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Quote from: Questat on February 10, 2020, 07:52:05 AM

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One thing I am sure to which is why Clarkson want to attack the rim.
There is no shot blocker.

That was their weakness now that they don't have Capela, however we can't say that Rockets are not effective, this was a close game until it ended by a lucky shot of Bogdanović, yeah I will call that lucky as the percentage of it getting in is low since it's a contested shot.

That shouldn't be a close game if they have a legitimate center (big men). I know they can play with a smaller line up since they have Westbrook and Harden that could both score from everywhere on the floor. But, one thing is for sure, if they can't shoot at a high percentage, it will be a guaranteed loss for them.

In this game, the Rockets shoot 46% FG, and that's a good percentage, they just lost in the rebounding department where they out-rebounded by the Jazz by 12 rebounds. (Jazz total rebound 48, Rockets total rebounds 36).

And that is because even Clarkson could get the offensive rebound out of the Rockets players.
Something is really off with it.
Haven't you noticed guys?
Snyder didn't even abuse the small line up of the Rockets.
He didn't make plays for Gobert. 12 points 15 rebounds 37 minutes
Unlike what Lakers did using Davis and McGee under the rim. He fought the rim attackers like Westbrook and Harden with points in paint too.
This means something.

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Quote from: Oasisman on February 10, 2020, 07:26:08 AM

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Quote from: Reid on February 10, 2020, 04:33:37 AM

One thing I am sure to which is why Clarkson want to attack the rim.
There is no shot blocker.

That was their weakness now that they don't have Capela, however we can't say that Rockets are not effective, this was a close game until it ended by a lucky shot of Bogdanović, yeah I will call that lucky as the percentage of it getting in is low since it's a contested shot.

That shouldn't be a close game if they have a legitimate center (big men). I know they can play with a smaller line up since they have Westbrook and Harden that could both score from everywhere on the floor. But, one thing is for sure, if they can't shoot at a high percentage, it will be a guaranteed loss for them.

In this game, the Rockets shoot 46% FG, and that's a good percentage, they just lost in the rebounding department where they out-rebounded by the Jazz by 12 rebounds. (Jazz total rebound 48, Rockets total rebounds 36).

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Quote from: Sanitough on February 10, 2020, 05:09:02 AM

Quote from: Reid on February 10, 2020, 04:33:37 AM

One thing I am sure to which is why Clarkson want to attack the rim.
There is no shot blocker.

That was their weakness now that they don't have Capela, however we can't say that Rockets are not effective, this was a close game until it ended by a lucky shot of Bogdanović, yeah I will call that lucky as the percentage of it getting in is low since it's a contested shot.

That shouldn't be a close game if they have a legitimate center (big men). I know they can play with a smaller line up since they have Westbrook and Harden that could both score from everywhere on the floor. But, one thing is for sure, if they can't shoot at a high percentage, it will be a guaranteed loss for them.

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Quote from: Rikafip on February 10, 2020, 06:19:03 AM

Quote from: Sanitough on February 10, 2020, 05:09:02 AM

Quote from: Reid on February 10, 2020, 04:33:37 AM

One thing I am sure to which is why Clarkson want to attack the rim.
There is no shot blocker.

That was their weakness now that they don't have Capela, however we can't say that Rockets are not effective, this was a close game until it ended by a lucky shot of Bogdanović, yeah I will call that lucky as the percentage of it getting in is low since it's a contested shot.

Rockets are fun to watch i must admit, with this lineup, but it ain't easy to play that, and i don't predict them deep playoff run. They might even meet Jazz in the first round of playoff.

Regarding Bogdanovic and buzzer beater, yeah it was a tough shot, but i wouldn't call it lucky shot. 1.6 seconds before end of the game, Utah has few options: give ball to Mitchell that is their primary scoring options; give ball to Conley who is having pretty good game as well, and is experienced or maybe even to Clarkson who is on fire, scoring 30 until then.

But what Snyder is doing is taking O'Neale off, getting Bogdanovic in and letting him shoot for win. Until then Bogdanovic had bad game, shooting 1/6, but coach knew who is clutch player. After all, he is and excellent shooter, having 42.5 % for 3 pts this season, and he knows how to handle this situations, he has been our (Croatian national team) key player for years, and every time it's tough, he takes the ball.

That's why you don't call it lucky, just kidding mate..

anyway that was really a tough but he made tough shot and a game winning shot at the same time against the Bucks, so we can say that Bogdanovic was really into this kind of clutch moments, good steal by the Jazz actually for signing him.

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Quote from: Sanitough on February 10, 2020, 05:09:02 AM

Quote from: Reid on February 10, 2020, 04:33:37 AM

One thing I am sure to which is why Clarkson want to attack the rim.
There is no shot blocker.

That was their weakness now that they don't have Capela, however we can't say that Rockets are not effective, this was a close game until it ended by a lucky shot of Bogdanović, yeah I will call that lucky as the percentage of it getting in is low since it's a contested shot.

Rockets are fun to watch i must admit, with this lineup, but it ain't easy to play that, and i don't predict them deep playoff run. They might even meet Jazz in the first round of playoff.

Regarding Bogdanovic and buzzer beater, yeah it was a tough shot, but i wouldn't call it lucky shot. 1.6 seconds before end of the game, Utah has few options: give ball to Mitchell that is their primary scoring options; give ball to Conley who is having pretty good game as well, and is experienced or maybe even to Clarkson who is on fire, scoring 30 until then.

But what Snyder is doing is taking O'Neale off, getting Bogdanovic in and letting him shoot for win. Until then Bogdanovic had bad game, shooting 1/6, but coach knew who is clutch player. After all, he is and excellent shooter, having 42.5 % for 3 pts this season, and he knows how to handle this situations, he has been our (Croatian national team) key player for years, and every time it's tough, he takes the ball.

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Quote from: Reid on February 10, 2020, 04:33:37 AM

One thing I am sure to which is why Clarkson want to attack the rim.
There is no shot blocker.

That was their weakness now that they don't have Capela, however we can't say that Rockets are not effective, this was a close game until it ended by a lucky shot of Bogdanović, yeah I will call that lucky as the percentage of it getting in is low since it's a contested shot.

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Quote from: Yaunfitda on February 09, 2020, 11:23:31 PM

That's a big task ahead of him, of course, who wouldn't be a fans of Pops? Even the late Kobe Bryant acknowledged that if San Antonio was not in the West during their ran with Shaq, they could have won more championships.

That's the respect that coach Pop commands from other teams and players. However, their chances this season is very slim in sweeping their next 5 games.

We could conclude that the era of basketball really changed a lot.
Coz if not, then we will be still seeing SAS at the top 4 to 6 in the West.

Quote from: freedomgo on February 10, 2020, 03:04:39 AM

Jazz beat the Rockets on the road, Bojan Bogdanovic hit a game winner to beat the effort Russell Westbrook.
In this game, it was almost Westbrook and Clarkson showdown but that surprise in the end Bojan Bogdanovic really shock the fans.

Check this out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXO-ccuwEaA

and this one another game winner agianst the bucks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyxb71eAxoM

That was some great game.
I am screaming like hell.
That shot from Bogdanovic really ended it all. Even with the two man defense he still made a way to create a good shot.
How about Clarkson? Wow! Off the bench he is on fire.
This young man could really shine more if given a chance. This was his night.

Now, I am still trying to analyze how Houston will play all the game.
One thing I am sure to which is why Clarkson want to attack the rim.
There is no shot blocker.

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Quote from: freedomgo on February 10, 2020, 03:04:39 AM

Jazz beat the Rockets on the road, Bojan Bogdanovic hit a game winner to beat the effort Russell Westbrook.
In this game, it was almost Westbrook and Clarkson showdown but that surprise in the end Bojan Bogdanovic really shock the fans.

Check this out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXO-ccuwEaA

and this one another game winner agianst the bucks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyxb71eAxoM

That was crazy ending of the game, even better than the one against Bucks earlier this season when he did similar thing. What's even crazier is that just before that, 1.6 seconds before end of game PJ Tucker hit 3 for the lead, and then Bogey hit that clutch 3 with 2 players on him (imho that was foul too and he should have been awarded free throw) and with having one of the worst games of the season. And to shoot like that after scoring only 5 points in whole game, takes some guts.
Us in Croatia that are watching him for many years know that, but 'its good to see Snyder trust him too, and giving him the ball in these kind of situation over their main scorer Mitchell. Best FA signing this season, Jazz really nailed this one.

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Jazz beat the Rockets on the road, Bojan Bogdanovic hit a game winner to beat the effort Russell Westbrook.
In this game, it was almost Westbrook and Clarkson showdown but that surprise in the end Bojan Bogdanovic really shock the fans.

Check this out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXO-ccuwEaA

and this one another game winner agianst the bucks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyxb71eAxoM

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But I'm sure with this, they will come back strong with coach Pop next season. To be fair, they've lost a lot of close game.

Wait, wait, wait.... why are you guys talking about next season yet, don't you believe the spurs still has a chance to be in the playoffs this season?

come on, it's too early to make a conclusion like that.. Tongue

(coming from a spurs big fan)

Big fan of Pops too.
Yeah, why not? It ain't over.
Grizzlies with just 26 wins and Spurs on the 10th spot with 22.
It is still reachable. Grin

I hope they can beat the next 5 games against:
Nuggets
Thunder
Jazz
Thunder again
Mavericks.

Ergh! They will need to play harder.

That's a big task ahead of him, of course, who wouldn't be a fans of Pops? Even the late Kobe Bryant acknowledged that if San Antonio was not in the West during their ran with Shaq, they could have won more championships.

That's the respect that coach Pop commands from other teams and players. However, their chances this season is very slim in sweeping their next 5 games.

Let's stop counting the next 5 games, there are 82 games per team in the NBA and Spurs still have to play 30 games, so that's a lot of opportunity to win, they just have to play harder... yeah, that's correct, so we don't need to panic and think that they won't make it to the playoffs.

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Quote from: Reid on February 09, 2020, 09:04:34 PM

Quote from: mirakal on February 09, 2020, 07:11:28 PM

Quote from: btc_angela on February 09, 2020, 07:05:41 PM

But I'm sure with this, they will come back strong with coach Pop next season. To be fair, they've lost a lot of close game.

Wait, wait, wait.... why are you guys talking about next season yet, don't you believe the spurs still has a chance to be in the playoffs this season?

come on, it's too early to make a conclusion like that.. Tongue

(coming from a spurs big fan)

Big fan of Pops too.
Yeah, why not? It ain't over.
Grizzlies with just 26 wins and Spurs on the 10th spot with 22.
It is still reachable. Grin

I hope they can beat the next 5 games against:
Nuggets
Thunder
Jazz
Thunder again
Mavericks.

Ergh! They will need to play harder.

That's a big task ahead of him, of course, who wouldn't be a fans of Pops? Even the late Kobe Bryant acknowledged that if San Antonio was not in the West during their ran with Shaq, they could have won more championships.

That's the respect that coach Pop commands from other teams and players. However, their chances this season is very slim in sweeping their next 5 games.

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Quote from: Reid on February 09, 2020, 09:04:34 PM

Quote from: mirakal on February 09, 2020, 07:11:28 PM

Quote from: btc_angela on February 09, 2020, 07:05:41 PM

But I'm sure with this, they will come back strong with coach Pop next season. To be fair, they've lost a lot of close game.

Wait, wait, wait.... why are you guys talking about next season yet, don't you believe the spurs still has a chance to be in the playoffs this season?

come on, it's too early to make a conclusion like that.. Tongue

(coming from a spurs big fan)

Big fan of Pops too.
Yeah, why not? It ain't over.
Grizzlies with just 26 wins and Spurs on the 10th spot with 22.
It is still reachable. Grin

I hope they can beat the next 5 games against:
Nuggets
Thunder
Jazz
Thunder again
Mavericks.

Ergh! They will need to play harder.

The chances of them sweeping those 5 is pretty much nil. That ML parlay would pay insane. And to boot that would mean that memphis would have to lose the next 5. You need to look longer out and hope they can inch closer and closer as the end of the season nears. But realistically that just puts them in the death spot which is 7 or 8 in the west.

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Quote from: mirakal on February 09, 2020, 07:11:28 PM

Quote from: btc_angela on February 09, 2020, 07:05:41 PM

But I'm sure with this, they will come back strong with coach Pop next season. To be fair, they've lost a lot of close game.

Wait, wait, wait.... why are you guys talking about next season yet, don't you believe the spurs still has a chance to be in the playoffs this season?

come on, it's too early to make a conclusion like that.. Tongue

(coming from a spurs big fan)

Big fan of Pops too.
Yeah, why not? It ain't over.
Grizzlies with just 26 wins and Spurs on the 10th spot with 22.
It is still reachable. Grin

I hope they can beat the next 5 games against:
Nuggets
Thunder
Jazz
Thunder again
Mavericks.

Ergh! They will need to play harder.

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Quote from: btc_angela on February 09, 2020, 07:05:41 PM

But I'm sure with this, they will come back strong with coach Pop next season. To be fair, they've lost a lot of close game.

Wait, wait, wait.... why are you guys talking about next season yet, don't you believe the spurs still has a chance to be in the playoffs this season?

come on, it's too early to make a conclusion like that.. Tongue

(coming from a spurs big fan)

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Quote from: beerlover on February 09, 2020, 11:45:24 AM

Lakers beat the warriors by just 5 points, I don't know whats wrong with them nowadays but I feel like they know they made the playoffs easily already, they wanted to show off and prove people that they are the best team in the west right now and played the best game they possibly could but now that more than half of the season gone, they know that they don't really care about proving people how good they are anymore, so they may have let the foot of the pedal and just coasting towards playoffs.

Then that's the wrong mindset to begin with. They need to win more games as a team and not pedal back.

Quote from: beerlover on February 09, 2020, 11:45:24 AM

In playoffs they have to really get better than this and start playing like they played at the start of the season, specially Danny Green who started to score very bad recently. And also, this season looks like the first time Spurs will miss the playoffs in over 3 decades, gonna be a hard April for all of them.

Yeah, notice it though that Danny Green is on a slump. As far as Spurs goes, its just the nature of the game, we hate to see records being broken. But with so many teams today upgrading their roster, and Spurs simply maintaining their core, time has catch up with them. But I'm sure with this, they will come back strong with coach Pop next season. To be fair, they've lost a lot of close game.

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Quote from: harizen on February 09, 2020, 06:40:29 PM

And with or without Rudy Gay, Spurs are struggling.

But at least without Rudy Gay he could help the Spurs because he is the starting 5 IIRC.
Spurs rank at no. 10 right now, with 22-30 w/l record but the number 8 spot which is Memphis Grizzlies only has 26/26 record so it's not too far away.

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Quote from: Botnake on February 09, 2020, 05:48:13 PM

Quote from: harizen on February 09, 2020, 05:25:26 PM

Sad to see that this streak will now be broken. The longest streak in team history.

It's still too early to tell, they have their struggle but we know Spurs will come back strong.
They would try to fight to win and to be in the playoffs again but without Gay they really are struggling, so although their chances now to be in playoffs are low, I still like to convince myself that they can do this despite of the heavy competition in the west.

I understand. I like to see them too in the playoffs. We are just on the mid-way. There are still chances.....

However, we have to take note that this year's competition is way different compared to those past 2 seasons where they also struggle fighting for the last playoffs spot. It's unusual to see that in the mid-way, Top 8 to Top 13 are so closed. In that case, while Spurs is doing their best to gather wins, other teams on the bottom are doing their effort too and no such thing as tanking.

Just look at how they struggle on the 12th Sacramento Kings recently which are now on their 3rd winning streak. We can see that these teams on the bottom are doing great too which makes the competition more difficult.

And with or without Rudy Gay, Spurs are struggling.

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Quote from: harizen on February 09, 2020, 05:25:26 PM

Sad to see that this streak will now be broken. The longest streak in team history.

It's still too early to tell, they have their struggle but we know Spurs will come back strong.
They would try to fight to win and to be in the playoffs again but without Gay they really are struggling, so although their chances now to be in playoffs are low, I still like to convince myself that they can do this despite of the heavy competition in the west.

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Quote from: beerlover on February 09, 2020, 11:45:24 AM

Lakers beat the warriors by just 5 points, I don't know whats wrong with them nowadays but I feel like they know they made the playoffs easily already, they wanted to show off and prove people that they are the best team in the west right now and played the best game they possibly could but now that more than half of the season gone, they know that they don't really care about proving people how good they are anymore, so they may have let the foot of the pedal and just coasting towards playoffs.

I think that shouldn't be a big deal. A win is a win no matter what's the lead.

What if we saw Milwaukee Bucks won against the New York Knicks at 5 points. Are we going to question the Bucks here?

Quote from: beerlover on February 09, 2020, 11:45:24 AM

In playoffs they have to really get better than this and start playing like they played at the start of the season, specially Danny Green who started to score very bad recently. And also, this season looks like the first time Spurs will miss the playoffs in over 3 decades, gonna be a hard April for all of them.

These players are playoff veterans. They already know what to do.

There is a big difference playing against different teams consecutively compare to the same team in a series match.

Quote from: beerlover on February 09, 2020, 11:45:24 AM

And also, this season looks like the first time Spurs will miss the playoffs in over 3 decades, gonna be a hard April for all of them.

Unfortunately, likely it will.

Actually, in the past 2 seasons, they are fighting at the bottom of the playoffs qualifiers and almost on the verge of not getting in.

2018-2019 - 7th place
2017-2018 - 7th place

Sad to see that this streak will now be broken. The longest streak in team history.

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Quote from: Golftech on February 09, 2020, 02:09:34 PM

Quote from: beerlover on February 09, 2020, 11:45:24 AM

Lakers beat the warriors by just 5 points, I don't know whats wrong with them nowadays but I feel like they know they made the playoffs easily already, they wanted to show off and prove people that they are the best team in the west right now and played the best game they possibly could but now that more than half of the season gone, they know that they don't really care about proving people how good they are anymore, so they may have let the foot of the pedal and just coasting towards playoffs.

In playoffs they have to really get better than this and start playing like they played at the start of the season, specially Danny Green who started to score very bad recently. And also, this season looks like the first time Spurs will miss the playoffs in over 3 decades, gonna be a hard April for all of them.

Lakers don't need to prove anything but instead they've needed healthy players moving to the next round. There's no need to push things out just keep playing and give some good time management with each stars that they've got. Surely in the playoffs it will be a different Lakers to compete, They are inspired to bring the world title back to LA to pay respect to Kobe.

I do agree on some points by beerlover but as said, playoffs would be a different thing for sure which isnt the same on the thing we are currently seeing.
Just what happened recently to Kobe for sure theyre much more dedicated when its already on playoffs.All of their current games might not really big in terms
of score gap but whats important is that they able to win their games.

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