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For those who think Utah will win one/are saying "the right things"...

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Plowman, Apr 18, 2019.

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  1. hakeem94

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    Tilman Fartita approves
     
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  2. DreamShook

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    I'm just as confident about this series as @Plowman and most of Clutchfans, but -

    Rockets still need to play the games. for safety.
     
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  3. Plowman

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    Ahaha..Knew that was coming.I feel ya, man. : )
     
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  4. Roc Paint

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    Shake it off Dream
     
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  5. YaoMingsSoulja

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    Anyone else scared of the Bucks? I'm straight terrified of the Bucks. More than I am the Warriors. If we do end making it to the finals, can we beat them?
     
    #25 YaoMingsSoulja, Apr 18, 2019
  6. seeingredtx

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    There is a sweep coming...the Rockets are NOT a real 4 seed...everyone seems to forget that...
     
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  7. Plowman

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    Not so much. While they might have the personnel to pull off that defensive gem last game, I don't see EG drawing the bagel again..plus Faried will be playing...don't see us getting killed on the boards again. Rivers has upped his game too. We need to stick some threes this time..I'm not saying it will be easy. But, OUR D should be cranked way up. It will be for the title......our Rockets should be playing at such a high level.
     
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  8. mr_gootan

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    We already played playoff Utah last playoffs, and they haven’t changed anything. But we changed a lot, and they have to figure us out. All pressure is on them.
     
    #28 mr_gootan, Apr 18, 2019
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  9. daywalker02

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    That is a sad Ootan though. ;)
     
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  10. smoothie_king

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    Rockets need to worry about playing an away game in Denver and trying to rebound against Denver.

    Ima say it rightt now, Nikola jokic is better than lamarcus Aldridge. Jokic is more skilled, faster, and stronger not to forget plumlee from Duke with the Denver nuggets!

    Rudy gay is only thing saving the Spurs right now!
     
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  11. Sweet Lou 4 2

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    Let's win the next one before talking sweep
     
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  12. daywalker02

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    It's always been Gentleman sweep, now a real sweep is possible at least.
     
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  13. Sweet Lou 4 2

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    Until you can dominate a team on their home court, it's too premature to talk about sweep. All Houston has done is hold serve
     
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  14. daywalker02

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    One can talk, it does not mean everything spoken has to bear consequences.

    I think winning one on the road is expected, winning two requires luck.

    Losing 2 isn't a surprise either.

    If you are a championship team, winning one is required IMO.
     
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    actually... it was the last loss that was the determination on seeding - as 2-4 was still in play and had yet to be determined...... jus sayin... lol

    but i agree that GSW sooner rather than later is a good thing... i think were more apt to be healthy (knock on wood) and obviously we're firing on all cylinders at this point...
     
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  16. icewill36

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    is it the year ? time will tell

    I have been extremely impressed with the defense and i love that mike D has not shortened the rotation
     
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    There are not set rules. I'd be surprised if Utah won both.
     
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  18. daywalker02

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    I have seen stranger things to be honest with you than a home team getting hot, the away team getting cold and the D becomes inconsistent again.

    Given that the Rockets play the best bball in their life it is doubtful but not impossible.

    It is glaring how untalented the Jazz seem against the Rox, obviously they are not that bad, the Rox are just that much better and a very good mismatch.
     
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    I think we will go 3-0 and then lose game 4. We will win the first round in the 5th game. Tonight's Warriors /Clippers game should be interesting...Scott Fisher is crew chief. Does that mean we could see Fisher Saturday in Utah? If so, I change my prediction for game 3...we lose and win game 4.
     
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  20. daywalker02

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    Let's just say I am not easily rattled or surprised, an 8th seed upset by the Clippers against GSW would def rattle me a bit.
     
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