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The Rockets held the Jazz to 97.8 ppg

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by samtaylor, Apr 25, 2019.

  1. T for 3

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    the jazz also can't shoot...but yes, i'm all for good defense.
     
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    Basketballholic faints.
     
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    House a smart guy..
     
  4. Will

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    Over the course of 7 games, given the variance in our offensive output and GSW’s, the probability is that they’ll beat us. Our job is to play defense with enough focus, communication, and consistency to suppress their output and take 2 games at Oracle. Because there’s a strong chance they’ll get hot and take one at our place.
     
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    both teams will get a game on each others court. happened last year right off the start. that's why hca isn't as big of a deal as people want to believe it is
     
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    I actually thought the Jazz got a lot of good shots, they just missed them - Klay & Steph wont miss those. Good job on Mitchell for sure. Rubio carved us up, but it seemed like it was more by design to lay off him. I'm not convinced this team's defense is better suited to stop GSW compared to last year's. We'll see.
     
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    If they bulldog Klay and Curry they have a shot. Durant is going to get his baskets no matter what. Wonder if they try and shade Harden to get him against Looney or Green in the middle?
     
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    I want to see EGo, Rivers and Shump glued to Curry/Klay.

    Get real physical.
     
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    They missed many, many wide open shots. They are just a sucky offensive team.
     
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    Just a thought... what about Clint Capela on Durant? He can block KAT, Gobert, and Towns shot. Only downside is he can get worn out guarding him and can’t guard the rim.
     
  12. JW86

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    Why worry about KD, as long as he goes for his we got this. Curry and Klay getting out in transition for open threes or off of a off the ball screen where they get wide open, that’s what we need to contain.

    Curry or Klay getting hot because of our whining on the other end or lazy turnovers and them getting out in transition is my only nightmare.

    Need to get 2 extra guys on them so they would pass to Bogut or Looney and hope for Capela to do his job. I rather give up 10 dunks to those because of our triple teaming than a three.
     
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    To be fair, Utah isn't exactly an elite offensive team. Not to dismiss the defensive accomplishment, but the toughest test will come from GS.
     
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    we almost beat GSW because we made KD ISO and get the rest of the team off rhythm since they weren't touching the ball as much and in the spots they wanted. If only KD goes off, then we have a good chance to win the series
     

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