The Battle Of 1 & 2: The Chef vs. The Beard Warriors vs Rockets WCF Thread

[G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman]

 

[BrehWyatt]

Houston has too many low iq guys, this is looking more and more like a sweep. Harden would have to be unconscious for them to win

He's pretty much doing that now and Houston is down 2-0. At this point, I'd be shocked if Houston pushes it to 6.

They can, but I think GS goes into Houston and gets a game.

 

[BStapies]

I have two main problems with GS. I think teams generally take on the personality of their best player. For a team that hasn't won anything, they have too many effort lulls in the Playoffs. They made some adjustments against the Grizz, but the two games they lost the Grizz just played harder than GS. When GS matched their intensity, the series was over. When they've played equally as hard as their opposition, they've looked far superior to them. But, they have prolonged periods of "chill mode" where they don't play as hard. Some of that is Steph rubbing off on the team, because he has a super laid-back almost carefree demeanor on the court.

This goes into my second issue, they're so casual with the basketball. My only real criticism of Steph as a player is how casual he is with the ball at times, particularly when dribbling up court or pressed. It leads to some silly turnovers that are completely avoidable. I also think this rubs off on the team.

If they match Houston's intensity from the onset next game and don't go into chill mode for a quarter, I think they'll win. If they're content with being up 2-0, they're getting housed.

Regardless, I think they win in 6.

Grizz had injuries though. Allen missed game 4 I think (or 5) then was hobbled rest of the series.

Conley was already hobbled from the jump and missed 2 games.

Not only that but the Grizz can't play small ball when the Warriors go to the small lineup they like. Thats what really killed them. Zbo/Gasol can't guard the perimeter when Warriors ran Draymond at the 5.

When Warriors come out with Curry-Thompson/Livingston-Barnes-Iggy-Green, I think the Cavs really the only team that can match that lineup.

 

[the artist known az]

That would be hilarious if Sportscenter showed Lil B's tweet right now

 

[Boogie]

lets goo i think harden proves he deserved the MVP this series....Rockets in 6

This means 4 games in a row

 

[A-Train]

He did that give it up to get it back shyt out of instinct, but didn't have the time or space to operate. If that was anyone else but Howard he at least draws one of the defenders but they had no reason to leave James so he was fukked. If anything, after passing he shouldve come to the ball and had Dwight screen on the hand off.

Howard was trailing tho. There was no defender on Howard to draw from that side. That's why Howard was so open, not even a Warrior defender waiting on him in the middle of the foul line, top of the arch, nothing. He had room to operate....on the right side of the court. I agree that he could have used Howard for a handoff but again...dude doesn't want to go right. He goes right back to the over loaded left side of the court.

 

[Hiphoplives4eva]

Im sure the GS fans will be butt fukking each other in celebration tonight! Another excellent ref assisted victory

 

[G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman]

I thought I was alone on this. Warriors arent as good as I originally thought they were or how the media portrayed them. Two games where the Rockets probably shouldve won on the road where everyone was expecting blowouts, especially at the Oracle

This series is going 7 imo.

It's just the turnovers. If it wasn't for the turnovers you would be talking about us being great.

 

[Rich Spirit]

OKC came back from an 0-2 deficit and won 4 straight games vs SA. So i don't see why we can't do the same

series still not over. GS defended their homecourt, now its our turn to do the same.

 

[yseJ]

the ending had me like my heart cant take this shyt

 

[BStapies]

It's just the turnovers. If it wasn't for the turnovers you would be talking about us being great.

The turnovers is a cause for concern though is it not?

Especially when you will play against a way better perimeter defensive team in the Cavs next reound (assuming Warriors make it out this one)

Personally I was expecting blowouts in both of these games (especially with the warriors being home)

I think Rockets win next 2 and this series goes 7.

 

[Darealtwo1]

OKC came back from an 0-2 deficit and won 4 straight games vs SA. So i don't see why we can't do the same

series still not over. GS defended their homecourt, now its our turn to do the same.

yes but they had damn near 3 HOF on that roster. This H town roster doesn't

 

[SCORCH]

#6more

 

[Ain't That Something]

My wife won't shut the fukk up about Curry daughter, asking me where she at, when is she coming

I'm stitting here who give a fukk since when do you watch post game interviews, shyt you barely watch the game

 

[Big Boss]

That would be hilarious if Sportscenter showed Lil B's tweet right now