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Are the Spurs a bad matchup for Rockets?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Carl Herrera, Apr 1, 2018.

  1. swyyyguy

    swyyyguy Member

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    I'm sure Harden would not have quit last year if he had a heart!
     
  2. swyyyguy

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    Man, that would be awful We really shouldn't risk Harden getting hurt for the rest of the regular season. I hope Harden stays healthy forever.
     
  3. vlaurelio

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    does driving to the hole agressively and relentlessly a clear sign of quitting?
     
  4. elmotsangtt

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    In this case, we can try to rest all our starter. It is fair to the remaining teams who want to get into final 8.
     
  5. vlaurelio

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    clear as day MDA wasn't trying to win everyone played 28 minutes or less

    but also clear as day mda testing harden's durability and harden's injury luck playing him 36 minutes
     
  6. swyyyguy

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    Not even trying = quitting
     
  7. LosPollosHermanos

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    They defend the 3 extremely well---def keep them away
     
  8. vlaurelio

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    Mavsprick jeremy lamb is a superstar therefore never harden fan

    So double digit relentless agressive drives in a game = not even trying?
     
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    The Spurs are a good defensive team period. The Rockets have done well scoring against them in previous games this season. The Rockets had a horrible shooting night, and this team struggles offensively when the 3 is dropping way below their season average. Of course not factoring CP3's mid range which counters the Spurs strategy of the bigs waiting at the rim and everyone else staying with 3 point shooters. MDA just needs to get this team to move on an prepare against some playoff bound opponents this week and get into their usual offensive groove and perhaps rests key players the last two games against lottery bound teams.
     
  10. Mr.Scarface

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    They have lost THREE games since January 28th. 29-3, 37-7 in 2018. Come on people.
     
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    MDA wasn't even trying to win this game

    all starters capela ariza ego tucker all played 28 mins or less
     
  12. swyyyguy

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    So you enjoyed Harden's effort in game 6? You were satisfied with Harden's effort in game 6? If Harden gives the same effort this year, do you expect to win the championship?
     
  13. vlaurelio

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    Mavsprick jeremy lamb is a superstar therefore never harden fan

    LOL da **** did you even expect to win the rockets to win a chip last year?
     
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    Because MDA dont want our players get hurt
     
  15. TEXNIFICENT

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    TROLL
     
  16. swyyyguy

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    I expected Harden to not quit. I should have known better. :(

    Did you expect Harden to quit last year?
     
  17. vlaurelio

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    And the mvp is okay to get hurt
     
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    So is relentlessly and agressively driving to the basket quitting for you?
     
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    Maybe, just maybe, Rockets want Spurs to maintain current standings instead of playing them in first round.

    Don't believe Rockets took them seriously, same as Suns.
     
  20. swyyyguy

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    Dang you did expect him to quit? Do you think he will quit this year? I hope not!
     

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