Clutchfans Game Thread: Rockets @ Mavericks 4/15/2009

now the spread is houston -1

 

That's what I'm seeing, too.

 

I'm thinking come tip off, its gonna be about even.

 

In addition to that, Portland has just as much to fight for as Denver. Portland winning means a tie breaker vs SA, which I believe they own. They're fighting for 1st round Home Court Advantage too!]

 

Rockets win, 110-97.

54-28.

Western Conference Southwest Division Champions.

 

I beg to differ.
Duncan is not 100%, no doubt, but his condition is not as bad as a lot of people think. He just put up 16/13 in 22 minutes on Monday night against GS.

Even without Ginobli most of the season, SA still holds a record as good as anybody, and if you count in their Playoff experiences....

I just don't see Dallas wanting to face SA more than Houston.

 

we have a chance to win the division on the mavs home court. what more motivation do you need. i wouldn't have it any other way. this is gonna be sweet, sweet justice.

 

I want to see RON ARTEST do this to the mavs crowd

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Spread has turned into 0 now.. There's no favorite. WE are the favorite in this game though IMO.

 

You know, I miss the good old days...............This game would of been perfect on NBC 10 years ago when they hyped up big NBA games .........remember when the Rox played the Bulls they used the "Star Wars" theme with our big 3 (dream, clyde, and chuck) and theirs (Jordan, Pippen and Rodman)....................I wonder what they'd use for this game?.....anyway go Rox 87-83!! Division Champs again!!!!!

 

Dallas has been tough at home recently, the T-Wolves game notwithstanding. I expect them to win tonight. Those of you who think it will be easy to contain Dirk obviously haven't seen the way he's been playing lately. Maybe Artest can get in his head because Battier, Scola and Landry have no chance. Remember, if Dirk is gonna choke, it will happen in the playoffs (and don't give me the blather this will be like a playoff game). If Yao doesn't abuse Dampier tonight, the Rockets have little chance to win. Even if he does, it will be tough.

 

The playoff starts today for Houston. It is a must win,.Yao needs prove himself as the best center in the league.

 

i see what you did there.

 

Nah

Chuck Hayes always shots down Dirk.

 

With the company of JVG, Rockets win.

 

I hate you Mark Cuban. Get a hair cut.

 

Von Wafer's gonna pop off. I can feel it.

 

If they lose, they play us. They need to make a statement here.

 

just win this guys

Home court is within our grasp

 

It all boils down to the fact that the Rockets control their own destiny tonight. Teams are hoping and praying that the Mavs beat us - because the seedings hinge so much on the outcome of this game. If the Rockets win, we get the 2/3 seed - which is huge if we get past the first round. I hope the Mavericks watched the whole Jazz/Lakers game last night and let out a little sigh of relief. I hope Terry doesn't toy with our guards. I honestly deep down hope the Mavs (consciously or unconsciously) eased up on the gas pedal after seeing the Jazz get locked into eighth.

Past this game, I don't really care what happens. Second seed would be awesome, and I really think we can handle the Mavericks. Third seed would be great too...the Rockets have proved capable of decimating New Orleans, and it looks as if last season was a bit of a fluke for the Bees.

I know it's ridiculous, but BOY I'm nervous about tonight. Please, please, PLEASE come out with your A game, Rockets. Preferably your A+ game. Take care of business against Dallas and everything else will fall into place.