ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Blazers 4/25/2014 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 3)

37 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 turnover

MVP! MVP! MVP!

"Superstar".

 

There was plenty of time left even if the Rockets held the ball until 1 left on the shot clock, Blazers had no pressure to foul.

 

Ive said this since game one. agreed 100% Rip city to me is Flop City. I feel bad for Dwight

 

I still cant believe that was not a flagrant. They would have ejected asik, or howard if they did that to lillard and issued at least a flagrant for anyone esle.

 

Totally agree!

I mean, despite Harden missing nearly as many shots as the rest of the starters (22 to 26) it would have still been Lin's fault if the team lost because he missed a layup where he had a clear path to it.

 

We have a:
-best 3-pt shooter
-best on ball pg defender
-best sg
-best center
-best defensive backup center
-best <del>sf in the series</del> contract
-best gm

We need a coach who can put the pieces together to do something historic.

 

Ha, didn't say they would with 50 SECONDS....the more seconds that click off, the better for us. Worst case is we take the shot clock down to 32-33 and put up a shot. Pretty much Harden's MO isn't it ? We miss...they still need a 3, they foul, we need 1 of 2, we MAKE the shot we are up 5 or maybe even 6. Make sense ?

 

Remember that they are still young and learning from it.

 

True Daniels is the hero. He made the shot. Give the rookie the credit. But he is a trained sniper for the 3s and he will hit many of those as he is well known for in DL. Let's not forget the heart of Lin diving for the ball, got up quickly with the mind set to attack, and when the paint is packed, he has that great court vision to see Daniels open for the winning shot. A big credit to Lin to make Daniels' shot a reality by being a warrior and a floor general.

 

Now, I can get next to that...hell of a hustle play there ! Cudos.

 

We have the dumbest players though..Did anyone see Harden and Lin run into each other resulting in Batum (harden's man) getting the open look?

 

You guys are dumb.

 

Harden was still 13 of 35..... It's just unbelievable how bad this guy is shooting. He's now just a volume shooter. Can you imagine Melo and him clashing for their volume shots? What on Earth are people thinking to want Melo on the same team and starting with Harden?

 

yes that is the spirit to get you through playoffs. Keep on fighting!

 

Quoted for Truth. :grin:

 

If we somehow manage this series at least we know harden doesnt struggle against the spurs. In fact it is quite the opposite. But mathews and batum have his number. They know he wants to drive and they have no problem staying in front of him and sacrificing their body.

 

**** happens

 

The "shot" wouldn't have happened if it wasnt for parsons. Him fouling out and missing that dunk