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And in the first round of the 2004 playoffs the Rockets face....

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Uprising, Apr 14, 2004.

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  1. meh

    meh Member

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    I must say, this was definitely the matchup I wanted to see. If Malone is out, our mediocre frontcourt won't be so overmatched. And the Shaq-Yao matchup is going to be a joy to watch.

    I don't see a big chance for the upset, perhaps 10%. But if the regular season is any indication, it's going to be entertaining.

    Can't wait for the playoffs to come. God it's been so long since playoff basketball in Houston.
     
    #61 meh, Apr 15, 2004
  2. lalala902102001

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    Wow.

    Kobe made two of the biggest clutch shots that I've ever seen.

    The dude maybe guilty, but he's good.
     
    #62 lalala902102001, Apr 15, 2004
  3. Uprising

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    REPEAT:

    The LA FAKERS!!!

    It was confusing who we would play, but after 2 OT's we are going to play the Fakers. They nearly choked against the crappy blazzers.

    I am so happy we are finally in the playoffs. AND we match up well against the Fakers. The Rockets and the Lakers play similar style. They both have slow BIG centers, that slow down the transition D and offense, so they set up as more of a half court team.

    We have faired well against them this season. Yao has had a couple of huge games against Shaq, and SF has shown up strong too.

    It appears the Lakers bring out the best in our players. I am really going to enjoy this series.

    Looks like it is time for the NBA executives to sh** themselves over the YAO vs SHAQ playoffs!!!!
     
    #63 Uprising, Apr 15, 2004
  4. SmeggySmeg

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    yahoo says Malone has sprained ankle and George a calf strain and their status is unknown

    apparently game is scheduled for saturday on espn

    if anyone needs audio i have a file for Lakers radio i can email to people, which seems to work at any time 9 (i started using it during the 2OT tonight)
     
    #64 SmeggySmeg, Apr 15, 2004
  5. Rasselas

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    This will be the most hyped first-round matchup in years, possibly ever. Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you. I'm as excited as I have been all year.

    This is gonna be fun.
     
    #65 Rasselas, Apr 15, 2004
  6. Man

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    YESSSSSSSSs
    CRAZY lol just amazing.
    I was using the courtside live flash play by play thingie at NBA.com and Damon Stoudamire like made a layup..with 2 seconds left..104-102 lol...then it said 0:00 time left..foul on some random dude....then 1 second put back on.....then waited for a looooong time..and I thought Kings won lol...then I just looked at the thing one more time...and KOBE BRYANT JUMP SHOT MADE!!! WOW lol 105-104 awesome.
    This is great

    Rockets may have a chance...!!! WOOHOOO
     
    #66 Man, Apr 15, 2004
  7. Nick

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    Check that time again... Lakers are going to be on national broadcast ABC TV no matter what.

    610 guys said look for Sunday at 2:30.
     
    #67 Nick, Apr 15, 2004
  8. Eric Riley

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    did you call it, or did you call it?
     
    #68 Eric Riley, Apr 15, 2004
  9. SmeggySmeg

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    that was just what the Lakers radio guys said.. apparently i think ABC was gambling on Lakers sliding to 3/4 spot so they gave espn the #2 v #7 match-up

    but yeah you would expect the Lakers to play on ABC
     
    #69 SmeggySmeg, Apr 15, 2004
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    Nick are you sure about that because ill actually be able to watch the game then.

    :D :D :D
     
    #70 peleincubus, Apr 15, 2004
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    Lets get ready to rummmmmmmmmmmmble!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    What a series this is going to be!
     
    #71 mikeg2003, Apr 15, 2004
  12. yipengzhao

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    Um... reality check. The Lakers are playing better than Sacramento right now. Sure it looks like we match up better to them and have a better regular season record... but I'm pretty sure they'll have a sense of urgency like never before.

    Anyway... we don't have to win... just make a statement about where the franchise is going --> up.
     
    #72 yipengzhao, Apr 15, 2004
  13. Batman Jones

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    Greg Anthony just made the Rockets his sleeper in the West. Said he wouldn't have said that before, but with the Lakers matchup he thinks we're a team to watch.
     
    #73 Batman Jones, Apr 15, 2004
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    Unexpectedly ,Shark will suddenly be the blot witness to attend the trial.And at last,he will confess he committed the crime together with Kobe.
    They will both miss the game.
    And Payton will be too disappointed about it that he declines to play the games.

    BTW ,Malone is injured.:D :D :D
     
    #74 sgm, Apr 15, 2004
  15. Uprising

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    Damnit....ESPN will have the game?! Would be sweet if the matchup was on ABC.
     
    #75 Uprising, Apr 15, 2004
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    You can bet that they will put the Rockets vs. Lakers game on ABC on sunday, this will be one of the most hype, anticipate, fun playoff game in a long time.

    But they better finish the game before 4 p.m(western time), but I highly doubt that they will play this early.
     
    #76 Yan_Yao, Apr 15, 2004
  17. Eric Riley

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    Uprising...where are you getting that info?
     
    #77 Eric Riley, Apr 15, 2004
  18. Batman Jones

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    #78 Batman Jones, Apr 15, 2004
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    From Here:

     
    #79 Uprising, Apr 15, 2004
  20. Rasselas

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    Thanks for noticing, Eric. I hate to toot my own horn, but this is the only prediction I have made all year. Over a month ago I predicted a Lakers matchup. I've been standing by that call ever since.

    Damn. I'm in a good mood. Talk about an epic series chalk full of terrific story arcs:

    Last time the Rockets were in the playoffs they lost to the Lakers. Somehow this feels right.
    Phil Jackson vs. Van Gundy Two coaches with very different styles. (yes, we'll see some sniping at some point in the series)
    Francis / Payton
    Kobe / Cat
    Scrubs / Malone
    Rockets Youth vs. Lakers Experience
    on a similar note . . . The NBA's Present vs. the NBA's Future (even if this isn't precisely true, you can bet that the NBA will bill it as such)
    And of course the main entre, the sizzling 18 ounce rib-eye . . . Shaq vs. Yao. Enough said.

    Do I think the Rockets will win? No. But they weren't going to win any first round series. (And of course I hope I'm wrong. I'd love to look back on this post a month from now and laugh at my lack of faith). If we're going down, I want to go down in a prime-time blaze of glory. Plus, if the Rockets are using this season to get playoff experience, why not get it against the NBA's gold standard? (Sorry, Spurs).

    Isiah's Pistons had to lose to the Celtics.
    The Bulls had to lose to the Pistons
    . . . and before winning our third trophy, the Rockets will walk through the fire and lose to the Lakers.

    And off the heat of my one successful prediction, I'm going to make a second: this series will go six games. I feel it.

    Thank you Kobe!
    GO ROX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
     
    #80 Rasselas, Apr 15, 2004
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