ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Thunder 5/1/2013 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 5)

I woke mine this morning before the alarm went off, and she asked the same question, then looked at the clock and said, "Hey, I've got ten minutes!" We're lucky cats, aren't we. :-D-

 

my worry for the next game is I certainly don't expect Harden to shoot 7/9 from 3 again, and I don't expect Durant to shoot 1/8 from the 3 or Martin 1/10 from the field.

 

I think this series got like 15 seconds today on espn. Mostly the Knicks, etc. and everything else. How sad.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>ESPN Stats &amp; Info. found in 4Q Rockets scored 1.38 points when Asik was sent to line, and .53 when he wasn't. Almost three times better.</p>&mdash; Henry Abbott (@TrueHoop) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrueHoop/status/330013017955778560">May 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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LOL....kinda like a quick wakie bakie.

Yep, seriously lucky...and all my ex's were from Texas and still couldn't find the right one between them.



(food for thought for singles)
Happy wives = Happy husbands
Rockets Fan wives = Happier, Multi-frapin', stupid acting in front of the TV husbands :grin:

 

Amazing!

 

LOL@ Scott Brooks!

 

This stat is a little misleading since some of their final possessions the Rockets were content to run down the clock and not even take a shot, so those possessions the Rockets were willing to score zero points.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>McHale says Delfino getting bone spurs, etc. in left foot checked out today. Expecting update on his status going forward later in day.</p>&mdash; Jason Friedman (@JasonCFriedman) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonCFriedman/status/330026718268104707">May 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Any information on Delfino's injury? He didn't come back in the game last night. We'll need him Game 6

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Parsons on McHale's experience, influence. "He hasn't changed. He's just a happy, genuine, sweet guy." McHale would like time for rebuttal.</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/status/330034133214584833">May 2, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

This proved Lin should not be playing at least in this series. He sat for two games and Rockets won both games. If he plays next game and Rockets lose, fans will push all blames him. He should sit and let Rockets win this series. OKC is vulnerable without Westbrook.

 

uh..i dont accredit the losses to just lin.

lin had nothing to do with Harden throwing the ball into the stands or to OKC during crunch time in game 3?

 

I loved how the Rockets refrained from taking shots on the last few possessions and let the clock run out to 0.. kinda payback for the cheap Hack Asik strategy.

 

Classic...lol

 

The team is stepping up their game, just like they did when Harden was out. And if he does play the next game and they lose. Its shouldnt be on his shoulder unless he was the main reason why they lose. But I believe he will help them win tomorrow. Winning can be contagious.

 

Not sure if anyone else thought this, since 180 pages is a lot to read. First, wow, did NOT think Rockets would be playing a game 6, and coulda/woulda, but that game 3 (and game 2, for that matter) loss is such a shame. To think that the Rockets "could" be up 3-2 right now heading home...can't think about it.

Anyway, I thought the ROckets were incredibly lucky last night, and actually didn't play that well, especially late. There were quite a few TO's and the defense turned to crap. Asik saved the day by making FT's, and well, OKC is not going to shoot 2/18 or whatever from 3 again.

Come ON Rockets...give us a GOOD game tomorrow, with the best effort you can give.

 

They maintained a double digit lead almost exclusively through the second half, thwarted every single run the Thunder had, withstood a barrage of boo's and expletives from the toughest arena in the NBA to play in, completely stripped the Thunder of their confidence in their game plan, and you're STILL saying that they didn't play well?? The game is 48 minutes, and a win like that on the road is EXHAUSTING. There were obviously going to be ebbs and flows within the game, and in the 4th quarter, there was obviously going to be struggles. The Thunder were DESPERATE. They were going to throw everything they had at us. After all this, you're still going to question the Rockets' effort last night?? I just don't get it.

On another note, yes, I really think you are the only one. There isn't a single other person who feels like the Rockets didn't play absolutely PHENOMENALLY last night.

 

Quoted. Well done.

 

I said that last game. I have no idea now. I honestly think if the refs call this one down the middle it will be interesting, if not, a blow out. Durant was furious about no calls, and Rockets fans were furious about the flops. I wonder who the refs will try to appease next game.