ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Thunder 3/11/2014

I hope Harden can break down their D at will. Involve Ibaka in pick and rolls and when the help comes over lob it to Dwight. Pray Durant isn't god-like today.

 

I have a feeling Bev gets into foul trouble quickly.

 

ROFL, thats golden!

Anyways, no Perk so hopefully Dwight should have a big game. About the only thing Perk does well these days is D up Howard.

 

I have the same feeling. Luckily Jeremy is playing better.

 

that not goood

 

I wouldn't be surprised if the refs start off calling this game VERY tight to prevent the game from getting too chippy. Let's also remember the factor that star calls come into play. Especially on the Road.

Might be tough for Beverley to stay on the court.

 

If he can disrupt WB's rhythm and get him frustrated, mission accomplished. Doesn't matter if he fouls out.

 

Obviously we need to beat the Thunder to be in the race for #1 and #2 but the result from 3 other games would help us.

Bulls Vs Spurs(-5). The Bulls had been making a charge this month so looking for an upset.

Blazers Vs Grizzlies(-3.5). If Blazers lose it will keep them further from 3rd-4th but at the same time the Grizzlies cements their Playoff spot.

Warriors(-6) Vs Mavericks. Hope the Warriors lose simply to cool them down. They had been hot lately.

 

I agree. And you know that Bev is not going to back away from his normal game in any way. Bev will probably go harder than ever.

Having said all that, Bev has done a good job of staying out of serious foul trouble most of the year, so maybe he'll do OK.

I'm really looking forward to this game. I expect OKC to be more motivated for this game than any other game so far this year. They want this game bad.

 

Here's what happened when Hitler found out Dwight was leaving LA:

http://captiongenerator.com/7177/Hitler-reacts-to-Dwight-Howard-leaving-LA

 

I am a little worried about Beverley and fouls this game. I think he'll get 2 quick ones in the first 3 minutes and have to sit for awhile.

 

That KD Westbrook gif is the best thing i have ever seen.

 

How I'll feel if we win tonight:

Spoiler

 

I think we're going to see Reggie dogging Harden most of the game.

 

#LOCKED IN AT THE TOP LEFT CORNER!!!

 

Im so ready for this game tonight. Im actually venturing out to little woodrows on shepherd to watch with friends. The Thunder need to go down, cmon Rockets!

 

Miami game was about beating the champ, Pacers game was about payback, Portland was to secure the 3rd seed and protecting home court, but this Thunders game...
1. They have lost 3 in a row so the team will be motivated.
2. Westbrook probably wants to prove he is a bad man too.
3. Rockets may be feeling themselves a bit because of the last few wins.
I pray my gut feeling is totally off.

 

The Rockets haven't fared well against the Thunder in the Harden era. Houston went 1-2 against OKC in the regular season last year and 0-2 so far this year.

However, despite going 2-4 in the playoffs the Rockets really gave the Thunder trouble by going small-ball. That, combined with the great showing in the Blazers game gives me confidence that we can make it 6 in a row!

 

I don't believe there is anyone around here who has a good feeling when we play OKC.