Chris Paul Out for Game 6

Bars and Bar · 05-25-2018, 11:25 AM

If the Warriors lose Game 6,

ThoseBackPages · 05-25-2018, 11:25 AM

called it

exoticprince · 05-25-2018, 11:42 AM

Time for Harden to earn his salary and step up. Enough choke jobs

realreodeal · 05-25-2018, 11:50 AM

LeBron will be taking his talents to Houston next year to get them over the proverbial hump. Rockets have no chance to win this series without CP3

toxicboy27 · 05-25-2018, 11:59 AM

When he first signed to the rockets I never expected him to make the huge positive impact that he's had so far this season.

But even on the bench he'll probably still be a positive impact. Guy has been a great leader to his team.

jstephens24 · 05-25-2018, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by realreodeal

LeBron will be taking his talents to Houston next year to get them over the proverbial hump. Rockets have no chance to win this series without CP3

did you ever give them a chance

pennywise · 05-25-2018, 12:10 PM

I don't think Houston wins game 6 with or without CP3, but I think they absolutely have a chance in Houston for a game 7 if CP3 is still out.

Harden is capable of putting up huge numbers and getting hot from beyond the arc. He has multiple ways to score and is due for a big game. One would think he's got to breakthrough the wall at some point in this series.

Hoping for a big game from him Saturday night but I'm not holding my breath.

brettmik59 · 05-25-2018, 12:12 PM

Warriors -12 for game 6. Lol. Take the misses out to the movies that night and get ready for game 7.

Ottomatic · 05-25-2018, 12:20 PM

Really stinks. Harden has to show up with a performance for the ages one of these next two games. He was dreadful last night.

the27guy · 05-25-2018, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by realreodeal

LeBron will be taking his talents to Houston next year to get them over the proverbial hump. Rockets have no chance to win this series without CP3

I wish this wasn’t true.

JasonM32 · 05-25-2018, 01:12 PM

I'm getting sick of the constant high profile injuries.

JCC6603 · 05-25-2018, 01:25 PM

This is a real shame. I'm not a Rockets fan but Paul has carried them in this series. Really a shame if this costs them the series, they had a real chance to knock out the Warriors.

dasiegel · 05-25-2018, 01:28 PM

Sucks that Iggy has been out and now CP3. Would be much better seeing these teams at full strength. Having no inside knowledge I think this is strategy. I think Houston understands there is almost no chance of winning game 6. I am sure CP3 could play if he had to but the rest and being healthy for a home game 7 is smarter.

One thing that could be interesting is if Harden did have a good game and there was less iso and more drive and kick, the role players could really step up like Tucker, Ariza, Capela and co. When CP3 is there they are better but they take turns with iso and there is less ball movement.

pennywise · 05-25-2018, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by the27guy

I wish this wasn’t true.

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Originally Posted by JCC6603

This is a real shame. I'm not a Rockets fan but Paul has carried them in this series. Really a shame if this costs them the series, they had a real chance to knock out the Warriors.

They still have a chance. It's diminished but they still have the pieces to overcome Paul's absence. Harden needs to step up though. There's no denying that.

AnthonyCorona · 05-25-2018, 01:31 PM

Man, I'm really wanting the warriors to repeat but not like this. Losing to a great team is one thing but beating a team that isn't 100% seems a little empty

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pennywise · 05-25-2018, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dasiegel

Sucks that Iggy has been out and now CP3. Would be much better seeing these teams at full strength. Having no inside knowledge I think this is strategy. I think Houston understands there is almost no chance of winning game 6. I am sure CP3 could play if he had to but the rest and being healthy for a home game 7 is smarter.

One thing that could be interesting is if Harden did have a good game and there was less iso and more drive and kick, the role players could really step up like Tucker, Ariza, Capela and co. When CP3 is there they are better but they take turns with iso and there is less ball movement.

Good points. I agree.

sportzluvr1 · 05-25-2018, 01:32 PM

Gearing up for game 7

Giantrobot · 05-25-2018, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sportzluvr1

Gearing up for game 7

Has the makings of a classic inspirational CP3 performance.

tjforce · 05-25-2018, 03:38 PM

I've been critical in the past of chris Paul's playoffs failures, but man, this one is hard to swallow.

He's a game away from erasing so much of the shade and at least getting on the level of Barkley, Malone, Miller, etc who at least made it to the finals.

The image that sticks in my mind right now is him getting up after he hurt his hamstring, knowing he needs to get back on D but not beings able to, looking like a lost wounded animal.

If this ends up being the end of Paul's season I'm not sure I can stomach it.

I know it's just a game but man, sending out a prayer that he at least gets a shot to go in game 7

WaiverWire · 05-25-2018, 04:39 PM

Lebron won't sign with Houston -- they don't have cap space, and Lebron won't play for less than near max.

Houston-Golden State is going 7 games regardless. The real impact the Chris Paul injury has is psychological. Do the Rockets believe they can win game 7 without him? We'll find out.

Plus...part of me feels like D'Antoni is relieved because if his team blows the next two games, he can blame it on the Chris Paul injury. Just the impression I get from the guy. "Hey, we were up 3-2! I did my job! Can't blame injuries on me!"

elee712 · 05-25-2018, 04:50 PM

I wouldn't count my eggs yet if I were the warriors. They have been playing stupidly. Losing Iguodala hurts them in many ways. He has always been one of the top on the team in +/- all year

RogerGodahell · 05-25-2018, 05:14 PM

Hamstrings are hard to come back that quick. Jaylen Brown only missed 1 game, hopefully the Rockets are that fortunate.

JasonM32 · 05-25-2018, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by WaiverWire

Plus...part of me feels like D'Antoni is relieved because if his team blows the next two games, he can blame it on the Chris Paul injury. Just the impression I get from the guy. "Hey, we were up 3-2! I did my job! Can't blame injuries on me!"

As a Lakers fan, that's the feeling that I got from him too. The "It's not my fault" vibe. I could be wrong but that's how he sometimes comes off.

Hdpooh34 · 05-25-2018, 06:44 PM

Zero percent chance Chris Paul misses Game 7.

Even if he has to play on crutches. He waited his whole career for this chance. He’s not passing it up unless he’s dead.

drobfan8 · 05-25-2018, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonM32

As a Lakers fan, that's the feeling that I got from him too. The "It's not my fault" vibe. I could be wrong but that's how he sometimes comes off.

That Lakers team was not his fault. What a mess. It starts with Dwight Howard.

It's a bit harsh to act like D'Antoni is happy to lose. He's stuck to his guns over the years and some.of it has rubbed off on Kerr with those Phoenix teams.

If Hou win this, that's a pretty monumental upset. People go on about LeBron being down 3-1 and beating GS but this would be way bigger than that.

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pennywise Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 2,965	I don't think Houston wins game 6 with or without CP3, but I think they absolutely have a chance in Houston for a game 7 if CP3 is still out. Harden is capable of putting up huge numbers and getting hot from beyond the arc. He has multiple ways to score and is due for a big game. One would think he's got to breakthrough the wall at some point in this series. Hoping for a big game from him Saturday night but I'm not holding my breath. __________________ Penny Hardaway \| 90s stars \| San Antonio Spurs Instagram: pennyatthepoint "Why you no work. I work - You will work too!!!" - Michael Jordan

05-25-2018, 01:28 PM	#13
dasiegel Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 27,556	Sucks that Iggy has been out and now CP3. Would be much better seeing these teams at full strength. Having no inside knowledge I think this is strategy. I think Houston understands there is almost no chance of winning game 6. I am sure CP3 could play if he had to but the rest and being healthy for a home game 7 is smarter. One thing that could be interesting is if Harden did have a good game and there was less iso and more drive and kick, the role players could really step up like Tucker, Ariza, Capela and co. When CP3 is there they are better but they take turns with iso and there is less ball movement. __________________ Board man. Board man gets paid.

05-25-2018, 11:42 AM	#3
exoticprince Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,309	Time for Harden to earn his salary and step up. Enough choke jobs

05-25-2018, 11:59 AM	#5
toxicboy27 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 383	When he first signed to the rockets I never expected him to make the huge positive impact that he's had so far this season. But even on the bench he'll probably still be a positive impact. Guy has been a great leader to his team.

05-25-2018, 12:12 PM	#8
brettmik59 Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,077 brettmik59 brettmik59	Warriors -12 for game 6. Lol. Take the misses out to the movies that night and get ready for game 7.

05-25-2018, 12:20 PM	#9
Ottomatic Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 4,141 Ottomatic	Really stinks. Harden has to show up with a performance for the ages one of these next two games. He was dreadful last night.

05-25-2018, 01:12 PM	#11
JasonM32 Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 2,252	I'm getting sick of the constant high profile injuries.

05-25-2018, 01:25 PM	#12
JCC6603 Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 2,825 JCC6603 JCC6603	This is a real shame. I'm not a Rockets fan but Paul has carried them in this series. Really a shame if this costs them the series, they had a real chance to knock out the Warriors.

05-25-2018, 01:31 PM	#15
AnthonyCorona Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 11,350 bwoodcollector	Man, I'm really wanting the warriors to repeat but not like this. Losing to a great team is one thing but beating a team that isn't 100% seems a little empty Sent from my LG-TP450 using Tapatalk __________________ Julio better

05-25-2018, 01:32 PM	#17
sportzluvr1 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the blue waffle of the Great Midwest Posts: 7,705	Gearing up for game 7

05-25-2018, 03:38 PM	#19
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 22,757	I've been critical in the past of chris Paul's playoffs failures, but man, this one is hard to swallow. He's a game away from erasing so much of the shade and at least getting on the level of Barkley, Malone, Miller, etc who at least made it to the finals. The image that sticks in my mind right now is him getting up after he hurt his hamstring, knowing he needs to get back on D but not beings able to, looking like a lost wounded animal. If this ends up being the end of Paul's season I'm not sure I can stomach it. I know it's just a game but man, sending out a prayer that he at least gets a shot to go in game 7 __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

05-25-2018, 04:39 PM	#20
WaiverWire Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,935	Lebron won't sign with Houston -- they don't have cap space, and Lebron won't play for less than near max. Houston-Golden State is going 7 games regardless. The real impact the Chris Paul injury has is psychological. Do the Rockets believe they can win game 7 without him? We'll find out. Plus...part of me feels like D'Antoni is relieved because if his team blows the next two games, he can blame it on the Chris Paul injury. Just the impression I get from the guy. "Hey, we were up 3-2! I did my job! Can't blame injuries on me!"

05-25-2018, 04:50 PM	#21
elee712 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,635 elee712	I wouldn't count my eggs yet if I were the warriors. They have been playing stupidly. Losing Iguodala hurts them in many ways. He has always been one of the top on the team in +/- all year

05-25-2018, 05:14 PM	#22
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	Hamstrings are hard to come back that quick. Jaylen Brown only missed 1 game, hopefully the Rockets are that fortunate.

05-25-2018, 06:44 PM	#24
Hdpooh34 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,078	Zero percent chance Chris Paul misses Game 7. Even if he has to play on crutches. He waited his whole career for this chance. He’s not passing it up unless he’s dead.