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ClutchFans Game Thread: Thunder @ Rockets 4/25/2017 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 5)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Apr 24, 2017.

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  1. Pen15clubber

    Pen15clubber Member

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    I'm trying to think of the last "superstar" that was bragging on the podium after losing 4-1 in a series to a 3 seed
     
    #2721 Pen15clubber, Apr 25, 2017
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    yeah that's great, but against the Spurs you know it's not gonna fly. If we don't hit our shots the series is over guaranteed

    let me give you guys a sneak preview of the first play in the playoffs in game one when we play the Spurs. laMarcus Alldredge post up on Ryan Anderson for two points or a foul bcuz the rockets cant breathe on aldridge.

    maybe you put Anderson on Dwayne deadman and capela on aldridge. or you go small with ariza at the 4 and you try to run him off the floor. but you gotta score. i can see pop playing gasol heavy minutes next to aldridge just to make the post tougher to guard.
     
    #2722 Brown Lost It, Apr 25, 2017
  3. AuburnRocket

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    You take the points and the butt whipping and I'll take the win...have fun watching us from your easy chair.
     
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    when was the last time an MVP went 14 for 49 in the fourth quarters of a first-round playoff series where he lost 4-1?

    congrats wb, you earned it i guess
     
    #2724 Brown Lost It, Apr 25, 2017
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    Great job Htown, bring on either one of those mutha jokers. We are ready.

    The game ball goes to Lou Williams. Dude brought us back and help us take back over the lead.

    Beverley is the man. Hahaha yeah it took 34 shots to get 42 points. Love it.
     
    #2725 Htownballer38, Apr 25, 2017
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    i seriously would like to know this as well. or just bad playoff performances by MVPs in general
     
    #2726 Angkor Wat, Apr 25, 2017
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    Karl Malone in the Finals?
     
    #2727 Patience, Apr 25, 2017
  8. Brown Lost It

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    if the thunder went with Taj Gibson 49 times in the fourth quarter instead of Westbrook would the series be over? would the rockets be up?

    taj gibson mvp
     
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    dirk averaged 19.7 ppg on 38% shooting when getting swept out of the first round as an MVP #1 seed in 2007.
     
    #2729 Bandwagoner, Apr 25, 2017
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    When will Game 1 be? I was thinking Sunday if San Antonio closes it out in 6, or Monday if they have to go to a Game 7.
     
    #2730 SooneRockStro, Apr 25, 2017
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    @swyyyguy
     
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    I really wasn't sure we could win a gritty game when our shots weren't falling. But let's chalk up the victory and move on to the next round. The playoffs are about survival, and I'm sure that Ryan Anderson, Ariza, and Beverley will shoot a little better once they have a chance to mend over the next couple of days. We certainly know that Harden needs the rest too.

    OKC clearly hit the wall in this game. Their 4th quarter shooting (7-26 team, Westbrook 2-11) really doomed them. They got so many shots from their 8 offensive rebounds in the quarter and 18 offensive boards for the game. But they only got 13 total points out of those chances. Then, when they were battling to get back in the game, Roberson was put on trial at the line where he missed again and again. Should I cue a laugh track? No, that would be cruel but thank you, Coach Donovan for helping us formulate a defensive strategy with 3 minutes left.

    I also noticed that throughout the game, Harden disrupted plays in the paint on defense, mostly by cutting over to take away a roll man. That was refreshing to see, and it translated into 3 steals, 5 deflections, and 6 loose balls recovered. Those were all team highs. That's winning basketball.

    Memphis and San Antonio used to be scary opponents, but I think our matchups aren't that bad really. Gordon and Lou Williams can both be pretty effective against them. We're still undersized but that's going to always be the case against practically every opponent.
     
    #2732 j@amc, Apr 25, 2017
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    May 1.
     
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    Now this is a post I can get behind. f*** ESPN for sure.
     
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    Need this to go 7 whoever wins...needless to say.
     
    #2735 AuburnRocket, Apr 25, 2017
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    Lol press conference was funny

    Don't worry OKC will turn on the lights in the gym for the MVP trophy presentation and then drive home lol
     
    #2736 amaru, Apr 25, 2017
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    I still love the play.

    Will go back and watch these games over again to see how effective it was later in the week.
     
    #2737 DonKnock, Apr 26, 2017
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    Who here is rooting for the Jazz? I for one want the Jazz to win their series because I believe the Jazz would give the Warriors a tougher matchup than the Clippers.
     
    #2738 DavidRocket, Apr 26, 2017
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  19. AuburnRocket

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    I was thinking that as well...BUT, if I was picking an opponent for us, I'd want the Clippers. But Jazz isn't beating GS anyway.
     
    #2739 AuburnRocket, Apr 26, 2017
  20. DavidRocket

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    I think Gobert would give the Warriors fits. They actually can defend the Warriors and give them problems.
     
    #2740 DavidRocket, Apr 26, 2017
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