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[BAD NEWS] We only play real contenders the next 12-21 games

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by SamFisher, Apr 26, 2017.

  1. heypartner

    heypartner Contributing Member

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    There is only one scenario that fits the math here.

    4-3 2nd round win
    2-4 WCF loss

    That gives us a 10-8 record against Top 10 teams, to include OKC, which pretty much equals our regular season showing. Make it a 1-4 loss to GSW (more likely) and 9-8 pretty much is our reg season performance. See, you can make it three rounds barely above at .500 against top teams

    :D

    Of course, a 5-5 record for post season fits too. :(
     
  2. SamFisher

    SamFisher Contributing Member

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    The important thing, now that the Clippers are out, is that we are rapidly regaining the mantle the team NOBODY wants to play in the next round (or the round after), by mere process of elimination.

    It's good to be back.
     
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    this is our journey to the top: took down mr.triple doubles, defeat an experienced spurs, destroy all stars warriors and remove the king james cavs! Mark it down!!!
     
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    If that happens, ClutchFans should start a petition to put you in the firetruck along with the players going down Main Street.
     
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    I honestly believe San Antonio is our biggest hurdle to a championship. I just like the way we matchup against the Warriors with Beverley on Curry. If we can shut him down, the beta dogs Durant and Thompson will not be able to run the offense. However, San Antonio is the most disciplined and best coached team in the league. Popovich is a scary mastermind who will pull out all the stops to disrupt our offense. Again, I'm not discounting the Warriors or Cavs if we get there, but that the Spurs are the biggest matchup challenge.
     
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    Folks,

    Sam Fisher is starting a separate thread to announce to all of us that he is predicting we will beat the Spurs.
     
  7. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    I still don't like betting against LeBron if they can get there

    He has already proven there is gas left in the tank

    He still is the alpha dog
     
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    Doesn't matter. We aren't making the finals.
     

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