POLL: Who are YOUR key Rockets in this first-round series?

Jalen, Alpi and Amen are the 3 guys that I believe will impact the series the most.

But it could end up being some other combo of players...

We'll see how that "sometimes you, sometimes me, always us" thing plays out pretty soon.

 

Rockets must go and get a SG especially if they flame out early.

 

Amen, Jabari and Alpy will do their thing.

Just up to which version of Jalen and Tari we get.

 

I expect Kerr will find a way to isolate Curry on FVV. Hopefully, Ime will be able to adjust.

 

I picked Alpi, FVV, and Amen. Kerr will find a way to either get Amen in foul trouble or force a Curry matchup against Fred or Jalen. Alpi absolutely has to dominate down low. Amen will be the MVP of the series if allowed to play defense by the refs. I think Jalen will have some spurts of really effective play, especially at home, but will probably play pretty bad most of the series. The most important Rocket in this series is Ime. Can he counter Kerr’s moves effectively?

 

I’m curious to see how the shot distribution plays out among the guys. When Jalen and Sengun are getting doubled, who’s our third weapon to keep the offense humming? Dillon’s the likely pick, but I’ve got a feeling Bari could be the sleeper here. We’ve got to capitalize on his size against smaller defenders with that Bari-Sengun-Adams lineup, he might just be the key to win this series. Another thing I’m wondering: Will Ime let Sengun run things from the top of the key to throw off those double-teams?
We’ll see soon.

 

I’m assuming Jalen sucks this series. They shouldn’t have played him at all when resting the other players. His confidence has to be shot after those horrible 3 games. I think he will have spurts of great plays, but asking him to step up from 3 is a huge ask with the pressure on. FVV hitting 3’s will be much more key for the offense. Sengun needs to go into monster mode and not let the refs get in his head. Defense can win this series if the refs allow it. Embarrassing them in the first 2 games will allow the NBA to go hands off the rest of the series. In a fair contest, we beat GSW easily. Look how the Grizzlies gave them a game with that stiff Edey in the middle. Ime is the other wild card. Can he adjust against Kerr and the refs?

 

Jalen was ice cold and no one picked up the slack.