Fakers @ Rockettes Game Thread 3/16

[sribb43]

Gotta love the intensity from the crowd...WCF playoff atmosphere

[sribb43]

Odom with the facial on Mt. Mutombo

[TampaDude]

Like I said in the other thread, the Fakers are going down...

[sribb43]

alston has to be on something to be playing like this

[JamStone]

It's interesting that in the off-season the Rockets draft Aaron Brooks, then trade for Mike James, and then pick up Steve Francis and seemingly were setting up the team to get rid of Rafer Alston after his troubles on and off the court. Didn't Alston allegedly stab someone in a club or something like that? Consequently, Alston's play has been one of the biggest reasons why the Rockets have had all this success lately.

[DazedAndConfused]

Win or lose this game the Rockets don't scare me. Offensively they aren't playing in a way that can give them post season success. Too much reliance on the 3pt shot, no interior scoring.

This reminds of the Magic game we played a month ago where they hit almost a dozen threes in the 1st quarter, then cooled off and lost the game because they couldn't score from anywhere else.

[DazedAndConfused]

Like I said the Rockets have NO interior scoring. You can't get far without that in the playoffs. All they do is chuck 3's, it's great when they are falling, but any team relying that much on the 3pt shot is setting themselves up for a fall.

[DazedAndConfused]

^Exactly. The Rockets are playing out of their minds right now and they should be damn happy about the streak, lots to build on for next year. But any Rox fan thinking they have a shot at a ring is fucking delusional.

[Lakafan23]

kobe is a man on a mission tonight. he wants a win more than anyone else.

[duncan228]

Kobe does look like he wants this one.
He must love games like this.
He's a real competitor.

[sribb43]

Mcgrady sucks today


he sucks at home..he avg 18 @ home and 26 on the road

[sribb43]

lakers should double alston and leave T-mac open

[Lakafan23]

haha tmac is taking dumb shots and alston is taking all the smart shots. someone get in his face please.

[DazedAndConfused]

Van Gundy is a huge Rockets homer, which is odd considering they fired him.

Anyways if this is the Rocket team we have to face in the playoffs I'm not the least bit worried. They aren't contenders by any means. The only teams capable of winning the WC that I can see are the Spurs, Lakers, Mavs, and Suns.

Rockets, Jazz, Hornets, Warriors are not good enough.

[Lakafan23]

Van Gundy is a huge Rockets homer, which is odd considering they fired him.

Anyways if this is the Rocket team we have to face in the playoffs I'm not the least bit worried. They aren't contenders by any means. The only teams capable of winning the WC that I can see are the Spurs, Lakers, Mavs, and Suns.

Rockets, Jazz, Hornets, Warriors are not good enough.

I would have to put the Hornets in the contender category.

[Lakafan23]

HAHAHAHA nice alleyoop

[Lakafan23]

Wow I Love Ronny

[DazedAndConfused]

Kobe and Tmac playing like shit today.

[Lakafan23]

kobes blowing a load out there.

[DazedAndConfused]

Play zone againt HOU? WHAT ARE YOU SMOKING

[DazedAndConfused]

Odumb

[DazedAndConfused]

I can't believe we are still trailing this team. This is pathetic.

[resistanze]

Why is Odom so dumb?

[Lakafan23]

what a gay tech

[DazedAndConfused]

It'd be ironic if we lose this game by 1 pt.

[Fabbs]

Just got caught up on tape.
Hilarious how the refs are keeping ABC-Lakers in the game.

Houston more aggressive, leading the entire 1st qtr but trail 7-3 on fta.
Alston very hot so they have to ring him up vs the floppin fairy Fisher.
Now rookie Harris takes it to the rack against pushy Turiaf. Traveling on Harris. :elephant

This should be a doozy.

[DazedAndConfused]

OK we deserve to lose this one. Fucking idiots out there. Get these scrubs the fuck out of the game.

[DazedAndConfused]

What the FUCK are we doing out there? Go away from everything that was working and fucking jacking up shit shots.

Kobe you ARENT going to get calls so stop fucking whining about it.

[DazedAndConfused]

Stop calling me Jeff you fucking dipshit, that's not my name.

[DazedAndConfused]

Ok bitch

[duncan228]

Parden the interruption...but that NBA commercial is the first time I saw the ending with Duncan hugging the ball.

Where "You still gotta go through me" happens. :)

[bdictjames]

I love the new NBA commercials.

Just saw the one "where glory over fame happens" or something like that. I love the one with Duncan and Parker too.. the NBA is appreciating what these Spurs have done to the table.

[TampaDude]

Parden the interruption...but that NBA commercial is the first time I saw the ending with Duncan hugging the ball.

Where "You still gotta go through me" happens. :)

Yeah, I saw that...sweet... :hat

[TampaDude]

I love the new NBA commercials.

Just saw the one "where glory over fame happens" or something like that. I love the one with Duncan and Parker too.. the NBA is appreciating what these Spurs have done to the table.

"Where glory over glamour happens."

The one with Duncan and Parker is "Where commitment happens."

:toast

[bdictjames]

Hey focus on the game aight lol.. adam and jeff or whatever his name is

Rox are some lucky ass biches. No Dirk, now no Pau. Maybe no Ray Allen on the next game.

[Lakafan23]

ya i love that one with duncan too. best PF to ever play the game

[bdictjames]

"Where glory over glamour happens."

The one with Duncan and Parker is "Where commitment happens."

:toast
Thanks

San Antonio: Where greatness happens.

[duncan228]

I love the one with Duncan and Parker too.. the NBA is appreciating what these Spurs have done to the table.

I'm thrilled to see Duncan in one.

Shit, Dirk has a whole one just on him.
Ends with where "my best is yet to come" or something close to that.

It is nice to see more of the Spurs in the NBA's marketing.
We knew they couldn't ignore us after 4 Championships! :lol

[TampaDude]

T-Mac with no points so far, yet the Rockets are up 11... :lol

[bdictjames]

T-Mac with no points so far, yet the Rockets are up 11... :lol
How many assists/rebounds though? T-mac has the ability to win games without scoring.

[BonnerDynasty]

Scola > Bonner

[duncan228]

Scola ROY conversation.
The trolls are going to be out of control.

[Lakafan23]

god can someone besides Kobe get a rebound. And can Jeff Van Gundy stop riding the Rockets nuts this game. FUCKIN A!!!

[bdictjames]

Not joking here, I think Alston is top 10 PG in the league material.

[DazedAndConfused]

Fuck I can't watch this team continue to put out such a pathetic display of defense again. Kobe isn't hustling at all, fucking lazy ass bitch.

[bdictjames]

god can someone besides Kobe get a rebound. And can Jeff Van Gundy stop riding the Rockets nuts this game. FUCKIN A!!!
Its a 22-game win streak. The Rockets deserve it.

[DazedAndConfused]

We're going 0-4 on this road trip without Pau. It's amazing how much we suck when we don't have a center. Fuck if we hadn't gotten Gasol we'd be in the lottery right now.

[Amarelooms]

We're going 0-4 on this road trip without Pau. It's amazing how much we suck when we don't have a center. Fuck if we hadn't gotten Gasol we'd be in the lottery right now.

Lakers were never that good...calm down homer :elephant

[BonnerDynasty]

Maybe Hou takes 1st place, Lakers 2nd

Spurs drop down to 7th and get LA before Bynum comes back

???

[DazedAndConfused]

I had to put the game on MUTE. Can't stand Van Gundy and his homer ass today.

[DazedAndConfused]

Lakers were never that good...calm down homer :elephant

Still good enough to beat your team though.

[BonnerDynasty]

Yeah Bonner doesn't do that :depressed

Manu making passes to that baller....damn

[Lakafan23]

get on scola please hes just getting open layups.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Rockets are pretty damn good

[TampaDude]

How many assists/rebounds though? T-mac has the ability to win games without scoring.

True...he's been feeding to Scola and others...Rox are looking really good right now...we'll see if they can hold off Kobe in the second half...

[DazedAndConfused]

The Rockets are picking us apart on defense and flat out embarrassing us. This is pathetic. Bynum was really a huge band aid that covered up all our issues on defense. Fucking Phil needs to hire a good defensive coach because all that he knows how to do is teach the fucking triangle.

[Lakafan23]

this is getting pathetic. no one is attempting to take a good shot

[DazedAndConfused]

Refs are taking control of this game. Letting the Rox play physical and calling all these ticky tack bullshit fouls on us.

[TampaDude]

Rockets living at the stripe now...

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Scola plays with a lot of heart.

:pctoss

[Lakafan23]

HAHAHAHA luke walton is horrible

[KidCongo]

I mean Kobe=MVP should be able to carry team

Go T mac

[ricketts]

would love to see the rockets lose and help the spurs in the standings, it does not look like thats happening. though.

[DazedAndConfused]

Goddamn we deserve the beating we are getting here. This team without a legitimate post option is just crap. No Pau, No Bynum, no wins.

[Gino]

Loved Van Gundy of acusing Argentines of having a "flop-off" in practice.

Also, Kobe is such a douche bag. He feels the need to explain to his teammates what they're doing wrong after every single play.

You could see Luke Walton getting pissed off and yelling right back at him.

I would tell him to shut the fuck up.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

The return of the 2005-2007 Lakers :clap :clap

[Gino]

Goddamn we deserve the beating we are getting here. This team without a legitimate post option is just crap. No Pau, No Bynum, no wins.

:rolleyes

Hard to see how Gasol would help the Lakers defense.

[Lakafan23]

how do the rockets go from being so bad to so good?? they have the same team except for bobby jackson. this doesnt make sense.

[Amarelooms]

The Rockets are picking us apart on defense and flat out embarrassing us. This is pathetic. Bynum was really a huge band aid that covered up all our issues on defense. Fucking Phil needs to hire a good defensive coach because all that he knows how to do is teach the fucking triangle.

Bynum sucks ass and so do you :elephant

[Gino]

ya i love that one with duncan too. best PF to ever play the game

Duncan is a center. I don't know why he insists on being called a PF.

Probably because he's not even the best center to play in his won era (yet alone all time). That would be Shaq.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

:rolleyes

Hard to see how Gasol would help the Lakers defense.
I'm pretty sure the ROckets would STILL be winning even with Gasol,

They're really great at playing team basketball today.


it'd be acloser game though.

[BonnerDynasty]

Argys are great floppers but they play with so much damn heart. I love it. I wish we could have scola and nocioni :(

[TampaDude]

Goddamn we deserve the beating we are getting here. This team without a legitimate post option is just crap. No Pau, No Bynum, no wins.

When Gasol and/or Bynum comes back, you'll be fine...we'll still hate you, but you'll be fine... :lol

[KidCongo]

luis 2 points less than Kobe

[BonnerDynasty]

Duncan is a center. I don't know why he insists on being called a PF.

Probably because he's not even the best center to play in his won era (yet alone all time). That would be Shaq.

Duncan did it with skill. Shaq did it with size. I know which is more impressive to me.

[Lakafan23]

okay so i dont know why everyone hates on dazed. im not trying to back him up or anything cause i dont know him but i just want to know why everyone hates him

[TampaDude]

I have as many points as T-Mac in the first half... :lol

[TampaDude]

okay so i dont know why everyone hates on dazed. im not trying to back him up or anything cause i dont know him but i just want to know why everyone hates him

I actually meant the Lakers, not D&C...

[DazedAndConfused]

There's no way to sugarcoat this, we suck without our bigmen. This looks EXACTLY like the Laker teams of the last few seasons.

And gotta love the Mav fans only coming in to talk shit, they disappear whenever they are losing.

[Gino]

Luke sucks..what is he going to Say to Kobe?

I would tell him his constant yapping isn't helping.

Real leaders know when to yell at their teammates and when they need some posetive influence.

Kobe's just studied way too much Jordan footage.

[Warlord23]

McGrady has looked impressive. Looks tired and doesn't look like he has the legs under his jumpshot, but his decision-making off the dribble has been spectacular.

[TampaDude]

There's no way to sugarcoat this, we suck without our bigmen. This looks EXACTLY like the Laker teams of the last few seasons.

And gotta love the Mav fans only coming in to talk shit, they disappear whenever they are losing.

Don't worry...the Rockets are just shooting some shots... :lol

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I want Nocioni and Walter they are quicker than Scola.
The ONLY WAY the Spurs can remedy the Scola blunder is if they acquire Nocioni somehow

That's the only way they can reverse the bad voodoo hex they put on us.

I already hate watching the Houston ROckets benefit from the hustle of one of the Argentine gold medalists.

[DazedAndConfused]

Good luck Lakers..but the Rockets are playing great right now!

And Dazed, just enjoy the game..if the Lakers lose no big deal..your missing Gasol!

I know but every loss still sucks man. I hate seeing this team get beat down like this.

[KidCongo]

I mean Lakers have to hit their shots, then they'll win

[Lakafan23]

tmacs dream team doesnt include tim duncan???? thats outrageous

[Fabbs]

without the help of collusion the Kobester is back to 2005-7 form. :blah

[Amarelooms]

I know but every loss still sucks man. I hate seeing this team get beat down like this.

Rockets just beating a team they suppose to beat.

Memo to Lakers homers your team is not good enough to be a #1 seed...expect to be at #6-7 when the season ends :elephant

[bdictjames]

tmacs dream team doesnt include tim duncan???? thats outrageous
I dont think TD and Tmac would mesh well though. Both like the ball in their hands and being the focal point of the offense. TD is more of a defender while Tmac is the offensive player.

[DazedAndConfused]

The only thing that sucks about this potential loss is that Rocket fans will still think they can win a ring and we will have to hear their shit until BOS obliterates them.

[duncan228]

Nice piece on Kobe.

[DazedAndConfused]

Rockets just beating a team they suppose to beat.

Memo to Lakers homers your team is not good enough to be a #1 seed...expect to be at #6-7 when the season ends :elephant

If I take away Dirk and Damp from your team you wouldn't be winning much either. What's your point?

[Gino]

Bryant/Jordan montage appearing on ABC.

We're hearing about his "journey".

I wonder if he'll mention his stop in Colorado?

Montage over. Nope.

[Amarelooms]

The only thing that sucks about this potential loss is that Rocket fans will still think they can win a ring and we will have to hear their shit until BOS obliterates them.

Rockets have a better chance than the Fakers...but both have slim to no chance :elephant

[DazedAndConfused]

Bryant/Jordan montage appearing on ABC.

We're hearing about his "journey".

I wonder if he'll mention his stop in Colorado?

Montage over. Nope.

Why does KG think his bony ass is such a thug?

[Gino]

tmacs dream team doesnt include tim duncan???? thats outrageous

Are you pandering to the Spurs fans because your team's ass is being handed to them?

[Gino]

Why does KG think his bony ass is such a thug?

KG is a badass....remember? Didn't your fanbase attempt a collective effort to acquire him?

GetGarnett.com?

Remember?

[DazedAndConfused]

Time to put the TV on MUTE again. Van Gundy's mouth must be tired from sucking all that Rockets cock.

[Gino]

He is giving Tim Duncan his Props!!!!!

Come on! Duncan? Really? If you were gonna play a pick up game with five guys, you would pick Duncan?

[Gino]

what do you mean a baddass? like a thug?

Yes.

What else ya got?

:rolleyes

[Lakafan23]

Are you pandering to the Spurs fans because your team's ass is being handed to them?


No im just telling it like it is. You put Tim Duncan on any team and theyd be a title contender.

[bdictjames]

Come on! Duncan? Really? If you were gonna play a pick up game with five guys, you would pick Duncan?
I would. :lol

I'd just stand there at the corner waiting for an open three. The other guys would be AI, Amare, and Manu. :)

[T Park]

whats the score guys?

[Gino]

no, never..why pick the greatest power forward ever? That would be such a stupid choice wouldn't it?


Duncan's not a power forward. He's a FINO (forward in name only).

You wouldn't rather play with KG than Duncan? Honestly?

[DazedAndConfused]

Jesus Christ let us play! These refs are fucking pathetic.

[Gino]

Nice airball from Fisher.....whats Smush Parker up to?

[Lakafan23]

Duncan's not a power forward. He's a FINO (forward in name only).

You wouldn't rather play with KG than Duncan? Honestly?


Fuck no. I dont want to have to worry about KG getting mad and punching me for making a mistake. KG is a scronny little bastard who would get owned by Duncan in a game of one on one

[bdictjames]

Duncan's not a power forward. He's a FINO (forward in name only).

You wouldn't rather play with KG than Duncan? Honestly?
KG would be too good. Duncan has a more fundamental game, and I think that's easier to adjust to.

[Gino]

Duncan..sorry Duncan has proven to be clutch when the game is on the line..Kg has never been clutch!

I must have missed all those game where KG choked.

That visions of Robert Horry saving Duncan (after Duncan missed several free throws in a row) in the 2005 finals must be a figment of my imagination as well.

[resistanze]

McGrady better pick his game up if he wants to keep his team's streak alive.

[Gino]

I must have missed all those game where KG choked.

That visions of Robert Horry saving Duncan (after Duncan missed several free throws in a row) in the 2005 finals must be a figment of my imagination as well.

Here's the game...

http://www.nba.com/games/20050619/SASDET/boxscore.html

[Lakafan23]

i think everyone should start hating on Gino. hes a flaming douchebox.

[Gino]

I must have missed all those game where KG choked.

That visions of Robert Horry saving Duncan (after Duncan missed several free throws in a row) in the 2005 finals must be a figment of my imagination as well.


Tony Parker has one finals MVP.

Is he better than Chris Paul? Steve Nash? John Stockton?

[Gino]

i think everyone should start hating on Gino. hes a flaming douchebox.

Whats a douche-box? :lol

[TampaDude]

Rockets have gone ice cold...Lakers got this now...

[DazedAndConfused]

NOICE!!!!!!!

Making a comeback!!!! Probably won't last, but at least we aren't embarrassing ourselves.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

What's wrong with Rafar Alston?

[Lakafan23]

thank god kobe must have done something in that locker room

[DazedAndConfused]

Whats a douche-box?

It's what your mother squeezed out after 9 months.

[Lakafan23]

Whats a douche-box? :lol


You

[DazedAndConfused]

MBENGA to the rescue! He's done a great job on defense.

[TampaDude]

thank god kobe must have done something in that locker room

He ejaculated his magic semen all over the other Lakers, imbuing them with his super powers... :lol

[DazedAndConfused]

All Laker fans MUTE your TV's. Ever since I did that we've gone on a 10-0 run. No more Van Gundy and his spermfest Rox love.

[resistanze]

Why is he trying to convince people KG > TD in a Lakers vs. Rockets thread?

[DazedAndConfused]

Gino thinks he's hard like KG. That thug life mentality must have rubbed off on the Celtic fanbase too.

[Gino]

It's what your mother squeezed out after 9 months.

Most people resort to vulgarity when they're getting SHREDDED in arguments. :lol

[DazedAndConfused]

What argument are we having here? That KG is better than Duncan? Because you certainly aren't winning that one.

[Gino]

Um..Duncan still has 3 finals MVp? How many does KG have again?

Um..Duncan has been voted great power forward ever already!

Are you too stupid to see that?

Hahahah.....really by who?

Is this official? The NBA gave out a best power forward EVER award to Duncan?

That kind of sucks for all the power forwards for the rest of human history, doesn't it?

[Gino]

What argument are we having here? That KG is better than Duncan? Because you certainly aren't winning that one.

Duncan has played on better teams...he's never been a better basketball player.

This season is the PROOF, is it not?

[Lakafan23]

okay i dont understand how your brain works Gino, but you are arguing that KG is better than TD when he clearly is not, on a lakers vs rockets thread. the douchebox needs to shut up.

[Gino]

please give me FACTS on why KG is better than Duncan.


Please tell me who gave Tim Duncan the greatest power forward EVER award? :lol

See DazedAndConfused? Shredded!

[duncan228]

New idiot crashes game blog.
Welcome to ST.

The Duncan/Garnett argument has been done to death here, you won't win it.
Use search and catch up.
Bring something new.

[TampaDude]

LA is playing well now.. They will win this game.

Yeah...they have solved the Rockets...Kobe will go off in the 4th and take their souls...

[Lakafan23]

Fuck Yea Here We Come Baby

[DazedAndConfused]

AMAZING 3rd quarter. KEEP IT UP LAKESHOW!

[TampaDude]

okay i dont understand how your brain works Gino, but you are arguing that KG is better than TD when he clearly is not, on a lakers vs rockets thread. the douchebox needs to shut up.

:lmao

[DazedAndConfused]

Here We Go! Here We Go!

[Gino]

Rockets thought the game was over at halftime I guess.

[DazedAndConfused]

Fin Mbenga! Man he needs to be invisible on offense like Kwame.

[DazedAndConfused]

Tmac made a shot.

[mavsfan1000]

Lets go Rockets.

[Gino]

I'm done arguing with a moron..who has had KG for less than 1 year believing he is better than Duncan.


Because I can only judge a player if he is on my team or not?

Nice logic, "moron". :lol

[DazedAndConfused]

What is Van Grumpy saying now about the Rockets? Is he still slurping their semen?

[DazedAndConfused]

OK stop arguing about KG vs. Duncan in this game thread please. Take it elsewhere.

[Gino]

because stupid you haven't given me any reasons on why KG is better than Duncan.


Well his numbers have consistently been better their entire career. He can do a lot more than Duncan (take his man off the dribble, pass, shoot from outside, shoot free throws) and he plays with a lot more heart than Duncan.

Those seem like pretty good reasons, yes? :lol

[duncan228]

New idiot crashes game blog.
Welcome to ST.

The Duncan/Garnett argument has been done to death here, you won't win it.
Use search and catch up.
Bring something new.

[Gino]

In fact, the only way you can say Duncan is better than KG is the fact that Duncan has been on championship teams and KG has not (yet).

If you look at their skills on the basketball court, its not even debateable.

[TampaDude]

Both Hayes and Scola with 4 fouls...Kobe is gonna have a field day in the 4th!!!

[DazedAndConfused]

OK this is riduculous. Fucking Reefer

[mavsfan1000]

Reefer Austin!

[DazedAndConfused]

Even if we lose this game, I won't be worried. If you have to rely on REEFER hitting those kind of shots to win you aren't going to get far in the playoffs. The Law of Averages will catchup with him soon enough like it does to everyone.

[sribb43]

this Rafer Alston shit is getting ridiculous

[sribb43]

LOL @ Van Gundy saying that the Rockets must have been running his offense in the 3rd quarter when they were 1-16 at one point

[coldsweat]

Even if we lose this game, I won't be worried. If you have to rely on REEFER hitting those kind of shots to win you aren't going to get far in the playoffs. The Law of Averages will catchup with him soon enough like it does to everyone.

and the law of averages will catch up with mcgrady and he's start draining his shots.

[DazedAndConfused]

Like I said before the way the Rockets are winning this game right now is not going to translate into playoff success. No team in the history of the NBA has won without some sort of interior presence, which they don't have. Chucking 3 balls works when you hit them, but when those shots don't fall you're in deep shit.

[DazedAndConfused]

and the law of averages will catch up with mcgrady and he's start draining his shots.

I'll live with Mcgrady shooting 45% from the field over Alston raping us with these ridiculous 3pt shots.

[sribb43]

lol @ the rockets fans wanting Aaron Brooks and Stevie Franchise to get clock over Rafer at the begining of the season

[WalterBenitez]

Reds are ahead by 5 @ end of 3rd.

[DazedAndConfused]

omg

[TampaDude]

Alston is just shooting the shots he's supposed to shoot... :lol

[sribb43]

Adelman is turning into D'Antoni playing T-mac so many minutes the previous games

[resistanze]

Good lord Alston is making everything.

[Gino]

Here is the end of the discussion! Nice try though :toast
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2074360

You moron. I didn't say that Duncan wasn't voted by anyone as the greatest power forward of all time, I mocked you for wanting to end an argument because of what some guys on some unofficial panel decided.

AGAIN....is this official? :lol

[sribb43]

Rafer has now also turned into Marcus Camby blocking shots...WTF is going on in this world

[DazedAndConfused]

What the hell more can we do at this point. Refer has gone nuts. 8 3pters??? Are you kidding me?

[sribb43]

What the hell more can we do at this point. Refer has gone nuts. 8 3pters??? Are you kidding me?

if you lose with Rafer playing like this you just accepted it and know that it will never happen again

[DazedAndConfused]

Kobe is getting no love from the refs today.

[sribb43]

Put Kobe on him..you need to put taller player on him to contest his shot.

ya Kobe would shut him down...Lakers have played Vlady on T-mac alot of the game anyways

[resistanze]

Didn't Turiaf take like 8 steps?

[DazedAndConfused]

I mean props to Reefer, he is playing some amazing basketball right now on both ends of the floor. Singlehandedly keeping the Rockets ahead in this game.

[TampaDude]

What the hell more can we do at this point. Refer has gone nuts. 8 3pters??? Are you kidding me?

If the Rox hadn't started the 2nd half by going 0 for 11, this game might be out of reach right now...

[DazedAndConfused]

Damn they are gonna foul out their whole team if they keep this shit up.

[Gino]

shut the fuck up..Duncan's career numbers are better except free throw shooting stupid. He also has never lost in the first round in the play offs unlike the "Great KG"


:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol


Thats a little disingenuous isn't it? After all, KG came straight to the NBA! If you took away his first four years (when Duncan was in college), how much does his number increase by?

Lets compare their numbers since Duncan arrived, shall we?

btw - STFU!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

[DazedAndConfused]

^^I agree, hopefully we can continue to attack the paint. Ironically needs to stop forcing the issue so much and play within the game. When he gets calls from the refs it's fine, but today he is not getting them so he needs to be smarter.

[sribb43]

lakers in the penalty...give it to Kobe everytime

[TampaDude]

It's time for the Kobe Bryant show, folks...

[Gino]

So it's Duncan's fault that he went to college and got a Degree? So maybe Lebron's numbers for the first 4 years shouldn't count because he didn't go to college either :toast


Of course not, but its completely disingenuous to compare their "career" numbers since KG barely even played when he was an 18 year old in the league.

Im just pointing out that your arguments are stupid.

btw - Intersting that we're comparing these two players when one is power forward and one is a center.

Duncan hides behind the poward forward label because there's no way he would even be considered top five if everyone grouped him with centers.

Look at that "voting" you showed me. Who's his competition at power forward? The only ones who won championships were Moses and McHale.

But move Duncan to where he belongs (at center) and he wouldn't be close to the top. Top ten? Sure. But If I moved Chamberlin, Kareem, Shaq, Russell etc over to the power forward "list", they all would be number one as well.


That being said, KG is still a MUCH better basketball player than Duncan. This is obvious.

[DazedAndConfused]

Kobe on a mission. He's saving his energy to go all out for the last 5 mins. of this game. Going to foul out the entire Rox squad at this rate.

[DazedAndConfused]

Gino start another thread and discuss this. Nobody fucking cares.

[sribb43]

sweet another foul on Houston.

and another

[DazedAndConfused]

For fuck sakes can they miss a 3? This is ridiculous.

[duncan228]

Gino start another thread and discuss this. Nobody fucking cares.

It's been done.
Several times.

I agree, stop it in the blog.

But rather than start a thread use search and catch the fuck up.
We've all done this. Let the idiot get up to speed.

[resistanze]

Kobe forcing that shit up...

[SpursFanFirst]

The Lakers just can't overcome their deficit...c'mon Lakers! :clap

[DazedAndConfused]

WHAT ARE YOU DOING WATCHING HIM GO BY KOBE. YOUR FUCKING LAZY.

play some fucking defense and foul him at least.

[TampaDude]

Kobe on a mission. He's saving his energy to go all out for the last 5 mins. of this game. Going to foul out the entire Rox squad at this rate.

Yup...Kobe is about to take over this game...Lakers will win...

[DazedAndConfused]

Man we are so close to cutting this lead, but everytime they come back with some ridiculous 3pt shot. Sometimes it's just not your night, and I feel unless they start missing these 3's we may not come back.

[Gino]

So you believe that KG is a power forward and Duncan is a Center?

Also, compare their playoff numbers please?


Uh yeah.....how is Duncan a power forward? Because they list him at one? I think the Suns should list Steve Nash as a center. This way he can fiinish as the all time leader in assits for a center! :lol

[ludda]

Lakers not defending well. Can't let Rayford have a career night.

[Gino]

:baby



FIFY!

[DazedAndConfused]

Why the fuck are we chucking 3s. ATTACK THE PAINT YOU MORONS

[DazedAndConfused]

We are contesting most of Reefer's shots. He's just on fire tonight. Kind of like Andre Miller was against you.

[SpursFanFirst]

The Lakers need to work on those free throws. :bang

[duncan228]

FIFY!

Like I said earlier.
Welcome to SpursTalk. :)

It always takes the trolls a while to figure it out.

[SpursFanFirst]

Damn Those Rockets And Their 3-point Shots!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sribb43]

Why the fuck are we chucking 3s. ATTACK THE PAINT YOU MORONS

its the dallas mavericks syndrome

[Gino]

Retard..When Duncan came in the League he had Robinson who was our Center; then we picked up Rasho who was our center and then Nazr who was our center..Duncan has always played Power forward since he came in the NBA. THat is why he is a power forward!!!!

What a tired excuse!

Duncan is as much a power forward as Amare Stoudemire is a center!
:lol

[DazedAndConfused]

Game over. Their 3pt shooting is just insane. And they are raping Kobe left and right.

[resistanze]

Game.

[ludda]

holy shit, rocket spares all shooting lights out from 3

[sribb43]

Damn Those Rockets And Their 3-point Shots!!!!!!!!!!!!

it will be the rockets demise in the playoffs

[SpursFanFirst]

This game is over. Sorry Laker fans. :(

[TampaDude]

Wow...the Rockets are out of their fucking minds!!! How many 3s is that so far???

[duncan228]

Rockets acting like it's a Finals game with the chest thump celebration.

[Gino]

Game over. Their 3pt shooting is just insane. And they are raping Kobe left and right.

I think Kobe's 11-29 had something to do with it!!!

[SpursFanFirst]

it will be the rockets demise in the playoffs


Well, I hope you're right. Someone needs to break their momentum though.

[DazedAndConfused]

This Rocket team doesn't impress me. Their entire offense has become T-Mac ISO and 3pt shot. When you need Reefer Alston to hit 8 threes in a game you aren't going very far in the playoffs.

I thought we played them OK in the 2nd half tonight. It would have been nice to have Pau or Bynum in the game but what can you do. The Rockets played well and deserve the win.

[remingtonbo2001]

Damn Those Rockets And Their 3-point Shots!!!!!!!!!!!!

Meh. They're Regular Season 3-Pointers

Let's see the Rockets make those shots during the playoffs.

Regardless, congrats winning 22 straight.

[resistanze]

Rockets acting like it's a Finals game with the chest thump celebration.
Considering they're on the 2nd longest winning streak in NBA history and about to take over 1st place in the West, I'll give them a pass.

[TampaDude]

Rockets pouring it on now...

[sribb43]

22 is very impressive no doubt..but those 3's wont fall in the playoffs...maybe for 1 round but more than that cant see it happening

[Gino]

So Robinson was our power forward and Duncan was our Center? damn you are dumb!

No dumb ass, just because you start two centers doesn't mean that one is a power forward. One is a center playing at power forward.

Do you REALLY not get it, or do you just not want to admit that you got shredded again?

If the Jazz trade for Chris Paul and play both him and Deron Williams, does that make one of them a shooting guard?

How is Duncan a power forward other than thats the position they list him at in the starting lineup? Give me a reason!

If the Spurs had switched it around back in the day, would Robinson be on the greatest power forward list?
:lol

[TheNextGen]

lakers are choke artists. learn to make free throws when u need it. pointing at u lamar.

[sribb43]

WTF happened to Derek Fisher and his great defense getting lite up by Alston

[DazedAndConfused]

Rox are looking at another 1st round exit unless they get an extremely favorable matchup. You don't win in the playoffs off of 3pt shots.

[resistanze]

This Rocket team doesn't impress me. Their entire offense has become T-Mac ISO and 3pt shot. When you need Reefer Alston to hit 8 threes in a game you aren't going very far in the playoffs.

I thought we played them OK in the 2nd half tonight. It would have been nice to have Pau or Bynum in the game but what can you do. The Rockets played well and deserve the win.
I don't think anyone has them as favorites out of the West, but what they're doing is damn impressive.

And you probably shut the fuck up AT LEAST for the evening after making that other thread :lol

[Gino]

WTF happened to Derek Fisher and his great defense getting lite up by Alston


Lakers should sign Smush Parker.

[SpursFanFirst]

Folks, it's still only a 10-point game...it ain't over yet...


Sorry. It's over. The Lakers have been behind this entire game...they can't overcome the deficit. It won't change during the last 3 minutes.

[Gino]

Did Kobe lose the MVP in this game?

[SpursFanFirst]

lakers are choke artists. learn to make free throws when u need it. pointing at u lamar.

Turiaf is no help either...not to mention Kobe. He's missed a few this game.

[remingtonbo2001]

Lakers should sign Smush Parker.

too late.

[sribb43]

why didnt this Kobe show up 2 weeks ago against the Mavs, oh wait they had Jerry Stackhouse guarding him

[DazedAndConfused]

Battier is playing some crazy D on Kobe. Incredible that he can get his hand into his face like that without touching him.

Man it sucks that we are going to dip in the standings now. We need Gasol back ASAP.

[Gino]

Kobe: 11-31!!!!

Battier = Kobe stopper!

[sribb43]

duece duece for the rockets...it will end this week though

[duncan228]

Considering they're on the 2nd longest winning streak in NBA history and about to take over 1st place in the West, I'll give them a pass.

It's impressive, no doubt.

But I've watched the Spurs win 4 Titles with less thumping. :lol

[boutons_]

Congrats, Rockets, a very strong game finish.

[sribb43]

i cant take anymore shots of Mutumbo on the bench smiling

[remingtonbo2001]

The Rockets are playing like a team. Personally, I think they've peaked to early. It's difficult to maintain the level of basketball they're playing right now. You're only as good as your ugliest game.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I was surpirsed Battier could not pick up fouls guarding Kobe so close, and it's not cuz of the refs eitehr.

he's good. I wish he was on our team.

[BonnerDynasty]

Not only is Battier a great defender he is a great guy. Dude would be a great Spur.

[sribb43]

damn it takes a team to win 22 in a row to finally gain 1st place in the west

[duncan228]

You're only as good as your ugliest game.

We've got plenty to choose from lately.

:lmao

[Warlord23]

Signature shot of the night ... Sasha bodying up awkwardly to Alston, sticking out his midsection. Alston blowing by and laying it in, and on the way back giving Sasha a look that says "bitch, what the fuck are you doing?" :lol

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

LOL skip to my lou showing off.. ass, rattled Vujacic

[sribb43]

F Rafer with that AND1 shit tryin to show boat...Sasha should have puched his ass

[Gino]

Fuck nut...why is Duncan considered a center because you say so? What Makes Duncan a center rather than a power forward? He has been playing power forward his entire NBA career of course he is a power forward!


He is a power forward because he plays the power forward position, not because he is listed as one!!!! Get that through your stupid brain!

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Ok pal, I'll tell you why he's a center (again).

Seven feet height? Check!

Plays with back to the basket? Check!

Can't shoot free throws? Check!

Can't take his man off the dribble? Check!

Go-to move is a hook shot? Check!


Ok...now go through that list and ask those same questions for all the other TRUE power forwards. Now go and ask those same questions for all the great centers in the league.

[resistanze]

LOL @ Vujacic. At least he has a pair.

[sribb43]

great Kobe will drop 50+ on the mavs after this performance

[atxrocker]

yeah but they are the weakest first place team in the west.


:lol :lol sour grapes?

[BonnerDynasty]

Nice D by Scola! lol

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

:lol I love these kind of beat downs. SO demoralzing...

[remingtonbo2001]

We've got plenty to choose from lately.

:lmao

:lol That's what I was thinking.

[sribb43]

anyone thinking Kobe wants to be traded now without gasol or bynum, he is back in the same situation

[DazedAndConfused]

When Battier was contesting jumpshots he was not fouling Kobe. But everytime Kobe took it to the rack he was getting hacked left and right, the refs were letting it go because the NBA probably wants to see this streak continue.

[BonnerDynasty]

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Ok pal, I'll tell you why he's a center (again).

Seven feet height? Check! 6'10-6'11 actually

Plays with back to the basket? Check! Not all the time, PF's can't post?

Can't shoot free throws? Check! 70 something percent, good enough

Can't take his man off the dribble? Check! The slow ones he can

Go-to move is a hook shot? Check! Try 15 foot bank shot


Ok...now go through that list and ask those same questions for all the other TRUE power forwards. Now go and ask those same questions for all the great centers in the league.

[lefty]

i cant take anymore shots of Mutumbo on the bench smiling

Then you'll have to block shots of Mutombo smiling

[sribb43]

congrats rockets might impressive but cant wait to see another T-mac flame out and first round exit.

Mutumbo is so damn annoying

[SpursFanFirst]

You're only as good as your ugliest game.


I thought the saying was, "You're only as good as your last game."

:depressed Either way, it's not looking good for us.

[WalterBenitez]

Since when we are worried about those reds