WES2006AG said:

---

Capela has looked bad this series, there is no other way to say it. But as Hickory pointed out last night we have to wonder how much of this is still the lingering effects of the virus he had 2 weeks ago. He just doesn't seem to have the same energy that he has played with most of his career.

Couple the lingering effects of the illness and the fact that the warriors are a bad matchup for Clint you just have to hope he can find a way to contribute over the rest of the series.

---

Lol. There is nothing lingering. The guy is always this weak and slow footed. He has unique athleticism for his size but is rarely in position. When he is, he reaches and gives very little effort, especially with rebounding.

You're just used to seeing him go up against Sacramento, Memphis, and Phoenix and it makes you think he is good. He is a well below average player in the playoffs when good teams with good players defend him. He straight up gives up half the time.

All I can know is he was 3/10 last night, which is GD pathetic considering the shots he takes.

WES2006AG said:

---

mazag08 said:

---

WES2006AG said:

---

Capela has looked bad this series, there is no other way to say it. But as Hickory pointed out last night we have to wonder how much of this is still the lingering effects of the virus he had 2 weeks ago. He just doesn't seem to have the same energy that he has played with most of his career.

Couple the lingering effects of the illness and the fact that the warriors are a bad matchup for Clint you just have to hope he can find a way to contribute over the rest of the series.

---

Lol. There is nothing lingering. The guy is always this weak and slow footed. He has unique athleticism for his size but is rarely in position. When he is, he reaches and gives very little effort, especially with rebounding.

You're just used to seeing him go up against Sacramento, Memphis, and Phoenix and it makes you think he is good. He is a well below average player in the playoffs when good teams with good players defend him. He straight up gives up half the time.

---

You must have missed all of last season's playoffs. Capela has been bad this series but to say that he is a below average player is laughable. Capela has dominated Gobert and KAT as recently as last playoffs and held Gobert in check offensively most of this years first round.

---

Last year is not this year. He hasn't played well all playoffs and there is no excuse considering his effort has been minimal and he's been unwilling to work hard against good defenders to get in position. The Warriors have done a lot to take him away from the basket, but when he is around it, he is not effective on either side of the court except when they have a complete defensive mental lapse.

CoachRTM said:

---

Hickory High said:

---

I think this is the only place on the internet, Rockets fans or not, that the vast majority appears to be willing to make every excuse in the world for the team.

Last night's loss was awful. In my opinion, it will cost them the series. I've stood up for the team through thick and thin all year. After last night, I can't see us winning game 6 and certainly can't see us winning game 7.

---

We're apparently 6 point favorites in Vegas, so if you really feel that way you are more than welcome to put your money where your mouth is.

---

I wouldn't take that bet

maca1028 said:

---

CoachRTM said:

---

Hickory High said:

---

I think this is the only place on the internet, Rockets fans or not, that the vast majority appears to be willing to make every excuse in the world for the team.

Last night's loss was awful. In my opinion, it will cost them the series. I've stood up for the team through thick and thin all year. After last night, I can't see us winning game 6 and certainly can't see us winning game 7.

---

We're apparently 6 point favorites in Vegas, so if you really feel that way you are more than welcome to put your money where your mouth is.

---

I wouldn't take that bet

---

You should go put big money on it like Hickory

You can say that Golden State has controlled Capela, but that does not excuse going 7 for 16 (43.8%) from the free throw line. He was shooting 63.6% (166 for 261) during the regular season.

CFTXAG10 said:

---

Nino Brown said:

---

Hickory High said:

---

How is it so hard for you to separate the emotional from the logical in terms of fandom?

I mean Jesus Christ, what I'm saying is not that crazy. I FEEL that I want us to win, I don't THINK that it's going to happen.

You're clearly just going to hate me no matter what.

---

I don't get it either. Hell, I grew up i Houston. I went to Rockets games since I was 7 because my father worked at the Summit as an HPD officer. I worked for the Rockets for over 4 and half seasons. Harden disappearing again at the most critical times in the biggest swing game of the series was not good. Paul's contract for what he's bringing, not good. There is a big difference between being a fan boy and a realist.

---

This just isn't accurate though. Go look at the thread being compiled by Bijani on Twitter (Rockets_Insider) of those last ten possessions or the Nick Wright explanation below. Harden pushed all the right buttons to set his teammates up for easy looks. He didn't disappear, he was right there helping his team win the game. Dantoni in his presser said the same thing. Maybe if his teammates werent hitting he would have played a little more selfish but it wasn't necessary. Lastly, even though he didn't take but one shot (which he made) in that stretch he led all scorers with 31 points on 63% shooting.

---

We can agree to disagree I guess. As a former player and coach I know who should have the ball in their hands every possession the last 5 minutes on every single trip and any fan or whatever can spin however they want to in order to fit their agenda. You said Rockets insider.....that's all you needed to say man.

So who all is gonna be at Toyota tomorrow?

Ticket prices are cheap-ish right now (below face in a lot of areas) - maybe people are fearing the weather.

Aggie09Derek said:

---

So who all is gonna be at Toyota tomorrow?

Ticket prices are cheap-ish right now (below face in a lot of areas) - maybe people are fearing the weather.

---

I'll be there. Weather won't keep me away from a playoff game.

I agree. Certainly a lot easier to game plan for the opponent losing a guy as important as KD with the benefit of two days (rather than one quarter)

WES2006AG said:

---

Aggie09Derek said:

---

So who all is gonna be at Toyota tomorrow?

Ticket prices are cheap-ish right now (below face in a lot of areas) - maybe people are fearing the weather.

---

I'll be there. Weather won't keep me away from a playoff game.

---

Ditto

Thompson has done pretty good defending Harden. We need to do better about switching to get Curry on Harden. Then force his awful defensive ass to foul or get embarrassed.

Some significant incorrect calls........

https://official.nba.com/l2m/L2MReport.html?gameId=0041800225

Frok said:

---

The basketball gods have given the Houston Rockets retribution from the Chris Paul injury last year.

They MUST WIN these last two games.

---

Isn't it an exact reverse this year?
Lose Paul game 5 at home, win the game then lose game 6 away and lose game 7 at home?

Yes

one could argue that CP3 last year was playing so well that was as important to us as KD is to the warriors this year

Bet the house, its destiny

gougler08 said:

---

maca1028 said:

---

CoachRTM said:

---

Hickory High said:

---

I think this is the only place on the internet, Rockets fans or not, that the vast majority appears to be willing to make every excuse in the world for the team.

Last night's loss was awful. In my opinion, it will cost them the series. I've stood up for the team through thick and thin all year. After last night, I can't see us winning game 6 and certainly can't see us winning game 7.

---

We're apparently 6 point favorites in Vegas, so if you really feel that way you are more than welcome to put your money where your mouth is.

---

I wouldn't take that bet

---

You should go put big money on it like Hickory

---

Let me rephrase that, I wouldn't take that bet with him...

If there's not at least a game 7.....

I hate you guys.

Seems like they try to but either don't set a good screen or curry way over plays the screen and then hurries back to guard his guy why iggy can guard harden. I think he should try and split the double team or the screen should roll early and feed the screener the ball. Curry overplays each and every screen

I'll be there tomorrow. This is it. This is our best shot.

Nick Wright

Diggity said:

---

Quote:

---

Q4
00:09.4
Foul: Loose Ball
Eric Gordon
Shaun Livingston
INC
Video

Comment:
Gordon (HOU) dives into Livingston's (GSW) legs and and dislodges him from his position during the loose ball.

---

I don't really see that in the video. I see two guys fighting for the ball. What does Livingston do to establish position here?

---

Ya I originally thought it was a foul on Livingston but replay just shows both guys going all out for the ball. Gordon definitely doesn't "dive into Livingston's legs". That's complete BS.

People stranded at Minute Maid tonight. Hoping not to get stranded at Toyota Center tomorrow.