ClutchFans Game Thread: Thunder @ Rockets 4/16/2017 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 1)

bad 3 points shooting yet we r leading, i'll take it

 

Rockets intensity really picked up to end the half...led by Capela. That was nice.

No second chance points by OKC, so far.

Roy Rogers says the Roberson 3s are really the only thing keeping OKC in, that they will focus on....otherwise, said he likes the 1st half execution of the game plan.

 

Playoff Harden?

 

Westbrick shooting a super efficient 4 of 15 from the field. Good thing he has sharpshooter Andre Roberson to pass the ball to, who is 3 for 3 from beyond the arc.

 

Considering how odd of a first half that was, at least the Rockets finished it on top. OKC's rebounding will improve in the second half, but Houston's 3-point shooting should as well.

 

Turnover count....Houston 5 Westbrook 5

 

As long as majority of Ariza and Bev's fouls will be used on Westbrook, we got this.

Easily.

 

Need to keep this rebounding/hustle up tbh.

 

Sure he can, but would you rather him attack the basket or shoot contested jumpers?

 

rockets are finding a way to score when the 3 isn't falling. that is a positive.

 

Harden getting fouled quite a bit with no calls. Was held on the last drive where he was blocked. And even on his last 3 it looks like oladipo may have got him

 

someone please do up that Capela shot as a gif! please?

 

Jordan Brand with the Russell propaganda commercial.

Where you at adidas?

 

Our offensive execution is so much better than OKCs....and with fockass'd playoff intensity on defense and rebounding, we can put some major separation on them.

 

I get the rest thing but....

You have to try and contest the shot if you are not rotating off of a shooter. If the Rockets get past the Thunder then what? Does he still need his rest? You are going to have to contest every shot.

Now, I'm not blaming Harden. It's clear they are being told to not even run out at the guy...but he is an NBA player. He likely takes a bunch of gym jumpers before the game just like any player, remind him he's playing in a game, that's all.

 

the tactic is not leaving Roberson open, but let Harden guard Roberson

 

Casey is hot as chit lmao. I have a clutchfans addiction doe haha

 

6th man of the year candidate makes you miss our worst rotation player from the season? You okay, brocephus?

 

Anderson with 2 rebounds and a tip-back in the final seconds to finish the half.

Doesn't make up for the poor shooting, but he better shoot well in OKC.

Easier to win at home while he's shooting poorly..

 

Indeed he is solid.