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Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Spurs win 103-91
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Posted Nov 30 2013 1:01AM
Although James Harden has returned to action, there's no guarantee as to how much he'll be able to contribute Saturday night for the Houston Rockets.
Whether San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker suits up is going to be a game-time decision.
The Spurs are 7-0 home, where they have also won seven straight against a Rockets team that comes to town with Dwight Howard for the first time.
Harden came back Friday after missing three games with a sore left foot and had a season-low nine points and seven assists in 25 minutes in a 114-95 home rout of Brooklyn.
Coach Kevin McHale said that the Rockets' top scorer would not have played had Jeremy Lin not been out with a sprained right knee. Lin is out for at least two weeks.
"I was happy to have him at 25 minutes," McHale said. "Our goal was under 30. Our big thing is to see how he feels tomorrow. Hopefully, that foot feels as good tomorrow as it did today."
Parker sat out Friday's 109-91 victory at Orlando with a sprained ankle. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said there's a chance Parker will play Saturday.
"We'll see how he feels," Popovich said. "His sprain wasn't severe."
Parker averaged 24.5 points to help San Antonio (14-2) take three of four from Houston last season. Harden missed one of those contests, but averaged 30.3 in the others and also notably averaged 18.5 points in the Western Conference finals against San Antonio two seasons ago with Oklahoma City.
The Spurs have won nine of the last 13 meetings in this Texas rivalry that the Rockets hope will swing in their favor with the addition of Howard. He last faced San Antonio when his ignominious Los Angeles Lakers career ended in a first-round sweep in last season's playoffs.
Houston (12-5) has won a season-high four straight while getting a minimal contribution from Howard, who is averaging 12.3 points and 8.8 rebounds in that span.
"Everybody is learning how to still play together," he said. "We are 12-5 now. Again, we want to be a lot better team come February than we are now."
While the Rockets now must adjust to playing without Lin, the Spurs don't seem too worried about not having Parker on occasion. The Western Conference's best team got 19 points apiece from Tim Duncan and Marco Belinelli in cruising past the Magic.
"That's the way we are made," San Antonio's Manu Ginobili said. "We don't depend on absolutely one player. If we were going to miss Tony for 20 games, that's another thing. But we can replace anybody for one or two games. We are deep. That's one of the strengths of this team."
Ginobili offered his assessment of the Spurs in a similar vein to Howard's thoughts on the Rockets.
"You can't really think that you're going to start 14-2," Ginobili said. "But we know we have a good team. We know we're going to win 50 games. That's what happened last year, and I think we're a better team this year."
Houston's Chandler Parsons made all seven shots for 21 points Friday and is 21 for 27 from the field - including 9 of 14 from 3-point range - in his last three games. He averaged 17.8 points against the Spurs in 2012-13.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs @ Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Wow, pay attention recruits: THIS is how you start a game thread.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Yup, the spurs have never lost with me starting a game thread, I guarantee it, look it up.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
:flag: :flag: :flag:
Guard the three point line please. Let Howard go off if it has to be but do not let them shoot too many threes ...
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Hope we get Parker back for this one.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
I won't even be mad if we lose. The spurs are the best team in the league. Kind of fucking sucks to be in the same division for seeding purposes
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Let Parker rest. These ankle injuries last all year because of the constant grind. Give him as much rest as possible. Let's see what we can do with him on the bench.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
sook
I won't even be mad if we lose. The spurs are the best team in the league. Kind of fucking sucks to be in the same division for seeding purposes
somehow the rockets play both the games at SA before playing them once in HOU
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Parker better not play, conserve his health, these are all meaningless regular season games, tbh..
Harden has dominated the Spurs, hopefully he has an off game tonight..
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Harden is injured too so he might now play either, or in limited minutes...
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Going to the game tonight.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Hopefully Leonard will start the game on Harden. I went to the game in Houston last year, and remember Leonard was pretty much were shutting him down before that bullshit jumper at the end of the game. Kawhi's length was really bothering him.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Harden pisses me off so badly. Total finals appearance disgrace that just has to go off against us every game, smh.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
Arcadian
Going to the game tonight.
Me too....
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
...and fuck you Comcast, again. Guess I'll find a stream.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
What's the over and under on how many women Howard will impregnate tonight? I'm saying 3.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
Joyrider
What's the over and under on how many women Howard will impregnate tonight? I'm saying 3.
Good to see Howard getting his stamina back..
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
It looks like Howard is not looking to score much this season.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
Joyrider
What's the over and under on how many women Howard will impregnate tonight? I'm saying 3.
I heard he's aiming for Amy tonight.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
PlayNando
I heard he's aiming for Amy tonight.
Dude!!!
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
Joyrider
What's the over and under on how many women Howard will impregnate tonight? I'm saying 3.
He is chasing Calvin Murphy's nba record for illegitimate kids.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
benefactor
...and fuck you Comcast, again. Guess I'll find a stream.
www.ballstreams.com 100% legit
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
bluebellmaniac
Let Parker rest. These ankle injuries last all year because of the constant grind. Give him as much rest as possible. Let's see what we can do with him on the bench.
Parkers ankle is fine IMO. After getting fined last season for resting the Big Three you have to be a little creative.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Hopefully the game is close... picked rockets +6 is the current line. If Parker doesnt play it will be close im predicting
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Duncan wit another big game? All in favor say I.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Blowout city tonight, but the usual scrub goes off for about 24 pts.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
Bulaien999
Hopefully the game is close... picked rockets +6 is the current line. If Parker doesnt play it will be close im predicting
Hope the Sas blow them out how cud u bet against the spurs at home man?
Picked the spurs $100 pls pls pls spurs blow the game wide open
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Dwight is going to be out for blood against Timmy. Fortunately for us that doesn't matter. He's just not that great.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
It's gonna be a tough game. Rockets are a heck of offensive team.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
I know its still early in the season but it would be nice to get a win against a decent opponent.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
timmy2003
It's gonna be a tough game. Rockets are a heck of offensive team.
we've got a hell of a defense here. This should be a good opportunity to assess exactly how good it is.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Beli goes for 50 tonight. :wow
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
The game's not on in south Texas cable tv!!! AGHGGHHHH never woulda guessed
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
Darius McCrary
The game's not on in south Texas cable tv!!! AGHGGHHHH never woulda guessed
Check your local stations. Being broadcast on KBVO in the Austin viewing area.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Ugh, gonna be an endurance test watching this shitty Rockets broadcast.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
Dex
Check your local stations. Being broadcast on KBVO in the Austin viewing area.
Kbvo. You are bringing me back to my days growing up in Austin.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Got my Dos XX and I'm ready for this game :flag:
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Damn! Spurs home game game but lp gives the rockets broadcast.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
league pass should let you choose which broadcast you want to watch, pretty sure it does anyway.
can't wait, pretty excited. should be a great game.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
weeks
league pass should let you choose which broadcast you want to watch, pretty sure it does anyway.
can't wait, pretty excited. should be a great game.
it doesn't with the tv broadcasts.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Man, ANOTHER Spurs home game with the road announcers for League Pass. Seems like 3/4ths of their games on league pass are the other team's broadcaster.
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Originally Posted by
weeks
league pass should let you choose which broadcast you want to watch, pretty sure it does anyway.
can't wait, pretty excited. should be a great game.
The very least they should do is always have the home announcer for the home team.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Let's hear what the Rockettes announcers say about the Great Coach Pop
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
these are some ugly misses
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Another game. Another steal by Leonard. :tu
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
houston plays terrible defence.. parker is missing the impossible tbh
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Timmy crashing the boards.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Glad Timmy put down Heroes of Might and Magic long enough to work on his jumper a little. :lol
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Hardenscrub always looking for bailout fouls smh.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
geesh these rocket announcers are taking a dump on timmy
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Yeah I agree. Harden seems to just wobble around and dive into the paint and toss the ball up while flailing despite no contact hoping for calls.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
good foul, tbh... missed a freebie... Sean says you can't touch that guy, but you gotta guard him somehow...
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
funny thing is Manu doesn't get those calls anymore...
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Getting real tired of seeing forcing up contested shots and only passing if he has no chance of making it. It's as if "good to great" doesn't apply to him. He continues to neglect open shooters.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
Kidd K
Yeah I agree. Harden seems to just wobble around and dive into the paint and toss the ball up while flailing despite no contact hoping for calls.
Well Manu definitely fouled him on that play, but it wasn't clear whether or not he was in shooting motion (although if you ask me he probably was). I don't like Harden's ref bullshit any less than the the next guy but he was definitely fouled on that play.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
ElNono
funny thing is Manu doesn't get those calls anymore...
Because this calls are reserved for hyped players
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
Chinook
Getting real tired of seeing forcing up contested shots and only passing if he has no chance of making it. It's as if "good to great" doesn't apply to him. He continues to neglect open shooters.
you talking about Tony?
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
Chinook
Getting real tired of seeing forcing up contested shots and only passing if he has no chance of making it. It's as if "good to great" doesn't apply to him. He continues to neglect open shooters.
Who do you mean? Tony? Or Manu?
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
open shooters have to make it
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Kawhi blowing wide open threes per par.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Diaw is so active. What is he eating this season ?
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
jARS mEsH sEt
Well Manu definitely fouled him on that play, but it wasn't clear whether or not he was in shooting motion (although if you ask me he probably was). I don't like Harden's ref bullshit any less than the the next guy but he was definitely fouled on that play.
Wasn't referring to that last play, just in general. He's dove in and flailed once already tonight, and (actually I shouldn't even admit this) I watch some Rockets games on league pass to see how the Rockets are this year. . .and the guy is constantly doing it.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Is that Tim's 2nd foul already?
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
we gettin' killed in rebounds so far
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
Coward is scurrrrreed of Timmy! :lol
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
ElNono
you talking about Tony?
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Originally Posted by
Kidd K
Who do you mean? Tony? Or Manu?
Parker, sorry. Ginobili has some turnovers but at least he's trying to make the team better.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
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Originally Posted by
Kidd K
Yeah I agree. Harden seems to just wobble around and dive into the paint and toss the ball up while flailing despite no contact hoping for calls.
Harden plays no defense WOW.
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Re: Game 17: Spurs vs Rockets: Sat. Nov 30 7:30 PM, Parker (Game time decision)
i'll be really sad when manu retires..