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For those who think Utah will win one/are saying "the right things"...

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Plowman, Apr 18, 2019.

  1. Plowman

    Plowman Contributing Member
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    I just meant we wouldn't have even been in that position if it wasn't for the injuries. But, that's neither here nor there.

    Yeah kjayp , we appear to be rockin at the perfect time. Bring em on! : )
     
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    FWIW, Vegas had Utah -2.5/3, nearly across the board as of tonight: http://www.vegasinsider.com/nba/odds/las-vegas/ Utah's a -140 to -155 favorite.

    Edit, this is for Game 3 only.

    I wonder if they know something we don't?
     
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    of course they know things the general public doesn't. that's why it's considered gambling ;)
     
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    I liked the W.C Fields take on it:
    (Getting ready to gamble)

    [Sucker] "Is this a game of chance?"

    [Fields] "Not the way I play it, no."

    -150 if betting on the Jazz is a fairly big edge, for a team that's been beaten unmercifully the last 3 games they've played. Makes me wonder what the scam is. I guess it could just be officiating shenanigans, but the Rockets already had those in Game 1, and still crushed the Jazz. Altitude, overconfidence, and Brothers-esque officiating?
     
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    That was a fluke - we all know GS will win in 5 and maybe a small chance it will take 6. I will be surprised if the Jazz push this to 6.

    It's not a knock on them, but Houston is much better than a 53 win team. You take out that 11-14 start and you have a 42-15 team.
     
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    That Clippers comeback was the worst thing that could've happened regarding our likely 2nd-round matchup against the Warriors. It served as a stark reminder that they have to try. They won't be able to coast to another title. I would've preferred them to sweep the Clips and be half asleep when we face them.
     
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    I don't think it has any bearing. The Warriors know the Rockets are a big test and they will bring their A game no matter what. The Clippers winning helps us because every day we can finish before they finish is an extra day of rest for Harden.
     
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    lnchan Sugar Land Leonard

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    If there is no Game 5, more money for NBA finals tickets
     
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    If we were a lower seed last year we would have won the championship. A healthy CP against Warriors, we showed we didn't even need homecourt advantage. Anyone else we could have beat without CP. Last year's version of CP>>>>This Years CP
     
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    lnchan Sugar Land Leonard

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    This year version Clint > Last Year version Clint >>>>>> Any version of Thon Maker (couldn't resist)
     

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