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

montej1695 · 05-03-2015, 02:51 AM

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 · 05-03-2015, 02:55 AM

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

hairyangryfella · 05-03-2015, 03:15 AM

It's gonna be a floptacular series!

nissandriver77 · 05-03-2015, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

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 · 05-03-2015, 04:54 AM

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 · 05-03-2015, 05:05 AM

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

drob50 · 05-03-2015, 05:39 AM

Rockets in 6

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

chitownbears22 · 05-03-2015, 06:07 AM

Rockets in 5

cloud9 · 05-03-2015, 07:02 AM

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 · 05-03-2015, 07:06 AM

Rockets in 6

threepointplay · 05-03-2015, 07:23 AM

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 · 05-03-2015, 08:39 AM

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 · 05-03-2015, 05:00 PM

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

pennywise · 05-03-2015, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nissandriver77

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 · 05-03-2015, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by UltimateDeron

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

Not even Crawford?

kairi-2008 · 05-03-2015, 05:42 PM

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

mrmojorisin71 · 05-03-2015, 05:44 PM

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

thepinoymamba · 05-03-2015, 06:10 PM

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

fullmetal · 05-03-2015, 07:45 PM

Rockets in 4 or 5.

Harden with a few 40+ point games.

sotexcollector · 05-03-2015, 11:05 PM

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

Airforce777 · 05-03-2015, 11:12 PM

Looking forward to seeing who has the better flopping skills.

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

jbrandonw · 05-03-2015, 11:21 PM

Clippers in 5.

seabass97166 · 05-03-2015, 11:24 PM

Clippers match up well and own Houston.
Clippers in 5

drob50 · 05-03-2015, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by seabass97166

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 · 05-03-2015, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by seabass97166

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.

05-03-2015, 02:51 AM	#1
montej1695 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,725	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. __________________ My Chris Paul PC: https://www.flickr.com/photos/191037787@N07/albums

05-03-2015, 02:55 AM	#2
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hairyangryfella Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13,219	It's gonna be a floptacular series! __________________ Aussies, lol "I have them on ignore, so they must log off to read what I typed and then reply to something I wouldn't see unless someone quotes it. Good grief. New levels of petty. I do know of one other member that does this. So pathetic."

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drobfan8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 17,779 drobfan8 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. __________________ Wanted, 03/04 Exquisite Base Gold Tim Duncan and 05/06 Exquisite Base Gold /25 Michael Jordan

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05-03-2015, 05:39 AM	#7
drob50 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 4,369 spur92021	Rockets in 6 And Lol at the no flopping in the playoffs by the Clippers comment!

05-03-2015, 06:07 AM	#8
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05-03-2015, 07:02 AM	#9
cloud9 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 220 thrill57	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.

05-03-2015, 07:06 AM	#10
Pastretta Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,301	Rockets in 6

05-03-2015, 07:23 AM	#11
threepointplay Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 666 threepointplayuk	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. __________________ IG: threepointplayUK

05-03-2015, 08:39 AM	#12
Kosmo Kards Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,471	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. __________________ L Ron's Chosen Disciple!!!

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tristan20 Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 12,906	Howard is going to school Jordan, but I don't think anyone can stop Blake

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05-03-2015, 07:45 PM	#19
fullmetal Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 13,249	Rockets in 4 or 5. Harden with a few 40+ point games.

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Airforce777 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 139	Looking forward to seeing who has the better flopping skills. Howard/Jordan free throws will be fun to watch too.

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