SB Nation Houston - Rockets Vs. Warriors: Houston Gets Past Golden State, Cling To Slim Playoff Hopehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46691/houston-fave.png2012-04-21T21:56:23-05:00http://houston.sbnation.com/rss/stream/27285302012-04-21T21:56:23-05:002012-04-21T21:56:23-05:00Rockets Vs. Warriors Final Score: Houston Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive, Win 99-96
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<p>The playoff chances for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Houston Rockets</a> are still alive as they got a close win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/">Golden State Warriors</a> 99-96. The win snaps the Rockets six-game losing streak and put them 1/2 game behind the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.slcdunk.com/">Utah Jazz</a> for the No. 8 and final playoff spot with two games left.</p>
<p>Courtney Lee scored 20 points, Goran Dragic added 18 points and seven assists to lead the Rockets to the victory. What also helped was the Rockets shooting 10-of-26 from three-point range which doubled the Warriors production.</p>
<p>In the fourth quarter the Warriors nearly pulled off the win when they made it a 96-94 game with 1:31 left on a Klay Thompson jumper, but that would be the last field goal the Warriors would make. The Rockets were able to get a free throw from Chase Budinger and a put back by Patrick Patterson to go up five to seal the win.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Rockets, be sure to head over to <b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedreamshake.com/">The Dream Shake and join the discussion</a></b>. For more on the <span class="sbn-auto-link"> Warriors</span> check out <b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/">Golden State of Mind</a></b></i><i>. </i></p>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-rockets/2012/4/21/2965954/rockets-warriors-final-scoreJeremy Mauss2012-04-21T20:20:50-05:002012-04-21T20:20:50-05:00Rockets Vs. Warriors Halftime Score: Houston Leads Golden State 58-55
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Houston Rockets</a> are in a must win situation if they want to get back in the Western Conference playoff race. Currently they are one game back of the No. 8 spot and are riding a six-game losing streak.</p>
<p>The Rockets are taking on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/">Golden State Warriors</a> who are completely out of the playoff race and are leading 58-55 at the half. After the first quarter it looked like the Rockets would have an easy time tonight as they led by 10 points, but the Warriors offense had a great second quarter to outscore the Rockets by seven points to make it a close game at the half.</p>
<p>The Rockets are shooting the ball well at 55 percent but they are only 3-of-10 from the three-point line, while the Warriors are at 54 percent but the Warriors are keeping the game close against the Rockets by making 4-of-9 from three-point range.</p>
<p>The scoring for the Rockets is spread out with <span>Luis Scola</span> leading the way with 11 points and the bench has also stepped up for Saturday night and have scored 24 points.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Rockets, be sure to head over to <b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedreamshake.com/">The Dream Shake and join the discussion</a></b>. For more on the <span class="sbn-auto-link"> Warriors</span> check out <b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/">Golden State of Mind</a></b></i><i>. </i></p>
https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-rockets/2012/4/21/2965795/rockets-vs-warriors-halftime-scoreJeremy Mauss2012-04-21T12:20:59-05:002012-04-21T12:20:59-05:00Rockets Free Throw Woes Critical In 6-Game Losing Streak
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Houston Rockets</a> are in a dire situation. They've lost six and a row and are staring at the reality of not making the playoffs this season. In basketball, you're taught that if things aren't working out offensively then a good recourse can be to be aggressive and get to the rim. Only problem is, the Houston Rockets don't have anyone really good at doing that.</p>
<p>The folks over at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.red94.net/breaking-houstons-collapse/9542/">Red 94 did an awesome breakdown on the key struggles</a> of the Rockets during the 6-game losing streak, but the free throw struggles deserve the extra focus under the microscope:</p>
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<p><b>They didn’t get to the free-throw line.</b> With no consistent presence on the interior apart from <span>Luis Scola</span> (who in my opinion remains underrated), the Rockets were never confused with an elite teams that gets to the free-throw line. Speedy <span>Goran Dragic</span> has the ability to draw contact better than almost every player in the league, but he’s human, and the toll his relatively small frame took dancing in the lane simply wasn’t sustainable. The Rockets lived and died on jump shots and threes.</p>
<p>They ranked 27th over the last 10 games in free-throw rate, meaning their free-throws attempted relative to their field goals attempted was flat out awful. In games like this, where possession after possession becomes more and more important, the free-throw line is THE place to live. Throughout the season this was a problem for the team (they’re currently ranked right after Dallas at 28th) and as I mentioned earlier, personnel is clearly an issue…but come on. The fact of the matter is that these games were physical battles, and if it took guys expanding upon their own comfort levels to get wins, then that’s what needed to be done. Obviously, that didn’t happen.</p>
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<p>The Rockets have three games remaining versus Golden State, Miami and New Orleans. Do the Rockets have to win all three to make the dance? Probably so, and getting to the line would probably help.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Houston Rockets, be sure to head over to <b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedreamshake.com/">The Dream Shake and join the discussion</a></b>. For more on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/">Golden State Warriors</a> check out <b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.goldenstateofmind.com">Golden State of Mind</a></b></i><i>. <br></i></p>
https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-rockets/2012/4/21/2964882/rockets-free-throw-woes-critical-in-6-game-losing-streakEddie Maisonet2012-04-21T10:38:38-05:002012-04-21T10:38:38-05:002012 NBA Western Conference Standings Update
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<p>It's not looking good for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Houston Rockets</a>. The Rockets are currently on the outside of the playoff picture, and they need to climb past the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Phoenix Suns</a>, who currently hold the No. 8 seed, <i>and</i> the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.slcdunk.com/">Utah Jazz</a>. </p>
<p>The Rockets have just three games left to climb past both Phoenix and Utah. The Rockets host Golden State on Saturday before headed to Miami on Sunday night. Houston's regular season will then close out against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets">New Orleans Hornets</a> on Thursday, at home in Houston. </p>
<p>Phoenix also has three games remaining. The Suns host Denver on Saturday before taking on the Jazz in Utah on Tuesday. The Suns end their regular season against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.poundingtherock.com/">Spurs</a> on Wednesday.</p>
<p>Houston will need both teams to go 1-2 or worse, while winning all three remaining games. It is impossible for both Phoenix and Utah to go 0-3 since they play each other on Tuesday night.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Houston Rockets, be sure to head over to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedreamshake.com">The Dreamshake and join the discussion</a>.</i></p>
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https://houston.sbnation.com/houston-rockets/2012/4/21/2964624/2012-nba-western-conference-standings-updateJP Starkey2012-04-21T08:58:14-05:002012-04-21T08:58:14-05:00Houston Rockets Vs. Golden State Warriors: Game Time, TV Info And More
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<p>The Houston Rockets play host to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night as the Rockets cling to what little playoff hope they have remaining.</p> <p>Mired in a six-game losing streak, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Houston Rockets</a> are clinging to mathematics for their playoff hopes. Houston's six game skid has put them on the outside of the Western Conference playoffs, a full game behind the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Phoenix Suns</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.slcdunk.com/">Utah Jazz</a>.</p>
<p>Houston welcomes the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/">Golden State Warriors</a> into town on Saturday night, as the Rockets at the very least look to snap a six-game losing streak. Luckily for the Rockets, the Warriors are also mired in a losing streak. Golden State has dropped their last seven contests. The Warriors are also awful on the road, as they own a 10-21 road record for the season.</p>
<p>The Rockets need all sorts of help to make the playoffs, but they also need to take care of their own business -- something they haven't done lately. </p>
<p>Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Televised coverage can be found locally on KTXH. Radio coverage can be found on 610 AM and 850 AM.</p>
<p><i>For more on the Rockets, be sure to check out <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedreamshake.com">The Dreamshake</a>.</i></p>
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