When: Monday 28th April, 11:30 AM Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, Portland, OR
Portland took a comfortable 2-0 series lead winning the first two in Houston and if it wasn’t for some heroic efforts by a Houston rookie in game three, Portland would be 3-0. James Harden had 37 points in the Houston overtime victory but he had to throw up a franchise record 35 shots. This is a great individual effort but I think this hurts the Rockets. If he could involve others in particular Dwight Howard they might be less predictable. Not to mention the defensive efforts by Mr Harden..
Portland on the other hand share the ball around with Lillard, Batum and Aldridge all scoring 20+ points in game 3. LaMarcus Aldridge has risen to the ELITE level of NBA forwards and has been literally unstoppable. He now has 112 points through the first 3 playoff games and a truck load of Rebounds.
Portland has never lost a playoff series after winning the first two games.
Only three teams in NBA history have come back from a 0-2 start. I do not see this Houston Rockets team being the fourth. We are taking Portland today.
Game prediction
POR – 111
HOU - 105
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