Our race for a playoff spot

Go for the 3rd. We need DEN to beat Portland twice. They are the only threat they play besides OKC.

 

I am calling it now. If the Warriors lose to the Celtics tonight, the Rockets will come all the way back and grab the #1 seed.

 

Is this regarding our ability to play against the Warriors? I think Clark/PJ is gonna play that 3/4 role that you speak of. Remember, Faried is gonna play starter mins although coming off the bench So we really don’t have a need for PJ at the 5 anymore...I like our roster as is when Healthy. We have a lot of interchangeable parts. PJ, Faried, Gordon, Harden, Rivers, Clark, Green, can all play multiple positions on offense and guard multiple positions on defense

 

I’d prefer the second seed. Would be okay with a split, as long as GS beats Denver twice

 

We got this.

 

Na I don't see that. A lose by gsw I see. But no way we making up that many games. N I'm a big homer I'll take 3 n 2 if we super lucky

 

Yeah its a VERY longshot granted. We'll know pretty quick though.

GSW next 5:

Denver
Phoenix
Houston
OKC
San Antonio

If the W's lose tonight and the Rockets can put together a long winning streak (15 games give or take - which they did twice last year when healthy), the Rockets should pull within 2 - 3 games and own the tie breaker.

To be honest, I just want the Rockets to make it close enough that the media has to acknowledge that it's a possibility. That will seal the deal for Harden's MVP chances.

I'll take the #2 spot with homecourt againt the Nuggets while the W's play the winner of OKC / Portland / Utah (whoever ends up 4 & 5)

 

At the time of my message, I didn’t know who I would have rather faced...I think Portland is dangerous, although I know we can take advantage of some mismatches. I just don’t Trust Lillian’s...He’s so hungry...and of course “history” lol... but honestly as of today I would say Portland.

Typing this made me think about how OKC would look if they replaced Westbrook with Dame. I think they would be more dangerous.

But anyway, As of now, with the way Deven has been playing, and the way we are hitting a Stride, I think the 2 spot is highly attainable. From what I have been seeing on the defensive end from this team these past few game, I honestly think we can go on a major run(Faried coming back with help with lingering rebounding issues). If and when we Beat GS again. Our whole narrative is gonna change. This is almost Turing out to be one of my favorite seasons of the Harden era.

 

A win against GS will have the media talking about it, but I think I’m with you. the 2 spot. I would love to see Denver in the semis. If they make there.

But in the back of my mind, I also think about playing GS in the semis. With Logic of let just play them early while we know CP3 is healthy, and before they get into that Championship Zone...

 

Do you want to edit this?

 

Honestly, I want the Warriors in the WCFs again. That is the marquee matchup. I don't want to beat the W's in the 2nd round and then risk a let down in the WCFs.

 

I understand, Last year was really the Finals when we played GS. But considering that they are really our only obstacle, just knocking them out regardless of which round we be so amazing. They have knocked us out of the Playoffs I think 4 times since Harden has been here. I just want to play them with a Healthy roster in a 7 game series...And honestly if we did beat GS in the 2nd, with that momentum, I doubt any other team in the West could beat us.

 

You dun have to call it, it's within the realm of possibilities.

That said, expect Bogut to roughen other teams up.

 

I look forward to seing what the narrative will be for why James wont win the MVP then. Guess they will drag out the true and tried 'but he dosent play defense' card as that seems to be their regular fallback option.