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Game 7: Best Line Up?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Rocket River, May 28, 2018.

  1. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

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    The Best Line up this Post Season to me has been
    Harden - CP3 - Gordon - Ariza - Tucker

    With CP3 out . .. Green has to be in this line up
    Not sure if this is the best. . . . .
    But
    Not sure if it isn't

    I need Green to not Settle for 3s
    I need Green to Drive more

    I cringe at the thought of JOE, RYNO or LUC being on the floor for more than 5 minutes each

    Rocket River
     
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    baller4life315 Contributing Member

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    Luc is basically unplayable at this point.

    His minutes should go to JJ, IMO. We signed him as insurance and we're down a playmaker. I can't think of a better reason to use him tonight. It doesn't have to be anything significant -- give him Luc's minutes, see how it goes. Just don't forget, JJ is no stranger to Game 7's and can do a little bit of everything. I'd rather take my chances with JJ and hope he has one great game left in him than watch Luc struggle out there and be a net negative.
     
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  3. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

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    Honesty
    We need someone that can dribble into the paint
    or who can hit the mid range

    I think Green could do it
    Joe maybe but he has not shown it

    Harden - EGo - Ariza and Tucker PLUS Green/Joe - will be our strong line up
    We will only be as strong as that 5th Beatle.

    Rocket River
     
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    Start....
    Harden
    EG
    Capela
    Ariza
    Tucker

    Bench...
    CP3,(limited minutes when Harden is out, and 4th quarter) Green, Luc, Anderson
     
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    Luc is unplayable, Joe is too slow on the defensive end, and Ryan doesn’t shoot. Looks like our only option in addition to the starting 5 and green is... Qi?
     
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    Any of the tuckwagon lineup as long as they do not ran out of gas.
    Too bad we cant use the game 2 lineup if cp3 cant suit up
     
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    Frankly, when you think of it, without CP3 we don't have enough really good players. Moute, Ryno, and SloMoJoe can't possibly be as bad as they have looked recently. Their starting lineup is ridiculous.
     
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    Harden
    Anderson
    Ariza
    PJ Tucker
    Gordon
     
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    I think Green should start over Gordon not because he is better but Gordon brings fire with him when he is on. Gordon is that second gear needed to work towards a blowout. I truly feel we can get up by 20 then win by 5. Makes them play catch-up all second half —> cat and mouse.
     
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    I feel the MDA has been saving iso-Joe for this game #7. Goes off for 40
     
  11. elmotsangtt

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    Give the remaining minutes to Green. And give more ball to him to shoot
     
  12. smoothie

    smoothie Jabari Jungle

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    knowing MDA he may only play 6 guys. 0 chance of ryno or joe making a guest appearance.
     
  13. elmotsangtt

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    Bench gordon start Green. It can ensure we have offensive power in the match. Give more balls to green to shoot
     
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    Harden
    Gordon / Green
    Ariza / Johnson
    Tucker / Anderson
    Capela

    Honestly, Gordon needs to fill that CP3 role; one of Harden and Gordon HAVE to be on the court at all times. They're the only ones that are trustworthy, to bring the ball up and start the play.
     

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