Stephen A. says the Warriors should be favored over the Rockets after play-in win 👀 | NBA Countdown
Stephen A. Smith, Udonis Haslem and Bob Myers join Malika Andrews on NBA Countdown to react to the Golden State Warriors’ play-in win against the Memphis Grizzlies and discuss their first round matchup against the Houston Rockets.
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Ime Udoka gives them all the experience they need Rockets gonna be ready
It’s official, the biggest Warriors eater goes to you Bob Meyers.
Since when Jimmy Butler added "III" to his name?
Everybody talkin about rockets don’t got experience yeah that’s true but at some point Steph curry and lebron and Kobe and all the other legends didn’t have experience too don’t count them young boys out
Gsw fan here. I want gsw to win of course. But wishing is different from the reality. Rockets are a big and young team with a coach that's arguably one of the top coaches in the NBA. GSW will struggle in rebounding because they don't have a legit center who can rebound and protect the rim. Small ball can only take you so far. But in a seven game series you got to have more than that
GSW 1ST RND EXIT. LAKERS CHAMPION. LEBRON GOAT. HOTEL TRIVAGO
I have no respect for Steve Kerr as a coach and I think he’s gonna screw up the series for the Warriors and most likely Houston will win this series
Mark my words the refs gonna rig the game so hard in favor of the rockets like they always do all season long.. mark my words
if butler win a chip with curry. KD needs to give his💩 back
easier said than done Haslem, you can say they'd just switch it up but do you think Steph and Jimmy wont do the same thing?
the NBA playoffs is a game of adjustments. and NOBODY does adjustments better than Steve Kerr and the Warriors. just look how they adjusted to a way more superior Boston Celtics defense in 2022.
Warriors lowkey have a bench but are restricted cuz of jimmy dray and Steph
Been a warriors fans…but curry will run out of gas..if he will get hurt again,they are done
You know what the warriors should be favored for they should be favored by getting sent home in five
JB took two teams to the finals basically alone this year me he has help and so does Steph hope post can deliver if they want the finals
The hate for the Rockets is real. After Houston sweeps GS, don't be posting comments anymore. I'm talking about the people who are against us.
The Warriors have Finals experience. That makes a difference.
The rocket s are a 2 seed ,butler is average on a average team .Can't beat Lakers , nuggets or OKC.Are you guys on Kool aid Steven,rockets will crush warrior s.Plz retirement for the warrior s,and Butler failed in Miami 😂😂😂😂😂😂,rockets bring the old players down ship green to Cancun,go rocket s, Miami princess ❤❤❤
The GSW needs another one of their players scoring at least 18 points or more they just can’t rely on Curry and Butler to do all the work, remember in 2022 they had Wiggs and Poole both guys were scoring more than 20 points each and that put less pressure on Curry and Klay those 4 guys plus Green beat Grizzlies, Nuggets and WCF Mavs and then went on to beat Celtics. GSW needs Buddy and Looney to step up like how Wiggs and Poole did and if they can do that then GSW have a shot to get to the WCF.💯😳🙌
Udonis Haslem is amazing as an analyst.
The Butler and The Chef are gonna have to answer to The King soon. King James is reclaiming his throne in June.
No way dubs losing this series
PLAYERS STATS
S. Curry 24.4 PPG
J. Buttler 17.5 PPG
J. Kuminga 15.3 PPG
B. Podzie 11.6 PPG
B. Hield 11.2 PPG
M. Moody 9.9 PPG
Numbers don't lie.
Kerr's plan to put the #3 best scorer after Curry & Butler and an elite defender on DNP is stupid. JK is averaging 15.3 PPG in 24 minutes and he can guard anyone snd dunk on anyone.
God forbid if Butler is injured who's the next man up? Is it JK who had been humiliated by Kerr repeatedly?
Steph, Butler & Dray NEED to understand that the X FACTOR now is not Podz or Moody. It's JK who's the #3 best scorer and an elite defender who can guard anyone and dunk on anyone.
Yes they could win in 6 I believe in them
LA Lakers and/or Golden State Warriors ain't reaching the 2025 NBA Finals. Especially, with the surprising OKC Thunder and/or LA Clippers team still playing their A game. To add to it, LA Lakers and Golden State Warriors will meet one another likely in the second round of this year's NBA Playoffs, that is if either team makes it past the first round of this year's NBA Playoffs. Simple as it is. Peace…
Rockets in 6
Wit a broke thumb and bruised tail bone at the age of 37
Man im going to enjoy looking at all the backlash when Houston wins the series and warriors fans are complaining about refs and such😭
4:50 Udonis Haslem is what ive been talking about. Someone who PAYS ATTENTION TO ALL TEAMS! Most of the media only watches a few teams and give hype beast takes. If people actually watched, they’d be respecting Houston
Warrriors to old
Warriors in 5-6.
Rockets are gonna sweep. If you’re a bettor. Wait till game 3 & still take Houston at probably +280
As much as I am a Warrior fan. I have to be honest to say ( I have stated this one month ago) Warriors will NOT make it pass the first round.
That play starting at 1:38 is Harlem Globetrotters
04:28 Bob Mayer you said warrior has best 2 – 3 players in the series, who's #1 ????????
Should be favored over the Rockets? The Warriors are favored over the Rockets!!!
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To bad ownership took away bob myers power that guy was one hell on a GM when he was allowed to run the show.
Dubs in 6
Stephen A after the Rockets win game 1:
"THESE ROCKETS ARE SCARY! I TOLD Y'ALL SINCE THE BEGINNING, THEY'RE WINNING THE CHIP!"
I Think Houston will stick to box and one. Will live and die with instead of letting Steph getting Hot.
Can Houston beat the Warriors?