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[Media] Predictions of Rockets-Blazers Series

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Matador, Apr 18, 2014.

  1. Matador

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    An accumulation of "expert" opinions on who will win the Rickets-Blazers series

    USA Today - Rockets in 5
    http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...s-series-postseason-preview-schedule/7724539/

    Sports Illustrated - Rockets in 6
    http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nb...yoffs-houston-rockets-portland-trail-blazers/

    ESPN - a host of "experts" Abbott - Rockets In 7, Adande - Rockets In 6, Arnovitz - Rockets In 7, Broussard - Rockets In 7, Doolittle - Rockets In 5, Elhassan - Blazers In 6, Ford - Rockets In 7, Gutierrez - Blazers In 6, Haberstroh - Rockets In 5, Ilardi - Rockets In 5, Morris - Blazers In 6 ,Pelton - Rockets in 6, Shelburne - Rockets In 7, Stein - Rockets In 6, Strauss - Rockets In 5, Thorpe - Rockets In 6, Wallace - Rockets In 7 Windhorst - Rockets In 6
    http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2014/matchup/_/teams/trailblazers-rockets

    NBA.com (Fran Blinebury) - Rockets in 6
    http://www.nba.com/2014/news/featur.../index.html?ls=iref:nba:serieshubs:top:modtop

    CBS sports - 4 "experts", Berger - Blazers in 6, Moore - Rockets in 6, Harper - Rockets in 7, Young - Blazers in 7
    http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on...-expert-picks-predictions-for-the-first-round

    NBA TV The Starters - Tas - Rockets in 6, Leigh - Rockets in 5, Trey - Rockets in 6, Skeets - Rockets in 6
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    NBA TV Western Conference Playoff Preview - Steve Smith - Rockets in 6, Vinny Del Negro - Rockets in 6
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    these are just a few of the predications I found. Feel free to add you own.
    Overall out of 28 experts, 23 picked (82%) the Rockets to win vs. the Blazers
     
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  2. justbuckets

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    nice aggregation! thanks!
     
  3. Classic

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    We better beat them...
     
  5. Amel

    Amel Contributing Member

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    I say we go 7.
     
  6. Roc Paint

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    Who in the hell are the Rickets?

    It's time to say hello to the tip-jar. :)
     
  7. Progs

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    Skip Bayless: Rockets in 5
    Stephen A. Smith: Rockets in 7
     
  8. Roc Paint

    Roc Paint Contributing Member

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    So that means Rockets in 6.
     
  9. CCorn

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    Us being such overwhelming favorites can't be good for a Houston team.
     
  10. Warning-Sign

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    No love for Rockets in 4?
     
  11. Mr. Clutch

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    They should stop referring themselves as experts.
     
  12. Roc Paint

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    Winning in 4 would go against my bracket. ;)
     
  13. DreamShook

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    I hope The Rockets didn't see this. When they are the favorites, they play like the other team is supposed to let them win.
     
  14. count_dough-ku

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    Wow, I'm surprised at how many are picking the Rockets in 5. That 3-1 series win is a little deceptive. The 3rd win was in OT and took a miraculous comeback. These teams are very evenly matched. I still say Rockets in 6(going 7 would not surprise me at all though). If they win in 5, it means they're not only healthy but playing very well which means they'd have a really good shot at knocking off the Spurs in the next round.
     
  15. gmoney411

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    The Rockets played like trash and still won the last game against Portland. I think that showed that they are a better team just as much as the other two wins did.
     
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    Well frankly they played like trash in a lot of games recently and still won(New Orleans, Denver, Portland). I just hope they don't try that in the playoffs or they'll get burned.

    I agree they're a better team than Portland, but I don't think it's a huge gap. The reason the Rockets will likely win in the end is that their big man/guard duo is better than the Blazers'.
     
  17. Haymitch

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    I wouldn't be mad if someone picked Portland because I think they are a very good team.

    But Ken Berger just still mad at Dwight for leaving LA.
     
  18. DREAM ON!

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    We should win this series. There is really no excuse for a why not.
     
  19. SuperBeeKay

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    People forget that Portland finished really well because they really did not have any injuries, besides LA being injured for some games. I think they only used a total of 2 different starting lineups this year.

    I don't think they have that second gear that the Rockets have...
     
  20. GoRox2013

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    Lilliard will be contained. Aldrige will get his. But the REAL threat will be Mo Williams & Wesley Mathews. I have a feeling either one of these two will have a career game or 2 this series
     

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