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Are the Spurs a bad matchup for Rockets?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Carl Herrera, Apr 1, 2018.

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  1. Carl Herrera

    Carl Herrera Contributing Member

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    Beat Rockets last year. Gregory Popovich owns Michael Daniel Anthony in the playoffs even back in PHX days.
     
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    no

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    #2 tmactoyao, Apr 1, 2018
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  3. macan

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    overreacting
     
    #3 macan, Apr 1, 2018
  4. napalm06

    napalm06 Huge Flopping Fan

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    Lack of caring is a bad match-up for the Rockets.
     
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  5. OTMax

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    Yes and no. Their defensive strategy works, we cannot stop Aldridge and their 3pt shooters always go off due to our switching defense.
     
    #5 OTMax, Apr 1, 2018
  6. Daddy Long Legs

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    We got em in the playoffs if we see em. 6 games max
     
    #6 Daddy Long Legs, Apr 1, 2018
  7. NewYorker

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    Yes, the Spurs are a bad match-up for the Rockets when they don't have Chris Paul.
     
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    I’m thinking every playoff team is a bad matchup for the Rockets if CP isn’t playing.
     
    #8 durvasa, Apr 1, 2018
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  9. FTW Rockets FTW

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    We already blew them out a couple of times this season. Keep that in mind

    Rockets gave this game away. It's clear Rockets weren't there mentally and physically from the start
     
    #9 FTW Rockets FTW, Apr 1, 2018
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  10. kingkingston

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    they beat us once .......when we rested Paul
     
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    Rockets don't look like they want this win. If so, why play the starters?
     
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  12. Clutch

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    No. They're not the most ideal matchup, but they don't concern me.
     
    #12 Clutch, Apr 1, 2018
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  13. Sacudido

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    This is a dumb thread.
     
    #13 Sacudido, Apr 1, 2018
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  14. BackdoorHarden

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    Only if CP3 doesn't play and every game is a day game where we get drunk Harden. Otherwise, full stregth and night game = SWEEEEEEEEEEEP
     
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    THey play great 3pt defense and force the rockets to the midrange. Only CP3 embraces it, Harden will do it sometimes.
     
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    lol, the overreactions for a simple loss are just dumb

    game 1: Rockets 124, Spurs 109

    game 2: Rockets 102, Spurs 91

    game 3: Rockets 109, Spurs 93

    game 4: Spurs win at home with no CP3 and the Rockets clearly not giving a fck

    Rockets in 5, stop the nonsense...
     
    #16 Reeko, Apr 1, 2018
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  18. rocketsjudoka

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    This game was way more about mental attitude than matchups. Whouldn't discount the Spurs because they don't have Leonard and we beat them three times earlier but I don't think they are better than us or a better matchup.
     
    #18 rocketsjudoka, Apr 1, 2018
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    worthless thread
     
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  20. omgTHEpotential

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    There are no bad matchups for the best team in the league, and one of the best teams of all time.
     
    #20 omgTHEpotential, Apr 1, 2018
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