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Three important but lesser talked about plusses from tonight...

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by TheresTheDagger, Apr 24, 2015.

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  1. joeson332

    joeson332 Member

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    wish I could neg rep this but since I cant Ill just write it here
     
    #41 joeson332, Apr 25, 2015
  2. Haymitch

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    That, or they watch the game but have no idea what they're talking about.
     
    #42 Haymitch, Apr 25, 2015
  3. tim562

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    This post a million times over
     
    #43 tim562, Apr 25, 2015
  4. Spacemoth

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    Dwight Howard's most important stat last night: 38 minutes played.
     
    #44 Spacemoth, Apr 25, 2015
  5. RocketsJumer

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    He's had big games before in the playoffs with us.

    Game 5 in 2013 vs. Thunder: 31 points on 10-16 shooting (7-9 from deep), 8 rebounds, 8 assist in a Rockets must win. He hit big threes whenever the Thunder was rearing for a run.

    Game 6 in 2014 vs. Blazers: 34 points on 9-15 shooting (4-6 from deep), 6 assist, 4 rebounds and 4 steals. Even though we lost, he kept us in the game when everyone was missing and the Blazers were hitting everything.

    Game 1 in this series could be considered a big game. Even though he didn't shoot well, he accounted for 53 points from his scoring and assists. That's big!

    Its pretty ignorant to say Harden never shows up in the playoffs. Not saying his should be excused from some of the poor performances he has had but he has had big games for us in the playoffs.

    If you are giving up on him that easily then you should really consider finding another team to support.
     
    #45 RocketsJumer, Apr 25, 2015
  6. TheresTheDagger

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    To be clear...

    In my original post, my point about Harden having a "big game" was more to quiet the critics and to hopefully eliminate any lingering doubts Harden had in his own mind because of those critics.

    I personally loved the first 2 games of this series because we won despite him having a more "average game" (for him). We need more consistentcy from our other players if we really do have a shot at this thing.
     
    #46 TheresTheDagger, Apr 25, 2015
  7. apollo33

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    Yeah, I'm sorry you have amnesia and can't remember a single thing about what happened a year ago.

    Keep pretending 2014 playoffs never existed
     
    #47 apollo33, Apr 25, 2015
  8. nickb492

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    Well he has been doing great with facilitating the ball with 11,6, and 9 assists. The first two games he was getting 20+ and really played like last year. Howard was the focal point due to their lock down defense on Harden. The difference is that we didn't have Brewer, Smith, or Terry to provide fire power. Our bench is the biggest change from last year. Not Harden.
     
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  9. SamFisher

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    Keep pretending that the the whole board doesn't know that you typed that last post while peeing sitting down in a Denny's.

    Your righteous b****ery on this board leads me to believe that you're probably one of Bbs gimp jopatmc/basketballholics alter egos.

    Don't care enough to investigate further insofar as your brand of suck is so tiring.

    It's the playoffs, get the hell out of here.
     
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  10. apollo33

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    Stick to posting in the D&D buddy

    the last time you actually watched a Rockets game was probably 2003
     
    #50 apollo33, Apr 25, 2015
  11. charlieaustin

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    #4 - Capela's confidence. Even though he has played limited minutes he doesn't look overwhelmed at all. His progress this season has been amazing. Coming from the preseason running around lost like a chicken with his head cut off to now is very encouraging. I love his demeanor...make the bucket and go right back to work. No crazy celebrating like some young players tend to do. Even with his free throws he looks totally confident. Bright future IMHO.
     
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  12. Tfor3

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    Dude, you just admitted earlier you gave up on Harden.

    Go away.

    fake fan.
     
    #52 Tfor3, Apr 25, 2015
  13. don grahamleone

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    He's got a point. Fans don't give up on their players or the team. Your fandom is in question.

    I thought a fourth under the radar plus was that this team just beat a Mavs team that got incredibly hot. I have to admit that they played really well and I don't think I've seen this team do this in the playoffs. It was quite the anti-crumble game. Poise, poise, poise, swagger, poise. Really solid offensive win. The first half defense could use a little work. Too many easy baskets, but still a really impressive game overall. I can't wait for game 4!
     
    #53 don grahamleone, Apr 25, 2015
  14. SamFisher

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    No, you're confusing that with the last time you had intercourse, brah.

    Pennsylvania is wonderful this time of year joPat.
     
    #54 SamFisher, Apr 25, 2015
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    Just some evidence with the first 3 games bench points last year against Portland vs Mavericks.

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    Game 1-Asik, Lin, and Garcia
    21 points-7/17fg
    Harden 27 pts 8/28fg

    Game 1-Capela, Prigioni, Brewer, and Smith
    36 pts-14/34fg
    Harden 24pts 4/11fg
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    Game 2-Lin, Asik, and Garcia
    13 pts- 5/12fg
    Harden 18pts 6/19fg

    Game 2-Capela, Prigioni, Brewer, and Smith
    42 pts- 19/38fg
    Harden 24pts 5/17fg
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    Game 3- Lin, Daniels, and Jones
    22pts- 8/20fg
    Harden 37pts 13/35fg

    Game 3- Prigioni, Brewer, Smith, and Capela
    43pts 15/28fg
    Harden 42pts 15/24fg
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    Harden almost identical to last year but trusting his team mates is awesome. We will go as far as our bench can carry us. I've actually loved Harden getting rest and McHale trusting the Band of Brothers to keep them competitive.
     
    #55 nickb492, Apr 25, 2015
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