Game Thread: Houston opener 7 pm

[TripTango]

Greg Oden 3 turnovers

Plus 4 rebounds, a block, several altered shots, and only 1 foul. I'm fine with that so far.

 

[illmatic99]

5 point possession? ugh.

 

[Natebishop3]

Man these replacement refs suuuuure suck...... what...... they're not replacement refs? Wow........

 

[KingSpeed]

Plus 4 rebounds, a block, several altered shots, and only 1 foul. I'm fine with that so far.

and 1 assist

 

[bobf]

Man these replacement refs suuuuure suck...... what...... they're not replacement refs? Wow........

Ref waves off the 3 point shot then sees it goes and and counts it.

 

[barfo]

This is probably completely unfair, but David Anderson looks like he's not too bright.

barfo

 

[santeesioux]

Bizarro Outlaw

 

[TripTango]

Rockets scrapping as usual...

 

[Idog1976]

Team definitely in need of rust removal. Refs should be melted down for scrap, which is insulting to scrap.

 

[KingSpeed]

If Outlaw had 3 turnovers in the first quarter, he'd be crucified. But Oden gets a free pass.

 

[TripTango]

Uh oh. Those early baskets have unleashed Travis' dark side...

 

[TripTango]

If Outlaw had 3 turnovers in the first quarter, he'd be crucified. But Oden gets a free pass.

Give it a rest.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

If Outlaw had 3 turnovers in the first quarter, he'd be crucified. But Oden gets a free pass.

I'm annoyed at the turnovers. That was our biggest problem in the preseason (yes, I know the games didn't count), and he was our biggest perpetrator. Keeping out of foul trouble is great, but it's not terribly valuable if you keep giving the ball to the opposition.

 

[KingSpeed]

Big 3 delivering tonight. Roy, Outlaw, and LMA

 

[BenDavis503]

LMA looks good!

 

[DUB]

This is probably completely unfair, but David Anderson looks like he's not too bright.

barfo

Does look a bit like a caveman doesn't he?

 

[maxiep]

If Outlaw had 3 turnovers in the first quarter, he'd be crucified. But Oden gets a free pass.

Greg does other things than not pass the ball and shoot.

 

[KingSpeed]

Uh oh. Those early baskets have unleashed Travis' dark side...

He's supposed to shoot 100%?

 

[TripTango]

If the Blazers keep up this free throw malaise, I'm not sure I will make it through the season.

 

[KingSpeed]

Greg does other things than not pass the ball and shoot.

Greg: 1 asst, 3 turnovers

Travis: 1 asst, 0 turnovers

 

[Natebishop3]

It's not like Greg was making stupid passes or something. The guy had the ball poked away a couple times. It happens. calm down.

 

[maxiep]

Greg: 1 asst, 3 turnovers

Travis: 1 asst, 0 turnovers

Are you watching the game? Hoops is more about the stat sheet.

 

[barfo]

I must say, my offseason trade for a 58" plasma is paying off.

barfo

 

[PtldPlatypus]

He's supposed to shoot 100%?

Don't be obtuse; you know what he's saying. Early success for Travis often leads to a ball-hog mentality. Hopefully he can continue to play within himself and prove the doubters (including myself) wrong.

 

[TripTango]

He's supposed to shoot 100%?

No, he's supposed to take smart shots. As I posted earlier, I want him to take the open three every single time -- just not the jump-stop-spin-heave-with-three-hands-in-his-face shot.

 

[illmatic99]

Speed channeling his inner PapaG.

 

[Natebishop3]

Man..... so many fouls. This sucks.

 

[Eastoff]

It looks like the Wizards are casting a spell on those Mavericks. 85-77 with 7 min left!

 

[Mediocre Man]

Greg will probably average more rebounds than Travis will get all year.

Blake is not good

Our refusal to take it to the basket is going to kill us

 

[TripTango]

Greg: 1 asst, 3 turnovers

Travis: 1 asst, 0 turnovers

Are you planning on doing this the whole game? It would be great to know in advance.