Game Thread: SERiES THREAD:HOUSTON ROCKETS VS PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS

[Superdonk]

As soon as the shots stop falling, Portland loses their aggressiveness...

 

[WhiteMamba]

ugggggly

 

[Superdonk]

Throw him out!!

 

[GunsUp_ShootinBlanks]

Interesting free throw differential so far in this game.

 

[bksballer89]

Nice recovery by Portland since Rockets went up 13

 

[bksballer89]

Interesting free throw differential so far in this game.

It is interesting if you're not watching and just looking at the box score.....Not so interesting if you're actually watching the game and know that the refs are calling a fair game

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

Lets go Blazers.


I went 6-1 so far in my picks.


A Blazer win would be a perfect end to a great opening weekend.

 

[GunsUp_ShootinBlanks]

It is interesting if you're not watching and just looking at the box score.....Not so interesting if you're actually watching the game and know that the refs are calling a fair game

I didn't say the refs were bad. I said it was interesting. Portland is clearly more aggressive going to the rim, but you would think the team that leads the league in free throws would shoot more than 0 in a half.

 

[OregonDucks]

It is odd to finally be on the good end of receiving calls. Usually, especially in playoffs, it is Portland getting screwed with calls.

This will end up being a great series.

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

Portland has to feel great.
They shot 34% and 9%


And only down 1 point on the road.

 

[OregonDucks]

Portland has to feel great.
They shot 34% and 9%


And only down 1 point on the road.

And Rockets have some foul trouble going on. Reason Rockets are winning orh ad such a large lead was due to parsons shooting lights out.

 

[trojanfan12]

I didn't say the refs were bad. I said it was interesting. Portland is clearly more aggressive going to the rim, but you would think the team that leads the league in free throws would shoot more than 0 in a half.

A big part of the reason they lead the league in free throws is teams fouling Dwight intentionally. Blazers aren't fouling him.

 

[OregonDucks]

A big part of the reason they lead the league in free throws is teams fouling Dwight intentionally. Blazers aren't fouling him.

NO need to foul Dwight right now, he hasn't done shit but whine and get himself a Technical.

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

They are not doubling Dwight Howard NOR or they fouling him.
Dwight is to blame for the lack of free throws.


he is playing tissue soft and extra small so far.....
Houston wont get free throws if Howard is playing way too finesse and soft.


If they want to get to the line, Dwight has to remember he is the best center in the league.
I expect Dwight to come out in the 2nd half and be dominant again.....or they will lose...

There is no reason Dwight should not go 40/20 tonight with the Portland strategy.

 

[bksballer89]

shaq is right about dwight

 

[Hambombs]

I don't think Dwight is to good on offense which is why they might not be doubling him?

 

[OregonDucks]

I hate Dwight Howard. Dudes a pussy.

 

[Hambombs]

shaq is right about dwight

What did he say?

 

[OregonDucks]

I don't think Dwight is to good on offense which is why they might not be doubling him?

Howard aint shit that is why Portland doesn't need to double him. He is soft. An overrated "all-star" who cant stand carrying a team on his shoulders, thought he could run and hide in Houston, but it isn't working.

 

[bksballer89]

Howard aint shit that is why Portland doesn't need to double him. He is soft. An overrated "all-star" who cant stand carrying a team on his shoulders, thought he could run and hide in Houston, but it isn't working.

Let's ignore the fact that he was the only reason Orlando were championship contenders for about 3 seasons and actually got them to the finals