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First Playoff Poll! Who will win the series: Rockets or Lakers?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Rasselas, Apr 15, 2004.

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Who will win the series: Rockets or Lakers?

  1. Rockets in 4

    11 vote(s)
    4.2%

  2. Rockets in 5

    5 vote(s)
    1.9%

  3. Rockets in 6

    41 vote(s)
    15.5%

  4. Rocekts in 7

    74 vote(s)
    27.9%

  5. Lakers in 7

    8 vote(s)
    3.0%

  6. Lakers in 6

    53 vote(s)
    20.0%

  7. Lakers in 5

    52 vote(s)
    19.6%

  8. Lakers in 4

    21 vote(s)
    7.9%
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  1. Rasselas

    Rasselas Member

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    It's official: Rockets / Lakers. The dream matchup that many of us have been drooling over. This will be the most hyped first-round playoff series in years, possibly ever. If there's ever a first-round series that dares to be epic , this is it.

    I have so much more I'm excited about but I'll cut to the quick:

    So, who wins? And in how many games?
     
    #1 Rasselas, Apr 15, 2004
  2. JamesC

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    That depends on which Rockets team shows up. I like their chances if they play the way we know they can, also Malone's injury and Kobe's possible court dates could make this real interesting.
     
    #2 JamesC, Apr 15, 2004
  3. Holy Cow

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    I can tell it is a Rockets site. :cool:
     
    #3 Holy Cow, Apr 15, 2004
  4. madmonkey37

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    I wouldnt be surprised if we get bounced four straight. This team has zero playoff experience. Bill Walton said it best during todays game. Something to the effect of "The rockets have no idea what the playoffs are about".
     
    #4 madmonkey37, Apr 15, 2004
  5. kubli9

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    I don't know why, but I have a feeling there is going to be a fight in this series. Don't ask me who it will be, but there will be one.
     
    #5 kubli9, Apr 15, 2004
  6. Darrinlane

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    What is that supposed to mean? We actually play the Lakers quite well. I think that they are probably going to steamroll us, but so would any of the other top 5 seeds. Then again....I thought the same thing with Phoenix two years in a row. Things seemed to turn out a bit better than I thought.
     
    #6 Darrinlane, Apr 15, 2004
  7. daRox

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    in case anyone was wondering, the schedule is out

    Game 1 - Sat April 17 Houston at L.A. Lakers 7:30PM 10:30PM ESPN/R/RSN
    Game 2 - Mon April 19 Houston at L.A. Lakers 7:30PM 10:30PM TNT/RSN
    Game 3 - Fri April 23 L.A. Lakers at Houston 8:30PM 9:30PM ESPN
    Game 4 - Sun April 25 L.A. Lakers at Houston 2:30PM 3:30PM ABC
     
    #7 daRox, Apr 15, 2004
  8. Sane

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    If it reaches game 7, Kobe will put it away, count on it.
     
    #8 Sane, Apr 15, 2004
  9. OUTITAN

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    Lakers in 5, hate to say it but I can't see this team stealing more than two games. Playoff basketball is a whole different animal and if they're complaining about the officiating now just wait till they get a limb chopped off and the officials just shrug. This season is a learning experience unless the whole team comes out and plays out of their head.
     
    #9 OUTITAN, Apr 15, 2004
  10. vcchlw

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    I would be happy if Rox win 2 games. After all, Fakers are three-time champion with four future hall of famers. But it would be a great learning process for the Rox.
     
    #10 vcchlw, Apr 15, 2004
  11. qrui

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    if all the key players show up the rockets will win but i dont see that happen for more than 1 or 2 games. so, as much as i hate to say this, lakers will win the series, most likely in 5.
     
    #11 qrui, Apr 15, 2004
  12. fa7999

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    Enjoy the enthusiasm, but majority of the fans on the site are on crack.
     
    #12 fa7999, Apr 15, 2004
  13. Dallas Rocket

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    We met our primary goal this year, making the playoffs. This was accomplished despite losing EG, a young PF on whom we wasted precious resources.

    Despite LA's being perhaps the favorite to win it all, I like our matchup with them. We have played them tough all year, but sometimes they were missing Kahl. It will be fun to watch.

    Can't see us overcoming their talent and playoff experience. Taking 2 games from them would not be a "wasted" series for us. And we can build on that for next year.

    D R
     
    #13 Dallas Rocket, Apr 15, 2004
  14. Jebus

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    I voted for Lakers in 6. This is because I am realistic. On the other hand, a part of me can definitely see the Rockets taking this series- I think they could really set a good tone with a win in LA in game 1, and I don't think that's out of the realm of possibility.

    But even if the Rockets win the series, nobody will give them credit- It will be because of Malone's injury, Kobe's trial, internal conflicts on the Lakers, etc.. Meanwhile, if the Lakers win, Phil Jackson et. al will be praised for winning in spite of all that stuff.

    By the way, does anybody know- Is the home-away schedule 2-3-2 or 2-2-2-1?


    On another note- I'm gonna be so mad when Denver gets all the hype if they upset the Wolves, knowing we could have done the same thing.
     
    #14 Jebus, Apr 15, 2004
  15. buddry

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    It all depends on how blatent the refs are favoring the lakers. If its bad, we will have no chance.
     
    #15 buddry, Apr 15, 2004
  16. SwoLy-D

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    This has got to be the stupidest POLL idea. "Duhhh... let's ask the Rockets' Fans who will win their playoff games... duhhhhh... a-hiok...[a'la Goofy]"

    What's stupider is that some CF.net fans will vote Lakers. What gives? Dumb and Dumberer.
     
    #16 SwoLy-D, Apr 15, 2004
  17. Willis25

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    why are people here and anaylsts saying Lakers in six ? I can see Lakers in 4, 5 or 7 - but it just seems that if the rockets are still in the hunt, they will not lost on their home court
     
    #17 Willis25, Apr 15, 2004
  18. solid

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    I am very excited about this match up, and I feel stupid for thinking that the Rockets can win. Nevertheless, I voted Rockets in seven. How many outstanding games did the Rockets have this season, I don't know the exact number, but I would say less than ten, and two of those were against the Lakers. Ming seems to get really motivated for Shaq, Francis had two of his very best games against them, Mobley has done as good a job against Kobe as anyone in the league, and Malone is hurt. I like our chances. We may get sweep, but I don't think so. :)
     
    #18 solid, Apr 15, 2004
  19. aaaccchhhooo

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    all the games on national TV..ooooOOOooooo ...hmm..is anybody thinking of what i'm thinking
     
    #19 aaaccchhhooo, Apr 15, 2004
  20. Austin70

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    I voted Rocekts in 7 :D
     
    #20 Austin70, Apr 15, 2004
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