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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Lakers 2/6/2020

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Feb 5, 2020.

  1. lionaire

    lionaire Member

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    Cmon Covington was wide open under the rim on both of those possessions and we settle for Thabo 3
     
  2. DatRocketFan

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    Only downside to small ball, is that refs will blow on the whistle regardless if it was a good defensive play or not. Not trained enough or believe that a small dude can play defense on a big dude.
    But that's just me.
     
  3. fchowd0311

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    Harden needs to find ways to catch the ball in other positions other than outside the three point line where he can get a quick bucket. The way he moves off ball, if teams decide to double when he's holding the ball, he'll never get a scoring opportunity.
     
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    They already won without Durant that's why he joined.

    If Dumbtoni was smarter and the Rox already won a ring maybe KD joins the Rox instead of resigning with GSW.
     
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    Rivers needs to emulate what Westbrook is doing; catch the ball when Harden is double teamed and use the quickness to get a layup.
     
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    It's been like this for over a month now minus a few games. I mean maybe the dude should try setting different to get out of the rut
     
  7. mrstriker316

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    This game is on Harden if we lose, hes been pitful on both sides,

    When you double team him and he becomes a different player, like he gives up
     
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    This is a pivotal moment in the game. Either Harden goes Hargawd, or need Gordon back because without Russ to provide the hustle points, it could get dicey.
     
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    He has been fantastic tonight (and the previous two games as well) gaining confidence looks like ! Wish James could channel some of that he looks somewhat off tonight
     
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    Rockets ain’t winning with Harden playing like this.
     
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    Rockets would be getting killed if not playing 5 out, even with healthy Clint.
     
  12. HP3

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    Harden is playing okay man....hes getting doubled every play.
     
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    Davis plays the entire 1st and 3rd. He gets on my fukkin nerves with his length. Sit your ass down :mad:
     
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    And here we go again. Let's blame Harden if we lose. Same typical excuse.

    But I do agree Harden should be driving more..... he'd get by AD every single time.
     
  15. amaru

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    He will before long.
     
  16. Von Rafer

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    I have been a Westbrook hater, but this is the perfect roster for him to flourish. Beard does need to step it up.

    Also these refs suck Scott Foster is a SCRUB
     
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    You're going to act like Nash / Amare / Marion / JJo is the equivalent of Curry, Klay, Durant, Green?

    By the way, how's Kerr doing so far, this season, when he had Draymond and D'Lo? (That's two all-stars, btw)
     
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  18. PeterKingX

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    Harden wants to prove this team can't win without him. He doesn't want to take shots.
     
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    DON'T WANT Durant.
    Have no respect for that guy after joining forces with his nemesis (GSW)
    after he couldn't get past them.
     
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    Bradley is killing us.
     

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