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On the bright side of this loss

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Air Langhi, Apr 9, 2019.

  1. Red Nation RGV

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    Question, in the three losses to the thunder did we have fully healthy lineups? Tonight we did but what about the other two. Can't recall
     
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    That corner dagger shot was brutally........
     
  3. Thefabman

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    There is no bright side. This was a choke job. Rockets need to take a look in the mirror and get their **** together for the playoffs in terms of this giving up leads bullshit.
     
  4. ryano2009

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    No need to be upset. It is what it is, we blew the 2nd seed away now time to regroup and focus on the playoffs.
    Cp3 said no team can beat us in 7 game series, if that's true let's see if they are about it, and I believe that's true when they are healthy. Just because okc won the reg season 3-1 it doesn't mean a ******* thing in the playoffs, if we face them will beat them in 6 games.
     
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    Lol. Why everyone is assuming the Blazers wants to move up to 3rd to play OKC?
     
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    I’ve just watched the team throw away more games than I’ve ever seen a team throw away, and it’s been 82 games and they’re still allowing it to happen. There’s no reason to believe it’ll be any different in the playoffs. Maybe it will be, and I hope it happens, but there’s no evidence this team can get it done like last year’s team. Last year’s team doesn’t allow stuff like this, while this year’s team is mentally weak when it comes to closing out games.
     
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  7. Zboy

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    Let's go Lakers!

    Win it for Magic!
     
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    If both teams are healthy, it could go to 6 or 7 and players would be close to having an injury or getting worn out.

    I dun think it's so positive. Thunder is playing a tough brand of bball where injuries can occur.
     
  9. ryano2009

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    Agree, but in all honesty I firmly believe we will beat them in the playoffs.
     
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    No bright side to this loss. We just choked under pressure, even with Denver handing us 2nd place on a silver platter. Once again the hot shooters from behind the arc became ghosts as James took over and tried to be the hero.
     
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    And if Westbrook has a great season in efficiency, half of Harden's efficiency, this is a wash.

    The only reason I am at least positive.

    I have to say I trust PG13 and WB more in the clutch, they share responsibilities.

    If only CP3 was couple years younger and Ego could handle the ball better.
     
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    gordon really shat the bed with his decision making. bad passes. jumping in the air. really bad. can't believe harden choked on the free throw -- but that's not his pattern. house was bad tonight, but really the 4Q choke job can be attributed to:
    • gordon making bad plays
    • harden being passive, passing up the ball and getting the other guys who don't handle the ball out of sync
    • settling for 3s as the clock winds down instead of attacking
    • did I mention gordon sucking at decision making?
     
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    He only had 4 shots lol. If your gonna single out any one player it would be Gordon. House barely touched the ball tonight.
     
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    Kinda funny to think that if Shumpert plays and makes at least one of those shots that House bricked we win lol
     
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    This is why i keep saying this, i still like Gordon overall, bad games happens, but imaging if we would've had Butler out there...i really hope we can make that happen this summer.
     
  16. Tfor3

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    Bright side is no injuries

    Curry rolled his ankle and left the game today.

    I can hang my hat on health.
     
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    i hope the lakers pull off this win tonight, and the bucks dont rest and beat the thunder. that would be perfect
     
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    Having MDA matters apparently
     
  19. Air Langhi

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    The 1st and last game both teams were healthy.

    In general rockets and thunder game have been close. I would rather play another team.
     
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    101-101 tied

    104-101 Blazers
     

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