apologies to SteveR, judit & Thom... but the Warriors are Done!

the nba like the nation is sick.

every team trying to emulate the jack-a-three style.

making the 1st round 7 games is stupid and tedious.

Wow, if I could stand to watch the arrogant bastards, I might've caught that collapse. 31 points? Wow. Fans must've been STUNNED! Could've been fun to watch.

Funny to hear people here talk for days and days about how the Jazz will try to stop Harden. How'd that work out for ya?

But in other sports news, the Islanders may sweep Pittsburgh tonight. We'll see. NOTHING like playoff hockey.

Love seeing a good upset.  Went to the Bruins game 1 with my step son... had a great time but our team lost.

Crazy to see the Lightning down 3-0.  Best regular season in NHL history and might get bounced round 1 by a #8 seed.  Potential sweep, none-the-less.

Hoping for an upset and the Warriors to go home.  You just don't see that.. ever... in the NBA.

Still going to be Bucks vs Warriors. 

lol at anyone who thinks the clippers will win that series 

I'm mentioned because.....??????

Haven't watched or cared about an NBA game since Jordan retired.

>>>>Still going to be Bucks vs Warriors. 

Bucks could pull it out now.    No Boogie, Klay is more streaky than ever, Durant is leaving....there is drama in paradise.      

>>>>>lol at anyone who thinks the clippers will win that series 

Nah....but Love me some Motrezl foshizzle. 

Seems like we've heard this before...

Go Blazers! 

I have a dream that the INSIDE the NBA broadcast w/ Barkley and Shaq will add Bill Walton to the panel. That would be hilarious. Won't happen, I know, I know.

BTW  - if anyone out there loves the Clippers so much that they want to bet some money on the outcome of this series, PLEASE LET ME KNOW because I’d be happy to take that bet. TY

BTW  - if anyone out there loves the Clippers so much that they want to bet some money on the outcome of this series, PLEASE LET ME KNOW because I’d be happy to take that bet. TY

fuck the clippers.

we are in the family band era of the nba...

Arrogant bastards, LOL LOL LOL Jealous waabees go for it enjoy the moment Talk about ugly basketball styles I think it’s funny that Harden is even spoken about it’s just fucking ugly and it’s not basketball

>>>>>>That would be hilarious

Sure would.

>>>fuck the clippers.

Let them enjoy their one playoff victory in the last century. 

harden's game is trash.

We will see when the fat lady sings as they say good luck to all in theTournament

i'm actually stoked for the clippers.

a group of basically nobodies make it and win one from the all-star team.

too bad they are the clippers. nice though to see an organic team do well.

'Family band era' is a keeper. That will wind up being applied in many places.  Good one. 

I wish I was born a thousand years ago

i wish I sailed the darken seas

on a great big clipper ship

going from this land here to that

i put on a sailor suit and cap

the clipper ship will sink as it always does

ps, can they just send the clippers to seattle since that makes sense in a lot of ways?

With Cousins out, the Rockets got this.  It's all over now and Durant wont be back.

They had the best regular team in NBA history.

Up 3-1 in the Finals to the shitty Cavs and what happened?

They Shit the bed!!!!!!

Lol!!!!!!!!

That was great.

PS: never would have won the first finals against the Cavs if Love's shoulder wasn't jacked or Ky didn't bust up his kneecap!

>>every team trying to emulate the jack-a-three style.

What does this mean?

That is the sound of an old man crying wishing for the old days

In basketball, a player can make three points instead of two points if the player shoots from beyond the three point line.

>>In basketball, a player can make three points instead of two points if the player shoots from beyond the three point line.

Lol, thanks dude.  I know what a 3 pointer is....

it means just chuck 3's from deep.

doesn't matter. everyone just jack a shot up.

popularized by mike no D 'antoni and the GS squad.

i find it boring.

they should just do away with it.

Hooper

 pooper

2019

Never would have I think close counts in  horseshoes

reality Can be a difficult concept

Harden is so ugly

I fear how ugly he is

can you dig it ?

you want to make a bet on the warriors vs clippers series Liam? Ill take the Warriors and I’ll even give you odds. 

You forgot the scooper lltd.

Love adults who can't handle the truth and resort to calling names.

And yes reality can be a difficult concept for some but I'm good.

They shit the bed, that was great- 

It’s OK that you root against the team that I have rooted for since 1962,  57 years.

It’s OK if I don’t like it that “it’s great they shit the bed”

long live loyalty , 

no scooper reference- I just felt that you were pooping on my  parade   Taking Joy in my sorrow as it were

Now as for that harden and his style of play  I am a party pooper and as for how referees call certain players.... say for instance curry versus harden..I’m a party pooper

When it comes to sports many are not adults, And I don’t always behave like a mature adult, as it were

Is shit the bed a form of calling names?  well it wasn’t directed at me at the time.....

lltd

I take no offense. 

Let's just say since it hasn't been the Cavs winning the title every year (ummmm....and never will again in my lifetime), I enjoy when the Warriors "shit the bed." 

I take great satisfaction when they lose even a game because, well let's face it, they are a great team. And by team I really mean a team.

I'm tired of seeing the Dubs win every year!

Should make my comment about the first Finals understandable.

Carry on.

I'll crawl back to my hole once again with one Title and be happy I guess.

The Warriors and Durant looked pretty darn solid

Their passing is like ballet.   (Or the Dead’s finest jamming transitions)

Magic/ art 

Any team but the Warriors, yuck.

They still have the team to beat even with cousins out.

Oh hey it’s Liam! He’s back! Wanna bet? 

 Weird game felt like they were gonna lose     They Fucking sure better remember that rebounding is important..... it was blowing my mind 

cliippers look interesting.    Potential

Wow - great game one! 

The Bucks didn’t look so good today, they need to get their shit together. I get the feeling that the winner of Rockets v Warriors is going to win it all though. 

>>>>never said they'd lose this series Buck-man...

Correct, you just said it was all over for them after one loss implying that they’d lose the series.  Great walk back.  Do you know THOD?

Are you trying to claim when you said “it’s all over now baby” that you meant they’d win the series?

Seems like the dubs escaped that one which is just fine by me.    While I agree with commentators there were some missed calls on Harden's three point landings, that guy does some serious push offs.    

He’s clever I just don’t find him classy

Today I was thinking that Houston and Golden State are the two whineyist  teams in the league

And Dantoni is a horrible role model-  I was hoping they would  lose by that one point that he gave away

 Very ugly game with some good play interspersed I thought the Warriors defensive strategy was excellent   By the  19th turnover I completely lost my —-shit slow the H down

Mr. Harden he always is going forward and always kicks his leg out and today they might’ve called three or four more of those in his favor —-at the same time he fouls like a motherfucker and does get some calls in his favor

Is he the victim or the crime

He sure as hell ain't the victim...

 Harden is a POS Loser

whiney bitch cheater

If they called offensive fouls he would fall out twice every game

STFU ( from Bobby)

Durant is a way more deserving MVP.

  Do I feel better now ?

While i tend to agee, I just loved the Bobby cameo lower left corner

Meanwhile in Rip City;

Preach Damian 

Right on, Damian. Way to keep it in perspective.

Word. Dame is the man, and love how he shut Westbrook and the rest of those petty bitch ass mother fuckers down. 

Yeah, I think he’s extremely compassionate, empathetic, smart, wise and then, there’s his playing... 

Damian Lillard from that basketball powerhouse Weber State! Some college recruiters really blew it.

Harden was fouled a shit ton in game 1. Not called.

Hate both teams for different reasons.

Coaching in the NBA is such a joke!!!!

Hooper

 how many times did Harden foul others...  what is your personal assessment?

And if I were to go to a Houston game I would carry a yellow card in my pocket,  and probably bring it out quite often

lol clown shoes

Check this out LOL: https://mobile.twitter.com/windhorstespn/status/1123215529408249864?s=21

One of the refs for tonight is Scott Foster, who apparently is one of the NBA refs that the Rockets hate the most. So one thing I can safely predict for tonight is MORE WHINING FROM THE ROCKETS!!!! 

portland getting rid of jokic was a bad move....

I thought the Nuggets drafted Jokic Turtle? 

i believe he was by portland and traded...

Maybe! My memory is bad sometimes. 

oh never mind...i am confused.

Lltd,

I never mentioned he didn't foul himself.

He fouls almost every time he has the ball. I truly believe that. But on the other hand he was fouled a shit ton too!

Like I said, I hate both these teams for different reasons.

I wish they both would lose this series. Lol.

Kerr isn't a great coach.......just has the players. I love it when people say otherwise, makes me chuckle.

Isn't Foster the ref that the Warriors hate as well?  Or am I thinking of somebody else.

Damian Lillard's from Oakland.  Bay Area proud.

Great video from ESPN on how Harden shoots very differently when he is uncontested vs contested and trying to draw a foul

https://streamable.com/112wg

Fill my eyes with that double vision

fill my eyes with that draymond’s finger 

the loss of Trevor Ariza is glaring

Oh yeah Ryan Anderson too. Not sure how they won any games this year without those guys. 

the Rockets will now have to win 4 of the next 5. 

good luck with that 

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/04/baylor-bears-womens-basketball-white-ho...

Looks like the Warriors will sweep this series.

Rockets are done!

iguodala is the only warrior i like.

even your bench players are former olympians.

is it even fun for you?

Iggy and Sean Livingston. The rest can suck it. God I loathe the warriors. 

Also, can everyone stop taking about Huston, Harden and the whole foul controversy.  While I love the NBA, some of these guys act soft. 

ENOD

Two takes;

lol karma

houston???

https://apple.news/AFn75EvOZStCXI54BU3xoJw

Https://apple.news/ABjAVHcbjQ4KtYVhfkJtxlw

Beautiful?

https://apple.news/ARClrh4r8SX6SDmgnbxeufA

Hey, if you're talking about tonight's game, it hasn't been on here yet. I hope this isn't a spoiler.

Spoiling?

I saw the end. These games  (and the Blazer's) have been so close! It's only 2-2, lots of time to go ahead. We'll see.

>>>>>Houston DESTROYING this sad pathetic team.

Far from destroying but since technically they should have won the first two games I do think the dubs are in more trouble than they probably think.   Red Rockets (dog ref) just want it far more and the dubs are still in cruising mode and it may just bite them.   

Everyone talks of how important Klay is but his streakiness has only increased with Durant's arrival.   Fine he can play some decent D but his shooting is down right horrendous.  

I don't see the desire for Irving and Durant to go to NY but I don't doubt that will happen.  Irving is is shooting 31% in the playoffs and has proven he's maybe the whiniest bitch in all of the nba.  Why Durant likes that as an answer I have no idea.   Especially with the east heating up.   If Irving leaves I think it will actually be good news for the Celtics.  They can get back to team ball.   

In other news, is Lue really the answer for the lakers......

Houston’s made a lot of great plays the last couple days and Harden’s skills and will are incredible

But between that it’s almost impossible to watch some fucker (Whiny flopping fouling fucker)  dribbling for so fucking long but I am loving the 24  second shot clock violations

Be careful what you wish for- click link below 

Question is Chris Paul the dirtiest player in the league?

https://apple.news/AqvXINEJBSDKa2fK8SrXyJQ

Colin:

https://apple.news/AqvXINEJBSDKa2fK8SrXyJQ

loliam

Fuck both teams!!!!!!

Bet those fuckers shot thousands of 3s in practice and never fall down!

Steph is the worst at doing this......POS!

Harden is the one with the beard who is always on the ground, I think you’re confused Hoop

>In other news, is Lue really the answer for the lakers......<

it's a goddamned shit show.

Lue is the answer for Lebron, which is all that matters when Lebron is on the roster. 

Bucky,

Unfortunately I have to disagree with you on this topic.

They both mop the court really well but Steph does it more in my opinion.

But then again I have no official stats.....lol!

There’s gotta be someone keeping count, I’ll take a look 

I found the answer. 

According to fadeawayworld.net, the DEFINITIVE source of NBA true information, James Harden is a member of the NBA All-Time flopper team. Curry isn’t. Sounds like case closed to me. https://fadeawayworld.net/2018/08/30/nba-all-flop-team-5-biggest-flopper...

There’s even an official picture with him smiling for being on the team. He’s PROUD of it. 

SMH

Steph is Real Not Fadeaway...

Go Dubs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O07F-gxDvLE

Hooper, I appreciate your passion and interest     and forgive me but you have already told us, bit who is your favorite Team from your childhood

I’m at homer and a Warriors fan since the 60s

I get being annoyed by them because they’re so good

 I’m annoyed by Houston because they’re whiny and the rules are Arbitrary and not conducive to the game of basketball  and abused by that team  /  which results in ugly basketball or some other sport for that matter

My homer opinion is this Steph Curry is fouled constantly and rarely gets calls

You can see what you see or what you want your eyes to see but it may not be all that objective IMHO

>>>Steph is the worst at doing this......POS!

Hooper I think you are wrong on this.  There was a recent article talking about how steph refuses to jump into people or draw fouls.  Kerr has implored him to take advantage of it but he refuses.   However, I wouldn't be surprised if he starts doing it this series to counter balance Hardens approach.   You may hate his ego...but you can't hate his approach.   

If the rockets win, it will change basketball for the worse.   I agree with the lovematters video although I find the guy obnoxious.  Basketball will just become about drawing fouls.   Maybe the NBA should reduce the amount of fouls per player to five.   

Curry’s move is more the pump-fake, jump into defender who is now in the air while you put up a three. Like this: https://youtu.be/TTCF6XY1C3A

Harden is more Reggie Miller-like, I’m going to unnaturally kick my legs out at a defender to draw contact if they are near me and roll on the floor for emphasis sake: https://tinyurl.com/yyjl29l8

Bucky, good stuff.

Lltd,, always been a Cavs fan! Not real upset James left. Of course getting to the Finals every year was wonderful but it was getting really stale, if you will. James wasn't getting younger and as you know he likes to have old overpaid players to join him. This is okay if it pans out, otherwise it'll just devastate your team for years to come. I was ready to start the process all over again. The Cavs weren't winning anytime soon with him so let's just get ready for the future now. Why wait? I live and die with them! Mostly die.

Lol. I'm not too big of a fan of today's NBA. I get it, changes and all. I like what I like. I make no apologies. To me, the NBA was much more enjoyable in previous decades! IMO. Not talking about talent in today's game. The game itself!

Zang, I'm sure I'm wrong on my assessment of the matter. Also, of course I'm tired of the GSW. For a few reasons. 1)I'm a Cavs fan  2)but mainly would like to see a different team in the Finals because it gets tiring. Like football, I'm so sick of NE because they've been there so many times. Which brings up your point or someone 's point it's because they are great. Exactly!I

Thank you for your reply Hooper

I’m assuming that the NBA is the most profitable it’s ever been

but the three point line is just too close now

and getting three foul shots when fouled Could be changed to two shots

 When I think of making a three-part line further out and the size and speed of the players now they should probably use some more international sized court — just make it bigger 

It’s like the NFL the rules favor the offense and penalize the defense

I don’t know if we’ll see the impact of the big man like we used to in the past but there’s some good ones coming along

I could easily be wrong and usually am, but it seems like they’re allowing more contact elbows grabbing clenching bumping moving screens etc. these days. Just the elevation of the three point shot has changed the dynamics of the game

and a generational talent like curry

I like your take on starting over,  by the way and I have always thought LeBron James is kind of a boob.  It sure hasn’t gone well and won’t go well for the Lakers, but as a Warriors fan that’s pretty enjoyable on its own  lol 

Oh ya, GO DUBS!!!!!!!!

Please please please. The game is not on TV here until 7:30 PDT; please please please do not announce the score or the winner until the game is over here.

Thank you so much.

Hey now judit all is good no one can announce the score until it’s over and yes it doesn’t start till 730

 That last post was premature EJ .........

Hope all is well

 I think Liam or someone posted a spoiler the other night and I’m hoping to avoid that tonight. 

GO WARRIORS !!!

Yes, LLTD, all is well, thanks. I had surgery on my hand today and it's starting to hurt, but I'm okay.

Weir and Jackie are supposed to be doing the anthem tonight.

I don't think they usually show it on TV.

I will be watching the game at Smilieys in Bolinas, which claims to be the

oldest bar in Calif.

Time to step it up gentlemen!

Good thing the team just keeps playing and it's not all about Curry... I'm hoping Durrant isn't seriously hurt, for his sake and the team.

See you on Friday.

wow Liam, not sure if your last post could have turned out any more wrong. 

you WERE right about KD not bailing them out but Curry stepped up in the end

didnt see much of Harden though

never mind all that though - SEE YA KYRIE!!!! Bucks and Giannis looking strong, 

At least one more game in Oakland before they join "the other side."

Liam living in the future???

I didn’t know you could troll yourself

Or maybe you can’t control yourself

I choose Curry over harden. Seven days a week

enjoy

I do hope KD’s injury is not serious.....

Bummer about KD's injury.   Can't feel good about winning a series to a team that's lost two starters but I'm sure Houston feels some karma at the moment.   I assume they take the next one easy and the last one is a dog fight.   Do the splash brothers reappear and bring life to KD for another round or is this team toast.   If they lose the series, does KD sign a one year to win one last time with the dubs.    

Irving is a shit show.   I have no idea why anyone would want him on their team.   Now the knicks have much less than a shit show so maybe they take him but I sure wouldn't.  Bring in Durant and AD.   Celts will be better next year without irving.   Knicks will end up with locker room poison in Irving and a beat up Durant and still won't win shit.   Irving's ego is too big and as he has clearly shown he's no leader.  

Liam is the Bryen of sports

Lol TH

- When are you going to get crazy horse to play your town again

oh my calf hurts.

tape it up and shut up.

Good call Turtle. Could you imagine a hockey player trying to pull that shit? My calf hurts? He’d be thrown out of the league and rightfully so. 

BTW who has been posting scores of the games here before Judit gets to watch the game live? Whoever it is please cut it out. Not cool.

Hey turtle my eyes hurt from reading your post go root  for the Lakers buddy

One dab over the line.....

Sup Reardon? This isn’t one of you’re best efforts man. Need more pics and memes

my lakers are a shit show.

thanks david stern and new guy too.

i think it's fitting because both of these teams embody the modern nba. 

chuck a 3 

don't play D

whine incessantly.

detractors can bag on kobe, but he wouldn't miss a playoff game with a "calf injury".

he also wouldn't have left to a rival team that beat his team, barely in the playoffs.

go nuggets.

mike d'antonni can suck an egg.

god he's annoying.

Can we talk Cavs?

Looking forward to May 14th ;)

Should they trade Love before trade deadline next year? Won't get much for him unfortunately! Also excited to finally be able to get rid of these horrible contracts before trade deadline this coming year. Teams will definitely want them for expiring purposes but we might have to bring back a horrible contract. Who knows? Can't get much worse that's for sure.

I feel bad for that Celtics fan who thought they were a championship team this year and years to come. Ky was a bust and Gordon was a HUGE bust! They are going to have to blow it up this summer if they can, otherwise it's going to be many years of playoff frustrations.

>>>detractors can bag on kobe, but he wouldn't miss a playoff game with a "calf injury".

But there were couple games he just bagged to say FU to the press.     

Tonight, the Warriors have a golden opportunity to shine (puns intended) and, hopefully get a little bit more respect.  Imagine any of the remaining playoff contenders without their Harden, Lillard, Jokic, Antetokounmpo, Leonard, or Embiid.

Without having arguably the best player of this year's playoffs, Curry, Thomas, Green, et al still have a chance of beating the Rockets on their home court.  Rockets sure seem to have this in hand, but you never know.

To all of you who are enjoying having your favorite team in the playoffs (I'm thinking especially of the Nuggets fans): enjoy the experience.  It should never be taken for granted.

That's all...

don't worry, they have all the all-stars pre-kd....

that should be enough.

Yes, the players pre-KD have the talent and skills to take the game.

GO WARRIORS !!!!!!!!!!!

And the Blazers did their job last night - stay tuned.

oh shit Liam is Reardon? Liam seems much more sedate. 

If the warriors lose tonight there will be THREE NBA GAME 7’s on Sunday! 

^He's missing Bron-Bron... 

(((Strength in Numbers)))

WARRIORS!!!!!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Houston, what a bunch of clowns. Yap yap yap all season about what they are going to do to everyone with a full healthy roster and what happens? Same old Rockets. Harden disappears when it counts and they go out with a whimper. 

The Warriors, the safest bet for the last 5 years, move on. 

The other safest bet that came through is that Liam Reardon will entertain all of us with his epic, annual self’ings. 

Gotta be Warriors vs Bucks right? 

And I think someone owes SteveR, Judit and Thom (I guess?) an apology 

118-113

Curry 33 in the second half.

Liam, don't know who's pissing in your cereal, but the energy you put into pouting about Curry is funny.

GO WARRIORS !!!

I'm going to have a hard time if it's Blazers vs Warriors...

^Well, if that happens, at least you'll be able to root for one of them in the finals. 

That’s true, Johnny D. I hope all is well with you.

>>.Gotta be Warriors vs Bucks right? 

I would think so.   Should be a fun matchup.   

Evidently the dubs had a higher over and under without Durant on the court this year.   Are they toast if he leaves or can they squeeze out another.   

Who picks up cousins too?   Keeps gettinghurt, iwill someone think it's worth the risk or does he end up staying.  

Interesting Rumors of Kyrie to Lakers which is why the Lue thing fell apart.  The more practical reasoning was Lue was going ot make less money by signing on to coach them.   

>>>>The more practical reasoning was Lue was going ot make less money by signing on to coach them.   

yup I heard that they only offered Lue a 3 year deal, instead of the normal 5. And yeah, he’s still getting paid by Cleveland, which he would give up if he took the lakers job. So basically, the Lakers cheaped out. Seems like they need to get someone who is OK with NOT coaching Lebron while simultaneously having to coach the rest of the young team. 

LOL 

Just wow

epic fail

Lack of class equals lack of championship   what a shit show

There are dozens of articles I can post links to but it really doesn’t matter Chris Paul is an ass hat James harden a cheater and Houston is the worlds whineyist nearest organization

Karma

>>>***Stephanie CURRY****

>>>ZERO points -- more fouls than points -- horrible defense

https://twitter.com/MagicJohnson/status/1127058843119149059

I care only slightly more about the NBA as I do about the NHL or nascar or soccer but I have a lot of close friends that are Warriors fans so I am glad they won. Always love it when a call out goes bad.

Rooting for the Blazers to win tomorrow.  Dell Curry has been flying back and forth to catch his kids games.  I hope he's flying between Portland and the Bay for the next week or so!   

off the floor.....  wow

Karma

https://sports.yahoo.com/chris-paul-kicked-steph-curry-084258772.html

Liam conspicuously absent here today - wonder why?

I guess Houston sports fans must have gotten used to epic team sports fails by now.  Does any big city have anywhere near this many disappointments?!

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/rockets/arti...

So where does the loss rank among Houston’s most disappointing finishes. Here’s a look at some of Houston’s most disappointing setbacks.

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

1992 Oilers — This arguably is the defining Houston pro sports loss. It featured a blown 35-3 lead during the second half against a Bills team without Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly and running back Thurman Thomas and then losing 41-38 in overtime. Bills backup QB Frank Reich did in the Oilers then and continues to stick it to Houston as the Colts’ coach, masterminding the Texans' wild-card loss at home in January. The Houston Chronicle's next-day headline? A simple 'We Choked.'

1983 UH basketball — This is a loss that lingers for the Cougars. Phi Slama Jama was at its peak, led by the iconic pair of Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler. But instead of running Cinderella N.C. State out of The Pit in Albuquerque, the Cougars were undone by foul trouble, poor free-throw shooting, a curious decision by coach Guy V. Lewis to slow things down (there was no shot clock in college basketball then) and the final blow was Lorenzo Charles dunking in an airball at the buzzer to cap the stunning upset.

OTHERS THAT HURT

1979 Cotton Bowl — On New Year’s Day in Dallas with a minus-7 wind chill, Joe Montana (remember that name) led Notre Dame to a 35-34 win over UH after trailing 34-12 with seven minutes left.

Luv Ya Blue Oilers — The 1979 Oilers, making their second straight trip to the AFC Championship Game, remain the last Houston team to make the NFL’s final four. They lost both times to the Steelers, a reigning dynasty much like the Warriors. The losses hurt given the team’s close bond with the city but shouldn’t have come as surprises.

1980 Astros — Their first postseason trip ended in heartbreak against the Phillies in the NLCS. With a chance to punch their ticket to the World Series, the Astros gave up three eighth-innings runs before losing Game 4 in extra innings. Game 5 was just as galling, with ace Nolan Ryan taking a three-run lead into the eighth inning before Philadelphia scored five times and later triumphed in 10 innings. A brutal loss with the Fall Classic within their reach on multiple occasions.

1986 Astros — Against the swaggering Mets, the Astros trailed 3-2 after two walkoff losses in New York that both featured controversial umpiring decisions that went against them. Starter Bob Knepper dominated Game 6 for eight innings and had a 3-0 lead in the ninth, only to lose that advantage. The Astros then dropped a 16-inning, 7-6 heartbreaker with the tying and winning runs on base when Jesse Orosco struck out Kevin Bass to end the series. The Game 6 collapse was even more galling given ace Mike Scott, who had dominated the Mets twice, was to start Game 7.

1991 Oilers — With a trip to the AFC championship game one stop away, they let John Elway drive from his 2-yard line while converting a pair of fourth downs to set up the Broncos’ game-winning field goal in a 26-24 divisional playoff loss at Denver.

1993 Oilers — They started 1-4, then won 11 consecutive games and hosted the Chiefs in the divisional round at the Astrodome. But they gave up 21 fourth-quarter points in Joe Montana’s final great playoff performance in a gut-wrenching 28-20 loss.

1997 Rockets — This was the last hurrah for the Clutch City era that brought the Rockets championships in 1994 and 1995. In the summer of 1996, the Rockets acquired Charles Barkley to get past Seattle (the SuperSonics had knocked them out in 1993 and 1996) and made it to the Western Conference finals against perennial playoff rival Utah. But at home in Game 6, they blew a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter and saw their season ended by Jazz star John Stockton’s 3-pointer at the buzzer.

1998 Astros — Until the Astros won 103 games in 2018, the 1998 team set the franchise’s standard for regular-season success with 102 wins. The best team of the Bagwell/Biggio era featured a deep lineup and pitching staff headlined by trade-deadline acquisition Randy Johnson. But San Diego’s Kevin Brown outdueled Johnson in Game 1 of the NLDS at the Astrodome and thanks to a scheduling quirk, also started Game 3 and shut down the Astros again. The Astros again let Johnson down with little run support in dropping Game 4 and the series.

2004 Astros — After going on a second-half tear to take the NL wild card, the Astros exorcised their Atlanta demons by beating the Braves in five games in the NLDS. In the NLCS against the Cardinals, they took a 3-2 lead after Jeff Kent’s walkoff three-run homer in Game 5. But Jim Edmonds evened the series with his own walkoff homer in the 12th inning of Game 6 and the Cardinals overcame Roger Clemens and an early Astros lead in Game 7 to take the series.

2014 Rockets — The first season of the James Harden/Dwight Howard partnership saw the Rockets drop the first two games at home to Portland and be forced to play catch-up from there. Then in Game 6, the Blazers’ Damian Lillard hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to end Houston’s season.

2015 Astros — After nine seasons out of the playoffs, the Astros returned to prominence led by a core of homegrown players such as Jose Altuve, Dallas Keuchel, George Springer and Carlos Correa. After beating the Yankees in the wild-card game in New York, they led the Royals 2-1 in the ALDS and had a 6-2 lead in the eighth inning of Game 4 before the bullpen imploded. They lost that game and also Game 5 in Kansas City to put an end to a promising breakthrough season.

2017 Rockets — Under new coach Mike D’Antoni, the Rockets battled the Spurs through four games of their second-round series. With the series lead at stake in Game 5, the Spurs lost star forward Kawhi Leonard to an ankle injury late in regulation but still got past the Rockets in overtime, with Manu Ginobili blocking James Harden’s tying 3-point attempt at the buzzer. Then without Leonard and Tony Parker in Game 6, the Spurs skunked the Rockets by 39 points at Toyota Center in arguably the most humiliating loss in franchise history.

2018 Rockets — The top-seeded Rockets had the defending champion Warriors on the ropes, taking a 3-2 series lead. Despite not having star guard Chris Paul because of injury, they took double-digit halftime leads in Games 6 and 7 only to lose both. The latter, at home, included an infamous stretch of 27 consecutive missed 3-pointers.

So where to rank this year’s Rockets defeat? It’s likely not at the level of the 1992 Oilers or 1983 Cougars, as the pain of those losses has stuck with fans through the years and remain the standard for Houston sports disappointment. The fact it’s an all-time great team in Golden State that continues to send the Rockets packing may make this year's and last year's result more bearable (and inevitable) for some.

One thing’s indisputable, though: the 2018-19 Rockets have plenty of company when it comes to Houston’s heartbreak club.

Sphttps://apple.news/A3kpYl-yASb2QXQSDlt3v-Qorts fans aren't always rational but they are most often passionate

Fun article about the Golden State Warriors fan/writers view of Houston

JAMES HARDEN IS A FRAUD!!!” Or, “CHRIS PAUL IS A WHINY LITTLE SHIT WHO WILL NEVER WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP AND FLOPS AROUND ON THE COURT LIKE A BABY SEAL ON ADDERALL!!!” 

But, under the guise of sports, I am allowed my petty anger. I am allowed to say things like...

James Harden searches for cheap contact like a sad, broken man with $100 to burn at 4am in a seedy Vegas strip club. It's honestly depressing to watch

...and be totally vindicated in my feelings

It’s well written actually and sadly reminds me of American politics as well     you’re either for us or again us or ...at all costs

https://apple.news/A3kpYl-yASb2QXQSDlt3v-Q

Two great fucking games yesterday.   Fired up about the next rounds.    

congrats Portland!

^Yes, if anyone ends the Warriors' run, I'd be happy that the Blazers did it (even if they're another jack-a-three style team).

Bueller???

Ain’t nobody talking no smack no more..

 Any Trump / Houston Delusional fanboys rooting for the classless

You all keep hating on the Warriors ...  (no kobe bs  If you want to talk about Magic Johnson Or Kareem  or silk I’m all for it...)

Any apologists or conspiracy theorists?

bring it on.    Lol

well..... Dubs looking good in the 1st half without KD........

Thank you Liam, attaboy (babey?)

If RIP City continues to play like this, they will be

R = Rest

I = In

P = Peace

SWEEP!!!!!!

Go Warriors!!!

Liam, you have any stocks you like?

Lucky

lol lltd & weird steve.

Wondering if Liam and I watched the same game..with the fork-sticking and all.

Go sharks

How will the Warriors play tonight......

Sports guy friends are the most embarrassing friends. 

1) great game

2) very cool to see Seth Curry stepping up and going toe to toe with his brother

3) draymond is sick 

4) go Bucks 

Blazers in 5 gonna be kinda tough now....;)

Blazers need to take 2 at home and we're all tied up, here's another reason to root for them; 

https://www.wweek.com/news/2019/05/16/portland-fans-pledge-to-donate-a-d...

I only was able to watch the last 4.5 minutes of the game - WOW - I could only hope it would play out the way it did.

Great reason to root for the Blazers, indeed, Noodler. Go Blazer points. Go Warriors to win!

JimReardonLiamMeyer, you crack me up.

The Warriors are well on their way to Number 3.

> StephANIA with some of the WORST turnovers you will ever see...<

LOL......"StephANAIA" scored 37 points and pissed all over Portland.....Dubs are going to sweep this one.

> Warriors have absolutely ZEROOOO chance without Durant.<

They were a great team before KD and get on just fine without him...

I have to believe that the Blazers will win one or two at home.

Iggy's reminding us of his Finals MVP persona!

I have no reason to believe Rip City can't win two at home.  They should have won last night.   But if they don't...its Ovah!  ;)

that was a fun game.. 

just to make it fun for themselves, the Dubs spotted RIP City 17 points at one point in the game. lol

Warriors in 5, is my guess

Liam???

Great to see you, Liam.  I hope that you are enjoying your Saturday night.

Feeling grateful to be able to listen to my team play in the Western Conference Finals.

Came for the Liam selfing, didn’t leave disappointed. 

Watching the game it struck me, I’ve never seen such a lily white crowd in my life (especially on the West Coast) 

But I’ve never been to a Ku Klux Klan rally

$ draymond green

$ hearts of champions

 $ beautiful basketball 

$ tenacious defense

$ yes, a great coach

Shout out to Bwahahaha - respect your game

Warriors are playin w half a squad and makin portland look silly....makin reardon look even worse, if thats possible....

Warriors will win their fourth in five years, mikwaukee (or toronto) will at least show up and play some D...prob steal 2 games...warriors in six...in the championship....not this series, this series is way past over.....

thanks for playing

R = Rest

I = in

P =Peace

City

this one is over and done, without K.D. & Boogie Cousins.... so disappointing after the great series with Da Rockets

Good for Toronto for fighting one out.   Big game tomorrow to see how quick that series is.    

Assume Portland takes one tonight before the dubs close at home.    Is Iggy out tonight?  I read Cousins is back to on court practices.     

Warriors are actually motivated to sweep....the longer layoff they can get, the better, as they are ALL banged up (as most players and teams are this time of year).

Steph has a broken finger on left hand, Klay s been fighting issues all year, as has Iggy obviously...theyll close it out tonite, and theyll have no problem whatsoever w a long layoff (if they indeed get one, it could be 9 days i blv, if other series goes 7, and its looking more like it may after Toronto s performance in game 3) nor will they  be "stale" after layoff, theyre too experienced for that....

Warriors in 4

Toronto in 7

Warriors in 5

At this point, nothing will surprise me regarding tonight's game.

b-o-r-i-n-g.

Burn down the entire NBA and start over. 

GO WARRIORS!!!

GO BLAZERS!

Warriors keeping it close...