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ClutchFans Game Thread: Grizzlies @ Rockets 10/2/2018 (Preseason)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Oct 1, 2018.

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  1. RudyTBag

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    Seriously all those dropped passes with his tiny hands. :D
     
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    He signed a contract he is an nba player.
     
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    Chriss--------------------(+20)
    Harden---(+3)

    The numbers don't lie.

    Everything I know about statistical analysis I learned from the master himself. Professor JC Denton.
     
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    I think it's more about THIS.
    China is a HUGE market for merchandise

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    Wasn't able to really watch the game that closely until it was late and the rotation was resting, but it looked like all of Morey's additions played well.

    I was particularly surprised with MCW's line.

    Unlike many others (especially on r/nba and r/rockets), I was optimistically high on the MCW signing. I saw a nice like role/niche here for him.

    Similar to Livingston with the Warriors, MCW can be that type of player for us. We all remember how pesky and how much of a match-up problem Livingston was with the Warriors especially in the early years of their dynasty? He pushed the ball in transition, looked for early mismatches, played the passing lanes, found the open spots on the floor to operate in, etc.

    These are all things MCW is capable of doing. We all know MCW isn't a good shooter or doesn't create offense for others efficiently, but with us, he doesn't have to be that. Play defense, force mismatches in transition, use length to disrupt passing lanes and create transition opportunities, drive to the rim and finish, is all he has to do.

    Stop focusing what he cannot do and focus on what he excels at.

    I think Morey saw what he always seems to find with players like MCW; an undervalued player that could be had for a bargain rate.
     
    #825 RocketsJumer, Oct 2, 2018
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    MCW and Ennis were super impressive tonight. GG not so much.
     
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    This team f-cks!
     
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    Not a fan, but just curious how Parson looked considering his injuries?
     
    #830 John Harvey, Oct 2, 2018
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    Liked the activity from the Brazilian Kid on defense. MCW looked good but it’s only one game. Paul looks in mid season form and melo looked good. Harden never even got out of first gear at all. It was almost like he was not even trying.

    Liked Chriss as well.overall it was nothing more then a training run to be honest because of how meek the opposition was.
     
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    No doubt this should be the starting lineup, worked beautifully despite some early hiccups. Melo replaces Ryno, Ennis replaces Ariza. And the bench is backed to being stacked with Tucker, Gordon, Chriss, Knight, and Green. Not much not to love with this team as currently constructed. This is why I'm so on the fence with trading for Butler...
     
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    Melo apologizing for taking a long 2:

    IDIOT?
     
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    ▶ "My bad" - Melo apologizes to Rockets' bench after draining long two

     
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    How did the D look?
     
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    Loved every second of it... dont want butler.. we have our team.
     
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    Plus Chriss can shoot from distance as well.
     
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    Strong
     
    #839 coachbadlee, Oct 2, 2018
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    Ennis is fun to watch on defense
     
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