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ClutchFans Game Thread: Mavericks @ Rockets 4/18/2015 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 1)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Apr 16, 2015.

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  1. TesseracT

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    crush them
     
    #41 TesseracT, Apr 16, 2015
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    So it begins...
     
    #42 ipaman, Apr 16, 2015
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    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/z7sjXAvHRS8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #44 Jake Tower, Apr 16, 2015
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Rockets were confident Howard ready for the 32 or so mins they have planned. Will that be enough? Played 38.5 mpg vs. Portland last season.</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/status/588836885184782336">April 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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    ^will be enough if bench contributes and Dirk doesn't go LMA on us
     
    #46 vstexas09, Apr 16, 2015
  7. BleedsRocketRed

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    People, lets not get ahead of ourselves here.

    We have a severe disadvantage coaching wise. Dirk is till Dirk, and if Rondo/Ellis step up and bring their A-game we are hosed.

    They have scrappy defenders as well and very powerful offensive weapons. This will NOT be a walk in the park.
     
    #47 BleedsRocketRed, Apr 16, 2015
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    I'm so ready. Who cares about other analysts predictions. The rockets know what they need to do. Come out strong, stay strong, and finish strong. Take it one game at a time.

    I'm excited to see prig and Capella PnR againt the second unit of the mavs (assuming Capella gets PT-which he sound get at least 10 imho.) I feel like he will yam all over them!!
     
    #48 solodolo11, Apr 16, 2015
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    We are hosed?

    Stop being a puss.
     
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    I swear to God...

    If the game is close and Dwight's minute restriction costs us games when we need him out there, I will be livid.
     
    #50 J Sizzle, Apr 16, 2015
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    GTFO

    Dirk actually isn't "Still Dirk" he is old and his ability/production is slowing down... its the natural process... everyone falls off eventually and it looks like its Dirks time... he is almost 37

    "If Rondo/Ellis step up and bring their A-game we are hosed" - like that ^ guy said, "stop being a puss" - We have the two best players in the series and possibly the MVP... if Howard and Harden bring their A game the Mavs are hosed bruh

    Get this defeatest sh^t outta here.... were the 2nd seed for a reason even with all the injuries which no one in the playoffs had to deal with or even close ....

    Dallas bench is just hot garbage....

    Who on the mavs is gonna guard Harden? they got nothing bruh

    Again,

    GTFO
     
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    Who is gonna guard Harden?
     
    #52 banzai, Apr 16, 2015
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    Didn't they beat the Mavs with 0 minutes of Dwight last time? I think 32 minutes will be fine.
     
    #53 AirBud#10, Apr 16, 2015
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    I have a hard time believing McHale wouldn't break the minute restriction if he had to. I mean they've been saving Dwight specifically for the playoffs so to continue his minute restrictions seems pointless.
     
    #54 TesseracT, Apr 16, 2015
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    Beat them without Dwight twice i believe

    Also thats around 8 min a quarter and should be enough if Harden is playing well
     
    #55 Pull_Up_3, Apr 16, 2015
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    Should be more than enough. I am sure they will let him play a few more minutes if the game is on the line.
     
    #56 JHL85, Apr 16, 2015
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    Take em seriously. I don't understand how a Rox fan can be so overconfident given the history of what this team has been through???? It's an NBA team with a great coach we face. They took the Spurs to 7 last season and have improved their cast of players somewhat.... Geez..
     
    #57 Liberon, Apr 16, 2015
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    I don't think Rockets fans view on the series matters in any way. I think the Rockets know how tough it's going to be, especially after last year.

    I agree, though. I think it's going to be much tougher than a lot of making it out to be. I think the Rockets will win, but it'll be difficult. I got Rockets in 7.
     
    #58 J Sizzle, Apr 16, 2015
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    No, it is not.

    It should be against Dallas, but eventually it won't be.
     
    #59 WinkFan, Apr 16, 2015
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    If the players want it as bad as fans like me do, Dallas is in for a world of hurt.
     
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