rockets vs warriors... who's your pick... why?

Discussion in 'Men’s Basketball' started by meadowlark, May 17, 2015.

  1. meadowlark

    meadowlark 100+ Posts

    [​IMG] vs [​IMG]

    my pick, rockets in 6 baby!
     
  2. Olehornfan

    Olehornfan 2,500+ Posts

    Golden State. Hate the Rockets. Especially the bearded one and the dumb tall one who thinks free throw shooting and rock skipping are the same thing..
    Steve Kerr is a former spur. I love to see all of the ex Spur players and assistants around the league. For the most part real class individuals.
     
  3. NJlonghorn

    NJlonghorn 2,500+ Posts

    Rockets, but it'll be close -- 6 or 7 games. I give the Rockets an edge in two critical areas:

    (1) Bench play / depth. For the playoffs so far, the Rockets have 8 players averaging 19.9 minutes per game or more, and all are solid contributors during meaningful minutes. Plus, they get quality contribution from a ninth player, Capella. The Warriors have a better starting 5, but only Iguodala (9 ppg / 4 rpg) contributes meaningfully from the bench.

    (2) Length. The Rockets get arms everywhere. It isn't just about forcing turnovers. They also force a huge number of difficult shots, which often turn into chaotic fast-break opportunities the other way. The down side is that the Rockets also give up lots of easy layups, but the gambles are worth it.
     
  4. MobiusHorn

    MobiusHorn 100+ Posts

    Rox in 7. But that comes from the heart and believing this team can overcome adversity. I live in Sacramento and have seen a ton of the Warriors games. They are legit and deep. David Lee, Shaun Livingston, Andre Iguodala and Marreese Speights are all solid players off the bench.



    But when they commit, Rox D is legit and game altering. Howard needs to play smart and Josh Smith and Brewer need to bring D and energy off the bench (assuming T Jones starts). Beard needs to stay aggressive and rack up the fouls. Ariza needs to hit timely 3s and play D. All of these elements come together enough times and the Rox can win the series. Too many games off and warriors will roll. I'm not going to miss a game. :popcorn:
     
    Last edited: May 18, 2015
  5. Olehornfan

    Olehornfan 2,500+ Posts

    Yep, Howard needs to play smart. Rockets with a chance to win with seconds left and he passes to Hardin who is being doubled. Had to be somebody open somewhere.
     
    Last edited: May 21, 2015
  6. MobiusHorn

    MobiusHorn 100+ Posts

    While Rox had a legitimate chance to win last night, going back home 0-2 is not discouraging. The Warriors had the best regular season record for a reason and were 39-2 at home. Rox are resilient. They have the horses to hold serve and get back to Oracle 2-2. Rox keep focus and win next 2 games and it's a 3 game series....
     
  7. caryhorn

    caryhorn 5,000+ Posts

    I am picking the Warriors because they are up 2-0. Does knowing that the Warriors have won the first two games give me a slight edge in predicting the series winner? I suppose most people might just say, "Yes, Caryhorn it does."

    :smokin:
     
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  8. Olehornfan

    Olehornfan 2,500+ Posts

    The Rockettes have them where they want them. Supremely overconfident.
     
  9. Statalyzer

    Statalyzer 10,000+ Posts

    Clippers-Spurs getting matched in the first round was a godsend for Golden State, although the Warriors certainly seem capable of beating anybody in any round regardless of circumstances at this point.
     
  10. Olehornfan

    Olehornfan 2,500+ Posts

    Like I mentioned earlier Howard is a couple of bricks shy of a load. Throwing an elbow to the head in a crucial game? A flagrant two would have suspended him for the next game.
     
  11. Sangre Naranjada

    Sangre Naranjada 10,000+ Posts

    Nice call, OP!
     
  12. Driver 8

    Driver 8 Amor Fati

    This is a bold and risky strategy. I applaud your courage sir!
     
  13. Olehornfan

    Olehornfan 2,500+ Posts

    Let's see. The Rockets have to win three in a row. Two at Golden State where the Warriors have lost only two games all year. Odds are better than 50% it will not happen right? Just guessing.
     
  14. MudHorn

    MudHorn Admin Moderator

    A lot of it could depend on Curry's injury from the fall. If he is not on his game then maybe the Rockets have a chance.

    If Curry is less than 75% of full strength I'd say there is an 81% likelihood the Rockets will have a 47% chance of winning the series.
     
  15. Statalyzer

    Statalyzer 10,000+ Posts

    Howard not getting suspended was a load of bull. It's pretty obvious the NBA adjusts its rules based on the players & teams involved and the situation of the series. Zach Randolph got suspended for a game last year for doing less than Howard did, but that series was tied, and one team was a way bigger draw than the other.

    I understand one ref crew may call flagrants & techs different from another crew, so you can't always expect consistency there, but the league office ought to be consistent with itself.
     
  16. caryhorn

    caryhorn 5,000+ Posts

    And a hearty "Thank You" to you my good man.

    I am so very courageous. Another example: Even after the Rockets won game four Monday night, preventing a warrior sweep, I AM STILL PREDICTING that the WARRIORS WIN in this series. :smile1:
     
  17. Olehornfan

    Olehornfan 2,500+ Posts

    Changed my mind. Howard is three bricks shy of a load. Commits a technical foul by pushing Bogut then has this smile on his face? Well if there happens to be a game six he will not be playing. No question he knew one more tech would lead to suspension as he talked about in in an interview.

    And....One man team Hardin sets an NBA playoff record for turnovers (13). Probably would have set the record for most dribbles in a game if they counted them.
    Oh. Hardin broke his own record for turnovers.
     
    Last edited: May 27, 2015
  18. Statalyzer

    Statalyzer 10,000+ Posts

    One of those turnovers should have been credited to Howard. But he still has sole possession of the record even without that one.
     

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