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

I hate OKC so much right now. Especially Ibaka and Westbrook. Ibaka is a game changer with his defensive presence but his attitude annyoys me and Westbrook even more.

Seriously, I'd even root for the Lakers if they played OKC...

 

Most overused word since Morey mentioned it last week. #annoyed

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Lin x-rays negative. Seemed to think he will play Saturday but too soon to know.</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/status/327245068404674560">April 25, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Lin: "This is easily the most frustrating thing that’s happened this entire season." He played all 82 this season, many after ankle sprains.</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/status/327249964466073600">April 25, 2013</a></blockquote>
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The offense in the endgame got a little away from us with two misses. (1) Asik misses an awkward lay-up off a Harden assist. (Harden, give Asik only dunks, ok? don't ask him to create for himself)

(2) Parsons missed a 3. (CP, move the ball around so we can get a closer shot.)

Maybe Harden was resting, but we should have asked Harden to take over. OKC got separation (4 pts) as a result of those misses. In the endgame, it shout be the highest % shot every time down.

 

I don't know if anybody else noticed but every time Parsons fades away on his 3 pointer he misses, hopes he figures it out.

Like how Asik didn't get intimidated after a poor first half and Ibaka's rejection, he had 2 monster dunks in the fourth. Harden played really hard too, he didn't have a greay FG% but it is mainly because he got hammered every time he drove into the lane and the refs swallowed the whistle a lot. He missed some open J's tough. Beverley is great, I think any coach in the league would love to have a player like him on his roster. His intensity is amazing. Proud of the team but we have no chance in this serie. Even if we get to 7 games, I know the refs will make sure OKC wins. It is amazing how much power they have in the game.

 

We already have a defensive rebounding work horse in there. We need a 4 who can score and stretch the floor.

 

Forget stretching need one that can finish well in the post, rebound, and shot block. Just seeing Ibaka intimidate the entire team with his shot blocking ability is crazy.

 

Danny Crawford's reffing was pretty solid, the other two wanted to give the thunder a lot more than they deserved. Neither Harden nor Durant were getting the lean over and make it look worse than it is fouls.

 

Asik can do that. The only reason we are not an elite team is that we lack a reliable scorer at the 4.

 

You think scoring is a weakness compare to defense on this team? I think post play/finishing, shot blocking, and defense against elite teams is more valuable than an elite outside chucker.

 

You do know our interior defense is amongst the best in the league with Asik on the floor. It;'s a fact.

 

btw, were not going anywhere without a legit post scorer.Harden isn't enough by himself.

 

I'm glad we ran zone when we did because it definitely slowed down the RW barrage and we got a lot more rebounds that way.

 

Yeah but against elite teams I rather take another inside presence. Asik needs breathers and will get in foul trouble at times.

 

Were not going to get by OKC without another low post scorer. There is a reason why were are a team that lives by the 3. We need to balance our offense down.

 

I thought you wanted a stretch 4 as in a Patpat type? I was saying we need an inside post presence that can score down low, block some shots, and help rebound.

 

Good game by the Rockets. OKC got lucky that they were able to win this game, but elite teams find a way to win even when they're not playing the best. I like Houston's chances of winning Game 3.

 

Today's rocket looks competitive towards the champion candidate team.
Berverley stepped out and we let the martin have some easy 3's.
We will win game 3 !!!

 

Good game tonight, it's better than I expected. We need to win at least 1 game of 7.

 

I drove all the way from Denver to Billings, MT just to arrive at my house 30 seconds after the game ended. Worse yet, I missed the entire 2nd half on the radio as I was driving. (OMG the Thunder radio guy is a friggin douche)

Can someone summarize in how everything went down? All I know is the final score.