href="https://twitter.com/EarlKSneed/status/583832713183961089">April 3, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Howard says he feels good after tonight's game &amp; that he bumped knees before he limped a little in Q3. Joked he needs some Hakeem knee pads.</p>&mdash; Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/583838686741049345">April 3, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Rondo is gonna be hell for Harden in the playoffs..... his d is stout

 

he sparked the 4th quarter comeback... you can tell this minutes restriction crap is getting to him.... he wants to go out there and play and he needs to so he can be in game rhythm for the playoff run

 

PLayoffs gonna have some of you guys miserable lmfao. Looking like my boy Sylvester

 

a 10% chance is better than a 1% chance, if it was the warriors it would be the percentage that someone shoots steph curry.

 

Lol I hope the rockets play the Mavs and the Grizzlies then get to the western conference finals... sounds like a easier path for us.

 

PUT ON THE KNEE PADS

 

No, not at all. I also thought he was fine. He seemed to get shaken up with whatever happened (bumping knees?) and lost focus for awhile but he got back on track.

I want to see those minute restrictions lifted...and get him in the flow of the games

 

he needs to wear a tim duncan knee brace, where knocking knees = no pain for me, screw the other guy

 

He made a few mistakes, but the defense notably improved when he was in and Dallas wasn't getting as many 2nd chance points.

I agree they need to start ramping his minutes up, but I wouldn't say time is running out. Still plenty of games left. They'll get him there, I'm sure.

 

I agree with "GIVEN" his performance against Portland.... there are no givens unfortunately. That was a pretty healthy Dwight...this current Dwight is not...just isn't. He's sat on the bench as this team has gutted out getting into the playoffs. He'd better dang well step up in the playoffs....he's been a no show pretty much otherwise.This team is where it's at because of James Harden and some gutty play from Brew,Smoove,DMO (at times) even Bev. I love the Rockets...always have....doesn't make me any less a fan to step back and look at things w/o the Rockets glasses. I just see a team who maybe gets out of the first round...2nd round at best. Do I hope I'm wrong..you bet. It's just an opinion.

 

Me and the Mrs rocked out with Rockets fans tonight ! We witnessed a forth quarter demolition in person..........how sweet it is ! We also saw a Rockets fan get thrown out by a whining sour puss old mavs fa#t who didn't like his "enthusiasm".

Luckily we were the guests of Mike Borts who sang the national anthem, so they didn't throw us out ! lol.
Just like a Dream to be screaming MVP MVP right out there with a bunch of Rockets Road Rowdies !
Best road game ever !

 

Remember guys: Chandler Parsons is getting paid $14.7 million this year. The Rockets are paying Corey Brewer + Josh Smith + Trevor Ariza $15.3 million combined this year.

 

Wasn't Howard already getting those knee pads, he referred to them earlier this year. I can't believe in today's NBA with so many bull**** headbands, shoulder pads, eye patches, shooting sleeves and what not, a lot of guys refuse to wear knee pads..

 

First time I saw that statistic

Really puts things into perspective. Cuban is nuts

 

And clutchfans want to fire DM the GM...LOL.


How about the salary they are paying Rondo vs Prige and Terry? Who is getting the better deal?

 

I'm not calling your fanhood into question. You simply stated that you were tempted to turn away from the game when it wasn't going the Rockets way.

So at that point you didn't believe in the team of which you're a fan. I don't doubt that you're a fan, but like Rudy T said... "We had nonbelievers all along the way..." We won a championship that year, so I'm happy for the Rockets to have all their fans including ones who stop believing in the team when it's going bad.

Glad to have you on board.

 

Wear the fu***ng knee pads!!!