ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Warriors 5/19/2015 (Western Conference Finals, Game 1)

As a jersey nerd I think going with the current full red is the better way to go. Ketchup and Mustard never bodes well with this crew for some reason.

 

Years ago Bogut is no where close to current Bogut. He's been through a lot of wear and tear. So has Dwight but difference is Bogut played the entire year while Dwight got a lot of rest.

 

I'm huge Curry fan, but the only people who truly believe he's become a plus defender overall are either homers, ethan strauss or those who would think 4 points per game difference in points allowed is MERE.

Curry is still a below average defender in terms of getting around screens. He is still susceptible to being beaten of the dribble due to his relative lack of quickness and agility. Lastly Curry still susceptible to losing his man when off the ball, though its not as common as in previous years.

Most of Curry's gaudy defensive numbers is due to his team being loaded with great defenders, however he has improved to an average defender overall. He's improved all his weakness on defense (though still average or below) and has become an average to good team defender, in terms of doubling, getting to the right spot, playing the passing lanes and causing turnovers.

In summation, Curry isnt a terrible defender or a good one. He is probably average overall. Also while he's guarded the opposing pg's for most of the season, there's a reason the Warriors sometimes switch Klay over in tight games.

 

if i knew where to find it I would. Don't have synergy subscription or what not.
Doesn't matter. I'm not here to talk about the Bucks lol and their defence won't change soon so next year will prove it again how top it is.
When hopefully more people will be paying attention and aknowledge it with their own eyes. The length, the no.1 in turnover causing to the opponent, the amazing transition defence and all this from one of the youngest team in the league. So whatever. Watch if you want one match next season some time.

 

Lol This guy.

 

Agreed I don't want to be absolute but in my opinion he has reached near his ceiling as defender.
Which is a two fold shame.
First because Harden doesn't have the luxury to be hidden as much as Curry in defence, and so he gets blamed and critisized. And it counted against him in MVP voting.
And Secondly because Harden has the capabillity to be 10 times the defender Curry can be, IF he gave more effort and focus.

 

Tired of all the proclamations in the media that the Girly Sissy Whiners are going to sweep the Rockets. Not going to happen.

 

Media makes it seems that GS is playing an 8th seed.

 

I'm so nervous right now. This could be something special - I have a feeling that we are going to take this one. I think the Rockets are riding a high after 3-1 deficit. I think this game will show us how this entire series will go. So anxious

 

who's reffing?

 

I have a creepy gut feeling that an injury will decide this series. Just don't know if it'll be ours or theirs.

 

I was thinking that too but my mind keeps saying it will be a guy on GS.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&quot;I think when we go bad is when we look for the three too much.&quot; -Kevin McHale <a href="http://t.co/S5F8VUOyXR">pic.twitter.com/S5F8VUOyXR</a></p>&mdash; CBS Sports NBA (@CBSSportsNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsNBA/status/600807057902538753">May 19, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“I was 17 or 18 when everyone told me I couldn’t play in the Big Ten. I couldn’t care less who people think is going to win.” - Kevin McHale</p>&mdash; CBS Sports NBA (@CBSSportsNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsNBA/status/600807600503070720">May 19, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">All red unis tonight <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RedNation?src=hash">#RedNation</a> <a href="http://t.co/MCKWt9sMWc">pic.twitter.com/MCKWt9sMWc</a></p>&mdash; Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/600811067166433282">May 19, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Warriors cannot survive an injury to Curry or Bogut, just like Rockets cannot survive an injury to Harden or Dwight.

 

yo guys. where's the best place to go watch this game in Houston? Want to be surrounded by a bunch of Rockets fans. Preferably anywhere north of i 10 lol.

 

DaMany Crawford head ref.

Nothing too terrible.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LIVE on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Periscope?src=hash">#Periscope</a>: Warriors/Rockets warmups <a href="https://t.co/FrCG9XnOW3">https://t.co/FrCG9XnOW3</a></p>&mdash; Jenny Dial Creech (@jennydialcreech) <a href="https://twitter.com/jennydialcreech/status/600811954920259584">May 19, 2015</a></blockquote>
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That cocky b**** is practicing shots from the damn tunnel. Take this guy down please.

 

Lucky's Pub is probably the best spot. There is also an "official" viewing party at House of Blues.

Ah just saw north of I-10. There's a Lucky's in the Heights. Otherwise I can't think of Rockets fan spots. I'm sure every sports bar will be packed.

 

Man, no lie. I got the same weird feeling. But I feel like it will be them.