Game Thread GAME# 62: ROCKETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 11, 2015 - WEDNESDAY, 7:30 PM (PST), KGW & ESPN

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We'll need to rise up to the No. 2 seed if we want any shot at playing the Mavericks ... thankfully Memphis lost tonight!
 
Approximatley how many times did Harden flop? I need this info for a research project.
 
They were also wondering why we have confetti come down after we beat them. That's every home game win for the past 15 years, you're not that special.
 
Strenuus said:
Posted this in the ATNBA thread, but here it's very applicable too. If you want to read the report (when it comes out... as of this post, it is not) for this game and any other officiated game since they started... here ya go.

http://official.nba.com/
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I hope as the season goes on these reports will show that Brothers is a very questionable ref. It seems at times he's trying to give a team a game. I'm still not over that first Hawks game where suddenly they received every call. It's very suspicious to me at times, I felt like although Brewer went insane at the end there that the Rockets didn't deserve that one. Not with how bad they were beating on the boards and how many FTs they missed and Beverly trying to prove that he's a real point guard. You guys deserved to win that one, the refs helped us get back in it admittedly but again that's no surprise with Brothers and his crew.

Any ways, you guys played well and better and deserved to win.
 
Superbeard said:
I hope as the season goes on these reports will show that Brothers is a very questionable ref. It seems at times he's trying to give a team a game. I'm still not over that first Hawks game where suddenly they received every call. It's very suspicious to me at times, I felt like although Brewer went insane at the end there that the Rockets didn't deserve that one. Not with how bad they were beating on the boards and how many FTs they missed and Beverly trying to prove that he's a real point guard. You guys deserved to win that one, the refs helped us get back in it admittedly but again that's no surprise with Brothers and his crew.

Any ways, you guys played well and better and deserved to win.
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To me, and I've watched my fair share of NBA games this year, this was the worst officiating game of the year for both sides. The no call against us from Roe, the inconsistencies of calling some things the Rockets way but not us (and vice versa). I just didn't know when to expect a whistle.

It was almost a win out of atrition, as it seemed it was 2 teams against the refs and who was able to withstand the crap they spewed. They were awful, and didn't even meet the bare minimum of my standards for officiating.
 
Strenuus said:
To me, and I've watched my fair share of NBA games this year, this was the worst officiating game of the year for both sides. The no call against us from Roe, the inconsistencies of calling some things the Rockets way but not us (and vice versa). I just didn't know when to expect a whistle.

It was almost a win out of atrition, as it seemed it was 2 teams against the refs and who was able to withstand the crap they spewed. They were awful, and didn't even meet the bare minimum of my standards for officiating.
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To me Brothers crew and Joe Crawford are the worst in the NBA. To the point where it leaves you wondering. I've not been on Crawford in a while, as every time he's reffing a Harden game Harden gets like 25 fts, but he's bad as well.

The NBA really needs to do something about it, more than just release reports. If it's clear that the ref made a bad call (or no call) then suspend him for a game or something. For example, if Brewer hits that last shot and it goes to OT you could pretty much credit the no call where he got the steal and took it all the way. The Ref was standing right there too...

Either way, you guys played better and just beat us up inside (I seriously think Lopez is the most underrated center in the NBA). Once again hit all the big shots you needed and Harden had that playoff showing of looking way too passive out there again when the team could have used a bucket or two from him. Instead he watched and let Beverly do Beverly things such as brick shots, shoot floaters, and ignore the guy calling for the ball in the post. From Rockets POV, unless Dwight comes back in full form, they are not going to overcome Mchale's coaching (Leaving in D-Mo way too long although it's clear he's just a soft finesse big) or Beverly's more erratic moments where he tries to mimic James Harden.
 
Superbeard said:
To me Brothers crew and Joe Crawford are the worst in the NBA. To the point where it leaves you wondering. I've not been on Crawford in a while, as every time he's reffing a Harden game Harden gets like 25 fts, but he's bad as well.

The NBA really needs to do something about it, more than just release reports. If it's clear that the ref made a bad call (or no call) then suspend him for a game or something. For example, if Brewer hits that last shot and it goes to OT you could pretty much credit the no call where he got the steal and took it all the way. The Ref was standing right there too...

Either way, you guys played better and just beat us up inside (I seriously think Lopez is the most underrated center in the NBA). Once again hit all the big shots you needed and Harden had that playoff showing of looking way too passive out there again when the team could have used a bucket or two from him. Instead he watched and let Beverly do Beverly things such as brick shots, shoot floaters, and ignore the guy calling for the ball in the post. From Rockets POV, unless Dwight comes back in full form, they are not going to overcome Mchale's coaching (Leaving in D-Mo way too long although it's clear he's just a soft finesse big) or Beverly's more erratic moments where he tries to mimic James Harden.
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Man. There were some times where Beverley was taking a shot and I'm thinking "Why? Play within the offense!" I mean, I know we covered Harden all night and especially in that 2nd half... but run some pin down screens, any type of screens to get him open and moving.

DMo is a PF playing C, and a liability on the boards. It's hard to go from Howard to Dmo, for sure.

Yeah, Rolo when he was out... that's a big blow. He doesn't give us the flashy stats, but he gives us stability and a big that can box out. He personifies what we love about our basketball players.

Harden will get back into form... to that I have no doubt.
 
Superbeard said:
To me Brothers crew and Joe Crawford are the worst in the NBA. To the point where it leaves you wondering. I've not been on Crawford in a while, as every time he's reffing a Harden game Harden gets like 25 fts, but he's bad as well.

The NBA really needs to do something about it, more than just release reports. If it's clear that the ref made a bad call (or no call) then suspend him for a game or something. For example, if Brewer hits that last shot and it goes to OT you could pretty much credit the no call where he got the steal and took it all the way. The Ref was standing right there too...

Either way, you guys played better and just beat us up inside (I seriously think Lopez is the most underrated center in the NBA). Once again hit all the big shots you needed and Harden had that playoff showing of looking way too passive out there again when the team could have used a bucket or two from him. Instead he watched and let Beverly do Beverly things such as brick shots, shoot floaters, and ignore the guy calling for the ball in the post. From Rockets POV, unless Dwight comes back in full form, they are not going to overcome Mchale's coaching (Leaving in D-Mo way too long although it's clear he's just a soft finesse big) or Beverly's more erratic moments where he tries to mimic James Harden.
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When he flopped attempting to draw the 6th foul on Aldridge... Literally that cost his team the possession.......... He could have just dribbled it out when the Rockets were struggling to get defensive rebounds. Instead he flops, trys to deceive and costs his team the possession. Silly.
I can't complain, because it led to a Blazer win..
But I find the Rockets are difficult to watch at times due to acts like this.

At the very least he could throw the ball off Aldridge....
 
Strenuus said:
Man. There were some times where Beverley was taking a shot and I'm thinking "Why? Play within the offense!" I mean, I know we covered Harden all night and especially in that 2nd half... but run some pin down screens, any type of screens to get him open and moving.

DMo is a PF playing C, and a liability on the boards. It's hard to go from Howard to Dmo, for sure.

Yeah, Rolo when he was out... that's a big blow. He doesn't give us the flashy stats, but he gives us stability and a big that can box out. He personifies what we love about our basketball players.

Harden will get back into form... to that I have no doubt.
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I don't know what goes on through his head, it feels like whenever he's playing against an elite PG he does this mess where he tries to outplay the guy, in this case Dame. Instead of being the 3 and defense guy his talent limits him to, he tries to show that he can hang with the leagues best PGs. This is why if you see Rocket fans talking about him, nights like this is why. I want him on the team as a pest (and he has to be on the most annoying team. We all know), as a back up energy guy but nothing more.

Dmo used to look a lot better, his post game is still solid but recently the only other thing he's been good for is that outside 3 and post defense flopping. Which I know I hate because back in the days (Pre Vlade) they'd never reward big guys for falling down like that as often as he does it. Some nights it's funny because the refs will call it a blocking foul instead of a charge and he'll get in foul trouble real quick. Has little interest most times in playing actual stand up post defense. He's like 25 though so hopefully he toughens up. If not, there's always Jones whose about the same age, but Dmo has much more potential with his shooting and post moves. He just needs the mentality now.

Lopez does the things that needs to be done that's for sure. His offense is really underrated too, I've watched more than this Portland game but it feels like he has to be like 60+ percent in the paint. I'm not going to look up the stats for his paint percentage but I'm sure it's high. Also though Meyers Leonard always comes in and hurts us. Actually I don't know if he's really that great of a player but the Rockets seem to have little interest in guarding him or rather don't seem to understand that he can hit open shots. This is the 2nd time this year he comes off the bench and scores a quick 8 points or something.

Harden has to get more aggressive at times, that was just too reminiscent of the the playoff series where at times it looks like he was just fine with being shut down. Think he took 2 shots in the 2nd half. He's way too unselfish some nights. I feel like tonight though he just conceded that the defense was just too good and wasn't going to give the effort tonight.

Any ways I've rambled about this game too much for one night. I would wish you guys luck but I think the Clippers will finish 4th or 5th and no way I want to play the Clippers. That team owns the Rockets pretty bad, no Rocket fan actually wants to see that team in the playoffs. Especially with Blake. So I hope you guys drop enough games to get us into 3rd :P
 
just downloaded n watched the game. pretty intense.

some great performances in there. Nic continues to play more effectively - that new strapping is like a miracle. Myers hit some big baskets. Harden was marginalised but Brewer was (pains me to say) epic.

Great game between 2 great rivals.

9/10. would watch again.
 
also that mugging by brewer on DL right at the end that called a steal will be included in the ref review as a wrong no-call? or whatever they call those.

and lol at beverly flopping himself out of bounds contesting LMA on that rebound at the end. he's obviously learning from the master.
 
The Rockets are a pretty good team that I hate. It's obvious McHale has coached them to include the flop in their arsenal, which I think is chickenshit, but it's what I've come to expect.
 
KeepOnRollin said:
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+> Excellent. No one thought of a beard compare. Kamamn looks sinister and worthy of a fast and furious 9 role.
 
POST> Even though the refs tried their hardest to screw the result they did not succeed. That was some of the worst officiating ever. The NBA Ref committee should barbecue those idiots. Kudos to Meyers, KMan for the carry on after LA got prosecuted.

Any ordinary minimum wage guard could do what Blake did last night.
 
Would you consider them our biggest rival? It seems they have trash attitude like the Patriots vs. my Ravens.
 
So, I watched the replay on LP that is ESPN's feed. With 24 seconds left in the 4th they have a camera on Beverely and you can see him go to 2 of the refs and make a motion to his arm which implied to me that "If we don't steal the inbounds, we're going to foul." One was I believe Brothers, and the other was Roe. The guy who then on that inbounds, made a no call. Harden was doing the pressuring, and Brewer came in and yanked Lillards' arm.

So, even when instructed to do what was told to him by a player, he still missed the call. I mean, that's just bad. Really, really bad.
 
BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94 said:
I can live with losing to the Lakers, it means we played like shit. Losing to the Rockets usually means Harden gets twice as many FTA than FGA.
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+>Losing to either is intolerable.. To me, losing to Utah and the Wolves indicates shit play.
 
Strenuus said:
So, I watched the replay on LP that is ESPN's feed. With 24 seconds left in the 4th they have a camera on Beverely and you can see him go to 2 of the refs and make a motion to his arm which implied to me that "If we don't steal the inbounds, we're going to foul." One was I believe Brothers, and the other was Roe. The guy who then on that inbounds, made a no call. Harden was doing the pressuring, and Brewer came in and yanked Lillards' arm.

So, even when instructed to do what was told to him by a player, he still missed the call. I mean, that's just bad. Really, really bad.
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>That crew sucks. They deserve to be terminated... I was screaming at my Vizio from the 3rdQ on out.
 
stampedehero said:
Would you consider them our biggest rival? It seems they have trash attitude like the Patriots vs. my Ravens.
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They are definitely up there. If we are talking who the team rivals against, I think it's different with each player.

I would probably rate it like this:
1.) Lakers by default
2.) Tied with OKC and Houston
3.) Flop City
4.) Dallas

I think those 4 teams really bring out the best from our stars and coach. You can tell they absolutely want a win against them.

This is one reason why I don't want to face SAS. I think we like them as players and really respect them as a team. The motivation to play our A game against them is not there.

I've also excluded Memphis on the rival list until we actually can show we can beat them. As Mr. Tough Shit once said "it ain't a rivalry until a team can beat you"
 
magnifier661 said:
They are definitely up there. If we are talking who the team rivals against, I think it's different with each player.

I would probably rate it like this:
1.) Lakers by default
2.) Tied with OKC and Houston
3.) Flop City
4.) Dallas

I think those 4 teams really bring out the best from our stars and coach. You can tell they absolutely want a win against them.

This is one reason why I don't want to face SAS. I think we like them as players and really respect them as a team. The motivation to play our A game against them is not there.

I've also excluded Memphis on the rival list until we actually can show we can beat them. As Mr. Tough Shit once said "it ain't a rivalry until a team can beat you"
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I agree with this. I'd probably put Golden State at #5.
 
tlongII said:
I agree with this. I'd probably put Golden State at #5.
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Yeah same here. We just haven't played Golden State enough this season to see a rivalry. I'm still hoping we have a Blazers vs Warriors WCF. It would be so fun to watch and most likely cement a huge rivalry for the many years to come.
 
I would like to see the referee grades for this one. Anyone know when they're up?
 
tbird05 said:
Portland gets no love for any wins we get. It's quite a shame we get no respect. Seems like anytime we win, it's cause the other team had an "off night"
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Kind of seemed like Portland created an "Off Night" to me....
 
tbird05 said:
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Portland gets no love for any wins we get. It's quite a shame we get no respect. Seems like anytime we win, it's cause the other team had an "off night".
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Yeah I saw that too.
Then you watch that video and we get monster love in there from those guys....

Win some and lose some I guess.

oh yeah, FUCK THE ROCKETTES.
 
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