Rockets (34-14) at Celtics (26-18) Game #45 1/25/17

[max215]

I think Jaylen's played pretty well on both ends.

[jpotter33]

Three fouls already on Brown.

[YoungOne87]

JJ so far in 9 minutes as a starter - 3-3 for 9 pts, 3 rebs, and 1 blk, all along with better perimeter D from our big positions.

See how nice it is having a mobile big with Al actually playing his true position as a center, along with having another big that can hit the long ball in the starting lineup?

where was his defense better?

[TrueFan]

Brown has made 4-5 mistakes. He's having a tough half so far. Still glad to see him get these minutes

[liam]

I think Jaylen's played pretty well on both ends.

Me too mostly bringing high energy and effort. Good move by Brad to change the starting line up...

[jpotter33]

Ugh, I cannot stand this defense. KO and Brown are just so bad defensively.

[Chief]

Kelly legitimately did not even jump on that rebounding attempt. And we wonder why we're the worst rebounding team in the league lol

Getting hard to hide his weaknesses.  If It4 is your main guy, you almost can't have a weak defender on the court with him.

Olynyk has value. It's just hard to hide his weaknesses on this team.

I agree he has some value in the right lineups.

I would overpay for him though.

[jpotter33]

And why are we back to Rozier's tunnel vision running the offense when it's clearly not worked all season long, Brad? Good Lord, wasn't that the point of Smart going back to the bench?

[Vox_Populi]

Getting outscored with Harden on the bench = excellent way to lose.

[liam]

Getting outscored with Harden on the bench = excellent way to lose.

IT is also on the bench...

[jpotter33]

JJ so far in 9 minutes as a starter - 3-3 for 9 pts, 3 rebs, and 1 blk, all along with better perimeter D from our big positions.

See how nice it is having a mobile big with Al actually playing his true position as a center, along with having another big that can hit the long ball in the starting lineup?

where was his defense better?

The defense was MUCH, MUCH better with Horford at the 5 and JJ at the 4. JJ is actually able to guard the stretch 4's out on the perimeter, and Horford has been good affecting shots at the rim from the 5 spot, though he's been terrible still in the high PnR.

[jpotter33]

KO is worthless lol Good grief.

[max215]

That was the most KO possession ever.

[TrueFan]

Cavs down 6 at the half and Lebron only has 4 shots. Could be a message to go make that trade for Melo.

[Vox_Populi]

Getting outscored with Harden on the bench = excellent way to lose.

IT is also on the bench...

And if both are on, I'd bet on Houston outscoring us.