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Harden questionable Capela Doubtful and Westbrook Out for Utah

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Stormy1234, Jan 27, 2020.

  1. napalm06

    napalm06 Huge Flopping Fan

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    This could very well be a loss with a healthy team with how hot the Jazz are right now. Their tough schedule will cool them down but we might as well not try to overplay this one.

    Let the kids play and lose to the Jazz. Don't give the Jazz any extra pride than they need.
     
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  2. pippendagimp

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    with d'antoni in the driver's seat, we have no shot -- zilch, nada. this team, no team, will ever win a title with him as head coach.
     
  3. YOLO

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    if people are truly worried about seeding over getting you guys healthy, then the team isn't as good as you think it is
     
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    For those who think seeding doesn’t matter I’d remind you that around 90% of all NBA champions were a 1 or 2 seed.

    Strong regular season records, despite what some Rockets fans think, correlate strongly to postseason success. Those extra home games are extremely valuable.

    If Harden can play, let him play.

    If not, miracles do happen. lol
     
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  5. DreamShook

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    Clint didn't look right in that Denver game. Clint routinely destroys Jokic when healthy. MDA is going to kill Clint and his heel, man. He is hurt and he still rides him like he is healthy when Hartenstein is sitting on the bench.

    I would prefer Harden sit, but if he does play, is it so hard to limit his minutes? If Harden plays MDA is going to run him into the ground.. if Harden doesn't play MDA plays 5 of the shortest players. It's lunacy.
     
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  6. vator

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    If Capela can’t play, we will have to go super small. I’m sure Gobert is too big for Hartenstein.
     
  7. Loneyroy7

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    He probably shouldn't, but i wouldnt be surprised if Harden plays.
     
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  8. bleedroxred79

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    Just play the bench and let Tuck rest
     
  9. Sanctity

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    After what happened, the whole NBA knows that Silver will gift the Championship to the Lakers. They have already started the hats and accessories to go along with it all....
     
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    Absolutely not.. this is not a championship team, the reason those teams win are not because they are 1 or 2 seeds its because they are so good that even when their best player gets hurt and sits they still have the best record, not because they forced their best player to play through injuries lol
     
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    Harty boutta show the world he should be an all-star reserve over Gobert :D
     
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  12. macan

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    what about PJ man? his shoulder is hurt too..someone plz remind MDA that PJ is also a human being..
     
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    I have also the feeling Harden is going to play and i don't know how i feel about that, if Capela is also out or not healty in the first place, just rest everyone at that point.
     
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    Because they didn't extend MDA he is going to run the vets into the ground. H Stein needs to play 32 minutes and clemons has got to get into this game
     
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    With these 3 out, I legit think the Clemons/Hartenstein pick and roll is the best play.
     
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  16. Stormy1234

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    Me as well .. but I really hope he doesn't

    Rocket River
     
  18. Rocket River

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    This should be an interesting game

    Rocket River
     
  19. pippendagimp

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    we probably lose by 30
     
  20. Rocket River

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    But it should be interesting

    Rocket River
     
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