Hornets vs. Rockets Game Thread

[Eazy-P]

Problem is the guards don't get other guys consistently involved. Davis, Smith, Ryno could get more production if the guard play was better.

yep. When Roberts get in the game he's only looking for his shot. He dribbles the ball until there's about 5 sec left on the shot clock and then try to make something happen. I hope he works on getting other people involved.

[FlyGirl]

I really believe Monty gave this game away just to give other guys time to learn the game and play. That HAS to be the reason for hi coaching. And Davis is clearly frustrated that he is not getting any looks from guards or offensive plays. Rivers is on suicide watch right now, he really wants "it" but he isnt ready yet. But overall, I think the Hornets didn't care about a "win", it was all for experimenting and learning

thats how i viewed this game.

I know Monty just got his new contract but he'd better care SOMETHING about winning.

[Eman5805]

yep. When Roberts get in the game he's only looking for his shot. He dribbles the ball until there's about 5 sec left on the shot clock and then try to make something happen. I hope he works on getting other people involved.

If he's going to look for his own shot, then he should immediatley look for his own shot. There's nothing to be gained from holding the ball so long then hoisting up some bad shot.

[MeSoHornets504]

We would have won if Matt Caroll had seen the floor. He's our championship piece.

[ramsters60]

lets see....your best player really doesn't get into it at all. your starting center gets 1 rebound, your best 3 point shooter goes 2 for 10...and you come up short by 4 against a very solid team....oh, well...

[Silverfoxx]

We would have won if Matt Caroll had seen the floor. He's our championship piece.

This.

[carpo_07]

no wonder harden has been going off, he's the only player in the nba the travelling rule doesn't apply too. in the third quarter alone i counted 3 unwhistled

[AD23forMVP]

Our guards are horrid defensively.

[Bee-Fense]

This team would be so much better with Gordon. I mean, seriously, he is EXACTLY what the team needs.

[FlyGirl]

[AD23forMVP]

Even better.



Can someone add this to the smileys?

[hornetstime247]

This team is going to be seriously good once Gordon comes back... I think most of us are forgetting just how good Gordon is... and as some have mentioned he is exactly what this team is missing!

[DirtySouf]

I just don't understand why Roberts waves off the post every time there is a switch.

[hornetstime247]

Also the NBA seriously needs to start telling the Refs to keep their eyes open.. Parsons with the clear double dribble on a fast break attempt, Asik with more travels than can be counted donw low and forget about Harden. There was a layup play where I counted 5 steps!!!

[FlyGirl]

http://www.nba.com/hornets/blog/horn...nets-96-111412















And this sums up the game.

[luckyman]

This team is going to be seriously good once Gordon comes back... I think most of us are forgetting just how good Gordon is... and as some have mentioned he is exactly what this team is missing!

I declare from this moment forward, this player's name be stricken from the forum until said player...uhhh...PLAYS.

All those in favor say aye....AYE.

The ayes have it. Motion passed.

[AD23forMVP]

Also, Jeremy Lin isn't the same Jeremy Lin that we played in the Garden last season. That signing was a bust.

[AD23forMVP]

Doesn't have to do with our game, but:

@DarnellMayberryKendrick Perkins & Zach Randolph had an alteration. Police investigating.

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As @DarnellMayberry says, there may be no investigation under way, but a NewsOK staffer heard yelling and walls and doors being hit.

[FlyGirl]

Doesn't have to do with our game, but:

They had an 'alteration'?

[Pelicans78]

Also, Jeremy Lin isn't the same Jeremy Lin that we played in the Garden last season. That signing was a bust.

He was bad in that game as well. 9 turnovers. His lack of vision and overrated ball-handling hinder him. He needs the ball in his hands to be productive and needs floor spacing. Luckily they have Harden around to cover up his flaws.

[luckyman]

Harden can be held in check. I suspect the next time they play he will be. You just need to be able to funnel him to a big and rotate if he tries to pass. If thats done, he'll either throw up a contested brick or put his head down and drive, in a straight line, at all costs.

Aminu really disappointed. Got shook pretty easily. Somebody like G....DAMIIT!

[AD23forMVP]

Harden can be held in check. I suspect the next time they play he will be. You just need to be able to funnel him to a big and rotate if he tries to pass. If thats done, he'll either throw up a contested brick or put his head down and drive, in a straight line, at all costs.

Aminu really disappointed. Got shook pretty easily. Somebody like G....DAMIIT!

I thought Aminu played fine, he could have been more aggressive getting around screens but the biggest problem was the slow footed Lopez imo.

Harden had 19 of his 30 points and was 7-11 at the half. In the second half when Lopez didn't get as many minutes as the other starters Harden scored 11 points on 3-9 shooting.

[Hornetnojersey]

The refs treated Harden like he was MJ. The guy was flopping and traveling but still getting the fouls.

[luckyman]

I thought Aminu played fine, he could have been more aggressive getting around screens but the biggest problem was the slow footed Lopez imo.

I meant more on the defensive end. He let Harden waltz into the lane pretty easily even without a screen.

Doesn't bode well for when they have to play Ginobilli. Same type of player but better with a better shot.

[AD23forMVP]

Another thing I came to notice. Their starters played 48 combined minutes in the fourth quarter. Ours? 27 combined minutes. I know we outscored them by 5, but you have to think what could have been.