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!

In all the hoopla let’s not forget the key contributions

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by riko, Jan 4, 2019.

Page 2 of 4
  1. Andy Sheets

    Andy Sheets Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2002
    Messages:
    1,099
    Likes Received:
    1,001
    We need more nicknames for these guys. When Green and Rivers are out there, they should be the Green River Killers. I got nothing for House and Rivers, though.
     
    #21 Andy Sheets, Jan 4, 2019
  2. LosPollosHermanos

    LosPollosHermanos Houston only fan
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2009
    Messages:
    28,668
    Likes Received:
    12,610
    "guys like Capela...they have it easy they just catch open lobs all day"
     
    #22 LosPollosHermanos, Jan 4, 2019
    Chilly_Pete, cbs1507 and heypartner like this.
  3. arabrocket

    arabrocket Member

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2009
    Messages:
    3,492
    Likes Received:
    1,934
    Well pat was all about the trash talk, River can actually play. It’s something we haven’t had in a while. This team needs that swag.
     
    #23 arabrocket, Jan 4, 2019
    DavidRocket likes this.
  4. glimmertwins

    glimmertwins Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2006
    Messages:
    5,911
    Likes Received:
    4,235
    Let’s also not forget “the hoopla” is James Harden doing GOAT type things against the best team of all time. You could just feel James’ confidence the whole time - that has arguably been the greatest knock on his game and he seemed to clear that hurdle easily tonight. That’s HUGE for this team - like next level huge.
     
    #24 glimmertwins, Jan 4, 2019
  5. Sajan

    Sajan Member

    Joined:
    Apr 18, 2009
    Messages:
    8,326
    Likes Received:
    5,783
    When the season started I felt like our roster was a house of cards..sure we have Harden but Paul is injury prone and losing Ariza was huge.
    Then we got Ennis/Melo and some other scrubs and our team didn't fit right.

    But House + Rivers = exactly what this team needed. Tough, gritty players who are shooting surprisingly well.

    The more I watch them win, the more I am happy with the roster. I am hoping we can make another trade before the deadline and get a value 3/D player.
     
    #25 Sajan, Jan 4, 2019
    Y2JT, don grahamleone and Corrosion like this.
  6. xaos

    xaos Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2015
    Messages:
    6,189
    Likes Received:
    15,476
    That late game three by Rivers (seems like that's been the case every game) really allows Harden to get a few extra one-on-one opportunities. Hard to leave Green and Rovers open when they're hitting clutch threes all of the time
     
    #26 xaos, Jan 4, 2019
    Y2JT and don grahamleone like this.
  7. glynch

    glynch Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Dec 1, 2000
    Messages:
    17,790
    Likes Received:
    3,395
    Even Brandon Knight is starting to look like he will be a player again. If, so he can definitely be a good trade piece.
     
    #27 glynch, Jan 4, 2019
    WILDBALLER, clutchdabear and dkoune like this.
  8. RocketsFan0

    RocketsFan0 Member

    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2013
    Messages:
    474
    Likes Received:
    191
    H&R Block :D
     
    #28 RocketsFan0, Jan 4, 2019
    Andy Sheets likes this.
  9. dkoune

    dkoune Rookie

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    2,850
    Likes Received:
    763
    Lets not forget B Knight. He is a good ball hander, hit a big three down also. And o think its gonna start to get to his former self.
     
    #29 dkoune, Jan 4, 2019
    Little Bit and clutchdabear like this.
  10. Lunareste

    Lunareste Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2013
    Messages:
    308
    Likes Received:
    295
    What I want to understand is why we have been able to use successful Harden to Capela PnR tonight but it was not a working play during the WCF. What's changed?
     
    #30 Lunareste, Jan 4, 2019
  11. arabrocket

    arabrocket Member

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2009
    Messages:
    3,492
    Likes Received:
    1,934
    I can’t agree more bro. The cohesiveness is there for sure, they both fit this team and are easy on the eyes to watch.
     
    #31 arabrocket, Jan 4, 2019
  12. hou$tonScrew$tonTX

    hou$tonScrew$tonTX Member

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2018
    Messages:
    364
    Likes Received:
    626
    Rivers was clutch. House had some great stretches and allowed rockets to rest Harden. Capela manned up the boards and scored!
    Tucker played stellar D! Great win!!!
     
    #32 hou$tonScrew$tonTX, Jan 4, 2019
  13. hou$tonScrew$tonTX

    hou$tonScrew$tonTX Member

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2018
    Messages:
    364
    Likes Received:
    626
    Rivers was clutch. House had some great stretches and allowed rockets to rest Harden. Capela manned up the boards and scored!
    Tucker played stellar D! Great win!!!
     
    #33 hou$tonScrew$tonTX, Jan 4, 2019
    HP3 likes this.
  14. DreamShook

    DreamShook Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    70,740
    Likes Received:
    114,737
    Everyone really stepped up. I even liked the way BK, Gary and Ennis, the brick bros, played with aggression. Clint must be running stairs with Harden because his stamina is at another level now.
     
    #34 DreamShook, Jan 4, 2019
    HP3 and hou$tonScrew$tonTX like this.
  15. BallSoHarden

    BallSoHarden Member

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2015
    Messages:
    2,443
    Likes Received:
    3,017
    House had 17 points on 5 shots :eek:
     
    #35 BallSoHarden, Jan 4, 2019
  16. BallSoHarden

    BallSoHarden Member

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2015
    Messages:
    2,443
    Likes Received:
    3,017
    House had 17 points on 5 shots :eek:
     
    #36 BallSoHarden, Jan 4, 2019
  17. Mirri3000

    Mirri3000 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2011
    Messages:
    1,354
    Likes Received:
    349
    I’ll second this. I couldnt stand Rivers at any point before being here, not at Duke, not on any NBA team, but he is feeling it with us, and I support the feeling.

    I remember Tony Kornheiser saying we should draft him for star power, and I couldn’t stand hearing it, but he’s been the best vet min in season signing this year, by some length.
     
    #37 Mirri3000, Jan 4, 2019
    Corrosion, arabrocket and jcf like this.
  18. Mr. Dominant

    Mr. Dominant Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2007
    Messages:
    6,798
    Likes Received:
    2,988
    Reposting my comment here from the game thread because it deserves to be reposted:

     
    #38 Mr. Dominant, Jan 4, 2019
    Last edited: Jan 4, 2019
    cbs1507, don grahamleone, cbass and 2 others like this.
  19. Tfor3

    Tfor3 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 9, 2007
    Messages:
    19,739
    Likes Received:
    22,733
    This

    His release / makes were gorgeous
     
    #39 Tfor3, Jan 4, 2019
    clutchdabear likes this.
  20. SamFisher

    SamFisher Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2003
    Messages:
    58,921
    Likes Received:
    36,482
    Nickname time

    The House of Green Rivers

    The Couch Brotherhood

    The Street Free Agency
     
    #40 SamFisher, Jan 4, 2019
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 2 of 4

Share This Page

Toggle Width
Style
ClutchFans Original

  • 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