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[MVP]

Another thing to take into account with HOU OKC is that the Thunder have beaten them in FTAs every single game. The paint is wide open.

Rockets are averaging 10 less FTA per game this series than they did in the regular season, that's incredible.

 

[BennyIll22]

Once again, WHY is HE talking like he works in the media.

Starting to see a trend.

Even for the purposes of effort or leadership or whatever he's getting at...I can't endorse IT slamming anybody for defense. It just doesn't work lol

 

[pmatic]

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[noblekane]

Sheesh

Fully expecting Russ to go off game 7 after seeing that from his idol

its ****** up. nba a brotherhood but sometimes the truth slips out

 

[friscostylez]

The thing is, the shooters/defenders are PJ Tucker, Uncle Jeff Green, Austin and Eric Gordon, who are all streaky as hell. When they’re making shots the Rockets look awesome. But I’ve been doubtful that group would produce consistently enough to get the Rockets to conference finals or finals. Didn’t think they’d lose in the first round though and still don’t.

their element of variability is the reason why i could see them getting swept by the lakers or pushing them to 7 lol

 

[reformeDWS]

Another thing to take into account with HOU OKC is that the Thunder have beaten them in FTAs every single game. The paint is wide open.

OKC is 13th out of 16 playoff teams in points in the paint.

Just say you haven’t watched the series.

the rockets are getting slaughtered at the free throw line, not in the paint. the thunder have shot 147 free throws to houston's 96 through 6 games. i know you're going to die on this "need a rim protector hill" the same way you died on that "college atmosphere and camaraderie" hill, but just know you're wrong.

 

[storm2006]

He's not built like that.

Twitter going to break tomorrow if the Rockets lose. Harden whether right or wrong is getting the wrath of gawd coming down on his head.

Judging by that struggle hair it looks like the wrath of god already came down on his head. He’s playing with house money tomorrow.

 

[akajae]

Pat Riley swag astronomical

 

[MajinZuub]

 

[ballinsam23]

the rockets are getting slaughtered at the free throw line, not in the paint. the thunder have shot 147 free throws to houston's 96 through 6 games.

What do you do when you cant guard someone and you have no protection in the paint when they blow by you? You start hacking. There's a reason they are getting to the FT line more.

college atmosphere and camaraderie" hill

The NBA destroyed that. Allowed young prospects to stay in the states and get paid. Perfect move and an even better option than going overseas that benefits everyone.

 

[703 hwy]

Everything about the Heat culture, coach, players fits Jimmy.

He made the perfect FA decision.

Word. Philly in turmoil

 

[BennyIll22]

their element of variability is the reason why i could see them getting swept by the lakers or pushing them to 7 lol

I agree with this. They could get blown out 4 straight or make it hell on LA. They are all over the place.

 

[reformeDWS]

What do you do when you cant guard someone and you have no protection in the paint when they blow by you? You start hacking. There's a reason they are getting to the FT line more.

to the tune of 50 free throws over the course of 6 games? you serious b?

 

[ballinsam23]

to the tune of 50 free throws over the course of 6 games? you serious b?

Are they getting to the FT line at this rate against a team with a rim protector or literally anyone that can alter a shot in the paint? No.

Are they getting to the FT line at this rate because they keep getting fouled on jumpers? No.

So yes, the Rockets will keep fouling because the Thunder have 3 penetrating guards with zero interior help.

 

[dman14]

is IT even a "current" player
who he play for?
always thought it was a bad look for current athletes to criticise one another across sports. they in the same job and know the pressure their peers go through

 

[yobyellav]

Russ was wildin, but it’s his first game back off the quad. Airball sounds about right late in the game with no legs under you. The **** was he posed to do when Harden was hiding? Russ could’ve been 15-18 on the night and harden should still go get that ball and make a play.

 

[pmatic]

 

[lawdog1]

Russ was wildin, but it’s his first game back off the quad. Airball sounds about right late in the game with no legs under you. The **** was he posed to do when Harden was hiding? Russ could’ve been 15-18 on the night and harden should still go get that ball and make a play.

Last night was his second game back, I believe. He played in the game 5 blow out of OKC.

 

[Zo gif]

Russ and harden slander is gonna be astronomical.

 

[yobyellav]

You’re right.

Still want harden to close. It was either Russ, who is still on a minutes restriction, make a play, or pass it to Gordon who is always willing to shoot it. Harden wanted no parts of the end of the game. And it’s crazy cause he could’ve pulled up from 35 ft, missed and no one would’ve said anything. Avoiding being the guy there was the only wrong move possible.

 

[P C H]

Russ was wildin, but it’s his first game back off the quad. Airball sounds about right late in the game with no legs under you. The **** was he posed to do when Harden was hiding? Russ could’ve been 15-18 on the night and harden should still go get that ball and make a play.

Even if it was his 2nd game back,

the fact that you can't trust a guy you're paying 200M to, to not discombobulate down the stretch of playoff games is nasty.

 

[HOU$TON]

7 3PA per game

 

[ballinsam23]

Tok OKC's credit, Dort and Bazley hit a couple of huge 3s in that 4th qtr. Kept them in the game. Then CP hit two of his own. The game could've easily gotten away from them.

 

[reconic supreme]

their element of variability is the reason why i could see them getting swept by the lakers or pushing them to 7 lol

If they had the WB from Jan-Feb I think this HOU team could push the Lakers to 7, but if LA is playing this version of WB, HOU got no chance in hell.

HOU needs to be 100% mentally and physically to try and take down Playoff Bron and they don't look either. At their current state they would be lucky to steal 1 game.

 

[youngwolf]

Are Harden’s stats “empty”?

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