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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Thunder 4/24/2013 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 2)

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  1. Clutch

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    <a href="http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?p=7879748#post7879748">post-game analysis</a>
    <HR>2013 NBA PLAYOFFS - ROUND 1, GAME 2
    (Thunder lead series 1-0)

    <table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0"><tr><td valign="top" align="left" bgcolor="#000000"><table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"><tr bgcolor="#ffffff"><td valign="top" align="left"><img src="http://www.clutchfans.net/graphics/logos/rockets.gif"></td><td valign="middle" align="center"><nobr><font face="arial" size="5">&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>@</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></nobr></td><td valign="top" align="right"><img src="http://www.clutchfans.net/graphics/logos/thunder.gif"></td></tr></table></td></tr></table>
    First Round - Thunder lead series 1-0
    &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- Game 1: <a href="http://rockets.clutchfans.net/3747/offensive-trends-rockets-blown-out-game-1/">With offensive trends continuing, Rockets blown out in Game 1</a> | Box Score (Thunder lead series 1-0)
    &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- Game 2: <a href="http://rockets.clutchfans.net/3773/houston-rockets-come-to-play-in-game-2/">Despite loss, Rockets come to play in Game 2</a> | Box Score (Thunder lead series 2-0)

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    NOTE: This thread is for game discussion. Please <a href="http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=200749">no asking for links or posting links to watch the game in the game thread</a>. You can find that <a href="http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=227127">here</a>.
     
    #1 Clutch, Apr 22, 2013
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    Win!!!
     
    #2 bratna8, Apr 22, 2013
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    hopefully lin and parsons are more comfortable now.

    lets play hard!
     
    #3 wapz, Apr 22, 2013
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    The Bulls had a bad game but they come back pretty good.

    The Rockets can do this.
     
    #4 kastuul, Apr 22, 2013
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    Shock the f***ing world!
     
    #5 J Sizzle, Apr 22, 2013
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    Slightly better than game 1.

    If the above prediction comes true, then Rockets might be able to win a home court game.


     
    #6 RRockets, Apr 22, 2013
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    I fully expect the Rockets to bounce back. They'll get over their initial jitters and start playing like we know they can. Game 2 will be a win for the good guys.
     
    #7 Reach, Apr 22, 2013
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    Durant will go off on us.... literally this time...
     
    #8 Morlock O, Apr 22, 2013
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    Yeah, like everyone else said, bulls got owned in game 1 with luol deng having a similar game to Lin, and now look. They came back strong and are owning the nets in return. Anything can happen! I have hope!
     
    #9 sophiaaa19, Apr 22, 2013
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    How Will Harden Perform in Game 2?

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    Will he have more help from the team?
    Will he have a 30+ point game?
    Will he share the ball?
    Will he ISO for 48 min straight?

    Rant about it and tell me this is a 5 star thread.
    Come back and read again.
     
    #10 Sen89, Apr 22, 2013
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    He should do better this game, but I don't expect too much from him throughout this entire series. OKC doesn't seem like a good matchup for Harden -- too many long, athletic defenders and too much shot-blocking inside so he can't bulldoze his way into the paint like he usually does.
     
    #11 Reach, Apr 22, 2013
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    5/20 with 20 free throws
     
    #12 strifed169, Apr 22, 2013
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    Needs to cut down on the turnovers, less flopping, and knock down open shots. Only way we have a chance.

    That being said...he needs somebody else on the team to show up, unlike Sunday.
     
    #13 J Sizzle, Apr 22, 2013
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    Bulls vs. Nets
    86 : 78
    52.5 (about 1 min.) remains

    Bulls win


     
    #14 RRockets, Apr 22, 2013
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    Before the series, I felt the Rockets best chances were games 2 and 3. OKC tends to play well in game 1 when they are the home team and let down some in game 2. The Rockets can hope OKC takes them for granted and loses focus. They are very capable of that.

    IMO, there is a good chance OKC jumps out to another lead and the Rocket come all the way back. This time, I doubt the Thunder will raise their intensity and keep it the rest the game like Sunday.

    Game 1 being a blowout meant nothing. If the Rockets get murdered this time, they might mail in the final two. If they compete for a full 48, game 3 will be their big chance to snag a win.

    If McHale can't come up with a plan to deal with the switching screens in half-court, forget it. Rockets have to shoot at least 45% to have a chance. They also have to show some physicality and toughness on defense, even though that isn't their nature.
     
    #15 A_3PO, Apr 22, 2013
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    My guess is going to Chandler to having a much better game with at least 20 points.

    Beverley will also once again have a better game than Lin IMO
     
    #17 Sen89, Apr 22, 2013
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    So Ibaka is the dragon and the car is our offense?
     
    #18 Reach, Apr 22, 2013
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    He will score 100 points!!!
     
    #19 thedude077, Apr 22, 2013
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    this **** doesnt get old but im hoping for a win.

    Parsons wont get in foul trouble early and the trio will be more comfortable.
     
    #20 Krizzle, Apr 22, 2013
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