Rachel Nichols, Michael Wilbon and Amin Elhassan of The Jump react to the Moe Harkless buzzer-beater in Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers, and what it might mean for the Houston Rockets and the 2019 NBA playoffs — with Elhassan saying you’d rather play the Golden State Warriors earlier in the postseason.
Book of shadows contributor Brian
April 11, 2019 at 2:47 pm
Why is Lebron smiling team record is not good
Dee Nugent
April 11, 2019 at 3:19 pm
Not sure to say last year’s Rockets team is better than this year. Luc was hurt during the playoffs so it’s only Ariza. Ariza was totally off during the GS series, so he wasn’t much of a factor. This year, Rockets have Faried, House, Rivers and Shumpert for defensive purposes, and they can shoot as well. So, I agree that the Rockets would probably benefit if they play GS as early as possible. Either way, they will have to go through GS sooner or later, so why not sooner?
Oscar Arredondo
April 11, 2019 at 3:24 pm
It’s still a failed season if they lose another western conference finals so you might as well play them early while Harden is fresh
A3 -Outo
April 11, 2019 at 4:11 pm
What happened to Rachel’s hand?
Brief Keef
April 11, 2019 at 4:30 pm
smoking dick
Eleanor Campbell
April 11, 2019 at 4:32 pm
Rachel nicols is getting chubbier day by day
Steve Visa
April 11, 2019 at 4:40 pm
So Harden didnt score a sinlge point in the 4th? Hmmm
Ppl need wake up abt USAGE RATE factor.. Super critical for playoff run.. Seen this before.. Smh
Daniel Colon
April 11, 2019 at 4:53 pm
The Rockets can beat ANYONE. If Paul doesn’t hurt his hammy, Rockets are NBA champions. If the Rockets beat GS, they will rep the West and can beat anyone in the EAST
Elijah Ward
April 11, 2019 at 5:34 pm
rockets wont beat the thunder or jazzs
Highlight Reel
April 11, 2019 at 6:01 pm
I am actually so glad portland won last night because this makes everything better. If portland didnt win it was gonna be rockets vs okc in first round which would have made the warriors trip to the finals easier. Now there is potential for Warriors to have to face both teams.
Sir Iddi
April 11, 2019 at 6:18 pm
Imagine the rockets finally beat the warriors but then lose to the thunder ??
frederick ifill
April 11, 2019 at 6:24 pm
Not a bad theory ?
Manny Godinez
April 11, 2019 at 6:26 pm
Everyone just wants the warriors to lose. Why dont you just enjoy greatness? We may NEVER see a team as talented as this one in our lifetimes again. They are the reason the NBA is so amazing these days. F$%# the rockets. Im rooting for D Mitch and Utah to take them to 7 and beat them in Houston and Watch harden choke again.
Only way warriors lose is if they have a major injury to either steph or KD. A fully healthy warriors will not lose.
Miguel Arredondo
April 11, 2019 at 6:52 pm
Nah Jazz is the easiest team for the rockets
Alec Winter
April 11, 2019 at 7:37 pm
Why is that?
Miguel Arredondo
April 11, 2019 at 7:42 pm
Not as lengthy and capela plays against gobert well
Peanut Law
April 11, 2019 at 6:58 pm
That white bitch arrogant long nose bitch
Boruto Hyuga
April 11, 2019 at 7:12 pm
It feels good not seeing Lebrum
Giovanni Lamour
April 11, 2019 at 7:26 pm
The more they make Rachel create these storylines, the less respect I have for her and the network. “I guess if you reeeeally think you’ll win no matter what…”
Jonathan Jackson
April 11, 2019 at 7:51 pm
I hate that these “experts” get paid so much. The Rockets have a better team this year even though they didn’t win as many games as last year.
Nic
April 11, 2019 at 8:06 pm
How the hell did you hurt yourself Rachel? Too damn old to be sustaining injuries sit down somewhere.
Gen Mac
April 11, 2019 at 9:24 pm
Counter argument, playing gsw in the 2nd round means they ‘ll be playing a relatively fresh dubs..
Iso Joe
April 11, 2019 at 9:34 pm
All rockets want is fair reffing and were DEFINITELY winning this year
Iso Joe
April 11, 2019 at 10:22 pm
ESPN PAYS THEIR HOSTS TO HATE ON HOUSTON AND JAMES HARDEN
Javimars
April 11, 2019 at 10:41 pm
Who’s the girl analysis
Bret Weeks
April 11, 2019 at 11:30 pm
If rockets meet them earlier & win then they’ll go to championship but they got paul but warriors got cousins and lost their last meeting with cousin and warriors didn’t have their whole team so Rockets it ain’t going to happen
Bret Weeks
April 11, 2019 at 11:31 pm
And on top of all this when it goes up to the playoff time the Warriors turn it up a notch people seem to forget this