WCF: P4 | (1) Houston Rockets vs (2) Golden State Warriors | Tied 2-2

[Domejandro]

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REGULAR SEASON SERIES:
122-121
October 17, 2017, Oracle Arena

121-114
January 4, 2018, Toyota Center

116-108
January 20, 2018, Toyota Center

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TEAM FORUMS:
Houston Rockets
Golden State Warriors

Previous Thread

[Dr Aki]

1st

[10DayContract]

Let the games begin. *Bane voice*

[HoneyNutCheerio]

Rockets in 3

[metalinguss]

Steph's mom is MILFOY

[TheGOATRises007]

Still saying Warriors in 6, but the Rockets are a damn good team.

[Kilmonger]

Best of 3 with 2 games in Houston. Rockets have a huge chance right now, they may not get a better chance again for years to come. They have to make sure they go for the kill.

[Kilmonger]

Steph's mom is MILFOY

She needs some of this black pepper in that curry.

[HotTubMike]

Where are all the people who predicted Warriors in 4/5?

[Geddy]

Harden needs to handle the ball less, especially those plays where he dribbles for 15 seconds outside the 3 point line. He was gassed by the midway point of the 4th and didn't even have the legs to drive it anymore or get good elevation on his shots.

[Usual Suspects]

Honestly watching Harden get tired today, makes me appreciate Lebron that much more. Truly a machine.

[ken6199]

I don’t like watch coward basketball, and that’s why when Harden passed up that wide open 3 in the first quarter where he literally stood behind the 3pt line for about 5 seconds with nobody remotely close to him, I turned off the TV and headed to the gym. I was doing lunges in an empty basketball court, because I didnt want to see any TV with scores or anyone yelling at anything about the game. And we won by 3.

One thing I learned is, on the night of game 2 and 4, I bought two lobsters from HEB. For game 1 and game 3, I bought snow crabs from Costco. So you better watch out, Golden State, because those lobsters are coming for game 5, 6, and 7.

[Naero]

Deadlocked at 2-2, it's now a series.

This is why I haven't been as adamantly sold on the Warriors as prohibitive favorites as most have been: they've consistently faltered against bona-fide title-contenders at full strength, and they've just been fittingly tasked by the most daunting team they've ever encountered. Many seem to forget that they were vanquished by the Spurs last year at home before Kawhi was sidelined—the latter of which are comfortably out-tiered by this year's Rockets.

I still expect the Warriors to rally back commandingly these next-two games, so this game has done nothing to revise my initial prediction of Warriors in 6; but for others, this series has already debunked the narrative that they'd just trounce their way to a title again. People who expected an encore of their historically winningest title run of last year clearly have disconsidered the Warriors' wilted motivation (the championship-hangover effect) and stiffened competition.

[Shock Defeat]

Harden needs to handle the ball less, especially those plays where he dribbles for 15 seconds outside the 3 point line. He was gassed by the midway point of the 4th and didn't even have the legs to drive it anymore or get good elevation on his shots.

Well he also played hard defense tonight despite some instances where he got burned he was really physical and active on ball defending in the 2nd half.

[MaxRider]

2 more wins

[ken6199]

Where are all the people who predicted Warriors in 4/5?

That’s why it’s called predictions, because it can be wrong. Predictions can sometimes come out of personal like/dislike, or hateful wishes. No need to take them seriously. I am sure those guys are looking for places to shy away now.

We just need to beat up that team in game 5 and 6 (and 7 if needed), that’s all it MATTERS! And if they do, that’s a hell of a job we can remember and be proud of, for a very very long time.

[Missing Rings]

Where are all the people who predicted Warriors in 4/5?

Probably not posting because of people that post like this.

Tell me, how will the DOW close on Friday? Which stocks should I invest in over the next week?

I am right here. I predicted Warriors in 5. I didn't think they would struggle this much with Kevin Durant and I underestimated the Rockets after the Timberwolves series. They are a legitimate team and I am glad Chris Paul is finally starting to get the recognition he deserves.

[NickAnderson]

Steph's mom is MILFOY

She’s a gilf tho


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[Tracymcgoaty]

If houston wins game 5 BABYLON WILL BURN!

[KingCurry]

you can tell who understands basketball depending on if they predicted the Warriors would run away with this series or not.

it's interesting how many people are actually surprised this series is tied 2-2. Rockets would be dominating this league if not for the Warriors