WCF: P3 | (1) Houston Rockets vs (2) Golden State Warriors | Tied 2-2

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Who wins the series?

Warriors in 5
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Warriors in 6
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Warriors in 7
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Rockets in 7
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Rockets in 6
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Post#2081 » by Kabookalu » Wed May 23, 2018 4:58 am

Screwston wrote:So is Steph hurt or is he just butt-cheeks?


I've been saying for a while that Curry won't ever be 100% until next season. The offseason will be a good time for him to recuperate and heal up. His play is going to fluctuate wildly like it did in the 2016 finals. He can score 40 points and still be hurt, and then he can score 13 points and it's because he's hurt.
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Post#2082 » by cpower » Wed May 23, 2018 4:59 am

upriser7 wrote:Everyone keeps blaming KD lol....if KD isn't there, they would have been 3-1 down in this series...Steph seems to be golden boy and everyone is scapegoating KD for everything. Most of the Warriors fans love Steph more than KD, so no surprise that they are trying to blame KD for everything. Do people realize that this team wasn't some invincible team before KD came in? They beat a Cavs team who didn't have their 2nd and 3rd best players...then lost a 3-1 lead. Stop blaming everything on KD fgs

if KD isn't there we still managed to get a ring and a 73 season with tons of injury and suspensions. KD could have played in the winning system but he decided to put himself above the team, which could potentially cost us the series. Why not blame him?
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Post#2083 » by Warchant » Wed May 23, 2018 4:59 am

homecourtloss wrote:
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:lol: :lol: Nobody is assuming anything. They’re basing their comments on what’s transpired on court over the past 2-4 years.

They lost in '16 and won in '17....TBD in '18 and in a series tied 2-2...thats not a super team


:lol: :lol:

So if they dont win it 2 out of 3 yrs thats funny?
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Post#2084 » by Tracymcgoaty » Wed May 23, 2018 5:00 am

homecourtloss wrote:
Warchant wrote:
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:lol: :lol: Nobody is assuming anything. They’re basing their comments on what’s transpired on court over the past 2-4 years.

They lost in '16 and won in '17....TBD in '18 and in a series tied 2-2...thats not a super team


:lol: :lol:


GS aint a super team thats right....They are the **** Avengers.
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Post#2085 » by Peregrine01 » Wed May 23, 2018 5:00 am

This game showed crystal clear KD’s limitations as a basketball player. Warriors offense looked like utter trash when they tried running it through him.
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Post#2086 » by Warchant » Wed May 23, 2018 5:00 am

cpower wrote:
upriser7 wrote:Everyone keeps blaming KD lol....if KD isn't there, they would have been 3-1 down in this series...Steph seems to be golden boy and everyone is scapegoating KD for everything. Most of the Warriors fans love Steph more than KD, so no surprise that they are trying to blame KD for everything. Do people realize that this team wasn't some invincible team before KD came in? They beat a Cavs team who didn't have their 2nd and 3rd best players...then lost a 3-1 lead. Stop blaming everything on KD fgs

if KD isn't there we still managed to get a ring and a 73 season with tons of injury and suspensions. KD could have played in the winning system but he decided to put himself above the team, which could potentially cost us the series. Why not blame him?

KD is your best player...when you shoot 39% there are not gonna be many assts
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Post#2087 » by LightTheBeam » Wed May 23, 2018 5:01 am

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People acting like klay can be a star and be a franchise face of a team is fooling themselves. This guy is as good as he will ever be on this team. He is Kyle Korver with real good defense.


It's funny to hear people say this but then next game he drills 7 3s in the first half and all of a sudden hes amazing.

Calling him a role player is a joke. He just has never had a chance to get in a rhythm. Blame Durant and curry, blame the rockets. Guys like him (knockdown spot up shooters) rely heavily on rhythm. When they are dropping they are unstoppable


Dude what did i just say lol? Kyle korver is the same thing He can hit 8 threes in a row if allowed to get in rhythm And look like a god Amongst men. But i wouldnt want him as my #1 ever. Great Player to have on a Great team. Not as good on a team that relies on you day in day out.


Listen Korver is awesome, I love to watch his as a player. But theres a reason hes averaged 10ppg for his career and never over 14ppg in any one season. While klay averaged 19 for his career and over 20ppg 4 straight seasons.

It's how often each of them gets hot. Korver gets hot two times the entire playoffs and maybe wins a game if you are lucky. His hot game is more like 19 pts on 6/6 from 3 and some free throws. Gets getting praised when he scores 14 while Klay gets demolished as trash when he does that.

Klay gets hot and hes able to drop 30 any given night. He doesnt need to run around screens, they pass it to him from 26' out and he drills it. Then like you said the defense is on a whole other level.

I would never want him as a #1 either, hes not cut out for that life. Hes an elite #2 who gets worse when he becomes your 3rd option because he isnt getting those touches.

I hate the warriors. Cant stand what Durant did. Wish klay would leave to play with Westbrook or lebron so people could see the difference he brings when you absolutely cannot leave your guy even for an instant.
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Post#2088 » by Warchant » Wed May 23, 2018 5:01 am

Tracymcgoaty wrote:
homecourtloss wrote:
Warchant wrote:They lost in '16 and won in '17....TBD in '18 and in a series tied 2-2...thats not a super team


:lol: :lol:


GS aint a super team thats right....They are the **** Avengers.

Thats the problem...people just put them on a pedestal....this is why you play the game and dont crown champions on paper
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Post#2089 » by cpower » Wed May 23, 2018 5:02 am

Warchant wrote:
cpower wrote:
upriser7 wrote:Everyone keeps blaming KD lol....if KD isn't there, they would have been 3-1 down in this series...Steph seems to be golden boy and everyone is scapegoating KD for everything. Most of the Warriors fans love Steph more than KD, so no surprise that they are trying to blame KD for everything. Do people realize that this team wasn't some invincible team before KD came in? They beat a Cavs team who didn't have their 2nd and 3rd best players...then lost a 3-1 lead. Stop blaming everything on KD fgs

if KD isn't there we still managed to get a ring and a 73 season with tons of injury and suspensions. KD could have played in the winning system but he decided to put himself above the team, which could potentially cost us the series. Why not blame him?

KD is your best player...when you shoot 39% there are not gonna be many assts

he is not and never will be.
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Post#2090 » by Tracymcgoaty » Wed May 23, 2018 5:02 am

Kabookalu wrote:
Screwston wrote:So is Steph hurt or is he just butt-cheeks?


I've been saying for a while that Curry won't ever be 100% until next season. The offseason will be a good time for him to recuperate and heal up. His play is going to fluctuate wildly like it did in the 2016 finals. He can score 40 points and still be hurt, and then he can score 13 points and it's because he's hurt.


I agree JR Smith is the same. He can be hurt and still Score 40 But the next 80 Games he scores in single digits and it's because he is hurt.
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Post#2091 » by LoveMyRaps » Wed May 23, 2018 5:03 am

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Screwston wrote:So is Steph hurt or is he just butt-cheeks?


I've been saying for a while that Curry won't ever be 100% until next season. The offseason will be a good time for him to recuperate and heal up. His play is going to fluctuate wildly like it did in the 2016 finals. He can score 40 points and still be hurt, and then he can score 13 points and it's because he's hurt.


He's not hurt b. We could make the same excuse for Lowry every post-season. He shrinks during the playoffs and its a fact.
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Post#2092 » by LightTheBeam » Wed May 23, 2018 5:05 am

Tracymcgoaty wrote:
Kabookalu wrote:
Screwston wrote:So is Steph hurt or is he just butt-cheeks?


I've been saying for a while that Curry won't ever be 100% until next season. The offseason will be a good time for him to recuperate and heal up. His play is going to fluctuate wildly like it did in the 2016 finals. He can score 40 points and still be hurt, and then he can score 13 points and it's because he's hurt.


I agree JR Smith is the same. He can be hurt and still Score 40 But the next 80 Games he scores in single digits and it's because he is hurt.


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Post#2093 » by BeatDaCavs420 » Wed May 23, 2018 5:05 am

Injuries are part of the game. Tired of people using that as a excuse

At least no one is getting taken out like Zaza did too Kawhi
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Post#2094 » by Tracymcgoaty » Wed May 23, 2018 5:05 am

Warchant wrote:
Tracymcgoaty wrote:
homecourtloss wrote:
:lol: :lol:


GS aint a super team thats right....They are the **** Avengers.

Thats the problem...people just put them on a pedestal....this is why you play the game and dont crown champions on paper


Dude come on what team has a bigger collection of talent on that starting 5 in the nba? You have 2 top 3 players on the same team. A top 20 player AT LEAST in Klay and Draymond. How is that not a super team? Add In Iggy Livingston, Looney has been good when he has played this is a **** Machine.
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Post#2095 » by Warchant » Wed May 23, 2018 5:06 am

cpower wrote:
Warchant wrote:
cpower wrote:if KD isn't there we still managed to get a ring and a 73 season with tons of injury and suspensions. KD could have played in the winning system but he decided to put himself above the team, which could potentially cost us the series. Why not blame him?

KD is your best player...when you shoot 39% there are not gonna be many assts

he is not and never will be.

You are entitled to your opinion, but he carried GS in the finals and has carried them this postseason
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Post#2096 » by CodeBreaker » Wed May 23, 2018 5:06 am

Imagine... just imagine the Rockets winning game 5 at home.
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Post#2097 » by homecourtloss » Wed May 23, 2018 5:07 am

Warchant wrote:
cpower wrote:
upriser7 wrote:Everyone keeps blaming KD lol....if KD isn't there, they would have been 3-1 down in this series...Steph seems to be golden boy and everyone is scapegoating KD for everything. Most of the Warriors fans love Steph more than KD, so no surprise that they are trying to blame KD for everything. Do people realize that this team wasn't some invincible team before KD came in? They beat a Cavs team who didn't have their 2nd and 3rd best players...then lost a 3-1 lead. Stop blaming everything on KD fgs

if KD isn't there we still managed to get a ring and a 73 season with tons of injury and suspensions. KD could have played in the winning system but he decided to put himself above the team, which could potentially cost us the series. Why not blame him?

KD is your best player...when you shoot 39% there are not gonna be many assts


How can a poster be literally wrong about everything he/she posts?

Ask any GS fan who their best player is and has been.
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Post#2098 » by Warchant » Wed May 23, 2018 5:09 am

Tracymcgoaty wrote:
Warchant wrote:
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GS aint a super team thats right....They are the **** Avengers.

Thats the problem...people just put them on a pedestal....this is why you play the game and dont crown champions on paper


Dude come on what team has a bigger collection of talent on that starting 5 in the nba? You have 2 top 3 players on the same team. A top 20 player AT LEAST in Klay and Draymond. How is that not a super team? Add In Iggy Livingston, Looney has been good when he has played this is a **** Machine.

Thats fine to crown them w all those accolades, but they must still make shots, not turn the ball over and play defense....they scored 92 pts after scoring 28 in the 1Q.....thats awful w all this so called fire power
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Post#2099 » by LightTheBeam » Wed May 23, 2018 5:09 am

homecourtloss wrote:
Warchant wrote:
cpower wrote:if KD isn't there we still managed to get a ring and a 73 season with tons of injury and suspensions. KD could have played in the winning system but he decided to put himself above the team, which could potentially cost us the series. Why not blame him?

KD is your best player...when you shoot 39% there are not gonna be many assts


How can a poster be literally wrong about everything he/she posts?

Ask any GS fan who their best player is and has been.


Because asking golden state fans makes a ton of sense. You know, there's no bias towards the home grown golden boy at all.

Hes their most important players. But that's because KD almost never had a bad night. So when you get superstar production from 2 guys it's almost impossible to lose
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Post#2100 » by Warchant » Wed May 23, 2018 5:10 am

homecourtloss wrote:
Warchant wrote:
cpower wrote:if KD isn't there we still managed to get a ring and a 73 season with tons of injury and suspensions. KD could have played in the winning system but he decided to put himself above the team, which could potentially cost us the series. Why not blame him?

KD is your best player...when you shoot 39% there are not gonna be many assts


How can a poster be literally wrong about everything he/she posts?

Ask any GS fan who their best player is and has been.

Curry and Klay looked great in the '16 finals lol...keep believing this team doesnt need KD

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