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Wait... did anyone notice we used only a 7 man rotation?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by jayfree, May 23, 2018.

  1. topfive

    topfive CF OG

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    Or not.
     
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    Draymond has him locked down. Capela can’t rebound. I mean it’s def showing he reallllllly relies on Harden. Wish they could get him like 5-6 easy baskets down there.
     
  3. Daddy Long Legs

    Daddy Long Legs H- Town Harden

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    It might.

    We’ll see
     
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  4. Daddy Long Legs

    Daddy Long Legs H- Town Harden

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    Clint is so young and struggled on the road. I think he will be better at home
     
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    the worriers are pretty good in 2k as well. i'm in the second round playoffs right now against them (them being #2 and me #3). i played a 11 man rotation and got blown out, then shrunk it down to 8... then 2 of my starters got injured.
     
  6. RasaqBoi

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    Few times you can see Paul yelling at him because he didn’t know his assignment. They treat him like a Vet. I would bring him back in when Green leaves the game just to see if those drives can work with him.
     
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  7. Agent94

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    The Rockets were coming off 6 days rest, so its not a big deal.
     
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    Will need at least 8 for game 5. I am hoping Luc can get it going with an additional day of rest.
     
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  9. jayfree

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    I don't count 13 boards, 2 blocks and 4-5 from the FT line nothing :)
     
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    Didn’t realize he had 13 boards. Are they counting his overback tips as boards too? lol.
     
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    I noticed it because the announcers said it many times through out the game. The bigger story here is GG is in that 7 man rotation.
     
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    you simply can't trust luc right now in this series.

    he's shooting 15% from the field and 25% from 3.

    he has the worst +/- and worst game score of any rockets player this series.

    ryno is just done mentally.

    nene is washed and foot on those switches on durant.
     
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    If they dun step up, Lebron's Cavs or Boston will pose problems. They got enough good role players even though Harden and Paul's talent are otherworldly.

    And of course defeating the Worriers comfortably becomes a problem too.
     
  14. roslolian

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    Are you seriously worrying about Boston/Cavs? Lol
     
  15. daywalker02

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    Lol are you seriously putting words in others' mouth because you question their every syllable, syntax, semiotics, logic of what they say?

    This is just an outlook for people who look ahead, if you want to get down to short sight, be my guest.

    This is obviously not for you.
     
  16. jpsamhyz

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    I noticed halfway through the 2nd qtr that no one other than Gordon & Green was coming off the bench. It was basically a 6.5-man rotation--Gerald Green was only in for a 6-min stint in each half just to give Tucker and Ariza a break.
     
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  17. RayRay10

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    Finals presents more favorable matchups than what's we're seeing now; same as the two previous rounds.

    Against this Warriors team, you're limited because of what they can do to you and what they will exploit. If Luc and Ryno were up to speed, they'd be valuable, but they aren't. Too late to worry about it...gotta go with what works. Doubt we see anything beyond these 7 for the rest of the series.
     
  18. roslolian

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    I'm not putting any words in your mouth you are the who said "it may be a problem against the Cavs and Celts".

    Even if you disregard the fact that the Rox need to beat GSW first, its pretty dumb to assume Celts or Cavs will be a threat barring a massive chokejob. MDA can play 6 players and the Rox will still easily beat either of those teams.
     
  19. bulkatron

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    Look at the GSW rotation - almost as thin
     
  20. D-rock

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    Won't matter even if he does. Rockets will not be denied.
     

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