ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Warriors 12/10/2014

Rest Harden and take the loss. The Rockets aren't going anywhere with a banged up Harden, and without Dwight it's pretty close to a guaranteed L anyway.

 

Like the previous games.

 

Harden wasn't hurt then, and the Warriors are playing like the best team in the league by far.

 

If we rest harden and get no one else back, the headline on eSPN will say "Warriors destroy Rockets despite not having David Lee, continue to prove they are best in the league"

LOL

 

Warriors = NBA darlings...I'm tired of hearing about them. Unfortunately we have too many injuries to pull this one off.

 

We should rest Harden... I really want him to get back to 100%

 

If he isn't fit he shouldn't play, but if he is not in any pain he should be out on the court.

 

Seriously who gives a ****?

 

Please beat the warriors. so tired of these fools. Rox can get it done. Overrated ***hats

 

The media votes on season awards.

 

Honestly don't fear the Warriors. We have their number

 

I actually can't wait for this game because its basically the best 2 guard in the league vs the other best 2 guard in the game (according to Chuck and Reggie)

 

Splash brothers vs beard brothers

 

We've had the Warriors' number for some time now, however this year's Warriors is very different than previous years. They have an actual motion offense now, and their defense has continued to improve.

This is going to be a very tough match up in that it will test our ability to rotate and close out on shooters.

It should be a good game either way.

 

Last year, Harden and Dwight were both on the all-NBA team, with James on the first team. Bev was on the second all-defensive team. That's about all we deserved. Meanwhile, the only end of season award the Spurs got was Tony Parker's all-NBA second team placement. I doubt they're crying about it seeing as they got rings.

Awards, power rankings, and other fans' opinions don't mean jack.

 

I cant see the Rockets winning this game at all without having Dwight and at least Kostas back in the lineup. The Warriors are better than last year though the flaws they had last year that the Rockets exploited are still there, but those flaws only can be exploited with Dwight being there. The Warriors bench is far better than years past as well so there is not as much of a dip in production when they have their bench guys in compared with other teams.

If Dwight plays I still think the Rockets will not win this matchup because it will be his first game back and I am sure he will have to shake off the rest and develop his conditioning again. Its just unfortunate that the Rockets have all these injuries to key guys - its great that they are playing so well right now but its so maddening not being able to see what the complete product could be. At this point just having Kostas and Dwight back is something I would be willing to accept. Canaan being back would be a great bonus -- Jones I figure will be out for quite some time so I am not going to factor him until the new year.

 

Great mentality.

 

Dwight is playing. I put 20$ on it.

 

I'm not seeing Harden or Pop listed on the injury report. Maybe they both play? If they do, I like our chances.

http://espn.go.com/nba/injuries/_/team/hou

Howard is doubtful, which means he'll play if everyone is in agreement. (my opinion only)

 

Even the most optimistic can't feel great about this one. Too many injuries. Just gotta get healthy.