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[GremlinFool]

It's not nearly as implausible as you guys make it seem. OKC isn't a particularly well-constructed squad, and teams in the playoffs can and will exploit that.

 

[Emwitus]

It's not nearly as implausible as you guys make it seem. OKC isn't a particularly well-constructed squad, and teams in the playoffs can and will exploit that.

Teams that play defense. Rockets aren't that well constructed either...

 

[thekad]

It's not nearly as implausible as you guys make it seem. OKC isn't a particularly well-constructed squad, and teams in the playoffs can and will exploit that.

They're the #1 seed and have been dominant all year.

 

[The Insane Dufresne]

They might miss the playoff by one single game. It's even more miserable than getting swept in the first round.

Good point. I'll be happy as long as I see a Dwight meltdown.

 

[Smokey]

Dragic has 10 assists in first half

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Only team I can see giving OKC any trouble is Memphis and they are sort of an up and down team. SA and Denver are too banged up. We're gonna get a Finals rematch and Heat gonna give OKC that stiff pipe again.

 

[Matrix]

Dragic has 10 assists in first half

Scola on pace for like 40 pts lol

 

[Syphon Filter]

Dragic has 10 assists in first half

giri will be proud.

 

[jjasper]

Houston can plausibly beat OKC and have done so over the course of the season. I think the Rockets are in a position to make a run at the WCF, but getting Denver in the second round is a complete dead end for them. If they can beat OKC in the first round, they should be able to cruise through the second round and in the best case scenario, a San Antonio team coming into its own has already taken care of Denver by then.

Not really sure how going 1-2 against them and losing by 20+ twice shows they can beat OKC nor do I see how that stellar 2-5 record and the 0-4 on the road against the Clips and Griz equates to a cruise through the second round but maybe I have missed something.

Only team I can see giving OKC any trouble is Memphis and they are sort of an up and down team. SA and Denver are too banged up. We're gonna get a Finals rematch and Heat gonna give OKC that stiff pipe again.

If we get them we could beat them, the problem is that the Clippers and Denver are much worse match ups for us (maybe not Denver as much if Faired isn't 100%) so I am not sure we will get a chance.

 

[Syphon Filter]

Only team I can see giving OKC any trouble is Memphis and they are sort of an up and down team. SA and Denver are too banged up. We're gonna get a Finals rematch and Heat gonna give OKC that stiff pipe again.

yea it sucks that there wont be a different finals.

 

[Psychological Intellect]

yea it sucks that there wont be a different finals.

nah it's gonna be awesome

 

[dream]

I don't think OKC will ever get to the finals again, Syphon.

 

[KingKong]

Don't see why it's a shame, we'll be seeing the best and most athletic players in the NBA

 

[Vic]

I can see the Knicks beating the Heat.

 

[rando14]

nah it's gonna be awesome

y

 

[Tragicomedy]

I do want to see Harden against the Thunder though. Needs to show them what they are missing.

We already know.

 

[Vic]

I thought the Rockets were tanking this game...

 

[Psychological Intellect]

I can see the Knicks beating the Heat.

why

 

[Ninja Scooter]

y

Heat will win even easier, Brooks will play Perk 40 minutes a game, Westbrick will have a couple John Starks-esque games and the Thunder will blow it up in the offseason.

 

[Smokey]

I thought the Rockets were tanking this game...

They were until Lin got tired of Dragic stylin on him

 

[Vic]

why

When you look how they've been playing recently, why not.

 

[Syphon Filter]

I don't think OKC will ever get to the finals again, Syphon.

They will, i had Spurs this time but Parker and ginobli are beat up.

 

[Psychological Intellect]

When you look how they've been playing recently, why not.

because everything the knicks do, the heat do it better.


and lebron james

 

[Vic]

They were until Lin got tired of Dragic stylin on him

Oh well. As long the Rockets save some energy for the game vs the Lakers. We need that W.

 

[Matrix]

I'm not sure what the Rockets plans are for this game.

 

[Branduil]

I think Rick Carlisle just ether'd OJ Mayo's NBA career.

He uhm. You should probably ask him. Just didn't compete the way we needed for him to compete. Its really disappointing.... He wasn't into in the first half. We showed him some video at halftime, how he was just standing around defensively. And said (to Mayo), 'hey, we need ya.' Trying to get him going a little bit. He just had a bad night. But I'll tell you what if I was playing against my former team I'd be ready to go. But that's just me. The good news is there's only an opportunity for one more. I just want to see him show up and compete. He didn't compete tonight. With all the time we've put into helping him develop and bringing him along. In the biggest game of the year, in an opportunity to be a winning team. I was shocked. If you don't want to compete then don't show up.

 

[Vic]

I think Rick Carlisle just ether'd OJ Mayo's NBA career.

Ouch.

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

I think Rick Carlisle just ether'd OJ Mayo's NBA career.

Better than Harden?
Best young SG in the NBA?
The next LeBron?

 

[KingGondo]

Houston can plausibly beat OKC and have done so over the course of the season. I think the Rockets are in a position to make a run at the WCF, but getting Denver in the second round is a complete dead end for them. If they can beat OKC in the first round, they should be able to cruise through the second round and in the best case scenario, a San Antonio team coming into its own has already taken care of Denver by then.

Um... Thunder won 2 out of 3 in blowouts, and the third took a miraculous 4th quarter 3-point barrage by Harden and Lin for them to win at home.

Gun to my head I'd prefer the Lakers, but I'm not afraid of anyone in the first round.

 

[thekad]

Better than Harden?
Best young SG in the NBA?
The next LeBron?

This ended up being his worst season yet :lol

I wonder if he'll pick up that option.

 

[Pkaz01]

Dont worry rockets the suns will tank they just want to remind u how its done

 

[Branduil]

Better than Harden?
Best young SG in the NBA?
The next LeBron?

Never trust a Trogan.

 

[pilonv1]

Better than Harden?
Best young SG in the NBA?
The next LeBron?

Better than Kobechu at least

 

[Vic]

Spurs playing in yet another close game.

 

[Kenny Blankenship]

jus realized bucks are getting into the playoffs with a 37-44 record, da fk is that

 

[Vic]

jus realized bucks are getting into the playoffs with a 37-44 record, da fk is that

Eastern conference basketball , that's what it is.

 

[cacophony]

im so confused about who i should be rooted for in order for us to play the spurs

I guess we should win tonight and lose against LA on wed. and Hope GS wins out

 

[thekad]

Well the Warriors are losing to the Spurs D team so who knows what's going to happen.

 

[Mxrz]

Amazing how the Warriors, Houston, Utah, and even the Spurs start sucking at just the right time.

 

[Vic]

Amazing how the Warriors, Houston, Utah, and even the Spurs start sucking at just the right time.

What? The Jazz have been ballin' for a while now.

 

[Mxrz]

What? The Jazz have been ballin' for a while now.

Aren't they now dead last in FT attempts?

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

What? The Jazz have been ballin' for a while now.

I don't know if four wins against above .500 teams in the last two months is really ballin' :/

Definitely not falling apart recently though.

Aren't they now dead last in FT attempts?

In the last few games, but the Magic and 76ers are way behind the Jazz on the season in terms of FTA (and are behind basically every team in NBA history)

 

[obijkenobi]

How the hell has the Spurs D-team put up nearly 60 points on the back end of a B2B with none of the big 3 playing? Da fuck?

 

[SoulPlaya]

I can see the Knicks beating the Heat.

What?

 

[pilonv1]

Steph is gunning for the threes made record

 

[Emwitus]

What?

Chicago has a better chance of beating miami...heck even the celts have a better chance

 

[pilonv1]

3/6 v the Spurs with one and a half games to go. Also the highest percentage of anyone with 200+ makes in a season, except for Glen Rice in 97 who hit 47% on 207 makes.

 

[Nori Chan]

Aren't they now dead last in FT attempts?

Didn't realize that equated to sucking

 

[Matrix]

Harden stinking it up, lets take Lin out instead.

Garbage coach.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Harden stinking it up, lets take Lin out instead.

Garbage coach.

We just don't want the 6th seed. GS does