View Full Version : Rockets 2 mins from 1st in WC
MFW2310
11-10-2003, 10:29 PM
Lakers down to Grizz 100 - 89
acrophobia98
11-10-2003, 10:33 PM
Originally posted by MFW2310
Lakers down to Grizz 100 - 89
Not only first, but also keep a distance from the follower, Utah.
:D
adeelsiddiqui
11-10-2003, 10:34 PM
Originally posted by acrophobia98
Not only first, but also keep a distance from the follower, Utah.
:D
i guess go spurs :confused: :confused: :confused:
lancet
11-10-2003, 10:35 PM
Rockets on top of WC! Lakers are giving up over 100 points in the last 4 games. There is no D in LA.
ucansee2020
11-10-2003, 10:37 PM
Guess these Faker fossils cannot last 82 games after all..
Errrr..
Looks like Memphis is becoming the Rockets of last year. Beat the good teams and lose to the bad ones...errr....
lancet
11-10-2003, 10:40 PM
Jerry West was fully enjoying this. They showed his smiling face more than a couple of times on the LP. Take that Jerry Buss!
SmeggySmeg
11-10-2003, 10:40 PM
what month are we in again??? ;)
lancet
11-10-2003, 10:41 PM
Originally posted by hooi
Errrr..
Looks like Memphis is becoming the Rockets of last year. Beat the good teams and lose to the bad ones...errr....
Does that mean we are the good teams? :)
Originally posted by lancet
Does that mean we are the good teams? :)
Must be :) We should feel flattered that we lost to Memphis :cool: Otherwise we'd be 5-0 right now if we didn't have to play them this early.
MFW2310
11-10-2003, 10:45 PM
Originally posted by SmeggySmeg
what month are we in again??? ;)
So shoot me Smeg. ;) Hey gimme a break, haven't had this number 1 feelin' in a long time.
Mr. Mooch
11-10-2003, 10:46 PM
Originally posted by SmeggySmeg
what month are we in again??? ;)
Hey Smeg, I created (unintentionally) virtual you on ESPN Basketball.
No, you can't dunk, but you've got a great finger roll. The hair is a perfect match and I even included the assumed short, short rugby shorts. :D
lancet
11-10-2003, 10:46 PM
Western Conference
W L PCT GB HOME ROAD CONF DIV PF PA STRK L10
Houston 4 1 .800 - 2-1 2-0 1-1 1-1 90.6 78.2 Won 3 4-1
Seattle 3 1 .750 ½ 2-1 1-0 3-0 3-0 103.5 94.5 Lost 1 3-1
LA Lakers 5 2 .714 - 2-0 3-2 4-1 2-0 103.1 101.0 Lost 2 5-2
Golden State 3 2 .600 1 3-1 0-1 1-2 0-1 91.4 86.6 Won 2 3-2
Utah 4 3 .571 1 4-0 0-3 4-3 2-2 92.6 94.0 Lost 1 4-3
Minnesota 4 3 .571 1 2-1 2-2 0-2 0-1 89.4 85.3 Won 2 4-3
Dallas 4 3 .571 1 2-0 2-3 3-1 2-0 94.3 92.3 Won 1 4-3
Portland 3 3 .500 1 ½ 3-1 0-2 1-2 0-1 90.7 91.3 Won 1 3-3
Sacramento 3 3 .500 1 ½ 2-0 1-3 1-1 0-0 102.0 102.7 Lost 2 3-3
San Antonio 4 4 .500 1 ½ 4-2 0-2 2-4 1-3 85.4 84.5 Won 1 4-4
Denver 3 4 .429 2 2-1 1-3 2-2 1-1 86.4 87.9 Lost 2 3-4
Memphis 3 4 .429 2 2-1 1-3 3-3 2-1 89.6 89.1 Won 1 3-4
Phoenix 2 3 .400 2 2-1 0-2 1-3 0-1 90.4 90.2 Won 1 2-3
LA Clippers 1 2 .333 2 0-1 1-1 1-2 0-2 103.0 111.7 Won 1 1-2
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/standings?season=2004&group=conference&column=winPercent&order=null&seasontype=2
keep_rudy
11-10-2003, 10:53 PM
Good news? Bad news? Who knows.
Memphis might be a tough competitor of Rox for playoffs.
Any thoughts?
olliez
11-10-2003, 10:56 PM
I am getting the funny feeling that grizzlies' gonna become a pain in the butt. Last year we thought we had it in the bag but Pau et al really had a go at us.
This year we have already lost to them once. If Rockets don't beat the living crap out of them on their home court, I will be really pissed
rockbox
11-10-2003, 10:59 PM
The four teams with the best records all have new coaches this season. Maybe there is something to be said about having a fresh prespective.
Rockets
Pistons
Pacers
Hornets
London'sBurning
11-10-2003, 11:12 PM
There are also 9 other new coaches who aren't in that spectrum, and a few who will never have at it this year.
daRox
11-10-2003, 11:18 PM
It was a close game when we lost to them. Nobody clicked that night. My prediction: we will rape them in their home court
pariah
11-10-2003, 11:21 PM
Originally posted by keep_rudy
Memphis might be a tough competitor of Rox for playoffs.
Any thoughts?
Please don't INVITE Memphis X to the party.
I don't like his opinion AT ALL! I'm all for the Rockets sweeping the rest of our meetings so as not to hear from that moonshine runnin' smack talkin' troll.
The next Rox game will be easy, against heat at home, jvg's brother
Heat had a bad start this season
nyquil82
11-10-2003, 11:40 PM
i was talking about this to my friends earlier saying that memphis is most effective using their athletic players for the full court press against teams with short benches. im not surprised that it worked perfectly against the lakers.
TheInsider
11-11-2003, 12:10 AM
It's five games into the season. The Rockets have only played one decent team, the Nets, and they were without Kenyon Martin. They haven't proven anything. The early success is nice but it's nothing to get excited about. Remember last year when it appeared the Rockets were all but locks for the playoffs after beating the Lakers in overtime? And where were they in May? Exactly. Now if they're 14-1 going into December, there will be something to talk about. Right now just take it easy.
Rockets34Legend
11-11-2003, 12:18 AM
Wow, the excitement of being in 1st place after 5 games.....:D
KALIKULI
11-11-2003, 12:34 AM
It's a good feeling,for a change!:cool:
hurray! long time coming!
tannersearle78
11-11-2003, 01:57 AM
Awesome! Only 77 more games to go!
By the way, when is Pike coming back? I mean, how long does it take to recover from a sprained ankle?
don grahamleone
11-11-2003, 02:07 AM
Originally posted by keep_rudy
Good news? Bad news? Who knows.
Memphis might be a tough competitor of Rox for playoffs.
Any thoughts?
Yes, I do have thoughts. I'm as glad that the Rox snatched up Van Gundy as I am about the cowboys grabbing coach Parcells.
(no disrespect though...I love rudy and everything he means to this org.)
tannersearle78
11-11-2003, 02:18 AM
I love Rudy, too, but I was pretty optimistic about the hiring of Van Gundy. Ever since he took over for Riley in New York, I've been impressed with him.
I don't think he's a "better" coach than Rudy. They're just really differen't, that's all. This is the type of team that's more suitable for Van Gundy.
As sad as I am to see Rudy go, it's not like he's going away. He's still part of the organization as an advisor. And it's also not like he went away without accomplishing anything. He was the only coach to take away two rings from Phil Jackson during the Jordan era. Two rings! Most coaches long for just one, or even just a shot at one.
Rudy created a lifelong legacy here--as a player, scout, then coach. Not many people had what he had--and not many would ever complain with what he had. To stay with an organization like that. Of course, i would love to see Rudy come back to coaching, but not at another team. It sounds selfish, but if he can't be a coach for the Rockets, then I don't want him to be a coach at all. That man has been with the Rockets since the beginning--through the championship run, through the Punch, through the two rings, ect. Most people would be satsified with half those accomplishments. To quote the Oracle, "Every beginning must have an end."
keep_rudy
11-11-2003, 02:41 AM
Originally posted by tannersearle78
I love Rudy, too, but I was pretty optimistic about the hiring of Van Gundy. Ever since he took over for Riley in New York, I've been impressed with him.
I don't think he's a "better" coach than Rudy. They're just really differen't, that's all. This is the type of team that's more suitable for Van Gundy.
As sad as I am to see Rudy go, it's not like he's going away. He's still part of the organization as an advisor. And it's also not like he went away without accomplishing anything. He was the only coach to take away two rings from Phil Jackson during the Jordan era. Two rings! Most coaches long for just one, or even just a shot at one.
Rudy created a lifelong legacy here--as a player, scout, then coach. Not many people had what he had--and not many would ever complain with what he had. To stay with an organization like that. Of course, i would love to see Rudy come back to coaching, but not at another team. It sounds selfish, but if he can't be a coach for the Rockets, then I don't want him to be a coach at all. That man has been with the Rockets since the beginning--through the championship run, through the Punch, through the two rings, ect. Most people would be satsified with half those accomplishments. To quote the Oracle, "Every beginning must have an end."
Great! ppl tend to forget.
DeAleck
11-11-2003, 03:02 AM
Originally posted by TheInsider
It's five games into the season. The Rockets have only played one decent team, the Nets, and they were without Kenyon Martin. They haven't proven anything. The early success is nice but it's nothing to get excited about. Remember last year when it appeared the Rockets were all but locks for the playoffs after beating the Lakers in overtime? And where were they in May? Exactly. Now if they're 14-1 going into December, there will be something to talk about. Right now just take it easy.
It's better to beat the scrub teams than losing to them like we did last year.
MemphisX
11-11-2003, 09:26 AM
Originally posted by pariah
Please don't INVITE Memphis X to the party.
I don't like his opinion AT ALL! I'm all for the Rockets sweeping the rest of our meetings so as not to hear from that moonshine runnin' smack talkin' troll.
Hey, I never talk smack:D
Only 2 teams in WC below .500 and they are both 1 game under....the WC is going to be tough as hell. IMO you guys can be anywhere from 3rd in the West to 9th. I think a lot of teams will be in the 35-45 range in wins.
Every road win should be cherished and you must protect your homefloor with abandon.
Looking forward to probably the best NBA season in 10 years!!!!!
MadMax
11-11-2003, 10:04 AM
Originally posted by TheInsider
It's five games into the season. The Rockets have only played one decent team, the Nets, and they were without Kenyon Martin. They haven't proven anything. The early success is nice but it's nothing to get excited about. Remember last year when it appeared the Rockets were all but locks for the playoffs after beating the Lakers in overtime? And where were they in May? Exactly. Now if they're 14-1 going into December, there will be something to talk about. Right now just take it easy.
understand that you're at a Rockets message board. understand that this is a franchise that hasn't had much to be excited about in a long time. understand that the rockets appear to be playing with a determination that we haven't seen from them since the days of the playoffs. are they a lock for anything?? absolutely not...but there's reason for optimism. heck, that's half the fun of sports, to begin with. hope springs eternal.
MadMax
11-11-2003, 10:05 AM
Originally posted by MemphisX
Looking forward to probably the best NBA season in 10 years!!!!!
with a whole bunch of teams that can't score and a whole bunch of players who can't hit a jump shot! woo hoo! :)
shawn786
11-11-2003, 10:38 AM
Yes #1 at last
acrophobia98
11-11-2003, 10:51 AM
Originally posted by adeelsiddiqui
i guess go spurs :confused: :confused: :confused:
After missing the playoff for so long, aren't we setting our target low? We should get used to aiming at the top spot and a championship.
:D :D :D
Texas11
11-11-2003, 11:03 AM
Originally posted by SmeggySmeg
what month are we in again??? ;)
ditto
MFW2310
11-11-2003, 11:40 AM
For all those that say it's still early in the season, well you're right. But you know what? I'm tired of worrying if the Rox are gonna pull another late season collapse. I'm gonna be happy when I can. Pure and simple. And btw, we never were first last season, so that's already a change.
ucansee2020
11-11-2003, 12:11 PM
Rockets are for real this year. They'll stay near the top, hopefully!
Franchise2001
11-11-2003, 01:44 PM
Originally posted by MemphisX
Looking forward to probably the best NBA season in 10 years!!!!!
Wait.. who won the league 10 years ago?? ;)
I think we are looking forward to this season as well.
GladiatoRowdy
11-11-2003, 01:53 PM
Originally posted by Franchise2001
Wait.. who won the league 10 years ago?? ;)
I think we are looking forward to this season as well.
Talk about a Cinderella season. JVG takes over and the Rox win rings exactly 10 years after Rudy and Dream.
Probably not, but it is fun to daydream!
aaaccchhhooo
11-11-2003, 01:54 PM
you know..i think karl malone is starting to show he's aged, his shooting has been really off, even a lot of air-balls..i think gary payton is starting to slow down too
annthuyn
11-11-2003, 05:19 PM
last weekend i pulled out the old vhs that we taped during the championship years... and it totally got me all hyped up! even if we don't end up being #1, 2, or 3, there's still a chance. remember how we were #8 and won? that was great!
but it's hard, there are so many good and improved teams this year. it's okay though.. expect us in the finals in a few years :)
KaiSeR SoZe
11-11-2003, 08:10 PM
when was the last time we were #1?
ROCKET!!!
11-11-2003, 11:29 PM
annthuyn,
Actually, we were a number 6 seed and won. No other team has won an NBA championship from this seeding or lower.
shady1
11-12-2003, 12:28 AM
Originally posted by ROCKET!!!
annthuyn,
Actually, we were a number 6 seed and won. No other team has won an NBA championship from this seeding or lower.
yep, but a JVG-led Knicks team made the finals from the 8th seed :D
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