1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Would the Spurs have beaten the Rockets last night?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by DearRock, Oct 30, 2002.

Tags:
Page 1 of 2
  1. DearRock

    DearRock Member

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2001
    Messages:
    2,139
    Likes Received:
    0
    Is it that LA played better than they should or SA did not play as good as they can? If I originally thought that the Spurs were going to take a back step, last night game did nothing to change that. So, would they have beaten a healthy rockets team last night seeing that they did struggle against LA without Shaq and Fox? Spurs: under 40% shooting, no blocks, 14 assists. If that was the Rockets, this board have been going crazy.

    Boy that five game cushion looking real sweet.
     
    #1 DearRock, Oct 30, 2002
  2. codell

    codell Member

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2002
    Messages:
    19,312
    Likes Received:
    715
    :rolleyes:
     
    #2 codell, Oct 30, 2002
  3. ricerocket

    ricerocket Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2001
    Messages:
    2,591
    Likes Received:
    1
    :D :cool: :)

    Roll those eyes.........

    :p :p :p

    SA played up to their capability. A healthy Rockets team would have won. Duncan + fodder is all they have. The Spurs suck...
     
    #3 ricerocket, Oct 30, 2002
  4. codell

    codell Member

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2002
    Messages:
    19,312
    Likes Received:
    715
    Grasping at straws I tell ya ...true sign of desperation .....:D :p :D :p :D
     
    #4 codell, Oct 30, 2002
  5. cujo

    cujo Member

    Joined:
    May 20, 2002
    Messages:
    4,895
    Likes Received:
    2,819
    The Spurs sucked last nite, but they don't suck. Tim Duncan and Parker had an off night. They should have spanked the Lakers. I think both teams shot like in the 30's. The Rockets could have beaten both teams last nite.
     
    #5 cujo, Oct 30, 2002
  6. ricerocket

    ricerocket Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2001
    Messages:
    2,591
    Likes Received:
    1
    Shoulda, coulda, woulda... they didn't and they suck. Duncan can't carry this team to #4 or better in the West. Maybe Ferry can... :rolleyes:
     
    #6 ricerocket, Oct 30, 2002
  7. DearRock

    DearRock Member

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2001
    Messages:
    2,139
    Likes Received:
    0
    Did they have an off night or was the defense on those guys stellar? Clearly it was LA's goal to stop those two and SA knew that, so where were those who were supposed to step up? Robo should have had 18 pts at least. I know it is just one game but you know me, I like to see things before they are vividly obvious.
     
    #7 DearRock, Oct 30, 2002
  8. ricerocket

    ricerocket Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2001
    Messages:
    2,591
    Likes Received:
    1
    It's clear that you slow Duncan as much as you can, limit Parker and then just D up on the rest. They're toast. A multi talented team like any of the top 10 in the league will give them fits. They suck. The Rockets would have crushed them...
     
    #8 ricerocket, Oct 30, 2002
  9. codell

    codell Member

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2002
    Messages:
    19,312
    Likes Received:
    715
    Well, you guys know Duncan is not going to have 82 games like that one.

    In all seriousness, that was a hard game to watch there in the first quarter. Ugly ugly basketball. I wonder if they will start calling Samake the "Duncan Stopper". lol

    Robinson didnt look bad for an old man about to retire. Genobili had a few nice plays. They just couldnt buy a bucket. Tony Parker had so many missed layups he was reminding me of Kenny Smith.

    The Lakers were alot better defesively than I rememberd them being. It looked like they were pumped and really contested alot of shots in the paint. Derek Fisher was terrible. Hes nothing without Shaq.
     
    #9 codell, Oct 30, 2002
  10. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2000
    Messages:
    22,899
    Likes Received:
    12,707
    Does it look like Kobe has lost a step with all his muscle. He seems like he just can't elevate or change directions like he used to. He was having a hard time getting by Gino for god sake.
     
    #10 rockbox, Oct 30, 2002
  11. ricerocket

    ricerocket Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2001
    Messages:
    2,591
    Likes Received:
    1
    Yea, he was like 9-29! :eek:

    Their top starters were 15 - 56! :eek:

    The New Mexico school for pregnant nuns could have beat them... :D
     
    #11 ricerocket, Oct 30, 2002
  12. DearRock

    DearRock Member

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2001
    Messages:
    2,139
    Likes Received:
    0
    And Kobe's shooting has been really bad.

    Codell, Duncan will have a few more, not 82, but a few more.
     
    #12 DearRock, Oct 30, 2002
  13. The Cat

    The Cat Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2000
    Messages:
    20,836
    Likes Received:
    5,434
    :rolleyes:

    He did last year, and the year before that.

    Last night was a bad game. I know how absolutely stunning it is to most people that a couple of times over an 82 game season you might be flat, but this was it. The Spurs missed over 10 layups, Duncan got in foul trouble on three garbage first half calls (not a one was legit)

    Basically, if the following occurs, we will crush the Spurs:

    -- the league MVP shoots 3-14, gets in first half foul trouble on bull**** calls
    -- the Spurs miss over 10 shots within 2 feet of the basket
    -- the Spurs shoot under 37 percent from the field
    -- Tony Parker shoots 0-10 from the field, including several open jumpers
    -- the best three point shooting team in the league shoots 30%
    -- the Spurs shoot under 70 percent from the line

    Maybe I'm pessimistic, but I can't see that continuing for 82 games. Who cares what they should've won by? Wins are wins, whether they are by 1 or 40. They struggled for a lot of the game, but when they had to make plays in the fourth quarter, they made them.

    If Houston's going to bump anyone from the top 4, it's going to be the no-defense Mavs, not the Spurs.
     
    #13 The Cat, Oct 30, 2002
  14. ricerocket

    ricerocket Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2001
    Messages:
    2,591
    Likes Received:
    1
    Hopefully we won't look that pathetic... :eek:

    Those are two of the best teams in the league? It shows who the real MVP of the Lakers is...
     
    #14 ricerocket, Oct 30, 2002
  15. codell

    codell Member

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2002
    Messages:
    19,312
    Likes Received:
    715
    Im sure he will. But its the exception to the rule. :D
     
    #15 codell, Oct 30, 2002
  16. DearRock

    DearRock Member

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2001
    Messages:
    2,139
    Likes Received:
    0
    For what I am looking for, the exception is good enough for me. The rule would be too much, overkill! :p
     
    #16 DearRock, Oct 30, 2002
  17. codell

    codell Member

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2002
    Messages:
    19,312
    Likes Received:
    715
    Im more concerned about Parker's play last night. If he has games like that more often than not this year, then thats not going to help. Smith looked ok and Robinson might have a better season than many think.

    The Rockets just need to get healthy. Im concerned with this pattern of injuries we keep having. If Yao, Mobley or Francis is out for an extended period, then its over for us.
     
    #17 codell, Oct 30, 2002
  18. Moe

    Moe Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 1999
    Messages:
    1,251
    Likes Received:
    25
    DearRock, don't know where your info came from, but "no blocks" is wrong. Duncan blocked Kobe at least twice, maybe more.

    Lakers did nothing to limit Parker. He was wide open for most of his shots. He just couldn't hit anything.

    Rose was key. Bowen played good D on Kobe, but he had plenty of help. Kobe repeatedly went to the middle with his back to the basket, did that spin move and just launched himself into double or triple teams, expecting a call every time. They gave it to him most of the time, but not all the time. It's a cheap move that the refs should not give him.

    Ginobili and Speedy Claxton were very big with their defense and steals.

    Steve Smith looks like he is in slow motion. He can still shoot, but looked like Walt on defense and worse on the boards.

    Oh, yeah. I hate the Lakers.
     
    #18 Moe, Oct 30, 2002
  19. MemphisX

    MemphisX Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2001
    Messages:
    1,317
    Likes Received:
    46
    Beat somebody before you start slamming other teams. By the way you Rocket fans talk you would think you are title contenders instead of the lottery fodder you are....

    Oh and any smart comments you might have about my Grizzlies will be answered after we spank the Allas( no D in that city) and Irk tonight.
     
    #19 MemphisX, Oct 30, 2002
  20. Rockets2K

    Rockets2K Clutch Crew

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2000
    Messages:
    18,050
    Likes Received:
    1,271
    Lottery fodder? oh please...Jealous?

    We will talk smack....after we spank the po Grizz..

    see ya then :p
     
    #20 Rockets2K, Oct 30, 2002
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page

Style
ClutchFans Dark

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Rockets Content

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now