Game Thread GAME# 25: ROCKETS @ BLAZERS - DECEMBER 9, 2017 - SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), NBCSNW

[DUB]

CJ got that same call on Gordon earlier

Two wrongs don't make a right.

 

[Strenuus]

LOL that body check.

 

[TBpup]

Love the screen/foul by Collins!

 

[Strenuus]

HAHA Harden complaining.

 

[Cippy91]

Pat didn’t touch harden there. I will never understand how this guy gets insane touch foul calls.

 

[Strenuus]

Why so early Dame?

 

[Strenuus]

Pat didn’t touch harden there. I will never understand how this guy gets insane touch foul calls.

Ref had that call ready from half court.

 

[KingSpeed]

Harden with 28

 

[LuckyShot]

CJ just toying with Harden lol

 

[VenomXL]

CJ cooked him there. Just couldn't finish.

 

[illmatic99]

oT but giannis just had the dunk of the year

 

[Jade Falcon]

In the 2nd Half, Houston is going to remain aggressive in the paint and get our guys in foul trouble. That's gonna be brutal.

We need to keep up the 3 on the offensive end.

 

[KingSpeed]

Anderson/Gordon held to 5 points

 

[DUB]

Halftime
Us - 62
Them - 62

3PM/A (%)
Us - 9/22 (40.9%)
Them - 5/12 (41.7%)

FTM/A (%)
Us - 5/7 (71.4%)
Them - 17/19 (89.5%)

Steals
Us - 1
Them - 5

 

[TBpup]

Very fun half. Tied at the half with Dame having six '3's. Doubt he duplicates that in the 2nd half but it was still fun to watch except for CJ. As accomplished as he can be as a scorer, I just don't watching enjoy his game. It is all ISO/overdribble and he is not a willing passer when teammates are wide open.

Still, the most fun half in quite some time.

 

[KingSpeed]

oT but giannis just had the dunk of the year

Meh. He does that all the time.

 

[VenomXL]

I've got a bad feeling about the second half but I'm glad to see the effort so far.

 

[Chris Craig]

Good first half. Rockets are going to come out physical in the 3rd...blazers gotta keep the intensity of the first half.

 

[illmatic99]

Meh. He does that all the time.

Left with gobert nearby?

 

[KingSpeed]

Suns within 3 of Spurs
OKC only up 2 on Grizzlies

 

[Chris Craig]

Very fun half. Tied at the half with Dame having six '3's. Doubt he duplicates that in the 2nd half but it was still fun to watch except for CJ. As accomplished as he can be as a scorer, I just don't watching enjoy his game. It is all ISO/overdribble and he is not a willing passer when teammates are wide open.

Still, the most fun half in quite some time.

Will Dame have to hit 6 more 3s in the second halffor us to win?

 

[SportsAndWhine]

In the 2nd Half, Houston is going to remain aggressive in the paint and get our guys in foul trouble. That's gonna be brutal.

We need to keep up the 3 on the offensive end.

The refs will favor Houston in the third (they alternate which team they favor and we got the 2nd quarter), then swallow their whistles in the fourth, both of which will favor Houston. We’ll lose by 12 but that first half was FUN!

 

[Jade Falcon]

I've got a bad feeling about the second half but I'm glad to see the effort so far.

2nd Half is gonna be brutal for sure. Stotts better be prepared to work some magic.

 

[KingSpeed]

Left with gobert nearby?

Dame dunked on Gobert.

 

[Chris Craig]

I've got a bad feeling about the second half but I'm glad to see the effort so far.

We know Rockets are going try and come out strong in the 3rd...we gotta keep the energy up...keep the fans in it.

 

[Strenuus]

Meh. He does that all the time.

It wasnt that great, I agree. Plus the guy said "Gobert challenged it" ... he didnt even extend his arms. lol. He just lightly jumped.

 

[KingSpeed]

We know Rockets are going try and come out strong in the 3rd...we gotta keep the energy up...keep the fans in it.

Problem is fans don't get back in their seats on team and road team makes a run. I've seen it happen every year.

 

[TBpup]

Will Dame have to hit 6 more 3s in the second halffor us to win?

That's what I'm afraid of.

 

[KingSpeed]

It wasnt that great, I agree. Plus the guy said "Gobert challenged it" ... he didnt even extend his arms. lol. He just lightly jumped.

Right and is Gobert really expected to block that?

 

[JDC]

Well that was a fun 24 minutes. Such a stark difference watching Zach and Meyers defend the pnr.

The coordination Zach shows at his size and age are truly special. Also love that he's comfortable blocking shots with both hands.