ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Thunder 4/24/2013 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 2)

here comes another LOH,
his season avg was 13.4pts 6.1 assts, unless we get a good pg this summer, theres no need to bench lin, 13-6 is not bad at all, hes still better than beverley as a starting pg

 

Everyone needs to play better

Bev just needs to keep Jackson and westbrook in front of him

 

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but if Beverley was starting he'd have higher stats fosho...

 

New game plan.

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Probably wishful thinking, but how about a fairly close game throughout with the Rockets six to eight points behind, then late in the fourth, with the Thunder about to doze off before celebrating a sure victory, the Rockets have a shocking surge, the Thunder has a drought, and the good guys win by three. I like it. Let's do this.

 

I'd be happy with just that.

Let's go non-blowout!!!

 

3.5 hours left. Will the Rockets shock us all and steal home court advantage?

 

Maybe because McHale doesn't think Beverly is starting quality yet? Certainly no coach in the world would start your young backup who never started, just because your starter didn't perform well in his first playoff game?

You know what, it had nothing to do with balls, but just had something to do with common sense or a brain.

 

All i can say is, it won't be a blowout.

 

Lin will suck again, Rockets get blown out by 40, Clutchfans forum goes even more insane with Lin bashing which results in one LOF being seriously injured by an LOH. Clutch is unfortunately forced to shut down the site until the investigation is complete. Reverse jinx enough?

 

those transition scores by westbrook really got him going, mostly lay ups that neither lin nor bev could have defended.

but initially, we were forcing him to brick his shots.

we just have to make sure to not have wb gain confidence. i think if lin can manage to score a 3 in the 1st qtr, that will be enough of a confidence booster for the rest of the qtrs.

lets shock the world!

 

I want to see what McHale comes up with that will make this game a close game to be won in the 4th. This game will tell how good a coach McHale is; to come up with changes needed to compete, IF this game is another blow out win by the Thunder McHale should really take the blame for it.

 

Sounds like the game we won against the Thunder on 2/20.

 

Any word yet if we're using a diffrent starting lineup?

 

Doubt the Thunder are going to doze off again after what happened in Houston. I see another loss unless we shoot lights out from 3 again, but as long as the team fights hard and not end up beating themselves with dumb mistakes I'm ok with it.

 

If we're going to ever sneak a road win away, it's tonight.

OKC did what they wanted, where they wanted, when they wanted against us. It's human nature to feel a little over confident after a win like that.

Then you have a team that just got the crud knocked out of them. James Harden won't repeat his performance, and one of the most over looked aspects was Parsons picking up his third foul. The defense he played against Durant was about all you can ask for.

If they go small, I don't mind the Lin/Bev combo if we're resting Harden. Allows Bev to guard Westbrook and Lin to guard Martin/Sef/Jackson, whoever is in at the 2.

Sadly, they are just to strong, and too talented in the paint. Hopefully Harden can start off hot to draw more doubles and open up 3 point opportunities .

Again, not likely, but IMO this was always the game I felt if we were going to steal one, this would be it. I had a strong feeling that OKC would just dominate the first game, with an over whelming young Rockets team, and an OKC team with the crowd completely into it.

Whatever the outcome, good luck Rockets, proud of y'all no matter what.

 

no he wouldnt, hes not that talented offensively, AB is thou...

 

Game 2 tonight!!!! Which means only one thing:

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blowout confirmed. Rockets to lose by 25 points.