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How does Miami get to the Finals before us?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ashleyem, Sep 30, 2020.

  1. tinman

    tinman 999999999
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    First we get people shocked Mike D’Antoni is not our coach anymore
    Even though it was obvious this was his last year if we disappoint
    Now we have people shocked not only because they don’t know what conferences and geography are
    Spare me idiots
     
  2. ApacheWarrior

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    The defensive gravity AD causes is unique; while still being able to pop outside for 3’s helps Lakers have an edge.

    Wish the Rockets could get a younger Jeff Green-Jerami Grant type vs AD.....allowing Tucker to slide more to SF/PF (guard LeBron) and fight through screens. The need for switching defense comes or came
    more into play because of the quick releases of Curry/Klay......plus the moving screens. Lol.
     
  3. D-rock

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    Agree about needing younger more athletic better defending Jeff Green type. Aaron Gordon would fit that criteria.

    And AD not looking dominant since game 2 because Heat D is so underrated.



    Plus Lakers 3 point shooting take a huge dip this series.

     
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    Again AD is having a heel problem so not 100%.....and only 2 points off per game from average of games 1-3.

    When he was seen as dominant. But yes a healthy or somewhat healthy Adebayo helps a lot.
     
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    Eastern conference, also they didn't go through the GSW 2 years in a row when we had the potential window. The Heat aren't getting past the Lakers at all.
     
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  6. D-rock

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    Yes, AD definitely hurt but still playing.

    That is more than Dragic can say. Or even Bam who had to miss 2 games.
     
  7. ApacheWarrior

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    Or at least AD hobbled from 1st quarter of game 5 (heel/ankle).


    Guess many factors:
    Rondo 3P% in 2020 playoffs:
    vs Rockets.................44%
    vs Nuggets................46%

    vs Heat......................24%
     
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  8. tinman

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    You shouldn’t have to tell idiots that Miami is in the eastern conference
    If you don’t know geography then Clutchfans shouldn’t be your site
    Maybe first grade
     
  9. tycoonchip

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    The ball really doesn't get sticky on that miami team. Something we need to work on.
     
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