Sure, most of the Warriors that have been beating the pants off the Houston Rockets are gone, but that won’t assuage James Harden’s hunger for a win against a franchise that has bumped his team out of the playoffs so often.
Also, in case you missed it, the Warriors have indicated that they’ll use their next 10-day contract on another recent lottery draft pick that has been labeled as a bust. He won’t play until at least Sunday, but it’s fun thinking about adding a stretch five to this squad - either this season, or next.
Looking at Wiggins highlights, I was not happy with his playstyle in terms of his shot selection/less off ball movement and passing. He was efficient, but not his playstyle was not making me happy as it seemed to be a reversion to his Timberwolves days.
Best sequence of the game was CryBrook being denied three times in same possession (@10:28-ish in 4th quarter). That led him to act out later on and getting ejected.
This was exactly one of those games where you feel in your bones how Harden is ruining the game, making it unwatchable. So many of those fouls were stupid, pointless stoppages caused by flopping, vomiting the ball toward the basket at a hint of contact, or... who knows what the refs were thinking?
Five (5) years of his goals being frustrated by "the weak and fragile Stephen Curry" have a taken a toll on the mind of the least efficient "triple-double" player in the history of the Galaxy Russell is taking WAY too much pleasure in beating the "BABY DUBS", while the two (2) greatest volume shooters in NBA history wait in the wings.
I wonder what Klay was saying to Westbrick as he walked away. Maybe something like this:
RW: You are done (with probably much more "colorful" language, lol.) We now own the West....and like James says "you ain't that good anyway." (Shout out to Daniel's awesome video!)
KT: (while laughing and chilling like only Klay can) Have your fun this year before being "terminated" by the Clippers in the playoffs. In 2021, we will terminate you and the beard again, just like we always do. (As Klay laughs, very chill but with a evil empire like under tone.)
Russ, now even more frustrated by the enlightenment that he and James will never, ever (not in a million seasons, not on NBA2k, not in a plane, not on a train).........beat Klay, Steph and Draymond in any type of series.
So frustrated Russ turns away, runs smack into Kevon, while the legendary Reggie Miller (the master of the offensive foul, a....um....I mean the legal "push off or chicken wing") proclaims: Kevon Looney just blocked Westbrook!
This is a very fun year. The whole league is focused on putting the dynasty in the grave. Meanwhile, Klay knows in his heart and soul ring number four (4) will be on his finger in short order.
wow, turns out Ky Bowman has one very specific elite NBA skill: blocking Russell Westbrook layups.
Okay... a scuffle... and Westbrook stands at the Warriors bench jawing with Klay and Wiggins. Body language of the Warriors suggests it was not entirely welcome banter. In related news, RWB is ejected.
Like someone said earlier in the game thread, Rockets had this game circled on their calendars to show that they are no longer the losers who lost to us on Christmas.
I just hope they can start getting this roster to put up some decent/average team defense metrics against 3s by the end of the season. Really should be more of an emphasis from the coaches at this point. Even if it's just simple rules like never leave PJ Tucker alone in the corner.
I... think the Rockets MAY have had this date circled on the calendar, haha.
Morey relying on that obscure NBA rule that if you beat a team by over 75 points, it counts as winning a playoff series against them. He's drafting the memo right now
Heh, Athletic Alchemy had the same question in his vid. Though looks like the Warriors man and help defense was just soooooo bad it looked like zone lol
If you want to endear yourself to Warriors fans go ahead and play hard nosed basketball, take smart shots, try on defense, and make the occasional wide open three, earn yourself a contract then completely WOOF it the rest of the way Damion Lee.
F*ck this shit! It's my annual Matrix viewing one man party and I'm gonna get started on Reloaded early
Sooooo... It was a good game to miss then?
hahah yea!
Daniel needed a Gold Blooded mental health day, but I'll have something kind of recap-ish tomorrow for everyone.
It was a beating from the opening to closing whistle.
Looking at Wiggins highlights, I was not happy with his playstyle in terms of his shot selection/less off ball movement and passing. He was efficient, but not his playstyle was not making me happy as it seemed to be a reversion to his Timberwolves days.
Best sequence of the game was CryBrook being denied three times in same possession (@10:28-ish in 4th quarter). That led him to act out later on and getting ejected.
*@11:00 min mark in 4th qtr
Even in a game like this Harden is somehow still the most unwatchable thing on the court. Literally can't stand how that man plays basketball.
Kerr putting min restrictions on players he thinks are going to be vital next year ? Marquises, loony , Green all had 18 mins
Why did Chris only play 18 min ?
Top players:
Rockets:
Covington: (+31)
20 points 7/13 FGs 5/10 three pointers 1/1 FT
5 rebounds (1 off.) 1 assist 4 blocks
Harden: (+32, 2nd place)
29 points 6/16 FGs 3/12 three pointers 14/15 FTs
3 rebounds 10 assists 1 turnover 3 steals 2 blocks
Westbrook: (+18, 2nd place)
21 points 10/20 FGs 1/2 three pointers
5 rebounds (2 off.) 10 assists 4 turnovers 1 steal
Jeff Green: (+19, 3rd place)
17 points 6/8 FGs 4/5 three pointers 1/2 FTs
4 rebounds (1 off.) 2 turnovers 1 steal
Tucker: (+10, 3rd place)
15 points 5/6 FGs 5/5 three pointers
5 rebounds (1 off.) 1 assist 1 turnover
Honorable mention:
McLemore: (+27)
9 points 3/4 FGs 3/4 three pointers
3 rebounds (1 off.) 1 assist 1 steal
Warriors:
Wiggins: (-19)
22 points 10/17 FGs 2/4 three pointers
3 rebounds (2 off.) 1 turnover 1 steal 2 blocks
Paschall: (-22)
12 points 5/8 FGs 1/1 three pointer 1/1 FT
7 rebounds (5 off.) 2 assists 5 turnovers 1 block
Toscano-Anderson: (-12, 3rd place)
10 points 5/9 FGs 0/2 three pointers
7 rebounds (2 off.) 4 assists 2 turnovers 2 steals 1 block
Bowman: (-13)
8 points 4/9 FGs 0/3 three pointers 0/1 FT
5 rebounds (2 off.) 1 assist 3 turnovers 2 steals 3 blocks
Honorable mention:
Poole: (-26)
19 points 7/15 FGs 3/10 three pointers 2/3 FTs
4 rebounds (1 off.) 2 assists 3 turnovers 1 steal
Hardens numbers are so gross. Quintessential stuff from him.
This was exactly one of those games where you feel in your bones how Harden is ruining the game, making it unwatchable. So many of those fouls were stupid, pointless stoppages caused by flopping, vomiting the ball toward the basket at a hint of contact, or... who knows what the refs were thinking?
Final stats:
Rockets:
51.7% shooting (45/87 FGs)
25/49 three pointers
20/22 FTs
36 rebounds (8 off.)
30 assists
15 turnovers
13 steals
7 blocks
Warriors:
48.4% shooting (44/91 FGs)
7/33 three pointers
10/12 FTs
43 rebounds (15 off.)
25 assists
23 turnovers
10 steals
8 blocks
Points in paint:
Rockets: 36
Warriors: 60
Fastbreak points:
Rockets: 20
Warriors: 25
Points off turnovers:
Rockets: 31
Warriors: 17
Bench points:
Rockets: 39
Warriors: 37
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Top players:
1: Wiggins
2: Paschall
3: Toscano-Anderson, Bowman
HM: Poole
Westbrook now has 13 Ts for this season.
By the way, I'm going to laugh so hard if this RWB technical ends up costing him a game, costing HOU playoff position, costing them more...
I mean, losing your cool while blowing out the Santa Cruz Warriors
I agree. Westbrook is a lil' *itch.
Five (5) years of his goals being frustrated by "the weak and fragile Stephen Curry" have a taken a toll on the mind of the least efficient "triple-double" player in the history of the Galaxy Russell is taking WAY too much pleasure in beating the "BABY DUBS", while the two (2) greatest volume shooters in NBA history wait in the wings.
I wonder what Klay was saying to Westbrick as he walked away. Maybe something like this:
RW: You are done (with probably much more "colorful" language, lol.) We now own the West....and like James says "you ain't that good anyway." (Shout out to Daniel's awesome video!)
KT: (while laughing and chilling like only Klay can) Have your fun this year before being "terminated" by the Clippers in the playoffs. In 2021, we will terminate you and the beard again, just like we always do. (As Klay laughs, very chill but with a evil empire like under tone.)
Russ, now even more frustrated by the enlightenment that he and James will never, ever (not in a million seasons, not on NBA2k, not in a plane, not on a train).........beat Klay, Steph and Draymond in any type of series.
So frustrated Russ turns away, runs smack into Kevon, while the legendary Reggie Miller (the master of the offensive foul, a....um....I mean the legal "push off or chicken wing") proclaims: Kevon Looney just blocked Westbrook!
This is a very fun year. The whole league is focused on putting the dynasty in the grave. Meanwhile, Klay knows in his heart and soul ring number four (4) will be on his finger in short order.
Man, I thought they had a chance before this game, lol
wow, turns out Ky Bowman has one very specific elite NBA skill: blocking Russell Westbrook layups.
Okay... a scuffle... and Westbrook stands at the Warriors bench jawing with Klay and Wiggins. Body language of the Warriors suggests it was not entirely welcome banter. In related news, RWB is ejected.
Is there a story behind the name Testy Pug, or is it a reference to Westbrook? 🤣
haha, that's a better story. This is Apricot, just with a non-admin account to test features... I just forgot to log out.
lolololol. Love how westbrook is at his toughest when he's up by 35 against rookies in the regular season.
we got spoiled with players who could make shots
Remember the days when we usually had 100 after 3 quarters?
Rockets: 35/69, 21/40 threes, 18/20 FTs
Warriors: 33/64, 5/23 threes, 6/7 FTs
This has been an entirely unpleasant basketball watching experience, from beginning to end
Alen Smailagic’s three point play says hi
Smailagic ankle got half way broken lucky for him rockets missed the open corner three
Like someone said earlier in the game thread, Rockets had this game circled on their calendars to show that they are no longer the losers who lost to us on Christmas.
5 turnovers for Paschall tonight.
Given the low comments, and the blowout... I'm thinking no post game thread. Let's just keep this one rolling
(Unless Warriors win, in which case we will post a victory thread where everyone can pretend like they saw it coming)
Let's make a collective agreement to never speak of this game again
Gsom has 0 comments on game thread.. least you guys got more ha
That was a really ugly half of basketball. Some defense would be a good start.
Warriors -42 from 3, lolol. Actually -47 if you count Harden’s five FTS off of foul-baiting from 3.
+25 otherwise, though! ;-P
Remember when these choking frontrunning losers missed 27 straight threes against us, with a Finals appearance theirs for the taking? Haha!
I just hope they can start getting this roster to put up some decent/average team defense metrics against 3s by the end of the season. Really should be more of an emphasis from the coaches at this point. Even if it's just simple rules like never leave PJ Tucker alone in the corner.
That seems like a good rule
Halftime stats:
Rockets:
52.2% shooting (24/46 FGs)
15/26 three pointers
9/10 FTs
16 rebounds (4 off.)
18 assists
6 turnovers
Warriors:
50.0% shooting (22/44 FGs)
1/14 three pointers
5/5 FTs
22 rebounds (5 off.)
13 assists
11 turnovers
I... think the Rockets MAY have had this date circled on the calendar, haha.
Morey relying on that obscure NBA rule that if you beat a team by over 75 points, it counts as winning a playoff series against them. He's drafting the memo right now
It's gonna be thrilling when the Rockets eventually punch themselves out and start relaxing and the Dubs slice the lead to under twenty
Tucker: 5/5 threes
Covington: 2/4
House Jr.: 2/3
Green, McLemore, Westbrook: 1/1
Harden: 2/5
Rockets going off on threes. Warriors still ice cold beyond the arc.
Ruh roh
Rockets: 12/24, 8/12 threes, 6/7 FTs, 1 turnover
Warriors: 8/19, 0/6 threes, 1/1 FT, 7 turnovers
Rockets are kicking our butts so hard right now.
Are Warriors playing a zone against a 5 out offense?
Heh, Athletic Alchemy had the same question in his vid. Though looks like the Warriors man and help defense was just soooooo bad it looked like zone lol
This game is getting real unwatchable real fast... I'm gonna need to see some Smiley ASAP
reggie miller doesn't know what "case in point" means
Lol! He says it SO much
Steph Curry returning may make the offense more watchable, but it ain't fixing this atrocious defense.
I think the Warriors record is still secure even when Curry gets back.
Rockets 7/10 threes. Warriors 0/6.
If you want to endear yourself to Warriors fans go ahead and play hard nosed basketball, take smart shots, try on defense, and make the occasional wide open three, earn yourself a contract then completely WOOF it the rest of the way Damion Lee.
F*ck this shit! It's my annual Matrix viewing one man party and I'm gonna get started on Reloaded early
Rockets don't want to lose again after what we did to them last Christmas.
Yeah I was worried about that... also, they're clearly a better team than whatever our roster is right now
Ws best shot might be to post up Wiggins and Paschall.
Ws shity defense against a team that loves to jack it up from deep. Welp
I am shocked. Didnt they read my predictions?? Come on Dubs!!
Man Rockets like our championship this year. As long as we beat them every game I'm fine with tanking out the rest
Yeah, Rockets weren't gonna come out with a hangover again after the last game and after All-star break lol
Wish I had the Warriors feed. This stupid as game is gonna go to OT
Rockets roster looks so weird without Capela in their starting lineup.
burks forgot he was trying to win games now
That was an awful miss by Burks
Rockets shoulda given Chriss a look before we picked him up this past off-season.
nah f*** the rockets
auto-rec
Hawks beat Heat, Trae with 50/8. Atl now 3 games behind/ahead of dubs
Trade MURDERED it tonight
Yes, and each was a perfect, beautifully unique snowflake of a tech
Draymond tech's are the bestest techs!
There have definitely been a few that felt like... wait, what? How is that a tech? I guess it's just his reputation...