ClutchFans Game Thread: Mavericks @ Rockets 4/21/2015 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 2)

Exactly. Also means more minutes for Villueneva, who might be the worst defender on the Mavs. Which is saying something.

Look for Brewer to have a big game, much like he did in that Mavs game when Parsons went out. Mavs have no one that can stop him on the run other than a healthy Parsons.

 

I feel kind of bad that Parsons is probably not going to play. I want to beat them at full strength. You know Mavs fan and the media are going to use this as an excuse.

 

Yes... but we still should win.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Dwight Howard:I have to do a better job of not using my weight room muscles on the floor but just doing whatever I can to stay on the floor.</p>&mdash; Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/calvinwatkins/status/590548086633660416">April 21, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Chandler Parsons still game-time decision. Richard Jefferson could start.</p>&mdash; Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/calvinwatkins/status/590553602437074946">April 21, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Rajon Rondo on driving to rim: &quot;We want to try to attack the paint &amp; go from there its about paint touches &amp; getting to the paint.&quot;</p>&mdash; Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/calvinwatkins/status/590557483564957696">April 21, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Rondo had six points on 12 drives in Game 1. &quot;With Dwight being in foul trouble the lane got a little bit wider.&quot;</p>&mdash; Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/calvinwatkins/status/590557659729960960">April 21, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Game 1 was my first playoff game in person in 17 years(my last was Game 3 vs. Utah in 1997). It was insane in there. It should be just as crazy tonight, especially if the outcome is the same.

 

Dwight needs to learn how to flop.

 

On Dwight.

The NBA is Soft, not Dwight.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Monta in G1: drove the ball 8 times. shot 16.7% on those. Didn't get calls. Need more, better, more. <a href="https://twitter.com/1053thefan">@1053thefan</a></p>&mdash; mike fisher (@fishsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/fishsports/status/590542155225157632">April 21, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Arrow pointing down right now for Parsons (knee) for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mavs?src=hash">#Mavs</a> at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rockets?src=hash">#Rockets</a> ... <a href="https://twitter.com/1053thefan">@1053thefan</a></p>&mdash; mike fisher (@fishsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/fishsports/status/590553909179113472">April 21, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Jefferson is a much better 3pt shooter than Parsons. But he does everything else worse. We gotta close him out and make him drive.

 

what about his defense? any good?

 

Jefferson starting.....should be 2-0.

 

Ken Maur and Ed Malloy - they did the Spurs/Clippers game Sunday night and there was a lot of physicality in that game that was left uncalled. A lot of not very good calls either. Maur has a tendency to let more physical play go -- that probably wont bode well for the Rockets when driving inside or trying to go to Dwight in the post if the situation calls for it. Ed Malloy is just as bad.

I can only hope that the Rockets play their defense and can keep Dwight on the floor.

I guess the only positive is that we probably wont see the flop calls Dirk was getting on loose balls in this game.

There needs to be a lot of the pick and roll between Jones/Josh and Dwight/Capella - that will probably be the most effective way to get some easy points inside

 

^just sounds like he's saying Tyson is weak lol

 

Can't wait to hear the post-game radio. I need to get my Texans draft intel for the day

 

Should be 2-0 regardless. There is no reason the Rockets should not head up to Dallas up 2-0.

Rockets showed up and took game 1. They need to do it again in a bigger fashion and even more focus (if that's possible).

 

Harden should be able to rest defensively most of the game. That's cool.

 

Parsons just downgraded to doubtful, looks like they might sit him today...expect to see a lot of Aminu maybe more Charlie V....still good news

 

I actually feel that should be the Rockets primary strategy of attack against any opponent in the playoffs.

 

This is Parsons from last night if anyone is wondering. Found it on twitter.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/DTGoteraKHOU">@DTGoteraKHOU</a> From a friend in Dallas. Either he knows he isn't playing, or he is drinking away the pain.Cc@PayneNFL <a href="http://t.co/bivCjLc2xJ">pic.twitter.com/bivCjLc2xJ</a></p>&mdash; Nolan Mainguy (@NolanMainguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/NolanMainguy/status/590542610437144578">April 21, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

I think above all, the key is defensive focus and intensity. It's possible Terry/Ariza/Brewer will not hit the 3s at such a good clip, but the defense is always within control.

If they can disrupt the Mavs' offense with sound team defense, I believe the rest will work out on its own.

Just shut them down Rockets.