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ClutchFans Game Thread: Clippers @ Rockets 5/4/2015 (Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)

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  1. dawesome

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    Don't be surprised if Rockets dominate the series. Most probably 4-2 but 4-1 is very possible But if somehow Rockets' fortune shines, 4-0 will be a big boost for the Conference Final.
     
    #101 dawesome, May 3, 2015
  2. saleem

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    It's an absolute must for us. His defense is so critical that it leaves him with little energy on offense. Let's hope for the best.
     
    #102 saleem, May 3, 2015
  3. tmactoyao

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    i'm still scared of the clippers, but i'm glad we got this matchup instead. harden needs to go MVP mode this series. we'll need him. and hopefully playoff dwight owns the clippers, instead of struggling like he normally does vs deandre. starting off 2-0 this series would do us wonders.
     
    #103 tmactoyao, May 3, 2015
  4. Asian Sensation

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    Chris Paul will not be the same this series. He's going to struggle mightily with that Hammy. We're the real winners in Paul making that shot.
     
    #104 Asian Sensation, May 3, 2015
  5. Rocket2008

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    As long as we get Harlan & Webber, I'm happy!
     
    #105 Rocket2008, May 3, 2015
  6. Rocket2008

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    #106 Rocket2008, May 3, 2015
  7. Milosch

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    Not nervous or worried in the least. There will be much flopping and whining, and the Rockets will win in 6.
     
    #107 Milosch, May 3, 2015
  8. Noob Cake

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    Rockets in 4.

    Clippers = biggest fraud after Blazers this year
     
    #108 Noob Cake, May 3, 2015
  9. MuddyWaters

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    expect atleast 20 lobs in this series
     
    #109 MuddyWaters, May 3, 2015
  10. malakas

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    No team that beats the Spurs is a fraud.
    Which will make their upcoming elimination taste even better.
     
    #110 malakas, May 3, 2015
  11. JayZ750

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    I think the Rockets can win regardless of CP3 health.

    That said, people are underestimating CP3s Impact defensively.
    The Clips defense is Jordan and Paul.
    Without Paul they don't have a single competent backcourt defender.

    Yay!

    Even wit Paul the Clippers aren't a great defensive team and are really bad there when they're bench is in or Jordan is out.

    Rockets should make this a track meet of sorts.
     
    #111 JayZ750, May 3, 2015
  12. Voice of Aus

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    injury report on cp3?
     
    #112 Voice of Aus, May 3, 2015
  13. RCPM

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    The clips are already tired, both physically and mentally.

    CP3 is gimpy.

    The clips have NO BENCH.

    Rockets in 6, if not 5.
     
    #113 RCPM, May 3, 2015
  14. Scarface281

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    Ariza needs to be on his offensive game. Gotta match Redick 3 for 3 because I have a feeling Redick will be hot. Crawford I am not too worried about. I think he'll be in chuck mode, per par.
     
    #114 Scarface281, May 3, 2015
  15. red5rocket

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    I think of it as this: Harden, even tho always doubled against LAC, he finally felt how it is to explode against the Clippers the last game.

    I'd have Harden on Barnes. He's complete ass on offense. Someone mentioned would Dorsey play on Glen Davis. Nah! Even tho Davis is a lot stronger, I'd still put Capelas length and quickness on him. Clint will snag boards all over Davis.

    I think our key factors is not letting Crawford take over, defensive rebounding, and playing our game by knocking down 3s (at least 12 a game)

    Ariza breaks out imo idk where his shot was first round. He has rest now. Terry will be Terry. The Greyhound will be the Greyhound.

    Rockets are in a lose-lose series media wise. We win, it's cause Chris Paul is hurt. We lose, it was expected. We can't let that matter.

    Harden has to have that "I'm the man to stop" killer instinct.

    Rockets in 6!
     
    #115 red5rocket, May 3, 2015
  16. Voice of Aus

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Doc Rivers said he would &quot;guess now&quot; that Chris Paul won't be able to play Game 1 in Houston on Monday.</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/status/594699877734428673">May 3, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
    rivers starting at the point

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Doc also said he would extend the rotation and eventually catch up on rest. On CP3, worth noting, as he said before, Doc is just a nickname.</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/status/594700411619028993">May 3, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
    more hero and haws pls
     
    #116 Voice of Aus, May 3, 2015
  17. cmellon

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    Who's gonna stop Blake Griffin... T-Jones? No way...
     
    #117 cmellon, May 3, 2015
  18. Voice of Aus

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    smoooooooth will do sneaky well
     
    #118 Voice of Aus, May 3, 2015
  19. EightDoobies

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    Smoove is our best hope, weak side defense kill Blake however. He loves to dribble way to much.
     
    #119 EightDoobies, May 3, 2015
  20. jayhow92

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    Jones wasn't too bad on Griffin when they played last. Jordan was the guy killing us because Howard wasn't back.
     
    #120 jayhow92, May 3, 2015
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