Rockets (2) Vs. Clippers (3) Western Semis Thread

[montej1695]

Onto the next round for both teams!

Interested in seeing some opinions on this series.

Clips bench was really exposed last round, while Rockets seem to get some decent contributions from 3 players.

Howard Vs. Jordan- really interested in seeing that battle. Who will hack more?

Josh Smith made a huge statement last round, can he continue that kind of production?

Who is going to guard Blake Griffin and James Harden?

Residual effects of CP3s hamstring injury is the biggest question mark imo, and the biggest deciding factor atm.


Im going to say Clips in 7, another really hard fought series between two very athletic teams.

[thecomebacker]

Games might take 4-5 hours with Hack a Howard & DJ. But Clippers in 6.

[hairyangryfella]

It's gonna be a floptacular series!

[nissandriver77]

It's gonna be a floptacular series!

Hey its the playoffs , don't know about the rockets but Clips aint flopping in the playoffs.

Should be a great series though.

[drobfan8]

I'm gonna stick with the Clips. I thought they'd beat the Spurs so I've gotta go with them against a team I'm not a huge fan of in HOU.

Clips will actually have some depth against this squad I reckon. And Doc should outcoach McHale all day long.

[UltimateDeron]

Go Rockets! No one on the Clips can guard Harden. No one.

[drob50]

Rockets in 6

And Lol at the no flopping in the playoffs by the Clippers comment!

[chitownbears22]

Rockets in 5

[cloud9]

Clippers have a great team but they are worn out after playing the spurs. They have a lot of talent but got very lucky to win round 1. Paul is hurt and they already seem to feel like they won the title after squeezing out a first round win.

[Pastretta]

Rockets in 6:flex::)!

[threepointplay]

I did not think the Clippers had enough mental sterngth to get past the Spurs in such a tough series; but it looked as though age finally caught up with the guys from San Antonio. It was a hell of a series; I can not think of a better first round one.

I think the Clippers lack of depth after such a tough 1st round will be their undoing; especially as it looks as though Paul is not going to be fully fit for the whole series.

Houston to go through in six.

[Kosmo Kards]

I wish the Clips had better depth. I just don't know if they can endure another tough series after that exhausting win against SA. I want the Clips to win, but I feel that Houston will win in 6.

[tristan20]

Howard is going to school Jordan, but I don't think anyone can stop Blake

[pennywise]

Hey its the playoffs , don't know about the rockets but Clips aint flopping in the playoffs.
That was a good laugh. Thank you.

I'm going with Rockets in 6. If Chris Paul stays healthy and the Clips bench actually starts producing, they'll push it to 7 but I'd still take Houston.

[casebreakking]

Go Rockets! No one on the Clips can guard Harden. No one.

Not even Crawford? :flex:;):p

[kairi-2008]

Neither has the ability to stop the other, neither play good defence.

[mrmojorisin71]

What's the over/under on how many times blake griffin and Chris Paul get shot by a sniper?

[thepinoymamba]

Hopefully Clippers will win this Series! Get well soon and Fast CP3

[fullmetal]

Rockets in 4 or 5.

Harden with a few 40+ point games.

[sotexcollector]

Rockets in 6, but why lie Rockets is my favorite team in the west.

[Airforce777]

Looking forward to seeing who has the better flopping skills.

Howard/Jordan free throws will be fun to watch too.

[jbrandonw]

Clippers in 5.

[seabass97166]

Clippers match up well and own Houston.
Clippers in 5

[drob50]

Clippers match up well and own Houston.
Clippers in 5

I am interested to hear your reasoning behind this statement!

Is it based on the season series being split 2-2?

Or the fact that the 2 the Clippers won included the Rockets using Tarik Black and Joey Dorsey as starting Centers?

Or is it based on the fact that Dwight Howard hasn't played against the Clippers at all this season?

[kairi-2008]

Clippers match up well and own Houston.
Clippers in 5

Clippers do match up well and should beat them.
But 5 games ? That's a big call.
I do however feel that neither of these teams have what it takes to win it all.

[Hegotgame15]

Clippers do match up well and should beat them.
But 5 games ? That's a big call.
I do however feel that neither of these teams have what it takes to win it all.

Clippers just beat the defending champs and did it in close games that showed they do have what it takes.....



Clippers in 6.

[bullard123]

Clippers just beat the defending champs and did it in close games that showed they do have what it takes.....



Clippers in 6.

They won game 7 by 2 points on some questionable calls. This aint convincing for me

[bullard123]

I wish the Clips had better depth. I just don't know if they can endure another tough series after that exhausting win against SA. I want the Clips to win, but I feel that Houston will win in 6.

This exactly. Rockets are well rested and eager to play in the next round. Actually they are where my Spurs should be had they not lost that game in New Orleans

[clipperboy24]

Going to be a good series. If paul is really hampered by the injury it's going to be scary seeing Austin Rivers playing significant minutes

[mrmojorisin71]

Jamal Crawford and glen Davis are the clippers bench, not one other clippers player would get pt on the rockets and I don't even think glen Davis would (smith, jones and a healthy motiejunas are better players). I like the rockets in 6.

[seabass97166]

I am interested to hear your reasoning behind this statement!

Is it based on the season series being split 2-2?

Or the fact that the 2 the Clippers won included the Rockets using Tarik Black and Joey Dorsey as starting Centers?

Or is it based on the fact that Dwight Howard hasn't played against the Clippers at all this season?

No it's based on the fact the Clippers are 11-3 vs Houston last 14 games.

[JerseyCP3]

Clippers in 6. Howard doesn't scare me either dose there bench. Him and DJ will cancel each other out. Harden and Blake are X factors. Who's gonna guard them? No one on either team can. And well, Doc vs McHale, no offense but I'd rather have a proven winner on my sideline running my team. Doc is a far better coach then Kevin.

[GoClips!]

Not too optimistic for tonight's game, but I think the Clips can win the series. CP3's injury is absolutely the biggest factor, but people have overlooked Blake's triple double(and all around game) because of Paul's heroics in game 7. I expect Blake to be on a mission like when Cp3 got hurt last year.

I'm also hoping to see some Lester Hudson at the point. Chinese League MVP who we picked over Nate Robinson. He can really defend and shoot a little(or a LOT better than Austin Rivers, minus Game 4). Give Lester a chance, Doc!

[EMD34]

Neither has the ability to stop the other, neither play good defence.

What? The Rockets are one of the best defensive teams in the league; they ranked #6 in defensive efficiency playing half of the season without the 4 time DPOY. Fast pace =/ bad defense.

[bballcollector]

No way I see the Clippers winning game 1 without CP3.

[rhigh2390]

Go Rockets. Have to take game 1 without CP3

[tiger221166]

Clips are in deep doodoo, I'm afraid..

[drob50]

No it's based on the fact the Clippers are 11-3 vs Houston last 14 games.

So you use a sample size that suits the argument? Clippers have not 'owned' the Rockets this year and it's only this year that counts!

Clippers in 6. Howard doesn't scare me either dose there bench. Him and DJ will cancel each other out. Harden and Blake are X factors. Who's gonna guard them? No one on either team can. And well, Doc vs McHale, no offense but I'd rather have a proven winner on my sideline running my team. Doc is a far better coach then Kevin.

I like your optimism, but Dwight destroys DJ every day of the week, not getting cancelled out. DJs 1/1 defense will get exposed I think

[bullard123]

Houston is starting to get some momentum in this game. Go rockets!

[thecomebacker]

Love Clippers chance in this series if cp3 comes back by game 2. Rockets don't look any good at all. Maybe Clippers even steal it tonite, LOL!

[thecomebacker]

Lol, Rockets should be embarrased. Same old D12. Harden not getting fouls called on his dropped shoulders.

[crazymj]

Was I spoiled from watching Spurs last series? This game seems a little boring and lack of energy even tho my clippers are axtually up without cp3

[bdoody42]

BS call on Griffin.

[tiger221166]

This...this is not a good game of basketball

[crazymj]

Let's steal this series right now clippers!

[crazymj]

This...this is not a good game of basketball

Maybe harden was really disappointed he didn't get mvp. He looks like he doesn't really want to be there

[seabass97166]

Houston is sloppy. No energy. Too many 3s. Too many turnovers.
Clippers going to beat them with their B squad

[drob50]

Wow. Only watching the score, but Clippers making me eat my words! Nicely done so far!

[jbrandonw]

If rockets can't even beat them without cp3 they definately have no chance when he gets back.

[seabass97166]

Houston never saw a bad shot they didn't like. Does McHale even coach?

[seabass97166]

Houston is a poor mans Clippers. They think they can run and gun and shoot 3s..the problem is the Clippers are better in both areas. SWEEP.
Blake another triple double...they have no answer

[bdoody42]

Griffin is a special talent. Rocket crowd is making no noise.

[crazymj]

Wow. Only watching the score, but Clippers making me eat my words! Nicely done so far!

They did just beat one of the best team in the league

[suki24]

lol Rockets schooled by Rivers, might not even need Paul now, he can get more rest

[tiger221166]

Do the rockets have an offensive system? Like, at all?

Also, I think I just saw deandre give Dwight a tt twister. Yup

[Kosmo Kards]

The Clippers just blew this game open.

[seabass97166]

With Cleveland banged up it looks like Clippers or Golden State are
Going all the way

[seabass97166]

lol Rockets schooled by Rivers, might not even need Paul now, he can get more rest

My guess is they rest him game 2 again. Don't need to rush him back and take a chance in aggravating it. Will need him 100% vs GS

Blake has officially taken his game to the next level. Look out!!

[drob50]

They did just beat one of the best team in the league

They did indeed! But I still didn't think hey could keep it up! Especially not without Paul

I'm impressed

[crazymj]

Here comes rockets trump card, hack a jordan

[bballcollector]

If the Clippers win I was totally wrong about them.

[seabass97166]

Here comes rockets trump card, hack a jordan

But Clips can always hack a Dwight and hack a smith

[seabass97166]

Who's going to stop BLAKE???

[thecomebacker]

D12 sucks! DJ killing him on the FT line.

[mindcycle]

They have two hack-a players in this series now. Lol So ridiculous.. It slows down the game so much and the strategy doesn't even work most of the time.

[bballcollector]

No way I see the Clippers winning game 1 without CP3.

You look so stupid.

[crazymj]

Haha it's ok, I didn't even think clippers would win game 1 without cp3

[Kosmo Kards]

If you're a Clippers fan you gotta love them winning game 1 without CP3 and on short rest.

[drob50]

Wow! I didn't see the game, but I think they convinced me to believe!

[JerseyCP3]

They did indeed! But I still didn't think hey could keep it up! Especially not without Paul

I'm impressed

See. Howard don't scare me. Surprised Clips won by that much, but even more surprised there bench played well. Rivers put in a solid effort. He's no paul, but if he plays like that along with the bench I'd rest CP3 another game. Clips have what it takes to take out Rockets.

[suki24]

When Austin Rivers gives you the dagger, you know you in trouble.

[drob50]

See. Howard don't scare me. Surprised Clips won by that much, but even more surprised there bench played well. Rivers put in a solid effort. He's no paul, but if he plays like that along with the bench I'd rest CP3 another game. Clips have what it takes to take out Rockets.

Yup! It seems I have been made to look stupid too! I am genuinely surprised! Clippers may be the real deal?? I still think it'll be Cavs/Warriors though

[crazymj]

Maybe Bulls vs clippers in the finals now?

[montej1695]

A win would have been surprising, but a win like this is really shocking.

71 2nd half points?
Barnes 20 Pts?
Harden seemed like he was completed uninterested in the game...


I dont agree with holding Paul out for game 2. If hes healthy enough to play he plays, why give away any games?

How bad was this game compared to the last series??? Almost 50 turnovers??? Jeez, thats bad.

Looking forward to a better game 2, and hopefully another clips win!

[mrmojorisin71]

I'm a rockets fan and james harden played like a petulant child who was pouting because he didn't get his MVP award. That was just a pathetic showing of sadness.

[tristan20]

I'm a rockets fan and james harden played like a petulant child who was pouting because he didn't get his MVP award. That was just a pathetic showing of sadness.

That's all he was really after.

[Rabie1]

Very impressed by the Clippers. After the first half i really thought it was over with Paul. Instead Griffin goes nuts with some crazy numbers to win the game. Barnes, Rivers and Reddick massive as well. I really hope they go all the way now. After the Spurs series, they deserve the title more than anyone else.

[kairi-2008]

Someone asked in another thread if Rivers would ever amount to much.
Mostly or nearly all said no, well wow.

I thought this could go 7 games, but can the Clippers keep that pace up ?
I would rather win by 5 than by 16, and was it on the road ?

[hairyangryfella]

I'm a rockets fan and james harden played like a petulant child who was pouting because he didn't get his MVP award. That was just a pathetic showing of sadness.

When the calls or the votes aren't going your way.......

[bullard123]

Wow they won last night by 16?? Wonder what happened?? It was a close game before I went to bed

[Kosmo Kards]

Chris Paul is out tonight. Houston better win this one or they're done.

[paul06901]

This is such an odd series for me to watch.

Regular season, the Clippers are likely my least favorite team due to Matt Barnes, Glen Davis, Chris Paul, JJ, Hawes, etc. They're all good players, but I don't like their personalities and/or how they play the game. Blake, Jamal, and maybe DeAndre really the only players I can say I like out of the entire Clippers organization.

Anyways, I despise James Harden more-so than my distaste for the Clippers. Harden is pretty much the biggest BS player in the league. He reminds me EXACTLY of Wade from the Mavs/Heat finals about 10 years ago. Where the refs have some sort of motivation to blow the damn whistle every single time the guy misses a shot. Call it "wise" by Harden to do this, but I don't enjoy it. I also don't like Dwight Howard & Josh Smith.


If the refs would simply call the games fairly, the Rockets wouldn't even be in the Playoffs. James Harden's scoring would be down to 10ppg and Dwight Howard would foul out of every game within 5 minutes due to fouls from pushing/grabbing/holding or throwing elbows in the paint.


I *NEVER* thought I'd say this but ... GO CLIPPERS! .... :-/

[paul06901]

Andddd there's the dirty Dwight Howard push in the back when DeAndre goes for the block giving Jordan his 2nd foul! Great call Joey Crawford! How much $$ did you get slipped to swallow the whistle on that one?!


This happens almost every single play that Dwight is involved in, yet he gets away with it ALWAYS!

[bballcollector]

Can we talk about how GREAT Blake Griffin has been playing in the playoffs?

[thecomebacker]

Wow Rockets are horrible. Can't believe some people on here thinks that Harden should be MVP over Curry. He's not even the same level of player as Blake.

[cdub6238]

Blake has been in freakin BEAST MODE this playoff run..

hes single handedly winning this game for the Clippers as nobody else wants to do anything...well besides DeAndre who got benched after terrible call

5/23 21 pts 6 reb 9 assists for the rest of the team (minus Deandre)

compared to

11/14 26 pts 5 reb 3 assists for Blake alone..

just wow

[tennelson55]

Can we talk about how GREAT Blake Griffin has been playing in the playoffs?

he has been doing this his whole career. he's just not featured enough. he can dribble, shoot and dunk. there isn't much he isn't capable of, besides the 3.

[bballcollector]

he has been doing this his whole career. he's just not featured enough. he can dribble, shoot and dunk. there isn't much he isn't capable of, besides the 3.

He didnt have the mid range jumper his whole career that was a work in progress.

[cdub6238]

only way to stop Blake...give him 2 fouls in 30 seconds to start 2nd half

[drob50]

This is such an odd series for me to watch.

Regular season, the Clippers are likely my least favorite team due to Matt Barnes, Glen Davis, Chris Paul, JJ, Hawes, etc. They're all good players, but I don't like their personalities and/or how they play the game. Blake, Jamal, and maybe DeAndre really the only players I can say I like out of the entire Clippers organization.

Anyways, I despise James Harden more-so than my distaste for the Clippers. Harden is pretty much the biggest BS player in the league. He reminds me EXACTLY of Wade from the Mavs/Heat finals about 10 years ago. Where the refs have some sort of motivation to blow the damn whistle every single time the guy misses a shot. Call it "wise" by Harden to do this, but I don't enjoy it. I also don't like Dwight Howard & Josh Smith.


If the refs would simply call the games fairly, the Rockets wouldn't even be in the Playoffs. James Harden's scoring would be down to 10ppg and Dwight Howard would foul out of every game within 5 minutes due to fouls from pushing/grabbing/holding or throwing elbows in the paint.


I *NEVER* thought I'd say this but ... GO CLIPPERS! .... :-/


EXACTLY my feelings!! Exactly.

I gained a lot of respect from watching the Clippers boot my Spurs, but they deserved it and I kinda want them to ride it through Houston.

But Go Warriors for the WCF

[Jedi1823]

Can we talk about how GREAT Blake Griffin has been playing in the playoffs?

He's been doing this the last couple seasons, last year when CP3 went down Blake led the Clippers and was the number 3 guy in the NBA behind Durant and LeBron. He's not the highlight dunker anymore, he's become a complete player and a great leader.

[tennelson55]

He didnt have the mid range jumper his whole career that was a work in progress.

do you think blake had handles in the begging of his career?

[EMD34]

Wow Rockets are horrible. Can't believe some people on here thinks that Harden should be MVP over Curry. He's not even the same level of player as Blake.

No one has been on Blake's level since the playoffs started.

[EMD34]

do you think blake had handles in the begging of his career?

He had great handles in college.

[tennelson55]

He had great handles in college.

shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, i knew that :D
i personally think taylor was better :coffee::coffee::coffee::coffee::coffee:

[paul06901]

Calls are really starting to go Houston's way thanks to Joe Crawford and company.


Can't wait for the 4th quarter flurry of offensive fouls by James Harden throwing himself into defenders, that end up getting called as defensive fouls.

Harden to end up with 53 points, 50 of them at the FT line...

[seabass97166]

Clippers need to sweep Houston and rest Paul. They have a real shot to go all the way. Memphis will take the Warriors 7 games. Tony Allen is completely locking down Klay.
Clips might have a much needed week off if they can take care of business

[kairi-2008]

He's been doing this the last couple seasons, last year when CP3 went down Blake led the Clippers and was the number 3 guy in the NBA behind Durant and LeBron. He's not the highlight dunker anymore, he's become a complete player and a great leader.

No way he has being doing this the last couple of years, he has been a soft flopping dunker.
He has added much much more to his game, his outside game was equal to Shaq's, now you must defend him and your going to need help.
He could be another Lebron, only bigger, faster and able to jump higher.

[paul06901]

Corey Brewer is like a damn fish out there ... I hope he gets hit with a big fine for the flops he's already done early in this series!

[tiger221166]

Griffin is really, really impressive without CP. this two game stretch may be extremely beneficial for him/the team in the long run.

[jeg2315]

Yeesh, a bunch of staff standing around lost while 1-2 guys do the actual work of fixing the clock.

[EMD34]

Corey Brewer is like a damn fish out there ... I hope he gets hit with a big fine for the flops he's already done early in this series!

Have you looked at him? He weighs like 185 at 6'9", he's not difficult to move.

[kairi-2008]

Crowd getting up the Rockets, players lifting, not looking good for the young Clippers.
This is when you need your general on the court.

[tiger221166]

They're going to make Austin fly commercial back to LA

[Kosmo Kards]

At halftime I felt like the Clips were gonna win. The Rockets didn't play all that great. LA just had a very poor second half. Griffin was ice cold in the fourth, with Paul out Crawford handles the rock too much and takes too many tough shots. However, the Clippers were down their best player after a tough series against SA and the Rockets barely won game 2 just to stay alive. They should get CP3 back game 3 (hopefully).

[suki24]

Thanks Austin Rivers for being MVP for the Rockets.

[Kosmo Kards]

Chris Paul is suited up and ready to play. I was starting to think he wouldn't be ready until game 4.

[paul06901]

This game is GREAT!

Finally, between this game and the last Cavs/Bulls game, the refs are LETTING THEM PLAY. Not many BS, ticky-tac fouls.


And guess what James Harden?! You're NOT THAT GREAT! You're only MVP-caliber when the refs are giving you 20PPG themselves!

Love seeing his flailing shots and drives go un-tweeted by the refs. This is how it ALWAYS should be, but the regular season is such a joke when it comes to things.

[seabass97166]

Houston gettin swept in LA

[EMD34]

This game is GREAT!

Finally, between this game and the last Cavs/Bulls game, the refs are LETTING THEM PLAY. Not many BS, ticky-tac fouls.


And guess what James Harden?! You're NOT THAT GREAT! You're only MVP-caliber when the refs are giving you 20PPG themselves!

Love seeing his flailing shots and drives go un-tweeted by the refs. This is how it ALWAYS should be, but the regular season is such a joke when it comes to things.

Here are all the Harden fouls from last game. Please show me all the flops/phantom calls. : rockets (http://www.reddit.com/r/rockets/comments/357w0t/here_are_all_the_harden_fouls_from_last_game/)

He gets fouled, it's not his fault teams can't defend him without fouling. He's getting fouled this game too but the refs are calling nothing.

[paul06901]

Here are all the Harden fouls from last game. Please show me all the flops/phantom calls. : rockets (http://www.reddit.com/r/rockets/comments/357w0t/here_are_all_the_harden_fouls_from_last_game/)

He gets fouled, it's not his fault teams can't defend him without fouling. He's getting fouled this game too but the refs are calling nothing.


Everyone's getting fouled. I'm not going to even bother looking at a biased Houston Rockets messageboard for any opinion on James Harden. Everyone gets fouled all season long. However, Harden gets glorified for playing "smart" by Rockets fans, everyone else sees it as "cheap acting" to get calls. I'll agree, if the refs call it ... do it. But it's pathetic.


In the Playoffs, it's been much more down-to-earth for Harden. Not COMPLETELY though...

Did you see that play just now, the call on Chris Paul?

Harden literally grabbed CP3's arm and pulled it up through his own arm LOL ... it was wild how blatant that was. And Harden GOT the call.

Harden also had the blatant travel at the end of the half.


I get it, I should be upset with the refs. I am, but Harden is still the one who flops every single drive to the hoop, and every single jumpshot. The ONLY thing he doesn't flop on is those 3-pointers he makes.

[ninjacookies]

Brewer looks and moves just like a gazelle.

[paul06901]

Another Harden jump-shot-flop no-call there ... glad to see it resulted in the 3-pt play on the break for Austin Rivers!

[drob50]

Sick of hearing the home commentators complain about Austin Rivers' forearm while Harden is shoveling people out of the way on the other end!

[Rabie1]

Austin Rivers showing Harden who the real MVP is. LOL.

[muzikandme]

Rivers is destroying Harden with simple cross overs.

[paul06901]

Sick of hearing the home commentators complain about Austin Rivers' forearm while Harden is shoveling people out of the way on the other end!

It's just amazing how real things get.


All of a sudden the game gets tightened up by the referees in the Playoffs and Mr. "MVP contender" James Harden's game completely disappears. None of his flopping for fouls is working, and that really changes the entire dynamic of the game for the opposing team. Regular season it felt like Harden had the refs on his payroll...

I'd like to hope the refs calling Harden fairly like this continues into Houston ... but I doubt that will happen...

[drob50]

It's just amazing how real things get.


All of a sudden the game gets tightened up by the referees in the Playoffs and Mr. "MVP contender" James Harden's game completely disappears. None of his flopping for fouls is working, and that really changes the entire dynamic of the game for the opposing team. Regular season it felt like Harden had the refs on his payroll...

I'd like to hope the refs calling Harden fairly like this continues into Houston ... but I doubt that will happen...

This is why the Rockets can't be seen as a real contender IMO. When you rely on getting calls as much as they do, you will not win in many playoff game and even less in finals

[jova888]

Rivers is destroying Harden with simple cross overs.

sell, sell,sell

[seabass97166]

Houston is the weakest 2 seed. They belong in the East

[Kosmo Kards]

Clips owning Houston. I wouldn't be surprised if Houston didn't win another game in this series. Clippers have been way better.

[nissandriver77]

Can this be the season for the Clips ????

[tristan20]

Harden sucks as expected. When you don't get the whistles like you did all season, it shows.

[muzikandme]

Can this be the season for the Clips ????

I had them winning it all when the playoffs started.

[nissandriver77]

I had them winning it all when the playoffs started.

Im starting to believe :eek:

[Jedi1823]

The Clippers beating the Spurs like they did was the worst thing that could have happened to the Rockets. The Clippers have their confidence sky high, there's no doubt, and more importantly they're not afraid at all. They get a setback, they'll just smile and not panic.

[ninjacookies]

sell, sell,sell

Sold his nt rookie in the 1st quarter for what seemed like a great deal. Now I'm starting to think the buyer knew something I didn't.

[thecomebacker]

I'm passed the Rockets, who's next?

[jetscollector10]

Is now the time to try to move this immaculate auto of rivers?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/jonnyg1014/basketball/Autographed%20gu%20and%20patches/Scan_201402159_zpsaa3cda23.png (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/jonnyg1014/media/basketball/Autographed%20gu%20and%20patches/Scan_201402159_zpsaa3cda23.png.html)

[seabass97166]

Can this be the season for the Clips ????

Absolutely! They check all the boxes

Hot team..check check check!!!
Great point guard...check
Unstoppable forward...check
Great big man...check
3 point shooters...check
Great Coach..check

And it doesn't hurt that the Cavs are banged up. And that GS/Grizz will be a 7 game battle

Clippers weakest thing is their bench and Rivers, Crawford, Davis might be able to hold their own.

I'm drinking the Clipper Kool Aid!!

[EMD34]

Harden sucks as expected. When you don't get the whistles like you did all season, it shows.

25 & 11 on 50% shooting (and only 5FTs) sucks? It's not Harden's fault. The Rockets have 1 ball handler, no post options, and a team full of average at best shooters who shoot 30 3s a game. Harden is not the issue, no one can do it alone.

[EMD34]

This is why the Rockets can't be seen as a real contender IMO. When you rely on getting calls as much as they do, you will not win in many playoff game and even less in finals

Yeah, that's why Wade never won a title on his own...

[paul06901]

25 & 11 on 50% shooting (and only 5FTs) sucks? It's not Harden's fault. The Rockets have 1 ball handler, no post options, and a team full of average at best shooters who shoot 30 3s a game. Harden is not the issue, no one can do it alone.

Harden definitely does not suck. However, his flow is not the same as it was all season long. He's getting doubled when he has the ball (and that's why he has so many assists, he's handling the double very well). However, his FT attempts are way down, and he's not getting the "and-1" calls he usually does, nor is he getting the majority of calls on his flailing drives or leg kicks on jumpers.

Harden is a superstar without his flopping antics, but this series goes to show he's struggling to get into his normal, regular-season-like flow/rhythm due to the no-calls on his flops, the double-teams, and the hack-a-Dwight/Smith. It's really working to the Clippers' advantage.

Much of Hardens numbers/stats didn't really have an impact on the game. Hence why statistics are overrated.


But again, Harden does not suck ... but he's not getting the whistle-treatment to the extent like he's used to during the regular-season.

[EMD34]

I'd say that has a lot more to do with a couple of bad refs (Ken Mauer is the worst) than any kind of "play-off rules", he got called pretty normally in the Mavs series, and even the last game against the Clippers. I think the whole "no call" thing in the playoffs is way over-blown. Harden has shot 9.8 FTs per in the playoffs compared to 10.2 per in the regular season.

[paul06901]

I'd say that has a lot more to do with a couple of bad refs (Ken Mauer is the worst) than any kind of "play-off rules", he got called pretty normally in the Mavs series, and even the last game against the Clippers. I think the whole "no call" thing in the playoffs is way over-blown.

The first round of Playoffs was pretty weak, officiating-wise. And the Mavericks, my favorite team, are the worst defensive team I've ever seen. Harden got all those "head-jerk", "swing-through", and "leg-kick" flop calls. The second round, across the league, has been called pretty tight. It has been refreshing. Look at the Bulls/Cavs series. How many drives to the hoop by both teams with contact of a defender have been no-called? It's been very nice to watch.

[EMD34]

The first round of Playoffs was pretty weak, officiating-wise. And the Mavericks, my favorite team, are the worst defensive team I've ever seen. Harden got all those "head-jerk", "swing-through", and "leg-kick" flop calls. The second round, across the league, has been called pretty tight. It has been refreshing. Look at the Bulls/Cavs series. How many drives to the hoop by both teams with contact of a defender have been no-called? It's been very nice to watch.

That tends to happen with teams that have a "defensive" reputation for some reason, the Grizzlies games get called the same way.

[paul06901]

That tends to happen with teams that have a "defensive" reputation for some reason, the Grizzlies games get called the same way.

I do totally agree with that. The Grizzlies are known as the "toughest" team in the NBA.

Gasol and Randolph get away with so much pushing, shoving, grabbing, illegal screens, etc. They wouldn't be half as good as they are if they were officiated correctly.

I understand this happens across the league, due to team/player reputations. That is why I love teams like the GSWs. They just play great, offensively and defensively, and play as a TEAM. Same with the Spurs. Those two teams are, I feel, the most TRUE and well-rounded teams in the league by far. (Although, I'm not a fan of Bogut's illegal screens either...)

But while many people have said this year's NBA has been tough to watch ... I'm very happy with the Playoffs. I think they have been wildly entertaining. So many upsets and so many hard-fought games. :eatit::)!

[drob50]

Yeah, that's why Wade never won a title on his own...
Comment all you like. The proof is in the series we are watching.

Playing for calls doesn't always work. Harden is finding out now!

[drob50]

I'd say that has a lot more to do with a couple of bad refs (Ken Mauer is the worst) than any kind of "play-off rules", he got called pretty normally in the Mavs series, and even the last game against the Clippers. I think the whole "no call" thing in the playoffs is way over-blown. Harden has shot 9.8 FTs per in the playoffs compared to 10.2 per in the regular season.

Of course it was called normally against the Mavs... Because your rockets won!

you don't think the refs whistle is used less in playoffs??

[Jedi1823]

This game is going to take 8 hours with Houston in hack-a-DeAndre mode.

[ninjacookies]

It amazes me Austin is still unable to layup with his left hand until this day. Was his biggest criticism in college and still hasn't addressed it. Like...no one took the time to help him develop it. His layups on the off side just look so....ugly.

[jbrandonw]

It's so hilarious watching harden stare down the refs after he tries to draw contact and doesn't get his usual calls.

[mrmojorisin71]

This game is pathetic

[muzikandme]

Hack-a-jordan is Houstons best defensive play? Really? Hahaha Clippers still winning.

[seabass97166]

Hou-stink...this team is just a dream matchup for the Clippers. Clips always own these no defense wannabes. Won 15 of last 20

[Jedi1823]

28 freaking free throw attempts for DeAndre. Man up Houston.

[fitch123]

Wow. That stat...

Teams that try the hack-a -Jordan strategy are 18-2 against the clippers.

[vitin01]

28 FT attempts in the first half by Jordan. New NBA record.

[IronMonkey415]

Kenny with so much swag in his vein.
Dude walk up grab a ball and shot it with one hand, while he was still talking.

[IronMonkey415]

Forgot to mention it was NOTHING BUT NET.

[jbrandonw]

Man that halftime show was uncomfortable to watch. Lol.

[goehring9]

Too boring to watch... I'm turning it off.

[vitin01]

Find the dummy, and hack him. Hack-A-Dummy, lol. These guys are hillarious. Shaq needs to stop being so butthurt about it.

[seabass97166]

Find the dummy, and hack him. Hack-A-Dummy, lol. These guys are hillarious. Shaq needs to stop being so butthurt about it.

Shaq was right. It don't work. Man up and play D.

[Jedi1823]

When fouling an opposing player is your best defense, it's not going to turn out well for you.

[vitin01]

So... "That's not a very good team over there"?

[tristan20]

Harden sucks as expected. What happens when you get all the whistles in the regular season and hardly any in the playoffs? Exposed, just a regular player imo

Doesn't defend and lazy as hell.

[Qwasian]

I can't even believe how reggie miller is calling that......... howard didn't even go for the ball he pushed him right in the chest/upper arm area..... obviously a flagrant.

[tristan20]

Miller needs to shut the hell up, sounds like a whining baby

He is so horrible at commentary

[Jedi1823]

Of course Paul wants Dwight to stay in the game, the best revenge is to beat Houston with Dwight in there.

[drob50]

I can't even believe how reggie miller is calling that......... howard didn't even go for the ball he pushed him right in the chest/upper arm area..... obviously a flagrant.

I disagree. Reggie got it spot on IMO.

[Qwasian]

I disagree. Reggie got it spot on IMO.

dwight howard didn't even make a play on the ball...... you can't just contact & shove people away from the rim. he didn't want to get dunked on so he fouled him on purpose...... sometimes I wonder if people even really watch basketball........ wow.........

[drob50]

dwight howard didn't even make a play on the ball...... you can't just contact & shove people away from the rim. he didn't want to get dunked on so he fouled him on purpose...... sometimes I wonder if people even really watch basketball........ wow.........

LOL

Blake hed his arm wraped around Dwight's head! I see you choose to ignore that part! :flex:

[Qwasian]

LOL

Blake hed his arm wraped around Dwight's head! I see you choose to ignore that part! :flex:

yeah because dwight howard put his arms out to shove him, if he didn't grab/balance off him he would have slammed to the floor....... he was in the air and the defender made ZERO play on the ball, there is no way you could be correct man... he didn't play any defense, he just shoved into his chest/arms.

[drob50]

yeah because dwight howard put his arms out to shove him, if he didn't grab/balance off him he would have slammed to the floor....... he was in the air and the defender made ZERO play on the ball, there is no way you could be correct man... he didn't play any defense, he just shoved into his chest/arms.

That's funny.... the refs all seemed to agree with me!

I am as unbiased as they come in this series. It was not a clean defensive play from Dwight, but it also wasn't a clean offensive play by Blake. Correct call was made. Common foul before any additional fouls.

[Jedi1823]

Man, Austin Rivers is going to get paid after how he's done in the playoffs.

[drob50]

Man, Austin Rivers is going to get paid after how he's done in the playoffs.

LOL calm down.. they will just give him a T-Shirt and wait for him to get back to reality after the 3 good games.

[Qwasian]

That's funny.... the refs all seemed to agree with me!

I am as unbiased as they come in this series. It was not a clean defensive play from Dwight, but it also wasn't a clean offensive play by Blake. Correct call was made. Common foul before any additional fouls.

dwight howard made contact before blake........ I don't care what the ref said. instant replay says different.

he had to grab his neck to keep from being slammed to the floor & injured, dwight howards right hand went right to his chest/underarm area first to push him down, blake griffin hit the floor man. you think that just happened for no reason? he pushed him all the way to the floor.

http://i61.tinypic.com/2lu5161.jpg

[tristan20]

Rockets are no match for the clippers, you would think this is the regular season.

Should have kept parsons

[Jedi1823]

LOL calm down.. they will just give him a T-Shirt and wait for him to get back to reality after the 3 good games.

What kind of t-shirt? A knock-off Simpsons one like Baet Simpson saying "Don't have a box new", a Butthole Surfers one, or the craptacular Legacy tree shirt from WWE?

[drob50]

What kind of t-shirt? A knock-off Simpsons one like Baet Simpson saying "Don't have a box new", a Butthole Surfers one, or the craptacular Legacy tree shirt from WWE?

Clearly you haven't seen just HOW good Rivers has been playing.... they will let him choose! :)!

[drob50]

dwight howard made contact before blake........ I don't care what the ref said. instant replay says different.

he had to grab his neck to keep from being slammed to the floor & injured, dwight howards right hand went right to his chest/underarm area first to push him down, blake griffin hit the floor man. you think that just happened for no reason? he pushed him all the way to the floor.

http://i61.tinypic.com/2lu5161.jpg

OK... you are right. Me and all the refs are wrong. :rolleyes:

The contact you are showing was called a foul! The part that has Blake going to the floor would probably have been a Flagrant IF Blake didn't grab Howard at the same time

[jj2]

What kind of t-shirt? A knock-off Simpsons one like Baet Simpson saying "Don't have a box new", a Butthole Surfers one, or the craptacular Legacy tree shirt from WWE?

Phenomenal post.

[Qwasian]

OK... you are right. Me and all the refs are wrong. :rolleyes:

The contact you are showing was called a foul! The part that has Blake going to the floor would probably have been a Flagrant IF Blake didn't grab Howard at the same time

listen closely...... when you foul without making a play on the ball it's a flagrant, thanks.

[Jedi1823]

The Rockets are reminding me of Joe Frazier during one of the Superstars specials. It was on Cheap Seats, and Frazier was failing at every event, and during the run one of the Sklars said "Joe Frazier may just want to run to his car, leave, and not come back."

The Rockets probably should have went to the bus after the 3rd quarter.

[drob50]

listen closely...... when you foul without making a play on the ball it's a flagrant, thanks.

where are you reading that description from??

It has to be unnecessary contact. Nothing about making a play at the ball!
Dwight put his arms out while Blake jumped into him. He didn't push him away. Common foul!

[Qwasian]

where are you reading that description from??

It has to be unnecessary contact. Nothing about making a play at the ball!
Dwight put his arms out while Blake jumped into him. He didn't push him away. Common foul!

howard pushed him completely to the ground, and like you said the ref's must have agreed with ME, because he was ejected on the next minor foul.......

the description of not making a play on the ball comes from years of watching the NBA...... if you've never heard that description of a flagrant foul being called because a player didn't make a play on the ball then clearly you haven't been watching long.

[drob50]

howard pushed him completely to the ground, and like you said the ref's must have agreed with ME, because he was ejected on the next minor foul.......

the description of not making a play on the ball comes from years of watching the NBA...... if you've never heard that description of a flagrant foul being called because a player didn't make a play on the ball then clearly you haven't been watching long.

Lol
Howard was pushing against Blake's pulling! They were both making illegal contact, hence the refs not calling any flagrant a.

Dwight got fouled out! Then threw the ball and hit he ref. NOTHING to do with what you are saying!

Stop clutching man. Review was made, correct call was made. Get over it!

[minnesotachill]

"A game only a mother could love" - Kevin Harlan

[Qwasian]

Lol
Howard was pushing against Blake's pulling! They were both making illegal contact, hence the refs not calling any flagrant a.

Dwight got fouled out! Then threw the ball and hit he ref. NOTHING to do with what you are saying!

Stop clutching man. Review was made, correct call was made. Get over it!

if that were the case it would never be anyone dunked on you can just push them away from the basket........ good call bro, your a genius..... push lebron in the chest like that when he's on the way to the basket and they would shut the NBA down....... lol @ not a foul....... hilarious.

[Kosmo Kards]

Man the clips are just the better team. If LA didn't get so cold in the second half this series would be over already.

[zac949]

I don't see a team that can stop the Clippers at the level they're playing at. I definitely believe this is their year!

[jbrandonw]

I don't see a team that can stop the Clippers at the level they're playing at. I definitely believe this is their year!

I want the clippers to win it all, but man Memphis is tough. I think clippers would be better off if the warriors somehow pull it out.

[drob50]

if that were the case it would never be anyone dunked on you can just push them away from the basket........ good call bro, your a genius..... push lebron in the chest like that when he's on the way to the basket and they would shut the NBA down....... lol @ not a foul....... hilarious.

If you are going to call me a genius with sarcasm, you should probably spell you're correctly Einstein!

Now go back and practice your big boy reading and find where I said it IS a common foul, but the fact that both Dwight and Blake made unnecessary contact is the reason no flagrant was called!

[DigitalTurk]

According to ESPN the Clippers are the favorites to win the championship at 41% meanwhile memphis is at 7%

I like the new owner of the clippers, he's awesome, if the Grizz upset warriors and

match up against the Clippers in the WCF anything can happen, why is memphis so under rated? Tony Allen has been a beast on D and Grizz bigs would match up nicely with the Clips,

this would be a most awesome WCF, i don't care who wins, just wanna see a good series.

[Litwing]

Not a fans of Clipper as it kinked out Spurs but I am happy to see it win over Rocket. Harden + Howard...:p

[IronMonkey415]

To the top again.

[IronMonkey415]

Dwight with a foul already...BOO!!!!

[drob50]

Dwight with a foul already...BOO!!!!

20 seconds and Jordan is at the line already! I hope you all set aside a few hours for this!

[IronMonkey415]

Looks like everyone is ice cold tonight.

[JerseyCP3]

Haha Blake just walked mid court to the freethrow line, idk how they missed that. Ahh well.

[IronMonkey415]

DAMN!!!! Capela with a facial on Hawes.

[montej1695]

Clips should be down by 10+ right now... rockets playing with so much more aggression, yet its a 2 point game... Not good news for Houston

[montej1695]

k they're down by 11... lol

[paul06901]

James Harden with the ISO...

Travels on the pump-fake, then pushes off on Rivers to clear space on the step back jumper, makes it.


Celebrates with douchey "stirring the pot" hand gesture.


Ugh.

[Jedi1823]

Oh this is not good, Rivers is hurt bad.

[paul06901]

Oh this is not good, Rivers is hurt bad.

Haha nope, just a painful bruise. Looked like it really hurt though!:eatit:

[crazymj]

Bring it back to Los Angeles, missed game 7 of the Spurs series, aint gonna miss game 6.

[Kosmo Kards]

Clippers will come out with more urgency in game 6 I'm sure. Not their best game, but Houston did they play better than in games 1-4.

[paul06901]

The entire Rockets team shot very well (50%+)

The Clippers had Redick(3-12), Crawford(2-10), Barnes(1-8) and Rivers(3-11) all shoot AWFULLY. Between those 4 guys, that's 9-41 ... eek.



Something tells me that this won't happen again, ESPECIALLY going back home to LA.

Expect the Clippers to absolutely obliterate the Rockets next game...

[IronMonkey415]

Time for Ariza, Harden and Dwight to go to work.

[IronMonkey415]

To the top, must I do everything around here.

[drob50]

Chris Paul is not human! What a sequence by him doing it all!

[paul06901]

More James Harden bogus BS!

Flail around like a ragdoll and jump into defenders to get calls - BS!

[JerseyCP3]

More James Harden bogus BS!

Flail around like a ragdoll and jump into defenders to get calls - BS!

That was pretty awful. Lol.

[paul06901]

That was pretty awful. Lol.

As well as the and-1 call on Rivers where Harden wouldn't let Rivers get around him and then threw his ass into him as he shot the floater. That was so damn bogus. Harden was literally looking over his shoulder to see where he should throw his body.


They need to start calling it an offensive foul.

To be fair, CP3 does it too on the break. Will run in front of bigger players then slam on the breaks. That's a dangerous play and not a basketball play, they should start calling it an offensive foul.

Just as much as you have to give a shooter his space, that should apply in those cases to a defender simply trying to avoid contact.

[tennelson55]

good call with leaving howard in with 2 fouls (howard called to stay in the game). i love mchale as a coach and he has been great so far in coaching. i just hope dwight can keep it together a bit more coming later in the game.

wow, james harden just threw himself into cp3... WOW.

[paul06901]

ANOTHER bogus Harden call where he runs into the defender and throws up a wild shot and gets the "LATE" whistle


UNREAL! TERRIBLE!

[JerseyCP3]

ANOTHER bogus Harden call where he runs into the defender and throws up a wild shot and gets the "LATE" whistle


UNREAL! TERRIBLE!

That was unbelievable! Lol. Wow.

[bdoody42]

Hrqden has been very solid this quarter. Rockets are playing much better.

[paul06901]

That was unbelievable! Lol. Wow.

James 'whistle' Harden ... already 9-9 FT in the first half with 5 minutes left.

Unreal. This guy would average 15ppg if it weren't for the bogus foul calls he always gets.


Refs did a great job of not falling for that flopping crap the last few games, and the Clippers won because they deserved to.


Now they're back to calling the Harden flops and we see what an impact it has on the game! :eatit:

[JerseyCP3]

Hahaha. That miss by Howard. He is the worst FT shooter in the game.

[JerseyCP3]

Blake!!!!!

[drob50]

Worst 'hack-a' backfire of all time?? lol

[paul06901]

I love the "hack-a" rule.

Learn to shoot the ball. Too damn bad for the flow & fans.

Dwight has had 10 years to learn how to make a FT, and he still hasn't. He's just a big, tall, strong guy with very little basketball skill & talent. Just incredibly athletic and physically gifted.

Hack away!

[bdoody42]

I love the "hack-a" rule.

Learn to shoot the ball. Too damn bad for the flow & fans.

Dwight has had 10 years to learn how to make a FT, and he still hasn't. He's just a big, tall, strong guy with very little basketball skill & talent. Just incredibly athletic and physically gifted.

Hack away!

This I agree with.

[bdoody42]

Why do defenders fall for Harden and his moves? The refs wouldn't call these fouls if players didn't make contact.

[paul06901]

Why do defenders fall for Harden and his moves? The refs wouldn't call these fouls if players didn't make contact.

If you're a defender even within a few feet of Harden, and play good defense on his initial move, he will throw his body into you. There's absolutely no defending a guy who gets away with an offensive foul on every play.



Interesting thing about this game is to see how little respect BG gets from the refs, and how Harden sits on a throne of flopping and push-offs.

[bdoody42]

If you're a defender even within a few feet of Harden, and play good defense on his initial move, he will throw his body into you. There's absolutely no defending a guy who gets away with an offensive foul on every play.



Interesting thing about this game is to see how little respect BG gets from the refs, and how Harden sits on a throne of flopping and push-offs.

He does get superstar calls like most stars. I think a lot of defenders defend him as smart as they could.

[paul06901]

DIRTY DWIGHT!


Such a scummy player. Love to see him fail!

[paul06901]

DIRTY DWIGHT ... Again!


Such a punk!

[Jedi1823]

The refs are desperately trying to get this game calmed down so there won't be any punches thrown.

[RYBOWSKI97]

ANOTHER bogus Harden call where he runs into the defender and throws up a wild shot and gets the "LATE" whistle


UNREAL! TERRIBLE!

i disagree with what u said about lebron but you are spot on here, this guy gets more whistles than anyone ive ever seen play the game. without getting all these fts he is a 16-18 ppg guy.

[JerseyCP3]

Hahah. Harden. Stop it.

[RYBOWSKI97]

if blake griffin keeps this pace up into next season he will be an easy mvp choice. i remember people talking about him being soft a few years ago, he must of got sick of hearing that cause he is a machine out there. very hard not to root for this guy...even though i want them to win, i really dont want to see the cavs potentially play them in the finals...the clips are the real deal!

[RYBOWSKI97]

lol harden trying to be a tough guy to blake griffin....good luck on that one son. too bad this isnt hockey and they can throw down for a minute, harden would be done!

[Jedi1823]

if blake griffin keeps this pace up into next season he will be an easy mvp choice. i remember people talking about him being soft a few years ago, he must of got sick of hearing that cause he is a machine out there. very hard not to root for this guy...even though i want them to win, i really dont want to see the cavs potentially play them in the finals...the clips are the real deal!

LeBron and Durant kept him from the award last season. Anyone who doesn't think he's a complete player, has improved massively, and is a leader, obviously doesn't pay attention.

Holy smokes Blake, that was something.

[JerseyCP3]

Oh my goodness!!!

[JerseyCP3]

Blake with a top 10 play!

[DigitalTurk]

What a sick 360 layup by Blake

Man I hate how dirty Dwight Howard is.

[blastman]

At least my second favorite team still has a chance. Go Clips.

[GoClips!]

Ahhhhhh! That Blake play was unreal!! Close it out Clips!

[JerseyCP3]

At least my second favorite team still has a chance. Go Clips.

Way different team. Playing the Spurs helped them so much. Blake is playing outta his mind.

[Kosmo Kards]

Houston played well early, but the Clips took over, which is what a championship contender does. They got hot when they needed to and they didn't panic. This team is for real.

[JerseyCP3]

What a move by CP3!

[JerseyCP3]

Houston played well early, but the Clips took over, which is what a championship contender does. They got hot when they needed to and they didn't panic. This team is for real.

They want it man. The whole team is responding.

[JerseyCP3]

Blake doing it all! Great recover!

[Jedi1823]

Is Blake from Krypton?

[paul06901]

i disagree with what u said about lebron but you are spot on here, this guy gets more whistles than anyone ive ever seen play the game. without getting all these fts he is a 16-18 ppg guy.

That's expected that you'd disagree with my on Lebron, you're a Cavaliers fan from Ohio! lol ... On this forum I don't think I've ever heard even ONE person criticize their star player, even when it's blatantly obvious. :eatit:


My team is long gone from the Playoffs, but I speak unbiased about guys like Harden, Lebron & Rose and many others :D

[bdoody42]

Blake has been the best player this postseason.

[DigitalTurk]

Clippers taking out the Spurs just boosted their confidence.

I wanna see Clippers or Warriors Vs Cavs and predict a champ will rise out the west.

Much as I love David Blatt, not even beloved Eric Spoletra could win it all in year one.

Enjoy your team clippers fans, argueably best roster in the NBA.

[JerseyCP3]

Blake has been the best player this postseason.

He has been great man no doubt. But Steph has been insane as well. Would love to see them two meet up in the WCF.

[RYBOWSKI97]

That's expected that you'd disagree with my on Lebron, you're a Cavaliers fan from Ohio! lol ... On this forum I don't think I've ever heard even ONE person criticize their star player, even when it's blatantly obvious. :eatit:


My team is long gone from the Playoffs, but I speak unbiased about guys like Harden, Lebron & Rose and many others :D

i think lebron got alot of calls in miami but im not seeing it in cleveland. i really dont like him chatting with the refs every chance he gets, it has gotten old. Harden is 10x worse than lebron with the calls he gets though, its complete bs. gotta give him some credit, the dude can knock down his free throws!

[GoClips!]

Big triple from Jamal. Gotta push this lead to start the fourth.

[DigitalTurk]

Clippers and warriors are both run n gun teams, I think clippers have the better bigs down low.

Curry vs Cp3 is an awesome matchup (sure cp3 wants revenge for his broken ankles compliments of MVP)

Could care less who wins that series but if I was a betting man I would go with the Clippers,
X-factor being Blake

[JerseyCP3]

Clippers and warriors are both run n gun teams, I think clippers have the better bigs down low.

Curry vs Cp3 is an awesome matchup (sure cp3 wants revenge for his broken ankles compliments of MVP)

Could care less who wins that series but if I was a betting man I would go with the Clippers,
X-factor being Blake

The bigs I think are pretty even. Bogut vs Jordan, Blake vs Draymond. I think they match up evenly and its a toss up on who would win. Comes down to coaching I think. I would take CP3 over Steph as a floor general. I think that's the matchup that's the Xfractor.

[RYBOWSKI97]

He has been great man no doubt. But Steph has been insane as well. Would love to see them two meet up in the WCF.

not even close comparison. the boards, the assists, the moves, dunks, etc. there is no one playing at the level blake is right now. hes played 12 great games and only had 1 avg game which was on tuesday. he is the reason i have been dragging my butt at work in the morning, cannot turn these games off. warriros grizz series is a snoozefest compared to this. i cannot remember the last time i seen this many dunks and oops from one team.

[DigitalTurk]

You gotta understand Harden gets calls because he's an awkward goofy lefty. Trows off the refs and makes them blow the whistle.

Kobe Bryant loves Hardens game as mentioned in his latest "muse" documentary. Kobe said he would build a team around Harden when asked which young talent he would choose to build a team around.

I don't love the egos in that locker room and I can't stand Dwight Howard. Which is why I hope the clippers close this out tonight.

I would also like to say I can't stand Matt Barnes and Glen Davis gotta be the most out of shape NBA player since Tree Rollins.

[RYBOWSKI97]

You gotta understand Harden gets calls because he's an awkward goofy lefty. Trows off the refs and makes them blow the whistle.

Kobe Bryant loves Hardens game as mentioned in his latest "muse" documentary. Kobe said he would build a team around Harden when asked which young talent he would choose to build a team around.

I don't love the egos in that locker room and I can't stand Dwight Howard. Which is why I hope the clippers close this out tonight.

I would also like to say I can't stand Matt Barnes and Glen Davis gotta be the most out of shape NBA player since Tree Rollins.

he is the bartolo colon of the nba

[bdoody42]

Rockets have been better without harden here this quarter. Reminds me of some points in game five and the Cavs without LeBron.