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Rockets to face Thunder in 1st Round

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Aug 12, 2020.

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Rockets v. Thunder

Poll closed Aug 18, 2020.
  1. Rockets in 4

    5.4%
  2. Rockets in 5

    22.2%
  3. Rockets in 6

    40.2%
  4. Rockets in 7

    14.9%
  5. Thunder in 7

    4.2%
  6. Thunder in 6

    8.8%
  7. Thunder in 5

    1.9%
  8. Thunder in 4

    2.3%
  1. J.R.

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    Game 1 Tuesday, August 18th 5:30pm(CT) TNT
    Game 2 Thursday, August 20th 2:30pm(CT) ESPN
    Game 3 Saturday, August 22nd 5:00pm(CT) ESPN
    Game 4 Monday, August 24th 3:00pm(CT) TNT
    *Game 5 Wednesday, August 26th TBD TBD
    *Game 6 Friday, August 28th TBD TBD
    *Game 7 Sunday, August 30th TBD TBD
     
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  2. D-rock

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    Is CF ready?

    LOL

     
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  3. DreamShook

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    sigh, welp we knew this was happening. Rockets have all the pressure to win this one. Everybody going to be rooting against the Rockets. I hope the Rockets come out with pride and stomp the sh-t out of CP3 and the Thunder.

    Thunder havent played against the micro ball Rockets yet so we have that going for us.

    This sh-t about to be nerve-wracking.
     
  4. harold bingo

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    I can't wait to watch this
     
  5. yixiixiy

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    Well, if we are championship material we should probably not jitter about whomever we are playing first round

    If we lose, we prob deserve all the criticism anyways.
     
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  6. YOLO

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    This shall be one fun series to watch. How fitting of a matchup. I can’t wait

    I have the rockets in 7 but depending on how long Wb is out that can change things. Harden won’t be able to beat this okc team alone, especially when the lineup is drastically different
     
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    Home court advantage = Rockets
     
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  8. D-rock

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    Rivers on CP3 will be fun.

    So will EGo on CP3.

    Get ready for CP3 flops and shenanigans.
     
  9. latebloomer19

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    2nd worst possible matchup imo. Russ and gordon's health is still a concern. Our shooters haven't been making their 3's. People are in OKC's back because of CP3 revenge game against us.This is gonna be hard to watch boys.
     
  10. riko

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    Okc are starting to fall apart hopefully Russ can heal and destroy the Thunder
     
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    CP3 will go off for 50 in game 1 and will pull a hammy with 2 minutes left in Q4

    bring it on
     
  12. YOLO

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    Probably not the best thing to say when Wb has a confirmed strained quad.
     
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  13. J Sizzle

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    Pretty much worst case scenario. Terrible matchup and the highest embarrassment potential.
     
  14. Mr Striker09

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    Ofc this would happen..NBA magic
     
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    I am aware of WB’s injury. I am aware of Paul’s grudge and his capability to step up when angry. And I’m aware of his proclivity for injuries in big moments.
     
  16. Miami_Rockets

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    All the pressure on us. None on OKC. Hate that.
     
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  17. tinman

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    Russ will miss a lot of shots but he will get all the rebounds from the misses
     
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    Why do you think "OKC is starting to fall apart"? They seem stronger than ever.
     
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  19. YOLO

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    Cool. You should probably be aware a strained quad is susceptible to a tear, especially when it isn’t fully healed. That would instantly be game over for the rest of the season
     
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