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ClutchFans Game Thread: Sixers @ Rockets 12/19/2012

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Dec 18, 2012.

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  1. split41

    split41 Member

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    I think the coaching was pretty good this game, with the exception of the simultaneous benching of Harden + Lin, and not calling a timeout during Philly's run.
     
    #841 split41, Dec 19, 2012
  2. bloodwings19

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    Nice to see Harden shaking hands with Marines after the game. If we are in the Eastern Conference, we'd be top 4.
     
    #842 bloodwings19, Dec 19, 2012
  3. lalala902102001

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    James Harden is actually getting better. Not surprised. He is just 23 years old, after all.
     
    #843 lalala902102001, Dec 19, 2012
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    and i liked turner was upset becuz lin kept bumped him and no fouls.
     
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  5. SirKen

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    This. I like the decisions this game. Especially the idea of keeping all guards in at the same time.
     
    #845 SirKen, Dec 19, 2012
  6. split41

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    I'm seeing that young upside right before my eyes! I hope we can keep this up, I also hope Parson's gets out of that shooting slump.
     
    #846 split41, Dec 19, 2012
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    Lin and harden having good games!!???! Yea i could get used to that!:grin::grin::grin::grin:
     
    #847 SuperLintendo7, Dec 19, 2012
  8. EarlIII

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    Unsung Hero: Greg Smith
     
    #848 EarlIII, Dec 19, 2012
  9. torocan

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    This.

    That was my only beef with the coaching tonight. Substitutions were good for the most part. Was good with the splitting of ball handling duties between Handler, Lin, Parsons and TD.

    The low TO's was nice. And Defense was better than the stats... some of those contested shots by Philadelphia were just ridiculous.
     
    #849 torocan, Dec 19, 2012
  10. fonzie_004

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    very impressive, I absolutely love how our starters played, and if we can rely on Douglas and Smith and Delfino at the very least off the bench we have a very nice - possible 7-8 seed core.

    If Morey can go and get a really good PF and Lin develops into a solid above average point Guard and can glue with Harden, this team has a lot of potential for now and future seasons with progression.

    It will be frustrating at times but it's a young team and they are a lot of fun to watch
     
    #850 fonzie_004, Dec 19, 2012
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    Oh, I think he's sung. This was a great breakout game for him.
     
    #851 Hail to the V, Dec 19, 2012
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    Problem I think might be defense. Harden has to guard the 3. Also, when would Parson's play?
     
    #852 kent335, Dec 19, 2012
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    Yeah those were my only two big areas of criticism. Otherwise the coaching was strong. Lin got plays called for him.

    One thing I'd like to see more of is that pick and roll where Harden sets a pick for Lin. Pick your poison...
     
    #853 OremLK, Dec 19, 2012
  14. RollsRoyce

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    Dude is the future. Loved his game tonight, also loved the part where Lin gave one up to TonyD even though TonyD's been taking his minutes:grin:
     
    #854 RollsRoyce, Dec 19, 2012
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    I have never seen a person get to hole as easily as Harden.
     
    #855 kent335, Dec 19, 2012
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    Did it when we needed it most, he really could start in some teams right now (some that are even better than us)

    such a nice find and a humble guy
     
    #856 fonzie_004, Dec 19, 2012
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    Wasn't even close to his best game of the year so I wouldn't say it was a breakout game. It was a typical Greg Smith game, which is to say he does a great job clogging up the paint and finishing efficiently around the basket :grin:
     
    #857 OremLK, Dec 19, 2012
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    13 points in 13 minutes off of 5 for 5 from the field is pretty sweet. If he can keep his fouls down I think we've found our low post presence.
     
    #858 jk103, Dec 19, 2012
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    Yeah, I'm not saying it would work every game, but when they wanted to go small it certainly could. Situational, but it seemed to work well tonight.
     
    #859 nickg, Dec 19, 2012
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    That right there is what you called a balanced attack folks.

    Wow.
     
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