NETS at ROCKETS | GARRISON MATHEWS HIGHLIGHTS - 19 PTS | December 8, 2021
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- Garrison Mathews earns MVP chants, steals show from James Harden as Rockets win seventh straight
In the fourth quarter of his Houston homecoming, former Rockets star James Harden drilled one of his classic step-back 3-pointers while being fouled, leading to a 4-point play to bring Brooklyn within four points with over seven minutes left. A minute later, Eric Gordon - the top scorer and most established veteran on the Rockets - was ejected.
It felt like a classic setup for the young Rockets, who led by 17 heading to the fourth quarter at Toyota Center, to finally fall back to earth. But thanks in large part to fan favorite Garrison Mathews, it didn’t happen, and the Rockets (8-16) somehow extended their historic winning streak to seven in Wednesday’s 114-104 win (box score) over Harden and the Nets, who own the best record (17-8) in the Eastern Conference.
Mathews scored 12 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, including 9 in the final six minutes, which allowed Houston to absorb a strong counter-punch from Harden (25 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists). The 25-year-old also had a block and a steal against the former MVP late in the game, and after the steal and resulting free throws from a Harden foul, the joyous fans at Toyota Center loudly chanted M-V-P with Mathews at the line.
“It felt good,” said Mathews, who has jokingly drawn the “Garry Bird” nickname on Rockets Twitter - in reference to Larry Bird. “It’s great feeling when you win seven in a row, especially against a team like that. James Harden is one of the most iconic players of all time.”
Not bad for a third-year player on a two-way contract, and one who was waived during the 2021-22 preseason.
Mathews and the Rockets will look to keep their improbable run going when they face off against reigning NBA champion Milwaukee on Friday night at Toyota Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Central.
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Garry Bird
This dude was a steal, wow Rockets really know how to lull the league into a false sense of security.
This dude keeps me rooting for the rockets
He definitely a random Miami heat killer he’s gonna have a great run in the league
Garry off ball movements are Insane
If you watched the game the nets were using curry defensive schemes on him for 1-2 plays. Puts a smile on my face seeing a 2 way player getting legit star player treatment.
I think Matthews had earned the spot. When Green comes back, I think it would do him well to ease himself back into the winning cult that Matthew has helps cultivate with Gordon, Woods, Tate…
Wow! From Franklin, TN. Neato 👌🏻👍🏻🤙🏻
wizards did wrong letting him go !!!!
Damn he surprised me! He should definitely be the starting SG now though
Why'd you let him go Boston 🤦♂️
amazing
He's a Duncan Robinson with x999 defense. lol
He’s an athletic steph curry with defense
The new Brent berry
He looks like Steve Novak
that's racist
Now he's come back down to earth rockets fan shouldn't disrespect the name of larry bird like that the guy is just an average basketball player
People nicknaming him as Bird. Naw man. ✋🏾 Larry Bird played very "White."
Mathews got a lot more swag to his game and hustle. He's like Chase Budinger 3.0!
Gotta nick-name him something close to his style. Like they did for "White Chocolate."
With the Rockets, him and Brook are deep threats. Brook' nick-name is SnipaBrooks.
For Mathews, it gotta be something tougher than "Garry Bird." That name is LAME AF, man. I don't think he want to likened to Bird.
He want his own originality.
QuickDraw Mathews?
Quickie Mathews?
He got a quick release. I just want him to have a unique nick name than Bird, man. 🙄
I hope Gmat finds his form again before he gets dumped