NBA Playoffs 2018

Golden State and Boston will both win in 6.

Finals: Golden State over Boston in 5.

Golden State vs the Cavs.

The problem is Houston is playing 2 on 4 in terms of All Star players in the starting lineup. 2 on 4s historically do not work out too well in basketball for the team with the 2.

Houston may have the best passing backcourt in the NBA is you look at the combined assist totals of Paul and Harden. But Golden State has the best shooting backcourt in NBA history in the Splash Brothers. There is a reason why they are called the Splash Brothers.

My biggest problem with the Rockets (other than the fact that they are outmanned) is that their stars have not won anything anywhere, nor has their coach. Golden State can match them shooting 3s, so I do not believe they are too concerned about the Rockets dropping in a few. To me, the Celtics-Cavs is much more of a tossup series although the Cavs got off on the wrong foot yesterday.

I agree- I don't give the Rockets a zero chance but I am very skeptical and they have a lot to prove in my eyes. Looking forward to watching the game tonight. Klay Thompson is a pretty good defender so I think his matchup on Harden will be interesting to watch as well as the PG matchup. It's the two best backcourts in the NBA, without any question-

Both teams are loaded with talent but at this stage of the playoffs it's also about the intangibles. The Warriors have been there and done that. Rockets don't and won't. Steve Kerr had a pretty good description for KD at the post-game conference. When plays break down just throw it to KD and he'll get you a bucket probably better than anyone on earth.

The Rockets did not have a good offensive flow, looked stagnant. On many possessions Harden had the ball, dribbled around and his teammates were all standing around, and nobody was cutting. On the other end, Durant is a huge factor in the mid range game because the 3 point shooting of both teams is a wash. I think most teams have difficulty defending Durant because of his length and superior talent, but the Rockets were allowing easy entry passes to Durant in spots where he is automatic. If those entry passes are not denied and some face guarding doesn't start happening, Rockets are going down big time.

Kobe Bryant Analyzes Film On Jason Tatum

Excellent, excellent critical analysis of film of Jason Tatum attempting to execute the catch and shoot:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZmEY3n97P4

Kobe really should be coaching in the NBA!

Again Durant is lighting up the Rockets. The Rockets look outmanned. They really don’t have anyone to check Durant. Durant is just having his way and showing the Rockets who is boss.

Sharkman,

You can stick a fork in the Rockets. They are not winning this series.

Cavs-Celtics is much more intriguing and I can see that series going 7 and either team winning.