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I'd like to see anyone try to be positive about this.

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ZRB, Feb 1, 2001.

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  1. ZRB

    ZRB Contributing Member

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    The Clipper game. Does anyone have anything positive to say about it? I have tried my best, and there was simply nothing good about this game.

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    PURE D TRASH!!!!

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  3. DieHard Rocket

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    This is the worst and most pathetic performance I've ever seen from any Rockets team. The only other game that comes close is the 40 pt loss to Portland a couple of years ago. Even w/ Steve they weren't trying tonight...They came out in the 2nd half pumped, but when they missed the first two shots they returned to the horrible play again. I think a CBA team could've beaten the Rockets tonight, this defense is awful.

    I finally found something positive...Dan Langhi just checked in, maybe it won't look so bad now in the box score if he can get some shots.
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    Hard to believe. I cannot recall two games in a row where a team was so ice cold. It's frustrating to watch because the solution can't be made via a trade, or practice, or whatever. It's a matter of getting the ball in the basket, and that really makes it frustrating. It all sounds so simple, yet...

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    This is definitly the low point of the season, no doubt. I got in about 30 minutes ago and turned the game on and saw the score, and I instantly turned off the game. I don't know how the score came to get that bad, but however, there is no excuse. Let's face it, when you lose twice to the Clippers in one season, which it looks pretty likely the Rockets are going to do tonight, it's just not your season.

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    Possibly a higher draft pick?

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    Who knows...this could be a blessing in disguise(although I highly doubt that). Maybe this loss will build up a fire inside the players and they'll get hot for the next few weeks. This is the kind of game that you put behind instantly and take your anger out against the next team you play, which happens to be the Spurs. Hopefully we can end that 10 game losing streak vs them. There, something positive(hopefully) out of it.

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  8. ZRB

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    The Miami game was supposed to light a fire. The Rockets were supposed to come out angry today. Why should it start with the Spurs, a team that has completely dominated the Rockets?

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    The Rockets will keep on the losing streak. I just don't understand Rudy's coaching sometimes. I mean like where did Shandon disappear in the 2nd half? Why did he start Walt. Walt is trash and we needed defense more than we needed the offense and in the second half he didnt do crap.


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    I missed most of the game because of a meeting...got im my car, turned on the radio and heard Gene Peterson talk about a 20 point lead...I was excited ....then I found out it was the Clippers...ummm....that's pretty bad...but the boys did have a rough week with all the talk....

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    Yeah ZRB, i have something positive to say, I am now positive the Rockets WON'T make the playoffs this season.

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    Because I haven't seen in years a team have three straight games where they shoot this poorly. We will rebound Saturday, and get a win. 96-90 Rockets.

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    This was not a case of "not making shots". This was a case of the Rockets coming out and NOT EVEN TRYING. They gave up when it was 16-9. This is also the worst game I have EVER seen them play. I've seen them lose thirty point games where they still TRIED THEIR BEST to win, and just couldn't hit shots. This game is different. They let a team averaging 89 points a game come in and score 101. They refused to drive to the basket, until is was the fourth quarter and a 27 point hole. Did I mention that they forgot to play defense? They didn't even try ONE BIT. This was sickening to watch. Good for the Clippers, they deserved it. It would have been a shame for them to lose to a team that simply didn't care one way or another.

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    This is the most embarrassing loss I’ve ever seen as a Rockets fan. Forget talking about making the playoffs this year. This group of players will never make the playoffs with out a major heart transplant!

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    Now we've lost Smeg to the bashers side as well! Come on!! And for the record I'm still positive we will be in the playoffs, so there's my positive.

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    The Rocks are still a young squad with a lot of talent, games like these are going to happen before they become a playoff team.

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    Other teams have been blown out by the Clippers too. The Lakers were beaten by the Clips by 23 in their own gym. They did it to Portland last year too in Portland. Those teams didn't have a problem making the playoffs. Also, it's hard to have a lot of heart when you are without your superstar and nothing in the world will go down.

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    #17 The Cat, Feb 1, 2001
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    Look on the bright side, maybe we can get tickets discounted to below normal price from a scalper. Tough sell right now. Buyer's market. LOL.

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    It was embarassing to see the lack of hustle from Hakeem and Mo Taylor tonight. When Mo Taylor isnt hitting, he doesnt get mad and play D, he acts like a baby and doesnt hustle. I dont want to start on Hakeem. You'd think he'd want to try to win back the fans a little, but it just hurts me to see the lack of hustle and effort from him. I don't blame Cuttino for forcing things, because who was he gonna pass to in the 1st half? Steve came back and there was a little hope, and he even started running the fast break which was great, but our big men played NO defense and were getting backdoored all night.Also, Matt bullard and walt williams killed any chance of the rockets to even make a comeback, as both of them were schooled often by odom and miles at the end.

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