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Clutchfans Game Thread: Thunder @ Rockets 8/20/2020 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 2)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Aug 18, 2020.

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Rockets were only cranked up to 8 in 1st game.

It's going to get worse for OKC.

Much worse.

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MrButtocks said: ↑

I'm sure they will, but this was as off ball as I've ever seen him play. EGo and Green did plenty of attacking. If anything they need to adjust for those guys. Harden's going to get his regardless, I doubt they are okay with the role players going off.
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Yeah, CP3 said in the postgame interview that they need to decide what they are going to try to take away. The Rockets were getting everything last night: Harden went off, the role players hit threes, and everyone got to the basket at will. They will come out with a different defensive intensity, I expect.

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Dort out for game 2 as well

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Patience said: ↑

Yeah, CP3 said in the postgame interview that they need to decide what they are going to try to take away. The Rockets were getting everything last night: Harden went off, the role players hit threes, and everyone got to the basket at will. They will come out with a different defensive intensity, I expect.
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Its doubling....the obvious move i would make...minus russ I would always just double harden...silly teams don't right of the bat...no brainer

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Its doubling....the obvious move i would make...minus russ I would always just double harden...silly teams don't right of the bat...no brainer
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Then get ready for a massacre. It will be raining 3's and more drives in the paint.

Russ was not a threat from 3 - Green, EGo, Rivers are all much more dangerous from long range.

I hope OKC does double Harden.

MDA has already proved that he will use other players to bring up the ball plus use Harden off ball.

OKC does not stand a chance.

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win win win…

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I think that they will try to play faster, shoot more when they get space (as opposed to driving), and throw different defenses at James.

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I think that they will try to play faster, shoot more when they get space (as opposed to driving), and throw different defenses at James.
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Pretty much going away from their playing identity, they have no choice.

Imagine if we could not play our best 5 together.

That will be the storyline for all Rockets opponents going forward.

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Turning OKC over and keeping our own TOV down is one of 3 critical keys for Rockets.

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This breakdown is must watch!!!

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PJ not making excuses or taking anymore **** about small ball.

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Then get ready for a massacre. It will be raining 3's and more drives in the paint.

Russ was not a threat from 3 - Green, EGo, Rivers are all much more dangerous from long range.

I hope OKC does double Harden.

MDA has already proved that he will use other players to bring up the ball plus use Harden off ball.

OKC does not stand a chance.
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Sometimes our 3s don't fall...im just speaking as like a scout...i rather see if the others can beat me...i know harden can

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Then get ready for a massacre. It will be raining 3's and more drives in the paint.

Russ was not a threat from 3 - Green, EGo, Rivers are all much more dangerous from long range.

I hope OKC does double Harden.

MDA has already proved that he will use other players to bring up the ball plus use Harden off ball.

OKC does not stand a chance.
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That is a new wringle tho we didn't have before...uncle Jeff bringing it up.

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I hope the boys come in ready. Cause they need to look at what has been happening to the competition. Game 2 is a must win.

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THICC and/or LONG.

PJ walking his talk.

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