WHAT HAPPENS TO A ROCKET WHEN IT LANDS IN A LAKE?: LAKERS VS ROCKETS 2ND ROUND PLAYOFF SERIES THREAD

[FTBS]

if Rockets don't win the next game after this disrespect they some bytches

Entire second half was disrespectful. Honestly from the moment they put Horton Tucker in it was straight disrespect. That's how the Rockets were able to come back. That actually probably hurt their chances for game 5, as they got the Lakers attention there.

Lol fair.....but they wanted the Lakers so bad

They thought that small ball lineup was just going to shoot them off the court

Bron and AD are two of the worst players to go small ball against. Probably the worst. Not only are they the best 2 players on the court but now they are the tallest and even strongest if Tucker isn't in. It looked like grown men playing against kids out there. Small ball only works if you have a slow footed big out there to take advantage of. That advantage doesn't exist with those two out there. Beyond that the Lakers roster is so versatile. You can move Bron to the 4 and have Caruso/Rondo run point. You can have Bron at C and AD at the 4. Rockets might have fukked around and helped the Lakers find their optimal lineup. McGee could fukk around and not start anymore.

 

[Sccit]

What does @Sccit think of the Lakers?

IN GENERAL OR THE WAY WE BEEN PLAYIN LATELY?

 

[Sccit]

i know no one here watches hockey but years ago the washington capitals were the rockets. Winning like 50-60 games, scoring more goals than anyone else but always choking in the playoffs as they played no defense.

Finally, they changed their system and got a defensive-minded coach and won the stanley cup.

TOM THIBODEAU TO THE ROCKETS

 

[Conan]

Imagin how automatic harden would be if he focused on mid range instead of 3

If he mixes it up...he be unstoppable tbh

But continue to chuck 3s all game with 2 hands on u

He'd still be guarded the same if he made two steps into the line. Midrange ain't got shyt to do with it. Russ has been killing in the midrange and that hasn't got the Rockets anywhere

One day I'll understand this obsession with the long 2 on here. It's just another shot

 

[2Quik4UHoes]

TOM THIBODEAU TO THE ROCKETS

Thibs with the Knicks.

 

[Sccit]

Imagin how automatic harden would be if he focused on mid range instead of 3

If he mixes it up...he be unstoppable tbh

But continue to chuck 3s all game with 2 hands on u

IMAGINE HOW GOOD OF A POSTER YOU COULD BE IF YOU KNEW BASKETBALL

 

[Sccit]

Thibs with the Knicks.

KNICKS GUNA GO 0-41 AND FIRE HIM MIDWAY THROUGH THE SEASON

 

[2Quik4UHoes]

KNICKS GUNA GO 0-41 AND FIRE HIM MIDWAY THROUGH THE SEASON

I hope not, I’m tired of them being trash and I ain’t even a fan. I want Laker trips to the Garden to mean something again.

 

[SadimirPutin]

Entire second half was disrespectful. Honestly from the moment they put Horton Tucker in it was straight disrespect. That's how the Rockets were able to come back. That actually probably hurt their chances for game 5, as they got the Lakers attention there.



Bron and AD are two of the worst players to go small ball against. Probably the worst. Not only are they the best 2 players on the court but now they are the tallest and even strongest if Tucker isn't in. It looked like grown men playing against kids out there. Small ball only works if you have a slow footed big out there to take advantage of. That advantage doesn't exist with those two out there. Beyond that the Lakers roster is so versatile. You can move Bron to the 4 and have Caruso/Rondo run point. You can have Bron at C and AD at the 4. Rockets might have fukked around and helped the Lakers find their optimal lineup. McGee could fukk around and not start anymore.

Markieff has been a stellar addition lowkey. He also allows them versatility in their front court. He knows where to be and he recovers well. Helps them maintain size and he has been part of why Tucker hasnt been as effective the last two games

 

[Malcolmxxx_23]

IMAGINE HOW GOOD OF A POSTER YOU COULD BE IF YOU KNEW BASKETBALL

Your right ill fall back

Fred

 

[FTBS]

Markieff has been a stellar addition lowkey. He also allows them versatility in their front court. He knows where to be and he recovers well. Helps them maintain size and he has been part of why Tucker hasnt been as effective the last two games

That's 3 guys 6'8 and up that can defend multiple positions, rebound, score one on one, and hit the occasional 3. Rockets don't have one guy that fits that description or that is capable of guarding someone that fits said description. Series is over now if they come out the gate with that lineup.

 

[Sccit]

Your right ill fall back

Fred

Spoiler

 

[NoHalfWay]

The Rockets need to disabuse themself of the Dantoni-Moreyball-Harden trifecta.

Harden is going to have to revamp his game again( which he can...he is a ferocious talent but the negro is stubborn). His offball movement and midrange shot volume is going to have to go up. There is no way around it.

Dantoni has simply refused to adapt his offense. It is essentially war through volume.

Again...I am not sure why the Rockets wanted this Laker matchup so badly. Iwould have given them at worst a 50-50 chance against the Clippers.

Lol nah the Clippers woulda smoked them too. Their last regular season game against them premiering the small ball line up had an ugly result

The Nuggets woulda been a toss up series for Houston cuz Jokic woulda averaged 29/13/8 on 60% shooting

 

[Walt]

 

[JordanWearinThe45]

When Bron swatted D-Rose like a small child to end that 2011 series





@CHICAGO 's soul left his body and still hasn't returned

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