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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Dec 23, 2025.

  1. LosPollosHermanos

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    But they’re shooting hot because we’re leaving them open. We’re defending for th Hakeem Lopez post
     
  2. cdrive

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    Udoka’s coaching: having 2 people on Harden and also not on Harden where both just confusedly fade back and he gets a wide open 3 pt look &swish on an island with both defenders 3 ft away.

    Gross.
     
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    I don't know why I keep putting myself through these late night games when the Rockets just don't seem to get any better whatsoever.
     
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    Our 3 point defense was awful preseason. Obviously it hasn't been properly addressed.
     
  5. MoochiSmoochi

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    We used to do that often but now we’re lucky to get one of those in a week. I get KD taking easy on hustling but everyone else is also taking it easy like they’re future hall of famers
     
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    Dunn is bad at three, but leaving him too open, once a guy is in rhythm have to go back to defending him. At the very least, randomize the close out.
     
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    tmac baby! on at that half!
     
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    Ime already got his bag, we're stuck with him.
     
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    No timeout. Most coaches would be livid and, you know, coach.
     
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  10. LosPollosHermanos

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    Bad? He shoots almost 40%
     
  11. MoochiSmoochi

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    At this point every bottom dwellers are circling their calendar to face us
     
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  12. Salvy

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    I think it's time to start considering that we might suck....
     
  13. JayGoogle

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    Yeah, I think it was a big mistake letting Kawhi get some of these easy shots, probably worked his confidence up to be prime Kawhi tonight.

    Unfortunate.
     
  14. Salvy

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    Perfect time to start chipping away...
     
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    Calvin Murphy calling for Alpi to stop getting it on the perimeter and get it down low.

    Calvin. Good lord we'd love nothing more for a coach to utilise his player's talents.
     
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    Probably not, guys like Holiday light it up at home so at best they suck on the Road.

    Reminded me of Ime's 1st year, when 80% of Wins came at Home.
     
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  17. LosPollosHermanos

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    I’m debating on whether or not to indoctrinate my kid with the rockets. It would be like opening the door for a life of punishment he’ll curse me into adulthood for. Maybe slip some OKC gear and act surprised when roots for the Thunder lmao
     
  18. Joe Willie

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    Yep!
     
  19. Phillyrocket

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    Kawhi always plays like he’s 25 again against us.

    Can we please stop with the Sengun drives starting at the top of the key? Get him the ball down low in the post and let him work.
     
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  20. Joe Rocket

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    Please trade KD at the deadline and find a young point guard somewhere Please.
     

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