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Clutchfans Game Thread: Blazers @ Rockets 4/5/2009

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Apr 4, 2009.

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  1. cst_chenchen

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    That's a huge game. I believe that we can beat the Blazers at home, and back to the 4th seed...
     
    #41 cst_chenchen, Apr 5, 2009
  2. JLEW1818

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    Rockets win by 8
     
    #42 JLEW1818, Apr 5, 2009
  3. landryfans

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    I lost faith on this term watching last game vs lakers, out 1st round or not.
     
    #43 landryfans, Apr 5, 2009
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    We need this win :)
     
    #44 kaiziW, Apr 5, 2009
  5. JayGoogle

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    I think we'll win this game at home. If we were in Portland then it'd be a loss....

    But it's in H-town.

    I think this team will be hungrier than Portland, losing the past two games and Portland on a 4 game winning streak.

    PG...Blake has the experience advantage, but I think we have the advantage because Lowry and Brooks can work together and Blake while he's good solid PG...he's not going to challenge Brooks to much and if he does...then Lowry should end all that nonsense.

    SG...This is big. Can Battier/Artest contain Roy? If so then this is much easier.

    SF...Artest vs Himself...who will win? Will Artest be team Artest or will Artest jack up shots and play in his own offense?

    PF...This is a wash for me. Last time out though Hayes did a hell of a job on Aldridge and if he gets hot, hopefully Rick will call in the Chuck wagon (most likely since Landry still is out I guess.)

    C...Joey will flop, and this is big because I watch plenty of Blazer games.

    If the refs fall for his initial flops...HE WILL CONTINUE TO DO IT! If so he gets the advantage over Yao, if not and the refs ignore that nonsense I think Yao should do well...as For Oden...i'm interested in seeing how that goes down. I think Yao will dominate Oden because Oden takes pride in his one on one defense. He's not going to use cheap tricks like Pryzbilla (pulling the chair and flopping) but is Yao stronger and will he be able to effectivbely post up Oden? It should be fun to watch.

    I think we got this one, hope the boys don't disappoint. Big game as is everyone here on out.
     
    #45 JayGoogle, Apr 5, 2009
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    We haven't seen the Rockets "A" game in a while (? Landry?), but we better see it tonight or playoff hopes will be seriously diminished. Rockets are not good enough to have a relaxed attitude about games. Too often this team doesn't seem to come mentally prepared (?).
     
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  7. Jerry36

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    It wouldn't suprise me if the Blazers won, because that team has improve.
     
    #47 Jerry36, Apr 5, 2009
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    pryzbilla's gonna flop then talk trash to yao
     
    #48 Bamushake, Apr 5, 2009
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    Blazers have been blowing out opponents in their last 4 games, and Aldridge has been a monster.

    A betting man has to pick the Rockets if he has to bet on this game, because of the home/road splits, but to be honest I think this game is a total tossup. One important factor to look at is how Oden performs in this game. Pryzbilla has done a nice job in defending Yao, so if Yao schools Oden, then Portland would be better off starting Pryz if they played us in the playoffs.

    Very very interesting game to say the least. Looking forward to it. I do not want to see what the GARM looks like if we lose this game. Ouch.
     
    #49 Artesticles, Apr 5, 2009
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    It's going to be a huge day for the Rockets. They'll get their mojo back at the Toyota Center and win 103-86 in convincing fashion. That just about guarantees home court advantage.

    I also think the Spurs will lose, so we can make up some ground on the Southwest division lead.

    Man, I am looking forward to this day of basketball.
     
    #50 ScriboErgoSum, Apr 5, 2009
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    #51 TheGreat, Apr 5, 2009
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    This was niiiiice ... :(
     
    #52 Rookie34, Apr 5, 2009
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    This is a must-win for us.

    Containing Roy + utilizing Yao in BOTH halves = win.
     
    #53 KareemOlajuwon, Apr 5, 2009
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    Look out for Super Von tonight!

    Artest's shooting percentages against playoff teams has been horrible. If he doesnt go 7-25 or something like that, Rockets should win easily tonight.
     
    #54 Super Von, Apr 5, 2009
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    we must win! please give the ball to yao
     
    #55 duhang, Apr 5, 2009
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    We cannot afford a loss to Blazers!
    Fight for a win!
     
    #56 kalmanfilter, Apr 5, 2009
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    We still have an opportunity to get 3rd seed. Magic and Hornets will get owned by Rockets.
     
    #57 kalmanfilter, Apr 5, 2009
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    I hope Yao does the same thing as Shaq and chucks the ball at Przybilla's face after successfully flopping against Yao.
     
    #58 GWST11, Apr 5, 2009
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    If we finish 4-2, I'm happy... 5-1 is could happen.
     
    #59 JLEW1818, Apr 5, 2009
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    lets get this win..............
     
    #60 Tfor3, Apr 5, 2009
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