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ClutchFans Game Thread: Warriors @ Rockets 1/5/2004

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jan 4, 2004.

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Originally posted by saleem
Good team effort despite the poor scoring from Francis and Yao.
I'm impressed that we didn't panic when we weren't scoring in the 1st quarter and that Mo kept on getting the ball in the 4th quarter but our shooting is down and although Steve is passing better and keeps opposing teams guessing he also needs to score as well which is a hard job for him.Pike does need to step up too with his shooting as well.
We need all the help we can get get from everyone but unless Yao and Francis have stronger scoring games we will struggle when the other players are having an off night.
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thank you

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Originally posted by London'sBurning
I hate to sound like a downer on Francis right now seeing as we won and all, but as many Francis assists had today, he still had 7 turnovers, and he still took some bad shots tonight. I'm glad he deferred to the hot hand, but honestly I wasn't too impressed with his performance. I'll definitely take the win though. He just forced too many bad passes while getting his assists. Too many low bounce passes around Yao's ankles he should of never done. The first rule of thumb when passing to a big man is never make him have bend down towards his knees to receive the ball. He had atleast 3 turnovers doing just that. Then he botched a 2 on 1 fastbreak to Mobley trying to get a highlight reel alleyoop slam when he should of just settled for a fundamentally sound basket. Two points is two points, and adding style doesn't give you a bonus. He also forced some other bad passes tonight that seem to be slipping my memory, but those were the ones that really stuck out. I'm glad he got 12 assists, but I still don't like how he's distributing the ball. Play smarter and cut back on the turnovers Steve
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he did had 7 to and that was bad. Hopefully jvg will watch tape with him and show him not to do stupid passes like that no more!!! Hopefully his shot willl come back someday to!!!

#162 sup123, Jan 5, 2004
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Originally posted by annthuyn
I think it's pretty funny... remember how we used to get mad at Steve because he had too many touches and ballhogged? now he's not getting as many touches [because he's mature enough to realize when he's off] and passes it to our guys and he's still getting bashed?
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How soon we forget. Next Francis will have a game where he scores 20 points, dishes 10 Assist and 0 rebounds and people will complain that he doesn't rebound like he used to.

#163 Sishir Chang, Jan 5, 2004
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being one to lament on this bbs when rockets are in a 3 game slump, i'll say this: very impressed with the last three games.

BRING ON THE PISTONS!

#164 ckahlich001, Jan 5, 2004
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Steve's FG 1-11. His shots have been franger clangers in the last few games.

#165 hooroo, Jan 5, 2004
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I am jumping the line, so it this has already been posted... my bad!

The Golden State anouncers were talking about the NY/Phoenix trade, and one said that Charlie Ward would be cut before the 10th (or whatever the guaranteed date is). Then he stated as a fact, "Charlie Ward will be a Rocket". It was just his opinion, but he was very sure of himself.

I tend to agree. Almost a shame as Wilks has been showing promise. Still I think Ward would be a big asset to us. Plays good D all the time, sticks the three pretty well, and can get hot.

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Originally posted by ckahlich001
being one to lament on this bbs when rockets are in a 3 game slump, i'll say this: very impressed with the last three games.

BRING ON THE PISTONS!
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i'm not too confident while the rox may now be over-confident.

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being one to lament on this bbs when rockets are in a 3 game slump, i'll say this: very impressed with the last three games.
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OMG!, chris. yr sooo correct. this game was one of the most interesting games of the season's 1st half. defensively, had the rockets not annialated the jazz, this would have been a franchise record!

#168 ckahlich001, Jan 5, 2004
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well i posted this in its own thread and it got locked sorry mods......but i was at the game tonight and i think i might be somewhat responsible for francis' bad shooting night....heres the deal my girlfriend knows one of the ball boys and at halftime he took us down on the court and he gave me francis' sweat/arm band whatever u wanna call it...u know the one that has his number on it. if anyone saw the game they saw he had moochies on and at the end he took it off and threw it in the fans....ill post a pic of the band if i figure out how to do it, but just wanted to take some of the heat off of francis......just wanted to tell the story.....someone tell me how to post a pic

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various sources taken from the internet:

JVG the funny guy:

"BR: What or who are you going to miss most now that you're leaving NY?

JVG: Easy answer: Charlie Ward. It's hard not to like that Bible preaching, Anti Semite, Heisman hack point guard. He means well."

JVG getting serious:

"Coach Jeff Van Gundy objected to religion being brought into the workplace in the form of pregame chapel and postgame prayer meetings. He also complained about the amount of time the team pastor gets to spend with his players."

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Nugs lost to the Spurs!
so that means we're half a game behind them?

#171 annthuyn, Jan 5, 2004
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Originally posted by Pat
I am jumping the line, so it this has already been posted... my bad!

The Golden State anouncers were talking about the NY/Phoenix trade, and one said that Charlie Ward would be cut before the 10th (or whatever the guaranteed date is). Then he stated as a fact, "Charlie Ward will be a Rocket". It was just his opinion, but he was very sure of himself.

I tend to agree. Almost a shame as Wilks has been showing promise. Still I think Ward would be a big asset to us. Plays good D all the time, sticks the three pretty well, and can get hot.
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Too bad for Wilks.

#172 montelwilliams, Jan 6, 2004
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just checked the front page of nba.com and theres a picture of people with smiley face foamy hand things....with the kid in front suspiciously sportin the middle finger pretty clearly in the foam hand. it just threw me for a loop and thought everyone would enjoy the high school humor.

speaking of high school, id like to take this time to remind all you current high schoolers to get to bed nice and early tonight. its a school night!

haha ok time for me to get dressed and start my night

GO ROX

#173 HAYJON02, Jan 6, 2004

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Originally posted by HAYJON02
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speaking of high school, id like to take this time to remind all you current high schoolers to get to bed nice and early tonight. its a school night!

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I know one more semester!!! eeeek i'm scared

#174 annthuyn, Jan 6, 2004
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Jimmy Jackson had 7 assists and 18 points. I like that. I'm grateful he is a Rocket! Thank you CD!

Francis lol that was hilarious his celebration. 12 assists nice...I know he will score 15 next game...along with more than 6 assists hopefully.
Wilks made a shot! YAY! I hope he stays on our team...just nice guy to have.
Mobley was good..made some..missed some..played decent defense. He just plays the game and is just a shooting guard. Produces. Great.
Piatkowski made some shots.
Jackson good.
Padgett just played some..didn't do much..offensive foul.
Cato great job..keeping up defensive intensity..and on offense..just staying within his limits..and getting easy buckets. AND MADE 3-4 free throws! YAY!
Taylor awesome. Had some airballs. But still great game.
Yao decent..double double..not his best game..but good enough..changed some shots like usual.

Still refs call outrageous, ridiculous fouls!

Oh well good game. Good win.

#175 Man, Jan 6, 2004
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Originally posted by sup123
im a fan of wilks but dosent really look like jvg is. Steve looks like hes getting tired with all these minutes. I bet will get another back up point guard in a bit. (probably ward)
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Dude, did you even see the Wilks segment that they had on Channel 13 today (6pm broadcast)? Van Gundy was ecstatic about Wilks.

#176 scv_rockets, Jan 6, 2004
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I'm now convinced that the Rox have one of the best defenses in the league. Amazing.

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Originally posted by annthuyn
Nugs lost to the Spurs!
so that means we're half a game behind them?

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And tied with the Mavs. which lost to Jazz tonight.

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Originally posted by mrdave543
well i posted this in its own thread and it got locked sorry mods......but i was at the game tonight and i think i might be somewhat responsible for francis' bad shooting night....heres the deal my girlfriend knows one of the ball boys and at halftime he took us down on the court and he gave me francis' sweat/arm band whatever u wanna call it...u know the one that has his number on it. if anyone saw the game they saw he had moochies on and at the end he took it off and threw it in the fans....ill post a pic of the band if i figure out how to do it, but just wanted to take some of the heat off of francis......just wanted to tell the story.....someone tell me how to post a pic
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Looking forward to the pic.

#179 montelwilliams, Jan 6, 2004
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how do i post a pic???

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