Well, my "Bold Predictions" are now at 0-6, but it's only matter of time until I nail one. Could this be the day? It's time to be BOLD!
James Harden will rack up a 30 point triple-double. That means at least 30 actual points scored as well as what would be double digit rebounds & assists. Although "The Beard" hasn't had double digit rebounds or assists in any game so far, he'll come to play in this one to prevent MIN from evening a series they have no business being that competitive in. If Harden gets a triple-double of any sort (even if he falls short of 30 points), I just can't imagine MIN coming out with a "W." It's gonna be raining 3s on the road for Houston & James Harden will be both a gunslinger & facilitator! You heard it here first!
Russell Westbrook will rack up a 30 point triple-double. Nope, you're not seeing double, you're seeing triple-double with my second such "Bold Prediction" of the day! Russ will be out for blood having narrowly missed a triple-double in the first 3 games (after averaging a triple-double this season) & even worse, he let Rubio get one against him last game. Westbrook has vowed to be more aggressive this game & also to shut down Rubio. This is a must-win game for OKC & Russ will handle his business with a big trip-double win or lose.
James Harden will rack up a 30 point triple-double. That means at least 30 actual points scored as well as what would be double digit rebounds & assists. Although "The Beard" hasn't had double digit rebounds or assists in any game so far, he'll come to play in this one to prevent MIN from evening a series they have no business being that competitive in. If Harden gets a triple-double of any sort (even if he falls short of 30 points), I just can't imagine MIN coming out with a "W." It's gonna be raining 3s on the road for Houston & James Harden will be both a gunslinger & facilitator! You heard it here first!
Russell Westbrook will rack up a 30 point triple-double. Nope, you're not seeing double, you're seeing triple-double with my second such "Bold Prediction" of the day! Russ will be out for blood having narrowly missed a triple-double in the first 3 games (after averaging a triple-double this season) & even worse, he let Rubio get one against him last game. Westbrook has vowed to be more aggressive this game & also to shut down Rubio. This is a must-win game for OKC & Russ will handle his business with a big trip-double win or lose.
RESULTS:
James Harden started out terrible but then went "Full Beard" in the 3rd quarter, which was the only quarter Houston needed to win this game. Harden ended with 36/4/3 so I ended up right about 30+ points, but the other stats just didn't happen. (Wrong)
Russell Westbrook messed around & got 4 fouls in the first half, which was a disaster for his aggression & triple-double prospects. Even worse, the entire team only had 9 assists! So obviously Westbrook didn't get what the Oracle asked for; however he did end up with a double-double of 23/14/3. (Wrong)
Current Bold Predictions Record: (0-8)
I've been deciding between Paul George and Russell Westbrook. Your bold prediction record of 0-6 makes me a bit more comfortable in picking George over Westbrook ;)
ReplyDeleteThough, since when is predicting a 30 point triple double from Russell bold? Somebody wants to break the 0-6 streak I see :P
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DeleteHaha it's bold because he hasn't scored 30 points or had a triple-double yet in the series. That would make it a first for both & on the road. That's why it's still bold in my book.
DeleteMakes sense. It's kind of funny that predicting a triple double from the guy who got a triple double in 50% of his games last season is bold. But I see that he hasn't done it this playoffs. At least you added the 30 point part. That adds to the boldness.
DeleteAnd yeah, and I'm 0-6 here! haha
DeleteHarden is 0-7 shooting. Counting on you Westy!
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