WCSF | P3: (1) Golden State Warriors vs (4) Houston Rockets (GS wins 4-2)

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SERIES THREADS: PART ONE and PART TWO


SERIES SCHEDULE
GAME ONE: Warriors 104, Rockets 100
GAME TWO: Warriors 115, Rockets 109
GAME THREE: Rockets 126, Warriors 121 (OT)
GAME FOUR: Rockets 112, Warriors 108
GAME FIVE: Wed, May 8, @Golden State, 1030PM Eastern, TNT
GAME SIX: Fri, May 10, @Houston, TBD, ESPN
GAME SEVEN: Sun, May 12, @Golden State, TBD, TBD

If necessary

[HotTubMike]

Ah where did all the Warriors in 4/5 votes that made up 60%+ of the last poll go?

[yoyoboy]

I'd feel more confident in Houston if they had HCA like last season. I'm taking Warriors in 6. I think they win in convincing fashion behind a huge game from Steph tomorrow. And them I think it'll be a close game for 3.5 quarters in Game 6 but GS will pull away late.

[wonkrazyz28]

SHOOT 3'S HOUSTON TEXAS!! GO ROCKETS!!

[zshawn10]

[Haynes] Warriors think CP3 made "a dirty play" undercutting Iggy after missed FT with 10 seconds left in the game
https://sports.yahoo.com/chris-paul-and-the-rockets-physical-play-are-starting-to-get-to-the-warriors-143043303.html?guccounter=1

Stephen A Smith: "I'm told Klay Thompson isn't happy. his number isn't called nearly enough. He's tired of getting quote and this is a quote 'the crumbs' left by other players"

https://streamable.com/8k6x9

[ken6199]

After game 1 slugfest no many saw this series become a playoff classic like it has now, and not many saw this Wednesday could be Oracle Arena's last NBA game.

As a fan, I hope this epic KD vs Harden dual last forever. Two close friends balling out while guarding each other.

[Tigersrule]

Rockets in 6.

[Smitson]

I’m hoping Rockets in seven but I’m thinking Warriors in seven.

[xdrta+]

[Haynes] Warriors think CP3 made "a dirty play" undercutting Iggy after missed FT with 10 seconds left in the game
https://sports.yahoo.com/chris-paul-and-the-rockets-physical-play-are-starting-to-get-to-the-warriors-143043303.html?guccounter=1

Stephen A Smith: "I'm told Klay Thompson isn't happy. his number isn't called nearly enough. He's tired of getting quote and this is a quote 'the crumbs' left by other players"

https://streamable.com/8k6x9

Stephen A. Smith -- he's told that by the voices in his head.

[alebaba]

[Haynes] Warriors think CP3 made "a dirty play" undercutting Iggy after missed FT with 10 seconds left in the game
https://sports.yahoo.com/chris-paul-and-the-rockets-physical-play-are-starting-to-get-to-the-warriors-143043303.html?guccounter=1

Stephen A Smith: "I'm told Klay Thompson isn't happy. his number isn't called nearly enough. He's tired of getting quote and this is a quote 'the crumbs' left by other players"

https://streamable.com/8k6x9

Stephen A. Smith -- he's told that by the voices in his head.

Stephen A. Smith is so full of crap.

[The High Cyde]

This game was basically Draymond Green and Kevin Durant vs James Harden and PJ Tucker

Got to give it up to Draymond though man, he played spectacular and played with a lot of urgency. Those fast breaks he did coast to coast nearly brought GS back cause he kept doing it and the Rockets couldn't really stop it (other than the self turnover).

I want the Rockets to advance for the sole purpose of watching more PJ Tucker, what a player man

[inquisitive]

His D is bad, but still would like to see Faried get a little burn in game 5

[KevinMcreynolds]

Curry got fouled on two And1's and a three attempt in the 4th that weren't called. We should make a report where we bitch and moan and tally up points then send it to the league.

[TaylorTRoom]

Trends:

1. Curry and Klay not hitting threes- have to think that won’t hold.
2. Except that studies show (Morey actually has stats) that late in long series, tired players shoot less accurately (they lose their legs). This explains a lot of Houston’s 0-27 in 2018 game six.
3. GS getting nothing from their bench.
4. And with Iggy hurt, they may need to draw more from the bench.
5. KD has been a beast, but is playing 45 mpg. I’m guessing the explosions are over and the best we can hope for is smart, efficient play.
6. If both teams have fired legs or n game seven, the W’s might have an advantage because they generate a lot of offense with passes that open up drives to the rim. Whereas, Houston is based on 3PA.
7. GS has pride. Houston has need. Everything they want, GS has, and Houston needs to go thru them. This is the last best chance for D’Antoni and Paul.

[CS707]

Said this would go 7 from day 1. The only thing looking in question at this point is the final outcome.

[alebaba]

Curry got fouled on two And1's and a three attempt in the 4th that weren't called. We should make a report where we bitch and moan and tally up points then send it to the league.

James Harden got elbow on the head but no foul was even call, stop complaining about the refs.. Wahh wahh wahh Curry is also a straight flopper, same goes for Green and Harden, along with Cp3. He just doesn't get any flack for it, for some reason.

[red96]

Ah where did all the Warriors in 4/5 votes that made up 60%+ of the last poll go?

Up there azz.

[The High Cyde]

His D is bad, but still would like to see Faried get a little burn in game 5

No way man, every possession counts in this series, you can't have bad defenders out there. All it takes is for Curry to call an iso on Faried a couple times and drain a couple threes and the game can very well be cracked open for GS. It's not like Nene is much better, but he's a tougher player without a doubt.

[G35]

ecogen wrote:
1bigfan13 wrote:
Klay Thompson is getting a free pass for his poor shooting this series. He's almost been as bad as Kyrie.

Flash forward to free agency.....if some team manages to pry Klay away from the Warriors (I don't think it'll happen because GS is a perfect situation for Klay) I think they're going to be disappointed by the return production. I don't think he's built to be the primary focus of a team's offense night after night.


I don't think there are any GMs stupid enough to believe that Klay can be a legitimate 1st option.

Whoo, I’d take that bet all day. Anything is possible when you look at John Wall’s disasterous contract.

I love Klay to death but always thought the idea of him being maxed as a #1 option was crazy. I’m not sure if he’s ever converted an And-1 after a breakdown dribble or drawn a foul on a rebound action. Ever. Factor in the slightly better than 1:1 assist:turnover and it could get worse than asking Harrison Barnes to lead your squad. He’s assisted on 69% of his twos and 93% of his threes. He pulls more than his share on defense and exemplary in off ball movement but he’s a total beneficiary when it comes to his on-ball deficiencies.

Do you know how valuable an elite 3 and D player is?

Apparently, that is what the Lakers needed to be a playoff team.

How much do you think the Jazz could use a good 3pt shooter with defense.

Klay is not a 1st option player, but then so what. He is still invaluable to the Warriors. Just like PJ Tucker is invaluable to the Rockets and he isn't even a 3rd or 4th option.

Role players fill a specific role and some are the key between making the playoffs, being a 2nd round team or being finals contender. Klay has nothing to worry about as far as his next contract......

[Screwston]

Curry got fouled on two And1's and a three attempt in the 4th that weren't called. We should make a report where we bitch and moan and tally up points then send it to the league.

When you got 4 allstars, you can't complain about the refs. Thats the price you pay, sorry bud.