re: Rockets vs. Blazers series - how do these teams matchup?

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1. Can anyone slow down Lillard?

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Beverly has really done well on Lillard, I think Lillards fg% is 29% in games that Beverly played.

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2. How big of a match-up problem is LMA for Houston?

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He'll get his, Houston has defended him well late in games in the games they've won. They'll have to do more of that.

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3. Will Dwight & Harden have their way?

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Yes

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4. Is Lin's lack of defense going to ultimately cost his team?

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I don't think so, he's not THAT bad at defense.

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5. Anyone worried about Dwight & Harden's heart, or lack thereof?

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not sure if serious. These guys want to win as much as anyone.

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6. Are the Blazers hungrier?

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No Houston is hungrier.

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7. Who wins this series?

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HOU in 6. This will be a great series I can see every game being really competitive. Houston wins because they have the superior defense and they have the best player in Harden.