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Hypothetical 2018 Playoffs 2nd Round: Rockets vs. Thunder

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Carl Herrera, Sep 25, 2017.

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If the Rockets play the Thunder in a series with current rosters, your prediction is...

Poll closed Oct 2, 2017.

  1. Rockets in 4

    12 vote(s)
    18.2%

  2. Rockets in 5

    7 vote(s)
    10.6%

  3. Rockets in 6

    24 vote(s)
    36.4%

  4. Rockets in 7

    15 vote(s)
    22.7%

  5. Thunder in 7

    5 vote(s)
    7.6%

  6. Thunder in 6

    3 vote(s)
    4.5%

  7. Thunder in 5

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. Thunder in 4

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. photojoe

    photojoe Member

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    Dumb thread. The season hasn't even started yet. Both teams made big additions and will need time to come together and see how to new additions will fit.

    With that said, OKC has a lot of talent obviously and it will be interesting to see how they are able to fit together. But, preseason, I like the Rockets' fit and depth more
     
    #21 photojoe, Sep 25, 2017
  2. samtaylor

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    Rockets in 2
     
    #22 samtaylor, Sep 25, 2017
  3. pippendagimp

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    nobody for anderson to guard in this series if patterson comes off the bench. but in any case i think it comes down to homecourt advantage and i think okc wins more regular season games than we do
     
    #23 pippendagimp, Sep 25, 2017
  4. ApacheWarrior

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    "WE"??

    Series vs Spurs changed when Nene went down. Now the Rockets have T Black Baby!!
     
    #24 ApacheWarrior, Sep 25, 2017
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  5. valorita

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    Talent wise it is pretty even but I think from a chemistry and maturity standpoint, I honestly think that we have a superior team.

    Russ is gonna russ, even when he was not as established as now and had superior talent in KD to defer to.
    George has had his issues with calling out teammates and wanting to take that last shot. As he said, he has never been a winner before.
    Melo is a self prioritizing player and person based on prev actions. His press conference laugh/disbelief about playing PF or coming off the bench does not inspire confidence that he is willing to sacrifice.

    OKC's ensemble may work, but it does have much more risk factor from a chemistry standpoint than I think most realize.
     
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  6. Patience

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    Not to mention Isaiah Canaan...
     
    #26 Patience, Sep 25, 2017
  7. ghettocheeze

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    Just don't let Parsons guard Westbrook on the final shot.
     
    #27 ghettocheeze, Sep 25, 2017
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  9. ApacheWarrior

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    "We" are going to convert you into a die-hard Houston Rockets fan.

    Young Dennis Smith with old Dirk isn't enough to beat a good complete team like Houston.

    Come over to the good side swyyyguy
     
    #29 ApacheWarrior, Sep 26, 2017
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  10. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    Rockets win in 4.

    See, the reason Melo went to OKC is that he is a CP3 trojan horse. Melo will sabotage OKC to benefit Houston. All part of the plan!

    You smart CP!
     
    #30 Deuce, Sep 26, 2017
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  11. J.R.

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    Looks like one team couldn't make it!
     
    #31 J.R., Apr 28, 2018
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  12. luckyman76

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    Damn, you hijacked Dionne Warwick's psychic friends on this one. Melo will be the gift the keeps on giving this year.
     
    #32 luckyman76, Apr 28, 2018
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    Rockets win the Hypothetical!
     
    #33 daywalker02, Apr 28, 2018
  14. Carl Herrera

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    Underused Patrick Patterson, overused Melo
     
    #34 Carl Herrera, Apr 28, 2018
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