ClutchFans Game Thread: Pelicans @ Rockets 12/11/2017

man friday can't come quick enough...

 

so you're saying we're on a ten- @DreamShook streak?

 

PJ Tucker - unsung hero
+ 21 in 23 min of play. Small ball lineup
He helped keep Cousins in check and anchored the defense for the comeback

 

you don't let people shoot that percentage, especially from three. They either hit their shots or they don't, you can rarely stop a player from taking a shot

 

Checked ESPN yesterday and today and nothing about our streak. And watch a couple of shows n they mainly mention the possibility of us getting Lebron. But nothing really about us this year.

Headline was all about Lonzo in MSG.

 

You obviously have never played defense

 

They weren't wide open but they weren't really being challenged either on most of them. I saw many times Rockets players flat foot on a shot attempt. I get they don't want to risk fouling the guy, but it was more the effort prior to the shot that looked weak.

 

I made a comment on the lackadaisical D in the last two games both of which the team had to dig itself against .500 teams as you say. You're say it was back to back flukes? Give me a break.

If you watched the game and can't tell me with a straight face the 4th qtr defense was completely different that the prior 3 qtrs in both games. Clearly the defensive effort was not there the first 3/4 of the game. Are you saying that it was just hot shooting and the Rockets did nothing different in Q4?

Whatever. I'm sick of guys like you unable to look at a game objectively because you're such a homer. It's Rah rah rah or you're not a fan.

 

It was fantastic up until the first 3/4 of the last two games.

Great teams don't pat themselves on the back after having to dig themselves out of a double digit hole. They are hard on themselves. That's what it takes. And frankly when you see lackluster effort to start two games in a row it raises an eyebrow that perhaps this team is becoming a bit complacent.

 

they aren't mutually exclusive. our defense wasn't that bad in the first 3 quarters, but they did hit some extremely difficult shots. defense was obviously turned up in the 4th, and they did still kinda hit some difficult shots, just not with the same volume as the previous 3 quarters. law of averages and what not.

 

I am saying nothing

 

i have a lot of times.......but going by your forum name, i wouldn't be talking too much about defence

in all seriousness, defence is not giving players good shots or good looks............but sometimes players still hit the shots even if you are playing good defence and are in their face

 

you realize the rockets are riding a month long win streak. theres no such thing as locking down on defense every single night. teams are going to have hot nights. thats just the way it is.

oh wait GS let the pistons drop 110+ pts on them. fire the alarm!! the homer label has nothing to do with anything. youre talking about objectively when youre finding the dumbest reason to complain

 

great teams find a way to win regardless of the circumstances bc thats the biggest thing that matters when the clock is 0:00 at the end of the game.

 

bill kennedy reffing tonite

 

but not a fluke according to @Sweet Lou 4 2

 

Go rewatch the game and you will see the Pelicans made a lot of contested shots.

I know you heard this analogy before: great defense but even better offense.

And if you played basketball before, you know once a player gets hot its very difficult to stop them

 

i hadn't seen a shooting display like that since the 80's. maybe kiki vandeweghe and alex english

 

You're crazy if you really believe. Dude every great team has had to dig themselves out of holes to win games and even championships. Our very own champions had to do that against the Suns remember?

Oh and I just watched the Warriors come from behind a few days ago. That just shows true hard work grit. You'r going to have games like that.