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Rockets Series Predictions/Analysis?

Even before this game I thought Rockets in 5. Still think that. They are just better than the Jazz until Mitchell can get a few more seasons under his belt and reach that top alpha status, and until the Jazz can get one more good scoring piece on the team.
 
There are things a team has to do to slow down the Rockets, and they revolve around Harden and Paul.

Harden:
1-keep him off the wings. And extend the perimeter.
2-overplay his left. Force him right.
3-guard the 3 and paint. Give him mid range all day.
4-hedge/anticipate screens. Don't wait for the screen. Anticipate and react to avoid having to switch. Don't extend arms forward when jumping screens.


Paul is easier to guard 1 in 1 (not easy) and his mid-range is automatic. Keep him off the elbows and don't give him open shots.

Finally, double and make the other players beat you.
 
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