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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Thunder 4/23/2017 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 4)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Apr 22, 2017.

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  1. Clutch

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    #1 Clutch, Apr 22, 2017
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    Lets go!
     
    #2 javal_lon, Apr 22, 2017
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    Really need to pull out a win here. I hope they start the game with some energy this time.
     
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    Better win.
     
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    Harden said they need to have some dog in them...is Air Bud available?

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    Destroy them.
     
    #6 DonKnock, Apr 22, 2017
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    If it's tied 2-2, ...

    As @DreamShook would say, "Oh boy". :D
     
    #7 J.R., Apr 22, 2017
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    Please show up from the opening tip. The Thunder cannot keep up with the Rockets for 48 minutes. But if you only challenge them for 24-36 minutes, they can beat you. Especially at home.
     
    #8 count_dough-ku, Apr 22, 2017
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    I think we win this one, but if we don't I might be worried about the rest of the series depending on how we play
     
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    Must win game.
     
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    It's interesting to see people say "Well,
    Now it's MDA's turn to make adjustments!" While yes, there are some different things we can throw at them on both sides of the ball, the main thing to me is energy level,
    boxing out, and just hitting your open 3's.

    Game 1, we did a fantastic job of team rebounding. We boxed out, and even if a certain player couldn't get the rebound, he'd at least battle to tip it to a teammate. That seems to have not shown up in the first half of game two or three, and only during big runs in the 4th.

    We also need to make up our mind about Roberson. If we are going to let him shoot 3's, and long twos, then please DO NOT make that half hearted pointless flail at his jump shot. Just go ahead and box out and help with the rebound. Also Harden and whoever else guards Roberson has to do a better job of keeping an eye on him. He's making more and more cuts to the basket during Adams' post ups, and just getting the easiest two points of his career.

    All that being said, I see us coming out with much more fight in us, and to me that's all we really need. Energy. Box out. The offense will come, but make it hard for them on the offensive side of them all.
     
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    I hope we win!
    I have to bust my ass at work to get out on time to watch the game.. who works on a Sunday?!?!
    That's right, me. FML
     
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    Wrap it up by Tuesday and prepare for spurs/grizz
     
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    tarp game. okc will be overly confident. this will be capela's game.
     
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    Must win for sure
     
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    I think they will be pissed from the last game and come out ready to play. No more slow starts!
     
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    I will be up and cheering for the good guys at 3:30am Beijing time. Go Rockets!
     
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    Wonder if we play Harrell at all .

    I thought Nene looked old in G2 and didn't particularly stand out in G3 . He and James missed connections a couple of times and while I think it was mostly James' fault( he played awful in terms of creating ) nene still didn't grab a few balls that him right in the hands .

    With this being an early game (not b2b) I wonder if we give Harrell a shot and see what kind of energy he can bring.
     
    #18 snowconeman22, Apr 22, 2017
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    Start with a strong defense.
     
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