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With this team, how much is a safe lead going into the 4th qtr?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by adobo, Jan 11, 2014.

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What is a safe lead going into the 4th qtr with this team?

  1. 10-20 points

    8 vote(s)
    7.8%

  2. 21-30 points

    18 vote(s)
    17.5%

  3. 31-40 points

    31 vote(s)
    30.1%

  4. There is just not enough points - Durant will somehow drop 40 points on the 4th qtr

    46 vote(s)
    44.7%
  1. adobo

    adobo Member

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    After this game, I don't think I can no longer relax even with a 20+ pt lead going into the 4th quarter. Good thing is we won it at the end and that its a wake up call to the players that no lead is a safe lead with 1 qtr still to go.
     
    #1 adobo, Jan 11, 2014
  2. Clutch

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    45... maybe 50 points. 55 if Parsons is out.
     
    #2 Clutch, Jan 11, 2014
  3. Patience

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    Apparently 15 points, but just barely ;)
     
    #3 Patience, Jan 11, 2014
  4. Yohohoho

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    Playing the Okc in two games. I chose the last.
     
    #4 Yohohoho, Jan 11, 2014
  5. RedRedemption

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    100 points should just about do it.
     
    #5 RedRedemption, Jan 11, 2014
  6. saleem

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    Are you sure?:grin:
     
    #6 saleem, Jan 11, 2014
  7. conquistador#11

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    if we could hit our avg from three, make our freebies, rebound and cut the t.os by 2, we'd be unbeetabol.
     
    #7 conquistador#11, Jan 11, 2014
  8. hotballa

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    Anyone else lose a few years off their life because of this game?
     
    #8 hotballa, Jan 11, 2014
  9. acsorelle4

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    What is a safe over/under for how many knees will jerk on clutchfans after a bad game?
     
    #9 acsorelle4, Jan 11, 2014
  10. rocketblood713

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    All I know is no lead is safe with this period end of story next!
     
    #10 rocketblood713, Jan 11, 2014
  11. tehG l i d e

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    Yeah some of my hair turned grey for sure.
     
    #11 tehG l i d e, Jan 11, 2014
  12. treeman

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    In all seriousness, probably 20-ish. Games like this are a rarity. But the Rox are notorious for 4th quarter collapses. No matter who the coach is, no matter who the players are any given year, it's a part of life.

    But 98 times out of 100 a 20+ point lead going into the 4th will be enough.
     
    #12 treeman, Jan 11, 2014
  13. DreamEarlNolan

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    The Rockets have blown some pretty big leads this year. With their tendency to commit turnovers and their poor free throw shooting I'm not sure any lead is safe.
     
    #13 DreamEarlNolan, Jan 12, 2014
  14. coffeelover665

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    cancelled game due to rain is the only safe bet that the Rockets won't lose in the 4th
     
    #14 coffeelover665, Jan 12, 2014
  15. KlutchQT

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    I don't trust this team until 0.0.
     
    #15 KlutchQT, Jan 12, 2014
  16. SPBR

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    If history is any indication, 50 is about right. According to NBA.COM:

    Most points, first quarter
    50 - Syracuse at San Francisco, December 16, 1962
    50 - Boston vs. Denver, February 5, 1982
    50 - Utah vs. Denver, April 10, 1982
    50 - Milwaukee vs. Orlando, November 16, 1989
    50 - Phoenix vs. Denver, November 10, 1990

    Most points, second quarter
    57 - Phoenix vs. Denver, November 10, 1990

    Most points, third quarter
    57 - Golden State vs. Sacramento, March 4, 1989

    Most points, fourth quarter
    58 - Buffalo at Boston, October 20, 1972
     
    #16 SPBR, Jan 12, 2014
  17. ERC

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    Going into the 4th quarter? NO lead is safe.

    Just a few days ago, the Spurs held a 12p lead with less than 2 minutes left against a Gasoline-less Memphis, but lost them all in less than 100 seconds and had to win in OT.

    A LOT can happen in 12 minutes. If we can't sustain our focus and energy for 48 minutes, no lead is ever safe.
     
    #17 ERC, Jan 12, 2014
  18. ERC

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    Obviously I was referring to Marc Gasol, not Gasoline.
     
    #18 ERC, Jan 12, 2014
  19. tehG l i d e

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    I remember when Rockets blew a giant lead in the 4th quarter against the Bulls when the Bulls were good and Rose hit a gamewinning 3. Also that Mavs game earlier this season.
     
    #19 tehG l i d e, Jan 12, 2014
  20. DarkRock

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    We have already proven that below 20 points is NEVER safe heading into the last quarter.

    Any team that needs 31 points+ going into the last quarter should not be playing in the NBA!

    Then again LeBron and Durant might team up and drop 50 in the last quarter combined.
     
    #20 DarkRock, Jan 12, 2014
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