ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Warriors 5/26/2018 (Western Conference Finals, Game 6)

And turnovers

And the bs calls.

 

Rockets unfortunately came totally unraveled mentally. Why do they keep driving at the basket with two or three guys under it? If there are that many guys, it means someone's open outside, I think? Too many defensive breakdowns, losing track of the best 3pt. shooters of all time behind the 3pt. line. The Rockets got control of the series by keeping their open attempts at a minimum but Klay and then Steph just kept getting wide open in this game, and when that happens they're going to make almost everything.

It's just a shame that they wasted that beautiful first quarter, but hopefully they maintain their composure in game 7 because the Warriors are going to come in with a lot of confidence and Paul might not be there to keep things steady.

 

He was a solid pick up. And sure his shoulder probably isn’t right. But he’s not on the injured list.

And that he ... and CP3 are injured in the playoffs isn’t that surprising. They old and injury prone.

 

they won't shoot like that on the road.

we won't score only 25 points in the second half at home.

we still have a great chance at home in game 7.

 

gotta stay away from those hot takes Monday morning
will make a exception for Max Kellerman tho

 

Harden had it for 2.5 qtrs.. Harden was right there.. Then tired legs.. Harden can't do anything with tired legs.. His rest needs to be a priority in game 7.. even if that means losing a lead early.

 

Luckily, I actually watched the game, so this final score isn't going to phase me. The one thing I take home from watching this is that the Rockets beat themselves. Rockets turnovers kept Golden State in the game long enough to get momentum at the end.

They're definitely beatable. They're not the godlike entity they're made out to be. Tired Rockets in Game 5 beat them. Stupid Rockets sans Chris Paul in this game in their arena kept pace with them for much of it.

If the Rockets play like there's no tomorrow in Game 7 and that energy is translated into semismart offense and intense defense, they'll win.

 

Next game have to play 48 minutes of absolute focus.

 

Only green is reliable for bench. Hope Cp3 can full blood to play game 7. If we dont have cp3, i will not watch it.

 

This just showed us what we already know. The model that doesn't work is Harden and the role players. That sh_t may work in the regular season but this is the playoffs.

 

The Warriors made an adjustment halfway through the game. They started doing full court or 3/4 court press in a lot of their defensive stands. I think the short rotation hurt the Rockets and they appeared worn down.

Harden played well so that's a plus. EG played well.

The thing that Rockets need to do is figure out an adjustment for the defensive pressure. They certainly didn't adjust to it tonight.

 

We are mentally weak

 

Nah bro.. We did lose because of those turnovers.. Their momentum killers... The fact that some of them are senseless is what deflates me..

 

They'll win game 7, and it'll actually be the best case scenario for the Warriors. Now, they can say that they "persevered" and had to overcome great odds to win their chips. Also, it will reinforce the fantasy in KD's brain that he didn't complete F the league.

 

This

 

Great production in first half. Second half was a train wreck. An L was expected under these circumstances. We can finish it at home. No scrubs! 6 man rotation.

 

I very rarely blame it on the refs. But how they call the fouls were very glaring this time. Coupled with the rockets' reaction, it allowed the worriers to catch up.

Seems like "subconsciously" rigged.

 

They couldn’t beat teams like the Sacramento Kings when Curry and Durant was out. With him and Draymond they look like a lottery team.

 

If only Harden could have scored 58 and played lockdown D we'd have a chance.

Bad Harden!

 

I hate the MFer