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ClutchFans Game Thread: Warriors @ Rockets 1/20/2018

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jan 19, 2018.

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  1. count_dough-ku

    count_dough-ku Member

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    Iggy is out for the Warriors. That should help offset the absence of Ariza and Green.
     
    #81 count_dough-ku, Jan 20, 2018
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  2. pippendagimp

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    need ryno to go for 40 tonite
     
    #82 pippendagimp, Jan 20, 2018
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  3. smp

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    We are definitely built to deal with them when we are full strength. Our best vs their best (not necessarily matched up though).

    CP3 vs Curry
    James vs Durant
    EG vs Klay
    Capella vs Green
    Ariza vs Iggy
    Green vs Livingston
    Luc vs West
    Tucker vs Young
    Nene vs Pachulia

    I'm not even mentioning Ryno.

    I can see us winning any one of those scoring matchups at any given time. We can win a championship this year. I haven't believed that to be possible since Tmac and Yao were healthy. We are going to be very hard to beat in a series.
     
    #83 smp, Jan 20, 2018
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  4. Salvy

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    Ryno can’t even go off for 40 in 6 games....
     
    #84 Salvy, Jan 20, 2018
  5. SirIvyLeague

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    I love your enthusiasm, but I think you're delusional. One of the very few times in my life, I hope I am dead wrong.

    The difference between Klay and EG, Green and Capella is massive. Durant's also a far superior player to Harden, no one would disagree as is Curry over CP3. It's like not even close. League wide, they have 2 better players than any single player we have. I think Harden's better than Curry, so I don't agree.

    They also fit so damn well, play such a tremendous offense, and have the experience we don't have. I'm willing to make a bet on this, and have my emotions be my hedge.

    SIL
     
    #85 SirIvyLeague, Jan 20, 2018
  6. aurocketfan

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    I like your optimism but let’s be honest here. we cannot beat the warriors in a 7 game series this season. KD is the difference maker and because of him they could be looking at a 3 peat barring injuries. Of course, if we could somehow get Lebron or PG in the offseason without losing EG, Capela, we might have a very good shot at the title.
     
    #86 aurocketfan, Jan 20, 2018
  7. cdxiong

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    Capela has never been a factor against Warriors, hope he is different this time.
     
    #87 cdxiong, Jan 20, 2018
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    Hey Rockets, surprise us and win!
     
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  9. count_dough-ku

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    Him merely suiting up in the same game as Harden and CP3 is a big enough factor.
     
    #89 count_dough-ku, Jan 20, 2018
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  10. cdxiong

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    The only two wins we had against Warriors last 2 season, MDA went small and we caught fire from 3. Capela had a -9 in the first win, -23 in the second win.
     
    #90 cdxiong, Jan 20, 2018
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    How do you know this? We havent played them in a 7 game series this season with our squad. Have some faith until proven otherwise. By your logic we should just concede defeat now an not play another game..... smh
     
    #91 RoyalGuard, Jan 20, 2018
  12. DonKnock

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    The advanced stats would agree with this, but in Capela’s favor.

    Seems the only things Green is superior at are assists, 3’s, and kicking testicles.
     
    #92 DonKnock, Jan 20, 2018
  13. smp

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    Well of course nobody would bet against the Warriors. I'm only pointing out that it's possible not probable. It hasn't even been possible since 2007.
     
    #93 smp, Jan 20, 2018
  14. SirIvyLeague

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    That's why advanced stats are incredible, literally....in credible.

    You should really be ashamed of yourself for not seeing this. This is beyond homerism, and borderline insanity but settling in at completely delusional.

    SIL
     
    #94 SirIvyLeague, Jan 20, 2018
  15. Rockets4Life13

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    Lets go rox

    Funny thing is: in LoL esports, clutch gaming(owned by rox) are playing against golden guardians (owned by golden state) tonight too lol
     
    #95 Rockets4Life13, Jan 20, 2018
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    Durant is not the best player in the NBA. Curry is much better and so is Harden. If it came down to Harden vs. Durant, with their teams being equal, Harden's team would win.

    Harden IS the Curry of the Rockets, CP3 is the Durant. The turbo booster on both ends. Harden is the engine to this ATG offensive machine.

    Klay and Gordon are on the same level. Green, however is just a much better two-way player than anyone on the Rockets. Green is far better than Clint, who if not for being an elite rebounder would be a very lackluster defender in my honest opinion.

    Igoudala is not what once was. West is much better than any player not CP3 or Harden though.

    Pachulia, West, and Green are the players who separate GS from us. They carry the defense that is better than ours. Igoudala is a decent defender but not close to what he was two years ago. He's becoming washed.
     
    #96 LorneMalvo, Jan 20, 2018
  17. SirIvyLeague

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    K its official.

    @vlaurelio is to harden, as @DreamShook is to Ryno, as @DonKnock is clint, as @LorneMalvo is to EG.

    SIL
     
    #97 SirIvyLeague, Jan 20, 2018
  18. DonKnock

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    Or maybe Green is having a down year because he’s been dealing with injuries.


    Pls continue your attempts at ad hominem attacks rather than refuting the point.


    It will help everyone in this thread see through your plastic wrap sturdy credibility
     
    #98 DonKnock, Jan 20, 2018
  19. SirIvyLeague

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    Dude, do you really need me to provide support on why a former DPOY and multiple time all-star/all-nba player is better than Clint Capela?

    Really? Get out of here brah.

    SIL
     
    #99 SirIvyLeague, Jan 20, 2018
  20. htownrox1

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    I love Eric Gordon and all, but come on man.... There’s no way he’s equal to Klay Thompson.
     
    #100 htownrox1, Jan 20, 2018
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