1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

The rockets spoiled us, this team showed so much heart (next day thoughts)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by LosPollosHermanos, May 29, 2018.

Page 1 of 2
  1. LosPollosHermanos

    LosPollosHermanos Houston only fan
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2009
    Messages:
    28,715
    Likes Received:
    12,649
    Not just CP3, James, Capela...but everyone including Ariza (who I see is getting bashed unfairly).

    That was the best defensive effort I have ever seen, these guys were laser focused against the most potent offense in league history. You get tired eventually with a short rotation like this, they were asked to do too much. This was a learning experience in the end and I hope we come out stronger.

    The only thing that makes me sad is if this is the last time we get to run with this krew. Hopefully we sign CP3 to an affordable contract, get Capela back and run into battle with the same core. Even you Ryno, if you ever regain your confidence.

    I like most fans have spent the entire day upset, but I’d rather take this feeling with all the good that’s come from it this year than anything less. 7 games. 1 away from the finals. It’s a lot to be proud of.


    One last thing. **** Scott Foster. I hope people make that known to the league office.
     
    #1 LosPollosHermanos, May 29, 2018
    hakeem94, Hakeemtheking, DudeWah and 19 others like this.
  2. Swapshop

    Swapshop Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2016
    Messages:
    3,741
    Likes Received:
    4,425
    My next day thoughts is I am sure as hell glad we didn't land Melo.
     
    #2 Swapshop, May 29, 2018
    hakeem94 and Pizza_Da_Hut like this.
  3. Newlin

    Newlin Member

    Joined:
    May 22, 2015
    Messages:
    8,108
    Likes Received:
    9,873
    WE'RE NUMBER TWO!!!!

    Which isn't all that bad.
     
    #3 Newlin, May 29, 2018
    Daddy Long Legs and tinman like this.
  4. Zboy

    Zboy Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2002
    Messages:
    27,234
    Likes Received:
    21,956
    Yes, everytime Morey misses out on Melo, it works out for the best.

    Let's hope he strikes out once again this summer.
     
    #4 Zboy, May 29, 2018
    hakeem94 and Invisible Fan like this.
  5. riko

    riko Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2014
    Messages:
    9,634
    Likes Received:
    16,083
    Effort was there but bad luck and the Warriors getting some interesting calls going their way killed us.
     
    #5 riko, May 29, 2018
    kjayp and Roomba like this.
  6. Jeff_TW

    Jeff_TW Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 2018
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    18
    My sentiments exactly. Can't be prouder of this team for what they did this year, regular season and playoffs. It was always a long shot to beat the otherworldly Warriors, but the Rockets gave their all and came really close!
     
    #6 Jeff_TW, May 29, 2018
    hakeem94 and Landsdale like this.
  7. ApacheWarrior

    ApacheWarrior Member

    Joined:
    Aug 3, 2017
    Messages:
    9,239
    Likes Received:
    12,373
    Everything is ok.

    Get another star.
    Avoid injuries.
    Keep the team together more or less with upgrades.
    Charter a boat for Brothers, Foster and Mauer to take........conveniently get lost on a deserted island.
     
    #7 ApacheWarrior, May 29, 2018
    BigShasta likes this.
  8. tinman

    tinman Contributing Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 1999
    Messages:
    98,157
    Likes Received:
    40,770
    I’m happy our season was much better than last season.
    However I’m worried about being out coached again in the playoffs
     
    #8 tinman, May 29, 2018
    kjayp likes this.
  9. Aruba77

    Aruba77 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 1999
    Messages:
    13,645
    Likes Received:
    14,697
    we definitely got outcoached . but no team played with more heart than the Rockets. I truly loved this team.

    how bout that PJ Tucker, right? i've never seen anyone play harder throughout a playoff series. it was unreal to watch.
     
    #9 Aruba77, May 29, 2018
    hakeem94 and tinman like this.
  10. igotwhipscollectingdust

    igotwhipscollectingdust Member

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2018
    Messages:
    575
    Likes Received:
    603
    Guys I like but can deal with being moved:

    Nene
    Ryno
    Black
    JJ


    Guys i want to win a ring with:
    Ariza
    Gordon
    Luc
    Tucker
    Capela
    Green
    CP3 (obviously)


    Guys we need:
    Lebron



    Unfortunately much if the players that deserve to win will likely be moved
     
    #10 igotwhipscollectingdust, May 29, 2018
    bulkatron likes this.
  11. BigDikNENE

    BigDikNENE Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2017
    Messages:
    184
    Likes Received:
    286
    Was really hoping CP would get a ring his first year here..he has become my favorite rocket player. For the first time ever, a rocket loss has me losing sleep...anyone else lose sleep over this? I still can't believe how it ended.
     
    #11 BigDikNENE, May 29, 2018
    BigShasta, Zboy and RiceRockets like this.
  12. solid

    solid Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2001
    Messages:
    19,951
    Likes Received:
    7,021
    Don't want LBJ, just don't want him. That is like GS getting Durant, not a good look.
     
    #12 solid, May 29, 2018
    BigShasta and MistaK like this.
  13. Landsdale

    Landsdale Member

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2018
    Messages:
    708
    Likes Received:
    968
    Where is Beard?
     
    #13 Landsdale, May 29, 2018
  14. DVauthrin

    DVauthrin Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Nov 4, 1999
    Messages:
    9,186
    Likes Received:
    7,161
    Do you want favorable treatment from NBA refs in the playoffs? LeBron ensures that. Oh, and he’s the best player in the world. I’ll happily take him on the Rockets if he wants to form a big 3 with CP3 and Harden.
     
    #14 DVauthrin, May 30, 2018
    hakeem94 likes this.
  15. Zboy

    Zboy Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2002
    Messages:
    27,234
    Likes Received:
    21,956
    I also preferred to do it without Lebron but no, it is NOT the same.

    Lebron is joining a team to challenge the best team in the league that have assembled a team of All stars.

    Durant was a p***y that lost to the Warriors, choked against them, and then right after, joined them. A team that was already a 73 win team and had ALREADY won a championship. That's cowardice of the highest level.

    Rockets and Lebron had no interaction. Lebron is not joining a team favourite to win the league. Lebron is not joining a NBA champion. Lebron would be teaming up to take down the champion.

    It would be more like Barkley joining the Rockets back then.
     
    #15 Zboy, May 30, 2018
    BigShasta and hakeem94 like this.
  16. tinman

    tinman Contributing Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 1999
    Messages:
    98,157
    Likes Received:
    40,770
    That’s why this loss hurts
    I think this is worse than Stockton’s shot
     
    #16 tinman, May 30, 2018
  17. DVauthrin

    DVauthrin Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Nov 4, 1999
    Messages:
    9,186
    Likes Received:
    7,161
    Considering the Rockets were primed to break the Warriors’ riddle that nobody else in the NBA has figured out, I’d say yes, it hurt more. Morey built a team that had the ingredients to beat the Warriors at their game, despite not having quite as much top end talent.

    If he stays the course with this philosophy, they’ll have a good chance of finishing the job next year. Just need to unload Anderson’s deal and bring in more 3 and D weapons, along with having a 3rd playmaker for emergency situations when CP3 or Harden can’t go.
     
    #17 DVauthrin, May 30, 2018
  18. igotwhipscollectingdust

    igotwhipscollectingdust Member

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2018
    Messages:
    575
    Likes Received:
    603
    Not a free agent
     
    #18 igotwhipscollectingdust, May 30, 2018
  19. Asian Sensation

    Asian Sensation Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 1999
    Messages:
    17,925
    Likes Received:
    6,929
    Having a ring to flaunt is never not a good look.
     
    #19 Asian Sensation, May 30, 2018
  20. Kiddsir

    Kiddsir Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2013
    Messages:
    1,734
    Likes Received:
    69
    Impressive but that's it.
    There's always be a fighting story in every NBA season.
    Who will be the next???
    Red nation??
     
    #20 Kiddsir, May 30, 2018
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page

Toggle Width
Style
ClutchFans Original

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Rockets Content

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now