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

Post #141 » by **og15** » Wed May 23, 2018 9:42 pm

hongdayuan wrote:
og15 wrote:
The Regime wrote:Dubs are going to win the next two... I still think it's crazy that they only lost by three points last night considering all the circumstances (no Iggy, KD **** the bed, Klay getting hurt, Steph getting into foul trouble). Expecting a much different, more locked in team for the remainder of the series.

I think if you consider all the circumstances for Houston too, it is a similar situation that they won after being down double digits to start the 4th, playing a 7 man rotation, not able to use Mbah due to his injury, not really being able to play Capela, Eric Gordon shooting 4/14 FG. That wasn't really a game that Houston should win either based on the circumstances.

warriors had 6 more TOs in a game that they lost by 3. at the end of the day, it's about which team wants it more when against the odds (both teams were facing certain adversities last night).

If warriors lose this series, it's because they played with the IDGAF attitude throughout the season and couldn't adjust their bad habits when it counts, no other excuses. If Houston wins, it's because they were the better team (not talking about talent) that have been locked in since day 1.

With all that being said, warriors should still be able to win this series if they can finally feel that sense of urgency.

Yup, both teams had reasons the it shouldn't have been the kind of game they win, Rockets did just enough to win. Warriors turned it over more, Rockets gave up 8 more offensive rebounds. Warriors couldn't play one guy, Rockets couldn't play another. Klay sucked, Eric Gordon sucked, etc

The High Cyde · Post #142 » by **The High Cyde** » Wed May 23, 2018 10:12 pm

Clint Capela needs to show up. LRMAM hopefully con provide meaningful minutes next game.

I think bar none, Draymond has been the best player for the Warriors thus far, maybe even the series. Dat Donkey Defense!

Screwston · Post #143 » by **Screwston** » Wed May 23, 2018 10:14 pm

The High Cyde wrote:Clint Capela needs to show up. LRMAM hopefully con provide meaningful minutes next game.

I think bar none, Draymond has been the best player for the Warriors thus far, maybe even the series. Dat Donkey Defense!

No, this isn't Capela's series. Rockets are better with Tucker at 5

The High Cyde · Post #144 » by **The High Cyde** » Wed May 23, 2018 10:18 pm

Screwston wrote:
The High Cyde wrote:Clint Capela needs to show up. LRMAM hopefully con provide meaningful minutes next game.

I think bar none, Draymond has been the best player for the Warriors thus far, maybe even the series. Dat Donkey Defense!

No, this isn't Capela's series. Rockets are better with Tucker at 5

Yeah, because of Draymond.

But I liked Tucker's quote of saying they're the best team when going small, this Houston team believes it can win now. Hell, they know they can cause they have twice. Game 5 is going be tense and intense af, can't wait!

Ballerhogger · Post #145 » by **Ballerhogger** » Wed May 23, 2018 10:27 pm

Paul sore foot could be issue

RGM_SU · Post #146 » by **RGM_SU** » Wed May 23, 2018 10:31 pm

Houston must win game 5. Anything less would be a huge disappointment. The Warriors aren't the monster they were last year. They are quite vulnerable, perhaps they most they've been since 2014. If the Rockets can't beat them this year, they never will. Paul and Harden can show that they have been unfairly labeled as playoff chokers - or show that the label has been warranted all along. It's in their hands.

KingCurry · Post #147 » by **KingCurry** » Wed May 23, 2018 11:01 pm

the 3 day break after G2 was dumb. they already had plenty of rest and now the teams will have had a game every other day when they have to travel back-and-forth in a 1-1-1 format

Grillman · Post #148 » by **Grillman** » Wed May 23, 2018 11:12 pm

RGM_SU wrote:Houston must win game 5. Anything less would be a huge disappointment. The Warriors aren't the monster they were last year. They are quite vulnerable, perhaps they most they've been since 2014. If the Rockets can't beat them this year, they never will. Paul and Harden can show that they have been unfairly labeled as playoff chokers - or show that the label has been warranted all along. It's in their hands.

They are vulnerable because Houston is really damn good.

It isn't because they are worse than the year prior...

Grillman · Post #149 » by **Grillman** » Wed May 23, 2018 11:12 pm

Ballerhogger wrote:Paul sore foot could be issue

Been sore since Game 2.

Apparently it was good prior to game 4.

Screwston · Post #150 » by **Screwston** » Wed May 23, 2018 11:28 pm

Grillman wrote:
RGM_SU wrote:Houston must win game 5. Anything less would be a huge disappointment. The Warriors aren't the monster they were last year. They are quite vulnerable, perhaps they most they've been since 2014. If the Rockets can't beat them this year, they never will. Paul and Harden can show that they have been unfairly labeled as playoff chokers - or show that the label has been warranted all along. It's in their hands.

They are vulnerable because Houston is really damn good.

It isn't because they are worse than the year prior...

Exactly, they never faced this good of a team, at least since KD signed. Maybe the Spurs would gave 'em a series last year, but Kawhi was out, so thats water under the bridge. This Rocke5s team is really testing 'em, n making 'em uncomfortable

Hello Brooklyn · Post #151 » by **Hello Brooklyn** » Wed May 23, 2018 11:29 pm

hongdayuan wrote:
Hello Brooklyn wrote:I still think the pressure is on Houston.

They have to win Game 5. If Warriors win this game, they can close it out in their own building.

Houston has to win and then try to make it a 7 game series.

if Houston wins why would they want to try to make it a 7 game series? unless u mean "try" as in lose in Oakland on purpose...

Because I don't see them winning in Oakland in an elimination game.

kodo · Post #152 » by **kodo** » Wed May 23, 2018 11:30 pm

Grillman wrote:
Ballerhogger wrote:Paul sore foot could be issue

Been sore since Game 2.

Apparently it was good prior to game 4.

Yeah he said it felt much better in G4.

The High Cyde · Post #153 » by **The High Cyde** » Wed May 23, 2018 11:42 pm

Klay's status is questionable for tomorrow according to Warriors PR, along with Iggy's...

ooptolebron · Post #154 » by **ooptolebron** » Wed May 23, 2018 11:51 pm

Hello Brooklyn wrote:
hongdayuan wrote:
Hello Brooklyn wrote:I still think the pressure is on Houston.

They have to win Game 5. If Warriors win this game, they can close it out in their own building.

Houston has to win and then try to make it a 7 game series.

if Houston wins why would they want to try to make it a 7 game series? unless u mean "try" as in lose in Oakland on purpose...

Because I don't see them winning in Oakland in an elimination game.

Lol but if they win game 5 then its automatically going to be a 7 game series assuming they lose game 6.

Bruteque · Post #155 » by **Bruteque** » Thu May 24, 2018 12:21 am

MaxRider wrote:last night game L2M report

http://official.nba.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/05/L2M-HOU-GSW-05-22-2018-1.pdf

Wow.

They made +10 (13 vs. 3) incorrect possession/shooting calls/non-calls in GSW's favor in just 2 minutes!?!?

The refs were like, "Look, man, we tried, but we are referees, not miracle workers."

hongdayuan · Post #156 » by **hongdayuan** » Thu May 24, 2018 12:40 am

Bruteque wrote:
MaxRider wrote:last night game L2M report

http://official.nba.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/05/L2M-HOU-GSW-05-22-2018-1.pdf

Wow.

They made +10 (13 vs. 3) incorrect possession/shooting calls/non-calls in GSW's favor in just 2 minutes!?!?

The refs were like, "Look, man, we tried, but we are referees, not miracle workers."

I think CNC means correct non call, and that where u got confused abt the L2M report

java051997 · Post #157 » by **java051997** » Thu May 24, 2018 12:51 am

Uh-oh

HotTubMike · Post #158 » by **HotTubMike** » Thu May 24, 2018 12:57 am

Hello Brooklyn wrote:
hongdayuan wrote:
Hello Brooklyn wrote:I still think the pressure is on Houston.

They have to win Game 5. If Warriors win this game, they can close it out in their own building.

Houston has to win and then try to make it a 7 game series.

if Houston wins why would they want to try to make it a 7 game series? unless u mean "try" as in lose in Oakland on purpose...

Because I don't see them winning in Oakland in an elimination game.

I don’t think anyone saw them winning any games in Oakland. They can win there again.

Mamba Mentality · Post #159 » by **Mamba Mentality** » Thu May 24, 2018 1:11 am

og15 wrote:
hongdayuan wrote:
og15 wrote:I think if you consider all the circumstances for Houston too, it is a similar situation that they won after being down double digits to start the 4th, playing a 7 man rotation, not able to use Mbah due to his injury, not really being able to play Capela, Eric Gordon shooting 4/14 FG. That wasn't really a game that Houston should win either based on the circumstances.

warriors had 6 more TOs in a game that they lost by 3. at the end of the day, it's about which team wants it more when against the odds (both teams were facing certain adversities last night).

If warriors lose this series, it's because they played with the IDGAF attitude throughout the season and couldn't adjust their bad habits when it counts, no other excuses. If Houston wins, it's because they were the better team (not talking about talent) that have been locked in since day 1.

With all that being said, warriors should still be able to win this series if they can finally feel that sense of urgency.
Yup, both teams had reasons the it shouldn't have been the kind of game they win, Rockets did just enough to win. Warriors turned it over more, Rockets gave up 8 more offensive rebounds. Warriors couldn't play one guy, Rockets couldn't play another. Klay sucked, Eric Gordon sucked, etc

Eric Gordon may not have had the most flattering statline, but he was the catalyst for the Rockets comeback.

Hello Brooklyn · Post #160 » by **Hello Brooklyn** » Thu May 24, 2018 2:26 am

HotTubMike wrote:
Hello Brooklyn wrote:
hongdayuan wrote:
if Houston wins why would they want to try to make it a 7 game series? unless u mean "try" as in lose in Oakland on purpose...

Because I don't see them winning in Oakland in an elimination game.

I don’t think anyone saw them winning any games in Oakland. They can win there again.

Yeah I think people are reading too much into that win.

It was a mental lapse by Golden State.

They were up 2-1 and got comfortable. They just blew that game in the 4th Quarter.

I don't see them doing it again.

Houston can win in 7 though.

Who is going to win?