ClutchFans Game Thread: Blazers @ Rockets 4/24/2009 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 3)

The blazers did their best last time, they had once in four to six weeks' performance. But they only barely beat us in their court. I think they are over-excited mentally and feel accomplished, and they don't have any more weapons to surprise us at the meantime.

Consider Deke was injured last game, and PG made no effort to pass ball to Yao even when he had position, and Yao didn't fight hard enough underneath, maybe he was a little timid after Deke was out, or he was concerned of his foul trouble.

The rockets should keep their confidence high, prepare more thoughly, and continue the strategies worked well last two games. The referring will be more in our favour next two games in Houston. The Blazers's hot hands can only go cooler after that kind burst.

Have a sound victory is crucial next game for the Rockets, if we win big Friday, then our chance to win the series will be so much better.

I think the rockets win by 15 to 20.

 

can james white replace mutombo on the roster?

 

Rockets 103-90

pretty much a must win now

 

MUST WIN. simple as that.

 

108 90 Blazers? 108 100 Blazers? Yao being used as a decoy? Good lord some of you are melodramatic. We straight up TOOK home court advantage from them, and this is where it pays off. I don't see this game even being close....

Rockets 112
Blazers 98

 

Rockets= very weak mentally

Deke went down= Psychological effect on rockets especially yao

Game 2 lose bc of that nothing else

 

I have a great feeling we will win this game, I'm telling you.. I'm more pumped about this game than game 1 or 2.. I think we will beat them in both game 3 and 4. I just think we need Yao to shoot more, and if he gets 20+, it's a done deal. Go ROCKETS!

 

im going to this game!!!

 

I'll be flying in just in time to make it down to Toyota Center. I'm ready for this.

It's going to be an old fashion @$$ whoopin'.

 

the reason we lost game 2 was because deke went down and that crushed our mentality as Deke was our symbol of strength...yao especially since he is very emotional about the team.

game 3 will have Deke healthy in terms of yelling at the team, which will get yao focused, and an easy win.

Game 2 was Portland at its best and they only won by 4. Please, this series is done in 5...6 max Rockets!!!

 

I expect some Houston Rockets defense!!
Last game was out of control.

 

I FULLY expect Carl Landry to step up big time. I feel as though he's not yet fully recovered mentally/physically but nothin like some good home cookin. I want to see some strong throwdowns/blocked shots/jumpers and hustle. Carl Mandry game 3 MVP book it.

 

shane battier shuts down roy

aaron goes for 32

chuck locks up lamarcus

we win and the whole team shave their heads into mohawks like wafer.

rockets by 13

 

A must-win for Deke!!!

 

They did? Outside of Roy and Aldridge, no one else on the team came even close to what they usually do in the regular season.

[/quote] I think they are over-excited mentally and feel accomplished, and they don't have any more weapons to surprise us at the meantime. [/quote]

Portland has one of the most potent benches in the league, and I don't see where you're getting the whole "feeling accomplished" crap. Brandon Roy sounds poised as usual, and is extremely focused right now.

Again, only two players on the Portland team were on last night. Granted it would be hard for them to put up almost 70 points again, it is not unfathomable for someone like Rudy, Outlaw, or even Oden to have an above avg. night.

Way, way too confident, imo.

 

Do it for Deke, sweep at home. I really want to see Pussbilla and Oldman in foul trouble early.

 

DESTROY THEM AND EAT THEIR SOULS

 

The next 2 home games, you are going to see the ass-kicking side of the Rockets Offense.

 

do it for deke

 

I agree with your point.