Clutchfans Game Thread: Thunder @ Rockets 8/18/2020 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 1)

Magic numbers:

- 37% or better from 3

- 15+ 3PM

- EGo at 35% or better from 3

 

i was thinking exactly the same. that pathetic ejection was clear indication that silver intends to do whatever it takes, with all options on the table

 

Let's extend this record today!!!

 

Love this starting lineup, want it to happen.

 

1st in offensive rating
2nd in effective field goal percentage
Over an 8 year period

And crazy enough I have been reading about how stupid our offense is for 8 years....

 

The stupidity is from the folks questioning the offense, without understanding it.

There are too many ignorant takes based solely on preferred aesthetics or worse, familiarity.

 

Na that was correct by the letter. Even Kristof said the same. When u get one tech...dont get involved in pushing n shoving....period. u knew 1 more n u gone. He just young. Lbj or any other guy wouldn't of done that

 

I hate the Mavs but they got shafted last night by the refs. Multiple bogus calls against them and throwing KP out of the game over nothing. They were trying to get Doncic out with foul trouble too when all of his strips were clean.

 

Even Lebron protested the ejection though.

 

I am feeling uneasy about this game. Without Westbrook we need monster games from Harden and Gordon. Harden is going to get his but I don't know where Gordon is at. He didn't look that good in his return game. We also need to hit open threes much better than we have. Finally we really need to hit the spots on D.

Chris Paul will pick us apart if we're not sharp..

 

I've noticed that Gordon really takes a backseat when he's on the floor with Harden and it really bugs me. I really hope he gets enough playing time without Harden on the floor so he can be more aggressive. Also when they share minutes don't just sit back and wait for Harden to do his thing, make some plays and find a way to impact the game. Hoping for him to come up big in this series. We really need it without WB out there. Get this dub tonight H-Town!

 

N it was rich from a guy that got draymond ejected from a game by stepping over him...dray lost his cool...so did Kristof...so lbj w a set being honest. He wouldn't of let himself be baited like that. Its simple..im the 2nd best player, I cant let me tewm down like that. I always from the angle what can I control

 

I came into the game excited to watch because I hated both teams. After that bogus ejection, makes me almost ashamed to want to cheer on the mavs over the clips. Also, the clips get WAY TOO much love for having supposedly the best perimeter defense ever. Luka got to the rim and finished on kawhi, pg, and bev with little problems.

 

I think you will see a different Gordon as the 2nd alpha.

And I really believe House (if 100%) and Green are going to have surprisingly good games today.

 

We were too impatient with Gary Clark: he looks good for Orlando starting in the postseason. His defense on Giannis is noticeable.

 

Gordon looked great in his last game vs. 76ers.

He even shot 50% from 3.

 

Damn man. I'm so ready

 

No it hasn’t thank you !!!!

 

Devastated... have no clue what I will do during timeout breaks now

 

I guess one those, you have to watch the game to understand? Looking at the box score, Giannis is having a good game and Gary is a -10.