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

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  1. Cstyle42

    Cstyle42 Member

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    I agree even though I think Ariza, Terry and Brewer will still make big plays I can see Harden and Howard contributing more in this game with more team intimidating defense.
     
    #301 Cstyle42, Apr 21, 2015
  2. i3artow i3aller

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    [​IMG]
     
    #302 i3artow i3aller, Apr 21, 2015
  3. Fyreball

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    The thing I like most about what the Rockets seemed to have taken away from Game 1 is that their defense needs to be more of a focus when Dwight is not in the game. If the bench can hold their own defensively, then the sky is the limit for this team. Giving up offensive rebounds and baskets at the rim will keep any opponent in the game. We need to eliminate that.
     
    #303 Fyreball, Apr 21, 2015
  4. Commodore

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    Mavs will be flailing on every Dwight pick and every time he backs it in in the post
     
    #304 Commodore, Apr 21, 2015
  5. bratna8

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    Damn it. Don't want this series to go 7 games. Game 7 is scheduled on May 2, Mayweather-Pac fight night.
     
    #305 bratna8, Apr 21, 2015
  6. shastarocket

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    You should be okay, the main event usually doesn't come on until super late.
     
    #306 shastarocket, Apr 21, 2015
  7. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    Really troubling that Ken Mauer and Ed Malloy are 2 of the refs tonight. They are two of the worst.

    It really is imperative the Rockets come out right away and attack the basket and force the action.

    I don't think there is any doubt that Dallas will do their best to do drives to the basket to try to get Dwight in foul trouble.

    Rockets just need to play fast and smart and attack. Keep the foot on the pedal and control the boards.
     
    #307 Deuce, Apr 21, 2015
  8. zeeshan2

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    Parsons coming off the bus:

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>This dude Chandler Parsons gotta purse coming off the bus <a href="http://t.co/RZezlaumPz">pic.twitter.com/RZezlaumPz</a></p>&mdash; 2nd Round Exists? (@HtOwNzOuTLaW713) <a href="https://twitter.com/HtOwNzOuTLaW713/status/590584894734127104">April 21, 2015</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #308 zeeshan2, Apr 21, 2015
  9. vstexas09

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    ^this dude still rockin that red...aren't those headphones the ones harden got for the team last christmas?
     
    #309 vstexas09, Apr 21, 2015
  10. zeeshan2

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mavs?src=hash">#Mavs</a> (and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rockets?src=hash">#Rockets</a> ) planning on RJefferson carrying load for ailing Parsons tonight. <a href="https://twitter.com/1053thefan">@1053thefan</a></p>&mdash; mike fisher (@fishsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/fishsports/status/590580515901726720">April 21, 2015</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;Honestly, I'd be stunned if Chandler Parsons plays tonight.&quot; -<a href="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon">@espn_macmahon</a></p>&mdash; 103.3 FM ESPN (@KESN1033) <a href="https://twitter.com/KESN1033/status/590579757860986880">April 21, 2015</a></blockquote>
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    #310 zeeshan2, Apr 21, 2015
  11. RockFanFirst

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    It looks like the diaper bag my wife carries for our kids.
     
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  12. JazzLakerHater

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    Lol. Old ass Jefferson. Hahaha!!
     
    #312 JazzLakerHater, Apr 21, 2015
  13. KlutchQT

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    Ha. I thought the same.

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>chandler looks like one of those moms who has a pack of pampers, a breast pump, 5 magazines and a yoga mat in her bag</p>&mdash; Karryout Tran (@aprilnicole82) <a href="https://twitter.com/aprilnicole82/status/590586604747644929">April 21, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #313 KlutchQT, Apr 21, 2015
  14. jscmedia

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    My take:

    Dwight stays on the floor more...scores 20, 13 rebounds.
    Josh Smith finds his shot, the passing underneath is better,he goes of for at least 18.

    Jason Terry drills some 3's.
    James is James game over.
     
    #314 jscmedia, Apr 21, 2015
  15. KlutchQT

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    RJ played well in Parsons' absence to finish the regular season.... offensively, anyway. Obviously nowhere near the same skill set, though.

    ETA: Weird that they'd start him over Aminu.
     
    #315 KlutchQT, Apr 21, 2015
  16. DavidRocket

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    Yep. I just hope Harden/Howard and crew realize that losing is absolutely not an option. Play great and focused team defense and shut down the Mavericks.
     
    #316 DavidRocket, Apr 21, 2015
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    Hopefully this is the last home game against the Mavs this series.
     
    #317 joeson332, Apr 21, 2015
  18. Deuce

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    LOL, I am dying! That is tremendous!
     
    #318 Deuce, Apr 21, 2015
  19. Deuce

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    They are probably going to ask RJ to just be a kamikaze missile and just keep driving into the lane to try to get Dwight Howard in foul trouble.
     
    #319 Deuce, Apr 21, 2015
  20. Voice of Aus

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    huge for harden is parsons is out/ isn't 100%. means his defence isn't as having to defend players who are the ball handler in a pick and roll or someone to flies around the court getting open or getting others open.

    HUGGGGE WIN FOR US that i think is being undervalued.

    also i doubt they would start amino unless their committed to CV playing extended minutes at the 4/5. and he makes dirk like like anthony davis on the defensive end
     
    #320 Voice of Aus, Apr 21, 2015
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