Series Thread: 1) Houston Rockets vs 5) Utah Jazz

[Mecca]

With your streak as of late......Jazz in 7. maybe 6.

I hope so.

 

[DJ]

Which winning 4 titles in 5 years is impressive and will probably be acceptable for them to realize the band can break up.

Curry is fine this year, and thanks to their loaded roster even a less than 100% Curry isn't enough to derail them. Next year unless LeBron goes to Philly, Houston, or a mega team is formed in LA it'll be the Warriors again next year.

Stick to college football......forget that, don't stick to just college football.

Forget sports altogether.

 

[DJ]

@trojanfan12 ....

This is going to be my first year back as a full-time football fan.

I'm adopting the Cardinals.

But, hot Damn am I rooting for the Seahawks now too.

I'm so happy Shaq gets to play with his twin.

This has been the feel good story of the year and that kid can play.

Welcome.

You'd look great in nothing but a Seahawks jersey.

 

[DJ]

I hope so.

It'd be a great story.

Especially, if somehow the Jazz squared off vs the Pelicans.

 

[DJ]

I think the Pels have a better shot at beating the Warriors than the Jazz do vs the Rockets.

*Gets ready for the pending shit storm this comment will bring*

 

[OregonDucks]

Stick to college football......forget that, don't stick to just college football.

Forget sports altogether.

Please tell me otherwise how the Warriors don't win a title? Or wont be favored to win a title as long as this team sticks together?

Unless LeBron goes to Houston, goes to Philly, or forms a mega team in LA, the Warriors will be the favorites. And if they win titles up until 2020-2021, well then, that is one helluva run for a franchise.

 

[DJ]

Please tell me otherwise how the Warriors don't win a title? Or wont be favored to win a title as long as this team sticks together?

Unless LeBron goes to Houston, goes to Philly, or forms a mega team in LA, the Warriors will be the favorites. And if they win titles up until 2020-2021, well then, that is one helluva run for a franchise.

Never mind, reading isn't your strong suit.

Moving on,

 

[OregonDucks]

Never mind, reading isn't your strong suit.

Moving on,

And if you haven't noticed all-stars are going to GS for the cheap to win rings. So them having to pay Green may or may not happen. Or if they cut bait with him, they go and get another all-star to team up with Curry, Klay and KD.

 

[DJ]

And if you haven't noticed all-stars are going to GS for the cheap to win rings. So them having to pay Green may or may not happen. Or if they cut bait with him, they go and get another all-star to team up with Curry, Klay and KD.

Because other passing PF's just grow on trees, right?

You're missing the part that their current core is what makes them great.

PS: Replacing Green is going to be easier said than done. Goodness.

 

[OregonDucks]

Because other passing PF's just grow on trees, right?

You're missing the part that their current core is what makes them great.

PS: Replacing Green is going to be easier said than done. Goodness.

Who says they have to pass on Green? Who says Green doesn't stay for the cheap? Maybe he wants more rings and doesn't want more checks. And if he wants more checks he can always pick up more money in endorsements.

and by 2020-2021 I am sure there is another PF out there that will mesh just fine with KD, Curry and Thompson. And it might be easy to recruit a veteran PF who has already gotten paid and is looking for a ring. Heck they could get Aldridge.

 

[Scapegoat]

LOL yes the Jazz should go back to New Orleans. And Charlotte already got the Hornets back.

Now riddle me this, how does a team leave Seattle and go to a Midwest dump in Oklahoma City? I hate most of what is in Seattle, mostly because of the fuskies, but even I have to say Seattle is a cool city and a huge market compared to OKC.

Charlotte got another team not the Hornets.
The rest is just your opinion. Which is worth jack based on your posts.

 

[OregonDucks]

Charlotte got another team not the Hornets.
The rest is just your opinion. Which is worth jack based on your posts.

Sonics probably don't choke that roster away if they stayed in Seattle.

 

[Scapegoat]

Sonics probably don't choke that roster away if they stayed in Seattle.

Their meltdowns were historical.
Record setting actually.

NBA.com: Eighth-Seeded Nuggets Upset Sonics

 

[Inimical]

Houston in 5. Rubio has been ruled out of the first 3 games already.

 

[Wishbone]

LOL yes the Jazz should go back to New Orleans. And Charlotte already got the Hornets back.

Now riddle me this, how does a team leave Seattle and go to a Midwest dump in Oklahoma City? I hate most of what is in Seattle, mostly because of the fuskies, but even I have to say Seattle is a cool city and a huge market compared to OKC.

Seattle like Portland is a cess pool. Seattle leads in the nation in suicides for a reason.

 

[tlance]

Houston in 5. Rubio has been ruled out of the first 3 games already.

No Rubio, no win.

Rockets might sweep if Rubio is out the whole time. Will agree with your Rockets in 5 prediction for now, but I have a tough time envisioning a close series without Rubio playing.

 

[OregonDucks]

Seattle like Portland is a cess pool. Seattle leads in the nation in suicides for a reason.

I am not going to argue with you, Portland is a dump. But Seattle has more to offer than OKC.

 

[Inimical]

No Rubio, no win.

Rockets might sweep if Rubio is out the whole time. Will agree with your Rockets in 5 prediction for now, but I have a tough time envisioning a close series without Rubio playing.

As inspiring as DM first round was. He doesnt create at all like Rubio. The Offense really stalled and depended on him so much. Houston im sure would happily Double Team . No matter what Houston is going to win this. All of Utahs starters have to play as they did in the last game. Capela actually matches up well but i dont think hes going to score nearly as many points against Gobert. Gobert is still a bit clumsy on Offense so i dont suspect offensively big series from these teams. Turn overs and Rebounds will decide it IMO. Utah has to force outside shooters into the hands of Gobert and, now, Favors has to step it up tremendously on D. Essentially they need to dominate the inside in all aspects.

 

[trojanfan12]

there hasn't always been superteams.

In the 90s there were a handful of teams that had a chance, the Bulls had the great Jordan but they drafted him, got him and his greatness lead to the titles, sure he had good surrounding players, but they weren't Kevin Durant type.

The Bulls were a superteam and there were a couple of other teams that qualified as well, but just weren't as good as the Bulls.

 

[trojanfan12]

@trojanfan12 ....

This is going to be my first year back as a full-time football fan.

I'm adopting the Cardinals.

But, hot Damn am I rooting for the Seahawks now too.

I'm so happy Shaq gets to play with his twin.

This has been the feel good story of the year and that kid can play.

Yeah, when I saw this morning that he was still available, my first thought was that it would be really cool if the Seahawks took him.

Can't wait to see him on the field. I don't know if he'll start, but I think he'll play.