2025 NBA PLAYOFFS West First Round: #2 Houston Rockets vs #7 Golden State Warriors (GSW leads 3-1)
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Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS West First Round: #2 Houston Rockets vs #7 Golden State Warriors (GSW leads 2-1)
Kerr just allowing Curry to be doubled and taken out of the game is the real problem. We're not going to win anything with Curry and Butler combining for 14 points.
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durden_tyler wrote:Question is, who will have more composure to start the 3Q? Warriors are rattled but they have a pissed off Steph/Jimmy and lucky they still have Draymond.
The Rockets have successfully mucked it up— will the refs allow as much physicality the rest of the second half?
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I'm betting Warriors come out better but Rockets will keep it close.
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ejftw wrote:I'm honestly not sure what's been worse, the officiating or Reggie's commentary
All would be forgiven if the refs ejected Reggie
Get that man away from a microphone
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DaPessimist wrote:Kerr just allowing Curry to be doubled and taken out of the game is the real problem. We're not going to win anything with Curry and Butler combining for 14 points.
That’s not on Kerr, that’s more excellent defense from the Rockets.
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And to be honest, if we can't keep up with this Rockets roster, what exactly is the plan for OKC? The Thunder will completely destroy this Warriors team in it's current form.
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Jalen Green has 8 pts. If he finishes with 16 pts this would be a great night for him. They really need those 8 pts bad.
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DaPessimist wrote:And to be honest, if we can't keep up with this Rockets roster, what exactly is the plan for OKC? The Thunder will completely destroy this Warriors team in it's current form.
One problem at a time. Solve the Rockets first in the 2nd half or else it’s going to be Rockets vs Thunder next round. LOL
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Buddy Hield had those two steals early and then just disappeared into the ether.
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Jazz9 wrote:ejftw wrote:I'm honestly not sure what's been worse, the officiating or Reggie's commentary
All would be forgiven if the refs ejected Reggie
Get that man away from a microphone
That would actually be a nice compromise
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DaPessimist wrote:And to be honest, if we can't keep up with this Rockets roster, what exactly is the plan for OKC? The Thunder will completely destroy this Warriors team in it's current form.
A moot point. Focus on the actual series for now rather than one 3 weeks from now if the Warriors and OKC make it that far. Things can change and teams can evolve as the playoffs continue.
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Impuniti wrote:So Houston is allowed to foul, push, shove, hit, intentionally injure Steph during this series, .
Hopefully
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durden_tyler wrote:DaPessimist wrote:And to be honest, if we can't keep up with this Rockets roster, what exactly is the plan for OKC? The Thunder will completely destroy this Warriors team in it's current form.
One problem at a time. Solve the Rockets first in the 2nd half or else it’s going to be Rockets vs Thunder next round. LOL
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DaPessimist wrote:And to be honest, if we can't keep up with this Rockets roster, what exactly is the plan for OKC? The Thunder will completely destroy this Warriors team in it's current form.
And what's the plan for Minny?
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DaPessimist wrote:Kerr just allowing Curry to be doubled and taken out of the game is the real problem. We're not going to win anything with Curry and Butler combining for 14 points.
Podziemski can't make an entry pass to Butler in the high post no matter the angle or even size of defender, so he's totally eliminated Butler's rhthym and flow. And his instinct is to always look to step back for 3 and drive a straight line, hesitates, and stalls possessions from behind the 3p line. And he has this annoying habit of not dribbling when he catches looking for a pass.
He can only 100% look to score or 100% look to pass, never a threat to do both simultaneously and he's not really good at either. Killed their offense this half.
Swinging for the fences.
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Chuck Everett wrote:durden_tyler wrote:DaPessimist wrote:And to be honest, if we can't keep up with this Rockets roster, what exactly is the plan for OKC? The Thunder will completely destroy this Warriors team in it's current form.
One problem at a time. Solve the Rockets first in the 2nd half or else it’s going to be Rockets vs Thunder next round. LOL
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kodo wrote:JustBuzzin wrote:We just had 20 minutes of replays and he comes another challenge. This is the worst kind of game to watch.
It's damn near midnight and we not even at halftime. NBA should be ashamed of this nonsense tonight.
This is probably one of the best games of the playoffs so far, it's been awesome.
Dafuq?

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Chuck Everett wrote:durden_tyler wrote:DaPessimist wrote:And to be honest, if we can't keep up with this Rockets roster, what exactly is the plan for OKC? The Thunder will completely destroy this Warriors team in it's current form.
One problem at a time. Solve the Rockets first in the 2nd half or else it’s going to be Rockets vs Thunder next round. LOL
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Wolves-Lakers is the next round for either team.
What’s been story of the game? Coming in late
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DaPessimist wrote:Kerr just allowing Curry to be doubled and taken out of the game is the real problem. We're not going to win anything with Curry and Butler combining for 14 points.
That's not the issue. The issue is the Rockets are making everything. They're shooting 54% from the field and 64% from 3p. You aren't going to win many games if your opponents shoot that well, end of story. Especially with GS shooting 38% FG / 36% 3p -- they're lucky to only be down 7. If they can keep it up for the entire game, you tip your cap and move on to the next game. If the averages revert to the mean in the 2nd half, I like our chances, as we're winning the possession differential battle for once.
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Here we go. Rockets winning the 3Q and under 53.5. (Still hoping the Warriors win the series)
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azcatz11 wrote::wink:Chuck Everett wrote:durden_tyler wrote:One problem at a time. Solve the Rockets first in the 2nd half or else it’s going to be Rockets vs Thunder next round. LOL
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Wolves-Lakers is the next round for either team.
What’s been story of the game? Coming in late
Lots of physicality.
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