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

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Aug 14, 2020.

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  1. Reeko

    Reeko Member

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    I don’t fault him taking the money

    what we saw from Chris Paul this 1st half is how he looked for most of the 2019 playoffs...real mediocre

    only thing he’s had success with in the 1st half is flopping and falling on the floor...I think he’s picked up 3 fouls doing that
     
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  2. Mr. Space City

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    Chuck was right.

    stop interrupting him
     
    #1122 Mr. Space City, Aug 18, 2020
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    Refs: "Shut up you little whining punk"
     
    #1123 DrNuegebauer, Aug 18, 2020
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    I never understood why people thought okc was a scary team smh
     
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    I want to see aggressive and explosive Harden in the 2nd half.
     
    #1125 Loneyroy7, Aug 18, 2020
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  6. D-rock

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    This is not new, been doing this last 9-10 games now.

    But I agree, Rockets need as many secondary ball handlers as possible.

    As the short roller, he can also pass when defenders collapse on him.

    Too sweet.
     
    #1126 D-rock, Aug 18, 2020
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  7. HookemHorns1250

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    ....lol freaking Kenny man.

    Kenny literally laughed at Barkley for his comment...then basically agreed with him at the end of it.

    Barkley was very clear about he wasn't better than Jordan, but Shaq and Kenny acted as if that's exactly what he was saying.
     
    #1127 HookemHorns1250, Aug 18, 2020
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  8. Rock Block

    Rock Block Sorta here sometimes
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    Kenny just shut up. Shaq shut up and listen to what Chuck is saying not what you THINK you’re HEARING!!
     
    #1128 Rock Block, Aug 18, 2020
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    Man, what a great day to be alive.
     
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    Harden: Coach, What adjustments need to be made so we don't blow this lead?

    MD: YES!
     
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    Right???
     
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    Harden is a better offensive player than Jordan.

    Jordan was a beast on defense though.

    Harden is better than Kobe (R.I.P) but Harden did not get to play with an all-time dominant center with one of the best coaches of all time.
     
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    Chuck: James Harden is the best one-on-one player he has ever seen in his life.

    Chuck is right!
     
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    AY big respect to Chuck for recognizing Harden's greatness, everyone else on that show is too damn scared to form an original opinion.
     
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    Incredible first half!

    OKC looks very flustered on both ends of the floor. Gallo and foul calls are the only things keeping them in it. It took Billy Donovan almost the entire first half to figure out that maybe, just maybe, he should put his best 5-man unit out there. Also, Roberson is unplayable.

    Need to keep our foot on the gas pedal. Everyone knows we’re not good at protecting leads. Expect OKC to make a major run or two.
     
    #1135 baller4life315, Aug 18, 2020
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    Stand firm Chuck, don't worry about any of that. You're right lol
     
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    Its not ideal but its fine. Roco's value is on defense. Offensively defenders are still sticking to him so he provides value as a Floor spacer even if he isn't hitting shots.
     
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    Mathloom Shameless Optimist

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    I honestly don't know if SGA has the handles to navigate this den of knife fighters we've devised. The defense looks great even though Adams is taking advantage and the refs are calling ticky tack fouls to keep it even.

    The only thing I can see is that it requires a LOT of energy so it makes a LOT of sense that MDA's short rotations have come up short. Small ball actually requires a longer rotation than most imo.
     
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    MJ just had god tier explosion. The pre-first retirement version of Jordan was probably the most dangerous penetrator in NBA history.
     
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  20. Reeko

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    people love to forecast worst case scenarios for the Rockets on here

    every single year since 2017, OKC has been this “scary team that we don’t want to face“ on CF...every year
     
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