WCF: P5 | (1) Houston Rockets vs (2) Golden State Warriors | HOU 3-2

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Who wins the series?

Rockets in 6
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Rockets in 7
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Warriors in 7
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Post#281 » by lebron stopper » Sat May 26, 2018 11:32 pm

rale93lfc wrote:I came here to say that Trevor Ariza was extremly good this series. Pay attention on his defense.


PJ Tucker has been incredible on defense as well. Eric Gordon has also been clutch the last two games with timely threes to expand the Rockets lead.
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Post#282 » by NickAnderson » Sat May 26, 2018 11:33 pm

Warriors gonna come out guns blazing. I don’t see the rockets winning or even having the lead at any point in this game


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Post#283 » by Ballerhogger » Sat May 26, 2018 11:34 pm

I want the rockets to win see it how it goes
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Post#284 » by Stadium5 » Sat May 26, 2018 11:45 pm

Only chance the Rockets have is if the Warriors come in taking them so lightly since the CP3 injury that they can steal it. James Harden is one of the last "superstars" I'd want on my side in a high pressure game like this with no sidekick
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Post#285 » by ButCanMarkDunk » Sat May 26, 2018 11:46 pm

A HOU win tonight will ignite a Lebron God Mode performance and win over the Celtics.
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Post#286 » by Froob » Sat May 26, 2018 11:48 pm

Rockets should just chuck a million 3’s and hope to turn this into a wonky game.
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Post#287 » by Warchant » Sat May 26, 2018 11:53 pm

If I'm KD I come out and don't even attempt a FG in the 1st half....lets see if Klay and Curry can carry the load since he seems to be the big problem...then re-evaluate at half
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Post#288 » by Froob » Sat May 26, 2018 11:55 pm

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rale93lfc wrote:I came here to say that Trevor Ariza was extremly good this series. Pay attention on his defense.


PJ Tucker has been incredible on defense as well. Eric Gordon has also been clutch the last two games with timely threes to expand the Rockets lead.

Tough for Raps in hindsight that they gave Ibaka the big money over Tucker.
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Post#289 » by homecourtloss » Sun May 27, 2018 12:02 am

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PierceFan4ever wrote:Warriors a -13 favorite...damn


That is a dangerous line, considering Houston has kept them under 100 two games in a row.


That line is absurd. Houston should be insulted.


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Just shows you how great the Warriors team is. Few people would think hey arenlosignnthe series evennif Paul weren’t hurt. It also shows how good Paul is, although the line would still be like -10 with him in there.
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Post#290 » by homecourtloss » Sun May 27, 2018 12:03 am

Froob wrote:Rockets should just chuck a million 3’s and hope to turn this into a wonky game.


Exactly this. They’re only chance is Harden hitting step backs and then Warriors playing under pressure. Houston should chuck at least 50 threes tonight.
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Post#291 » by Texas Chuck » Sun May 27, 2018 12:03 am

Warchant wrote:If I'm KD I come out and don't even attempt a FG in the 1st half....lets see if Klay and Curry can carry the load since he seems to be the big problem...the re-evaluate at half



ahh so the petty Kobe approach..... :lol:

He needs to just keep playing his game. He has to know he's always going to be the scapegoat because of how beloved Steph is. And he's made it clear for years he didn't want to be seen as a good guy, so I figure he's embracing the hate.
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Post#292 » by Warchant » Sun May 27, 2018 12:05 am

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Warchant wrote:If I'm KD I come out and don't even attempt a FG in the 1st half....lets see if Klay and Curry can carry the load since he seems to be the big problem...the re-evaluate at half



ahh so the petty Kobe approach..... :lol:

He needs to just keep playing his game. He has to know he's always going to be the scapegoat because of how beloved Steph is. And he's made it clear for years he didn't want to be seen as a good guy, so I figure he's embracing the hate.

Kobe was by far their best player though
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Post#293 » by Jedi32 » Sun May 27, 2018 12:05 am

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java051997 wrote:Any news about Iguodala?
If he wont play tonight. I think Houston have a high chance to upset this Warriors in front of their fans.
Iggy has been one of the keys in this series. His defense is superior, we had the stats to prove that. He has been their playmaker.

"Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala is considered questionable for Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the Houston Rockets, the team said Friday."
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23605892/andre-iguodala-golden-state-warriors-questionable-game-6-vs-houston-rockets
McCaw is playing but he'll be limited.

Anyone find it odd how a team with 2 MVPs, 2 All stars in their prime along with Kerr, Adams, Brown as coaches need more help in Iguodala? And injuries to Paul.
Something does not add up (as in, some players and someone on the bench are not all that and a bag of chips). They shouldn't be down 2-3 even without Iguodala.


Do they need more help or do they just need their full team like everyone else?

Sad how hard it is for people to comprehend this
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Post#294 » by Jedi32 » Sun May 27, 2018 12:07 am

Texas Chuck wrote:
Warchant wrote:If I'm KD I come out and don't even attempt a FG in the 1st half....lets see if Klay and Curry can carry the load since he seems to be the big problem...the re-evaluate at half



ahh so the petty Kobe approach..... :lol:

He needs to just keep playing his game. He has to know he's always going to be the scapegoat because of how beloved Steph is. And he's made it clear for years he didn't want to be seen as a good guy, so I figure he's embracing the hate.

Another petty shot at Kobe in a thread that has nothing to do with Kobe. How original :roll:
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Post#295 » by HoneyNutCheerio » Sun May 27, 2018 12:08 am

Stadium5 wrote:Only chance the Rockets have is if the Warriors come in taking them so lightly since the CP3 injury that they can steal it. James Harden is one of the last "superstars" I'd want on my side in a high pressure game like this with no sidekick


Harden crumbles under pressure yeah, but he is the only guy I trust to beat GS with this roster in a closeout game. Aside of LeBron.

Russ, AD or who else? idk bout them. When Hardens stepback is on, **** getting rough for GS.
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Post#296 » by Texas Chuck » Sun May 27, 2018 12:08 am

Warchant wrote:
Texas Chuck wrote:
Warchant wrote:If I'm KD I come out and don't even attempt a FG in the 1st half....lets see if Klay and Curry can carry the load since he seems to be the big problem...the re-evaluate at half



ahh so the petty Kobe approach..... :lol:

He needs to just keep playing his game. He has to know he's always going to be the scapegoat because of how beloved Steph is. And he's made it clear for years he didn't want to be seen as a good guy, so I figure he's embracing the hate.

Kobe was by far their best player though


I'm not remotely trying to say the situation is the same, but there is no denying that Kobe got mad in an elimination game because he was getting criticized for how he was playing and tanked a half to make a point rather than trying to win.

That's what you are advocating. Which is of course ridiculous.
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Post#297 » by Texas Chuck » Sun May 27, 2018 12:11 am

Jedi32 wrote:
Texas Chuck wrote:
Warchant wrote:If I'm KD I come out and don't even attempt a FG in the 1st half....lets see if Klay and Curry can carry the load since he seems to be the big problem...the re-evaluate at half



ahh so the petty Kobe approach..... :lol:

He needs to just keep playing his game. He has to know he's always going to be the scapegoat because of how beloved Steph is. And he's made it clear for years he didn't want to be seen as a good guy, so I figure he's embracing the hate.

Another petty shot at Kobe in a thread that has nothing to do with Kobe. How original :roll:



Everything ain't anti-Laker, sorry amte. I mentioned him because he did actually do what this poster is suggesting. It was incredibly stupid and Laker fans should honestly be angry about it rather than defending it.
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Post#298 » by anish23 » Sun May 27, 2018 12:11 am

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Warriors win by 2000


it would be huge to get this win tonight for the rockets that way cp3 will have to thursday to rest until the finals and I think like I said rockets will win tonight and harden and gordon will carry the load.


If somehow the Rockets can make it to the Finals (highly unlikely with CP3 being out), I think they could win the Finals even without CP3, it'll probably go 6 games, but they would win it.

5 games if CP plays finals.

But in all honesty, I see Warriors winning this in 7 and taking the FInals in max 5 games.
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Post#299 » by Jedi32 » Sun May 27, 2018 12:12 am

Warchant wrote:If I'm KD I come out and don't even attempt a FG in the 1st half....lets see if Klay and Curry can carry the load since he seems to be the big problem...then re-evaluate at half

The team doesn't have a problem with what KD is doing. It's the outsiders with so much to say. The warriors are down 3-2 to a 65win team. They're not down in a series to an 8th seed. They win tonight and it is anyone's series. A lot of posters are still just butthurt over his decision about his career. Very pathetic honestly.
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Post#300 » by Warchant » Sun May 27, 2018 12:13 am

Texas Chuck wrote:
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ahh so the petty Kobe approach..... :lol:

He needs to just keep playing his game. He has to know he's always going to be the scapegoat because of how beloved Steph is. And he's made it clear for years he didn't want to be seen as a good guy, so I figure he's embracing the hate.

Kobe was by far their best player though


I'm not remotely trying to say the situation is the same, but there is no denying that Kobe got mad in an elimination game because he was getting criticized for how he was playing and tanked a half to make a point rather than trying to win.

That's what you are advocating. Which is of course ridiculous.

Kobe didnt have Curry and Klay like people are saying....you know the 73 win team led by those 2 guys...well let them shine and see what the score is at half...KD can still play D, reb and be a great decoy

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