WCQF | (3) Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder (6) | HOU 2-1

[John Murdoch]

what a shame they won't announce MVP until after the Finals

I want to see Harden/WEstbrook play against the other knowing they lost that award

Harden already knows he lost it once Westy surpassed Oscar he's not stupid. Dude has had back to back MONSTER years and just keeps getting beat out by 1 other guy who makes history that year lol..sux but i commend him for focusing last summer and skipping team usa to really focus on his game and gun for the award. I think its safe to say he way the concencus MVP right up untill late march/early april. This series is going to come down to if Adams/Kanter can exploit Capella/Harrell imo since Westy/Harden will cannibilize eachothers output . OKC CANT fall into HOU 3 ball run and gun pace because they will never hang with them trying to beat them at their own game. They have to take a Grizzlies approach and really rough up/slow down the game and make Houston beat them inside possession by posession because theres no way Oladipo/Roberson/Grant will suddenly become knock down shooters.

[PKABOOICU]

I picked rockets in 7 but this series could easily turn into an upset.

[K_chile22]

The interesting thing about this series is that Beverley is a perfect defensive player to guard Westbrook, and Roberson has given Harden fits as well (although Dre is kind of hobbled right now).

It's possible both Westbrook and Harden have poor series'.

What happened to Andre?

[K_chile22]

I'm going with the Thunder. I've always thought that Dantoni is a regular season coach. And I think the upset in the first round will just further cement that opinion.

I mean, nothing during his suns days really supports that... they easily could've been in the finals in 07 if not for horry's antics

Winning the finals is literally the only way to have playoff success to some people

[Tricky_Kid]

The only series from West worth to watch. My pick go for Thunder upsetting Rockets, I like rooting for underdogs.

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[bmurph128]

How many games will the average fan watch until they can't take watching Harden play basketball anymore?

Over/under of 1.5

[ALL HAIL]

if you're not salivating at this series you don't like basketball

Word life.

[F N 11]

Can Westbrook and the Thunder pull off some Cinderella **it? I think so. I think OKC's bigs are being overlooked. They were one of the main reasons thunder were up 3-1 to the GSW. I got OKC in this one.

[Patches Perry]

The interesting thing about this series is that Beverley is a perfect defensive player to guard Westbrook, and Roberson has given Harden fits as well (although Dre is kind of hobbled right now).

It's possible both Westbrook and Harden have poor series'.

What happened to Andre?

Knee soreness the past week or two.

[K_chile22]

The only way the Thunder win the series is if they absolutely crush the Rockets on the offensive boards, which is possible

[jwise44]

Let's go Rockets!!!

I knew there was a reason I loved you

[Shock Defeat]

The interesting thing about this series is that Beverley is a perfect defensive player to guard Westbrook, and Roberson has given Harden fits as well (although Dre is kind of hobbled right now).

It's possible both Westbrook and Harden have poor series'.

Beverley will make Westbrook pay for crashing the glass. He's a 40% 3 pt shooter.

On the otherhand, while Roberson can guard Harden, he has no offense so Harden doesn't even have to worry about him.

[BallerTalk]

I think OKC's bigs are being overlooked.

You are right....but unfortunately it's by OKC themselves.

[KGboss]

Rockets in 5

[NaturalThunder]

I think OKC's bigs are being overlooked.

You are right....but unfortunately it's by OKC themselves.

I think most OKC fans, myself included, know our bigs can be the difference makers. But, like me, most OKC fans have been watching the trainwreck that is Steven Adams for the last 2-3 months. He's been horrendous defensively and has been pretty much the same heavily limited, Westbrook-reliant offensive player as he was pre-ASB and last season. Kanter is still Kanter: capable of going for 24 and 10 off the bench but also still just as terrible defensively as ever. Get Kanter involved in a P-n-R on defense, and it's lights out for the opposing offense. Sabonis has had extreme highs and extreme lows this year; the lows heavily outnumber the highs.

Gibson has been the only reliable, consistent two-way big the last two months but our moron coach plays him only 21 MPG.

[Raptors_Dynasty]

Rockets in 6, Harden's supporting cast is better

And how does this thread only have 5 pages, this is the best matchup in round 1

[ken6199]

Rockets in 6, Harden's supporting cast is better

And how does this thread only have 5 pages, this is the best matchup in round 1

Errrr... Raps - Bucks thread is only 11 pages I thought that should be at least 30 pages by now

[Bertrob]

I really hope the Rockets win this.

[ThadMan]

what a shame they won't announce MVP until after the Finals

I want to see Harden/WEstbrook play against the other knowing they lost that award

Harden already knows he lost it once Westy surpassed Oscar he's not stupid. Dude has had back to back MONSTER years and just keeps getting beat out by 1 other guy who makes history that year lol..sux but i commend him for focusing last summer and skipping team usa to really focus on his game and gun for the award. I think its safe to say he way the concencus MVP right up untill late march/early april. This series is going to come down to if Adams/Kanter can exploit Capella/Harrell imo since Westy/Harden will cannibilize eachothers output . OKC CANT fall into HOU 3 ball run and gun pace because they will never hang with them trying to beat them at their own game. They have to take a Grizzlies approach and really rough up/slow down the game and make Houston beat them inside possession by posession because theres no way Oladipo/Roberson/Grant will suddenly become knock down shooters.

Doesn't MVP get announced after the first round?



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[jbk1234]

Rockets in 4 unless Adams goes off.