Rockets "Intend No Disrespect To Clippers" While Functionally Discounting Any Chance Of Clippers Advancing
by Chris Thompson from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#4DXKJ)
The Rockets find themselves in the advantageous position of having closed out their first-round series days ahead of whoever they'll eventually meet in the second round, giving them a head-start on preparations for the series to come. It would be reasonable, under the circumstances, to tilt the balance of that prep"