2018-19 Houston Rockets Thread of running it back (mainly)

[BigOrange1 6566]

GARY CLARK IS THE ANSWER TO ALL OF OUR PROBLEMS

[ztejas 43777]

1 hour ago, Rockethorn1978 said:

I think I’d be more worried if he put up shitty numbers on  bad teams so at least I know he can put up decent numbers. From what I remember he has a good 3 point percentage which will be nice.

He doesn't though. His best season was his 50 game stretch with the Bucks where he cracked .400 but outside of that he is a career .357 from 3 on 4.6/game. Passable but not good imo. 

In the 2 seasons since he has shot .337 on 4.6/game which isn't passable but straight up not good. 

Edited November 16, 2018 by ztejas

[HtownHorn 14980]

1 hour ago, Rockethorn1978 said:

I hope when Brandon knight comes back he makes a difference. I know he has the potential.

Has there been a time frame of when he may come back?

 

[ztejas 43777]

I was hoping this would be a good game. Ws completely disinterested and giving it about 80%. Probably not trying to burn themselves out on the road against a team with a vendetta against them.

[BigOrange1 6566]

ennis and clark are the new ariza and luc.

[BigOrange1 6566]

OH FUCK HARTENSTEIN FROM DEEEP

[BigOrange1 6566]

love watching chris paul play when he's pissed off.

[SEC 1174]

This is pretty damn fun

[Hook'Em0608 96]

That was a several minute stretch of how to play fast break defense by Chris Paul. Holy shit. 

[UTDD 362]

Taking out their aggression from last year -- they needed this though on a number of levels.

[YChang 3475]

It would be so funny if Draymond turn into a huge cancer for GS.

[SEC 1174]

Just now, UTDD said:

Taking out their aggression from last year -- they needed this though on a number of levels.

Maybe this will jump start something, like last year's first game did.

[SEC 1174]

Just now, YChang said:

It would be so funny if Draymond turn into a huge cancer for GS.

imgur

 

[UTDD 362]

Just now, BigXII said:

Maybe this will jump start something, like last year's first game did.

Maybe so, and it's not like any other team out there in the West is looking like a strong # 2 right now, it's wide open.  

[Brothahorn 10088]

Get rid of Jello, beating a Warriors by 30. Not a coincidence. Dude is a cancer.

[CurlyDumps 4570]

It really was all Melo’s fault.

[UTDD 362]

It's only one game, but terrible cohesion by Golden State.  Maybe they really need Curry back just for his stability and leadership alone.  

[perfectchaos007 6721]

The team played with more effort today than they have all season and it paid off. The weight of Melo is off their back and they can play hard now I guess 

[Dutchrudder 11162]

Wow, did not expect a thrashing of Golden State, but that's quite a turn around from 2 weeks ago! Pretty awesome to see GS so flat without Curry and still figuring out the lockerroom situation. If Morey can find a way to send Melo to Golden State, then I think they have a good chance of making the finals. 

[Dutchrudder 11162]

 

 

[Dutchrudder 11162]

Nice D here:

 

 

[Zavala 1384]

6 hours ago, Dutchrudder said:

 

 

Golden State plays dirty and always get away with it while tickey tack fouls get called on the other team?

No way!

Honestly the NBA is trash and after the Rockets experienced it firsthand last year in that Western Conf finals they just going to go though the motions from here on out. Doesn't matter what you do, if the storyline and the NBA wants you to lose, you lose.

Pretty funny how they suspend Draymond after calling Durant a bitch, but not after he acts like a bitch kicking people in the balls every game.

[UDontKnow 10515]

It's funny how Jeff Bzdelik improved the defense without sitting courtside (he's to rejoin the team after Thanksgiving). I personally believe one of his requirements to come back to the Rockets was jettisoning Melo. The defensive numbers tell the story. 

[Slacks 6922]

It's funny how Jeff Bzdelik improved the defense without sitting courtside (he's to rejoin the team after Thanksgiving). I personally believe one of his requirements to come back to the Rockets was jettisoning Melo. The defensive numbers tell the story. 

Pretty clear that he wasn't going to coach with Melo there... And pretty clear Tilman said, "I didn't pay 2b for this shit."

[BigOrange1 6566]

> .500

[perfectchaos007 6721]

We’re starting to play like last season’s Rockets. Back when they were fun to watch. 

[Zavala 1384]

Flip on the Rockets for a little bit, watch the most disgusting retarded charge called against Harden. Dude was completely moving while Harden was driving to the lane, the contact happens as he is gathering and going up on his drive to shoot... Pathetic.

[BigOrange1 6566]

they win again.

[ChickenSandwich 9861]

Big Fella Heartenstein has been fun to watch. He is actually contributing at an above average level and growing into a solid bench role player. Moves wel too. Good win with the PJ ejection in the third they had to deal with. 

[Slacks 6922]

Big Fella Heartenstein has been fun to watch. He is actually contributing at an above average level and growing into a solid bench role player. Moves wel too. Good win with the PJ ejection in the third they had to deal with. 

Bullard made a good point about 10 days ago... Playing with Hartensteins level of constant effort is a skill set. Usually, that's some little white dude that is going to play 6 minutes in about 20 games. This cat plays hard consistently and gets results. I'm glad he's here.

[perfectchaos007 6721]

crazy game. Looked like Griffin hit a game winning 3 but then Eric Gordon ties it up to send it to OT 

[perfectchaos007 6721]

Career high 29 points for Clint but Rockets lost in OT. 

[UDontKnow 10515]

11 minutes ago, perfectchaos007 said:

Career high 29 points for Clint but Rockets lost in OT. 

Harden was atrocious in the 4th quarter/OT. Poor ball handling led to multiple turnovers and he blew a defensive assignment which put the game out of reach for the Rockets. But the Pistons have become a better team under Dwane Casey. Oh well, time to start another streak.

[HtownHorn 14980]

This team needs another scorer, hopefully that guy is Knight.

[HtownHorn 14980]

Jodie Meeks and his career 37.2% BTA shooting percentage just became available. I'd give him a shot over Carter-Williams.

[UTDD 362]

1 hour ago, HtownHorn said:

Jodie Meeks and his career 37.2% BTA shooting percentage just became available. I'd give him a shot over Carter-Williams.

I think he's worth a look too -- he's a good shooter and will probably get the best looks of his career so far with Houston if he meshes well.  I don't know how much he can help defensively.  Even though Houston lost this past game, they should be ok for a bit, they are playing better now.

[HtownHorn 14980]

2 minutes ago, UTDD said:

I think he's worth a look too -- he's a good shooter and will probably get the best looks of his career so far with Houston if he meshes well.  I don't know how much he can help defensively.  Even though Houston lost this past game, they should be ok for a bit, they are playing better now.

Of Gordon, Green, and Meeks. Jodie has the best TS%, ORtg, DRtg, and WS/48.

With Gordon struggling on both sides of the floor right now, bringing in Meeks, who is a better spot up shooter wouldn't be the worse thing.

[NowThis 931]

Cavs are a lot better than their record and will be quite good next year with Zion.

[perfectchaos007 6721]

Still would be embarrassing to lose to them tonight. Down by 6 right now in the 3rd

[perfectchaos007 6721]

Harden called twice for stepping over the FT line before ball hit rim. You almost never see that called

[GHOSTUSER 361]

The effort tonight has been embarrassing. Gordon continues to suck.

[perfectchaos007 6721]

another shitty loss. Back to .500

[NowThis 931]

38 minutes ago, Iconoclast Texan said:

The effort tonight has been embarrassing. Gordon continues to suck.

Gordon has 28 on 8-16 and 5-11 from 3.   Can't stop Sexton. Cavs beat Phi and Hou back to back on the road - without Lebron! 

[BigOrange1 6566]

harden is absolutely scorching tonight.  44 points through 3 quarters.  

...and the rockets need every one of them as they struggle with the lowly wizards. 

[perfectchaos007 6721]

All our offense is going through Harden. 

[perfectchaos007 6721]

Another overtime loss. 9-10

[BigOrange1 6566]

such a frustrating season thus far.

[Rockethorn1978 6154]

Can we play a few games in a row without a injury. Suck.

[HtownHorn 14980]

Clark is too inconsistent right now to get major minutes off the bench. Rockets need another wing player. Markieff Morris or a Jeff Green would be a good enough replacement.

Edited November 27, 2018 by HtownHorn

[Rockethorn1978 6154]

Our bench sucks BAD, none of those guys are gonna consistently contribute through a long season and playoffs. Even when we get cp3 back that bench is basically just Gordon and you are hoping Green catches fire and other than that its not good. BKnight is a flip of the coin given his injury so as of right now Morey took a massive two steps backwards with this roster. 

Not sure how you upgrade it with no one worth a shit unless you plan on trading tucker and Gordon but then you are right back in the same problem with no bench and starters logging 40 minutes a night.