ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Blazers 5/2/2014 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 6)

Tough one but we win

 

I liked our defensive intensity for the most part last game. Howard and Asik did a lot of work.

Let's try to keep the focus on putting the ball in Dwight's hands with the opportunity to score deep in the post. Let's also run the Lin/Harden screen and hopefully flare Harden out for some open 3s.

 

If we want to win this series THIS game has to be the Harden game. On the road, do or die game, he has to pull his weight. I have faith in the role players, but you never know on the road.

Tomorrow is going to be a long day.

 

WIN OR GO HOME

 

WAY TO HAVE OUR BACK, KEYSHAWN

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Rockets&amp;src=hash">#Rockets</a> owner Leslie Alexander chatted w/ HC McHale after practice. McHale was asked if Alexander had any advice for him: &quot;Win,&quot; he said.</p>&mdash; AdamWexlerCSN (@awexler) <a href="https://twitter.com/awexler/statuses/461948173687468032">May 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Most intense game of the series. And yet, we win big.

 

Lesley Alexander an original gangsta.

 

Harden can have a bad s hooting game, as long as he plays D and keeps passing the ball for those assists. If he does neither of these - this can be a loss. (unless of course Harden is benched and that's the reason why he does not do any of these) .

by himself harden is a scoring threat, even his drive will cause a double so he can pass, so he really has to use that to his advantage even if his shots arent falling hes not getting any calls. this game is bigger than 1 person having a sick game.

 

First game that Portland will have real pressure to get the win. Will be interesting to see how they do.

 

I expect them to come out shooting nothing but 3s.

 

We win tomorrow, we win the series.

 

This has to be the Harden game. If not, its game over.

 

In before Harden tanks game 6 because he wants McHale gone.

I would love to see one of the Van Gundy brothers(coaching the Rockets) bash Harden for playing lackluster defense.

The Rockets have been fortunate that they haven't been swept with the way Portland has shot and the way James has played.

I feel like the best thing to do when the lead is growing is to feed the beast that is Dwight Howard.

 

FOCUS

Stay calm, but energized, and win one Q at a time

 

We agree.

Sincerely,
The 1995 Knicks and 2013 Nets

 

They ready! #RedNation #ClutchCity

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LOLLLLLLLLLLLLL @ Asik

 

Lol, that game face...

 

wheres dwight and dmo?