“It sucks because you know you could win this series if we just had one more playmaker,” Gordon said after the Rockets’ 101-92 loss Monday night in Game 7. “If we had Chris, if he was out there, we’d have been playing on Thursday. It’s just tough.”
Eric Gordon Rumors
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Position: G
Born: 12/25/88
Height: 6-4 / 1.93
Weight:214 lbs. / 97.5 kg.
Salary: $12,943,020
Born: 12/25/88
Height: 6-4 / 1.93
Weight:214 lbs. / 97.5 kg.
Salary: $12,943,020
The trophy was for the taking by the Rockets, but it will instead be flown to Houston, where they will compete with the Golden State Warriors in a deciding Game 7 on Monday night for the bigger prize of a trip to the NBA Finals. “If we are in this position, this is the best position to be in,” Rockets guard Eric Gordon told The Undefeated. “We’re definitely positive. We just have to play.”
Tim Bontemps: Mike D’Antoni confirms Eric Gordon will start for Chris Paul.
Mark Berman: Eric Gordon on Chris Paul out: “It’s definitely tough to recover..but we’re going to be ready to play.” Says starting doesn’t change his approach. “I’m going to continue to attack and take what the defense gives me.” #Rockets
Mark Berman: Mike D’Antoni on Chris Paul out: “I hate it for him above all. He’s practically won us the last two games.” Says Eric Gordon will start. #Rockets
Connor Letourneau: As expected, Eric Gordon will start Game 6 for the Rockets. Chris Paul’s status still in flux for a potential Game 7.
