I'm feeling good about this game, I think the Rockets match up pretty well against the Heat (they could use someone who can guard that LeBron guy though).
I'm just worried about our turnovers. Heat already have the best offense in the NBA and they will convert any and every turnover into points. We can't be making mistakes and live ball turnovers. Parsons needs to be back and on his game.
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Brooks wanted to go... he didn't have to... he OK'd the deal. I doubt Dwight is upset about it, I'm sure he's glad AB gets to have more playing time.
He won't get the chance - hasn't been playing end of games recently and I don't expect McHale to keep him in at the end for this game the way he's been playing.
Put Harden on LeBron. I'm serious. He won't stop him, but he'll do a better job slowing him down than you might think. He gets up defensively for those big matchups anyway... slacks off less.
I'd be worried about Harden getting into foul trouble. Definitely worth a try toward the end of the game though.
Lebron will definitely bring it and a win against the Heat could boost the Rockets confidence for the rest of the season.
I am going to predict a win in this one. The Heat do not have a losing record with several scrubs primed to have career nights. The Rockets can't blow a big lead because they will never have one. They will be more careful so turnovers will go down. They will stay focused longer because it should be a struggle from start to finish. This one has all the ingredients for a Rocket's win.
Harden will guard Wade early. He is strong enough to guard him 1 on 1 and in the block but quicker. A better chance of staying out of foul trouble. However is Lebron goes off and every other resort has been tried, Harden could be the guy to go to to guard Lebron. Better than chasing Allen around screens.