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Rockets beat Clippers in LA - how for real are they?

Posted on 3/2/17 at 6:44 am
Posted by Pankins
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Member since Oct 2010
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Posted on 3/2/17 at 6:44 am
Final score 122- 103, leading by as much as 31, fourth quarter was a formality.

Nene and Capela combined for 30 points and 22 rebounds. Good to see against a top front court. Pat Bev 14 points, 12 rebounds.

If they play this hard in the playoffs, WCF is a strong possibility. Homerism aside, I'd give them a 20% chance against the Warriors.

What say the MSB?

This post was edited on 3/2/17 at 7:35 am
Posted by Gingersnap
Natchitoches
Member since Dec 2012
900 posts
Posted on 3/2/17 at 6:54 am to
If Durant misses the playoffs I'd give them a 35% chance.
Posted by slackster
Houston
Member since Mar 2009
85489 posts
Posted on 3/2/17 at 6:59 am to
They're one of four teams that can possibly win it all.
Posted by StlPoke
Atlanta
Member since Feb 2017
1191 posts
Posted on 3/2/17 at 7:02 am to
The Clippers have lost 11 of 18 and are on their way to the 7 seed. Beating them right now is pretty meaningless
This post was edited on 3/2/17 at 7:03 am
Posted by supatigah
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Member since Mar 2004
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Posted on 3/2/17 at 7:04 am to
They are way for real
Posted by Aggie Fishfinder
Republic of Texas
Member since Feb 2012
4260 posts
Posted on 3/2/17 at 7:07 am to
quote:

What say the MSB?


I say we don't need a rockets thread every time they win...
Posted by sicboy
Because Awesome
Member since Nov 2010
77649 posts
Posted on 3/2/17 at 7:08 am to
They might be "for real", but beating the Clippers doesn't factor into that equation.
Posted by dabigfella
Member since Mar 2016
6687 posts
Posted on 3/2/17 at 7:41 am to
Where the rockets are tough is moreyball. The concept of shooting 50-60 3's is crazy for most but most don't have the shooters the rockets have. If they hit 10 more 3's than you you're gonna get blown out it's simple vs the Pacers they went ice cold and got beat at home. Can they outshoot everyone and roll absolutely possible. I'm a fan and still can't believe what I'm watching and when we will come back to earth. Look at last nights box the clippers actually took 7 more shots but the rockets took 18 more 3s and hit 8 more threes a +24 differential there and we won by nearly 20 it's not rocket science to say 33% from 3 is equal to 50% from 2 over 100 shots. If rockets hit 40% you better shoot 60% or you're done. Morey is a mad scientist who finally has the right shooters
This post was edited on 3/2/17 at 7:44 am
Posted by PrimeTime Money
Houston, Texas, USA
Member since Nov 2012
27351 posts
Posted on 3/2/17 at 8:01 am to
Yes, they are for real. They aren't quite as consistent as the Spurs and they aren't quite as good as the Warriors, but they are still a legit contender.
Posted by CLTiger
Houston
Member since Nov 2016
319 posts
Posted on 3/2/17 at 8:09 am to
Definitely a contender. Probably the third or fourth best team in the NBA. We'll see how they do against the Spurs. Its really a toss up between the 2 teams.

Warriors and Cavs are the 2 best teams. Will be a great postseason.
Posted by SwaggerCopter
H TINE HOL IT DINE
Member since Dec 2012
27233 posts
Posted on 3/2/17 at 8:28 am to
Some idiots in the original Harden to PG thread. LINK
Posted by LSShoe1030
Kenner
Member since Aug 2014
761 posts
Posted on 3/2/17 at 8:45 am to
They can beat anybody when they are hitting their shots. It's just a matter of how many cold games are they going to have in a 7 game series. Right now they are rolling and but they are going to live and die by the 3 in the playoffs. Last nights game looked very similar to the one against the Pelicans last week.
Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
43765 posts
Posted on 3/2/17 at 8:46 am to
No one wants the Rockets in their draw just like the Celtics.
Stevens is the best coach in the game right now.
Imagine what Cleveland could be with Stevens calling the shots.
Posted by texag7
College Station
Member since Apr 2014
37667 posts
Posted on 3/2/17 at 8:56 am to
I give the chance they win a championship at 0.0%
Posted by Fus0623
Lafayette, LA
Member since Jan 2015
88978 posts
Posted on 3/2/17 at 8:57 am to
First off, the Clippers are astronomically overrated, so that W last night proved nothing. I proclaimed Monday that Houston is the second best team in the West and I'll stand by it. They matchup perfectly against GSW. They have the firepower outside and will outrebound them with the Capela/Nene'/Harrell trio.

Will they beat GSW? That remains to be seen, but imo they have the best chance
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
111304 posts
Posted on 3/2/17 at 9:15 am to
quote:

If they play this hard in the playoffs, WCF is a strong possibility.
If KD is at full strength, it's definitely not a strong possibility.

It's a long shot.
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
111304 posts
Posted on 3/2/17 at 9:28 am to
Also, GS and SAS are #1 and #2 in 3pt % defense this season, and they were also #1 and #2 last season.
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