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

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.

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

It's gonna be a floptacular series!

[QUOTE=hairyangryfella;9169407]It's gonna be a floptacular series![/QUOTE]

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

Should be a great series though.

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.

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

Rockets in 6

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

Rockets in 5

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.

Rockets in 6:flex::)!

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.

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.

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

[QUOTE=nissandriver77;9169409]Hey its the playoffs , don't know about the rockets but Clips aint flopping in the playoffs.[/QUOTE]
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.

[QUOTE=UltimateDeron;9169442]Go Rockets! No one on the Clips can guard Harden. No one.[/QUOTE]

Not even Crawford? :flex:;):p

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

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

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

Rockets in 4 or 5.

Harden with a few 40+ point games.

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

Looking forward to seeing who has the better flopping skills.

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

Clippers in 5.

Clippers match up well and own Houston.
Clippers in 5

[QUOTE=seabass97166;9173123][B]Clippers match up well and own Houston.[/B]
Clippers in 5[/QUOTE]

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?

[QUOTE=seabass97166;9173123]Clippers match up well and own Houston.
Clippers in 5[/QUOTE]

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.