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Westbrook OUT for start of Thunder series

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by htownrox1, Aug 13, 2020.

  1. Reeko

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    Legit star? He has never been close to that.

    all he needs to be is legit starting calibre, but he’s looked below replacement level all year
     
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  3. Hakeemtheking

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    That's is exactly what's going to happen. OKC will dare anybody else in red to beat them.

    This series went from us being the favorites to 50/50 at best, and I would not be surprised if Vegas is calling OKC to win this.

    G*D damn it.
     
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    If guys just hit OPEN shots. We'll be fine.

    The only thing that's really changed is that Harden will have to do more carrying...dependent on how EG plays or if Rivers randomly has a good game or two in him.

    But these dudes just have to hit their WIDE OPEN PRACTICE GYM SHOTS.

    If they do that, we'll beat anyone in the league. Let's hope they start the playoffs hot.
     
  5. snowconeman22

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    we would have destroyed Indy last game if we just hit a fraction better . A good run was all we needed to turn the tide .

    if teams double harden , I’m pretty sure we will get a good shot . Just have to make it
     
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  6. topfive

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    We'd better beat these stolen-franchise chumps.

    I don't want an off season filled with "Harden the choker couldn't even get out of the first round with another MVP on the team" tweets.
     
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    we probably would have beaten them if tucker was in on the last possession to secure the defensive rebound
     
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  8. RocketsFido

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    well, at least Morey will have an excuse for Tilman not to fire him if we lose to OKC.
     
  9. D-rock

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    Lu Dort is day to day. One less defender on Harden.

     
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  10. pippendagimp

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    with tilman's entire hospitality empire crumbling in every direction, hopefully he won't be able to hold onto the rockets franchise anyways
     
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    The downside also is if we get out of the first round with Harden having to do all the heavy lifting, he'll now be tired for the rest of the playoffs.
     
  12. pippendagimp

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    i watched a lot of okc games this past season. dort's defense primarily consists of nonstop handchecking followed up w/ flops to get the offensive foul. the perfect candidate to fit in seamlessly w/ silver's zebra program for harden. hopefully he's out for at least the first game
     
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  13. D-rock

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    We will cross that bridge when we get to it.

    OKC is the obstacle in front of us right now.
     
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  14. D-rock

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    He is very strong and explosive too. Just not smooth.
     
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    Your way of saying Lu Dort is this year's undrafted sensation on defense.
     
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  16. Cstyle42

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    That quad is torn.
     
  17. pippendagimp

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    yeah he has good defensive instincts and strong hands, especially on recovering loose balls off the floor. i'm guessing his b**** techniques on D were taught by CP3 early in the year :D
     
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  18. pippendagimp

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    oh i'm sure barkley and the entire b**** media cabal are going to be drooling and praising dort w/ every offensive foul harden racks up
     
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    Bruh, if the Rockets lose to the OKC Thunder, it's a wrap for my Rockets fandom for a couple years. I can't even imagine the embarrassment.
     
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    I think they thought he would be missing alot more time.

    OKC ppl are actively praying for Westbrook to play.
     
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