ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Warriors 5/21/2015 (Western Conference Finals, Game 2)

Harden passed it to dwight who could have drove it in and drew the defense then passed it in for a lay up, but he is so worried about getting fouled that he passed it right back and they never left him.

Stay off twitter tonight if youre a rockets fan.

 

Hope Bron wins his 3rd ring

 

If refs don't' rig it for Warriors..Rockets win by 10.

 

We lost by 5 points combined in Oracle against apparently the best team in nba history, if we take 3 and 4 I think we can still pull this series out after losing by like 80 in LA against am even worse matchup. It all depends on how they come out in game 3, they're inching closer.

 

That was unfortunate to end the game, but gotta give props to Harden. Great game from him tonight.

 

Harden
38 points, 13-21 shooting, 10 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals, 1 block, 2 turnovers

Splash Brothers
46 points, 19-36 shooting, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 8 turnovers

 

Exactly my thoughts. When the double started coming I thought it was time for a contested jump shot. If you have to put your money on anyone shooting a contested shot it's Harden. I was surprised when he hesitated and tried to dribble around it.

 

No one is expecting us to win. We're the clear underdogs here. Even though I bleed Rocket's red, I'm having a hard time even before the series started that we were gonna beat GS. We're playing our asses off. Especially Harden and Howard. We obviously need Beverly and DMo in the worst way. I'm sure if we had had one or both, we would've won at least one of these games. DMo is so important for our offense, he's so crafty with his passes, screens, rolls, pick and pop, hooks, hand offs, everything. The guy is the person PF next to Dwight. He's our 2nd best big man. His injury was our demise.

I love this team either way. As we watch, they are learning how to be a championship caliber team. We really need to upgrade the 1 and 4. We are a couple of moves away from being favorites. We need another play maker who can D up and shoot the rock. We also need a PF who can defend, rebound, and MAKE FREE THROWS!!!

Get er done Morey!

 

Yes I agree, ****ing harden can still take us to the finals, it's not over yet.

 

Rockets will win this in 6 and it will be the most glorious **** you have ever seen.

 

Unfortunately, all of the missed calls played a huge factor. I knew the missed out of bounds call would be the call that killed us.

 

I think the natural reaction on a fast break is to look behind you but props to the Warriors for creating a panic play. Harden DEFINITELY was not expect a double and it produced the same reaction as the one which created the 8-second turnover when the Rockets did it to Stephen Curry.

 

We faced a huge wall when we were down 3-1 with blowout losses against the Clippers and got through it! We can still do it!! BELIEVE IN CLUTCH CITY!

 

I agree. Harden will come back even stronger. He has the will to win championships.

 

No timeout was right, think Harden panicked or was off balanced and tried to get his dribble back in a better position. This loss hurts but I have faith.

 

He would have thrown up a classic Jones flail layup and missed by 4 feet

 

For those calling for a TO: We had a break opportunity, and by the time the break was stopped we only had ~3 seconds left...calling a TO would have allowed GS to further set up their Defense. I wish a TO had been called immediately but as soon as the decision was made to push it, it was too late IMO. Heartbreaking way to lose...I feel sick.

HOWEVER, I still like our chances. Houston has been sloppy, Smith specifically, and GS has been absolutely phenomenal. If Harden continues at this pace, and the role players step up, we can win this damn thing. Beating a 65 win team was never going to be easy. SCREW THE DOUBTERS LET'S GO.

Minor changes: Either minutes for Nick Johnson or play Brew/Ariza together + Move TJ back to the starting lineup. Smith is taking points away from Harden, and that's just not acceptable.

 

why does Josh shoot 17 times when he is ice cold... and 1 rebound in 21 minutes...

 

Lets hope the rockets keep the streak alive of not losing 3 games in a row

 

Crushing loss.

We have to win the next two home games. Period. MUST win games.

We can turn that momentum into stealing game 5 in SF. Then wrap it up at home.