That thread was started was just ridiculous. Both STephen A and Skip bayless said they would take Houston in the first clip and the second clip has Jeff van Gundy saying houston will win it all. To take other matters into account only 3 ESPN people picked us to win the series out of 18, and the thread title is "ESPN keep on saying we can not win.....I am sick of it....". I guess if there talking about the championship of course they will be an underdog to the top 3 west teams and the top 2 east teams but thats how it should be since Houston has a FAR worse D then those 5 top teams.
Let's be frank, I don't think who ever wins this series is winning the championship. No homer on either side there.
We'll agree to disagree, but you are looking at the wrong things. First, Dame's shooting percentage is just 38% against Beverley, so while he's getting his numbers he's less efficient. Second, Beverley harrasses Dame and slows the offense at the point of attack. That means we don't run our offense as we plan, which means more one-on-one by our guys. Again, Beverley doesn't have to beat Lillard to be effective. He just has to take Dame out of his game a little bit. And so far, he's done just that.
Interesting stats. I read that the percentage was 38%. Perhaps I'm wrong. If he's shooting 52% and 50% from 3, and drove on him 17 times successfully, then I may have to reconsider my position.
I think the 38% is his shooting against the Rockets, but not necessarily Beverley. Supposedly he plays well when Bev is on him. It sure as hell doesn't seem like it.
Every team starts the playoffs 0-0 record wise. We can beat any playoff team if we play up to our potential. I'm not afraid of a Blazer Spurs matchup at all.
You're giving Bitcherly way too much credit. Dame will average 30+ this series and we will win in 6. Book it.
http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=253081 The lack of knowledge in that game thread is very disappointing. They've got guys who have no idea when the game actually is(dude is like "4 hours left!" Today)...Do the rockets always have that many bandwagoners or is it Howard fanboys following him to yet another team?
http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showpost.php?p=8863472&postcount=87 Houston only has one lineup that's really performed poorly against the Blazers... ...of course, that lineup is their starting lineup
