ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Clippers 5/8/2015 (Playoffs Round 2, Game 3)

Yep, I'm prepared for a maximum 5 FT game for Harden.

Meanwhile Blake will continue to get the calls he's gotten. Blake and Harden have the same amount of FTAs in the series, but of course it is Harden that takes just too many FTs.

Hopefully Harden's shot is on Friday because he's going to need it.

As for CP3, if he does come back he may be cautious or favoring a leg. If so we have to take advantage of that somehow.

 

There's no way CP3 misses this game. Gonna have to D up.

 

Cut down on turnovers, force the Clippers into foul trouble, and have Dwight on Griffin.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">McHale on Barnes Game 2 trash talking: &quot;You don’t say anything to someone’s (mother). I never thought of talking bad about Magic's mother.&quot;</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/status/596433778869829633">May 7, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">More McHale: &quot;It’s hard enough talking crap to Magic. We all talked smack, but nothing like that. That thougth never crossed your mind.&quot;</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/status/596434127387131904">May 7, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

I believed coming into this series TJones was the key...and still believe that. He has to step it up big for the Rockets to prevail.

 

If i ever see Matt Barnes on the streets i'm probably gonna beat the crap out of him

 

I think you have to run the first few plays for that guy.

he is an X-Factor.

 

Does anyone know how I can rewatch last night's game? Was on a flight for quarters 1-3

 

I like our chances. As long as we take 1 game in LA over the next two games the series will be tied up 2-2 and we regain homecourt advantage. After that we just need to win our home games.

 

One quarter at a time. Play hard and hustle. We've got nothing to lose

 

He stepped up big on defense in the second half and got the Rockets back into the game. Definitely need him to play his A game if we want to win on the road.

 

Two tries to steal one. Don't waste it. The pressure is on them now.

 

Someone explain to m how the pressure is on them now?

 

Only problem with that is the Hack-A-Dorsey strategy. He's been worse than Capela lately.

 

the pressure to win, to keep home court advantage. that's always on the team who has the home court.

 

You probably don't want to watch those quarters. They were exactly like game 1

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm told Chris Paul's on-court workout went well today but he's still a game time decision for Game 3 on Friday.</p>&mdash; Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArashMarkazi/status/596425044328218624">May 7, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He's playing. Better step up.

 

A pulled hamstring needs rest and treatment. If he plays on Fri, there is a good chance it gets re-pulled.

 

I pray we actually try on defense for a full game. I'm so sick of people having wide open shots or easy paths to the hoop. The past 4 games have been some of the worst defensive performances I have ever seen.

 

Good luck playing defense.

I feel the same strategy should be used on Griffin.

Paul drives the train, Griffin is the engine.