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I've seen enough...This is a legit offense for James Harden

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by sugrlndkid, Oct 2, 2016.

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  1. sugrlndkid

    sugrlndkid Member

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    NO MORE stretches of ISOball to generate offense.
    No more futile Dwight Howard post entry attempts.
    TONS of pick and rolls
    Tons of open 3s

    Our team success will be predicated on guys making OPEN shots and team defense. This offense has led to guys getting OPEN looks in the flow of the game. The offense is using the attributes that allow for bench guys to play freely.

    The Rockets may need a couple of pieces, but this offense is going to allow James to evolve into a monster combo guard.
     
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    Can you at least wait until the Rox play a legitimate NBA team? No jinxing...
     
    #2 Liberon, Oct 2, 2016
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    You know it's bad –way bad– when is you calling for reason.
     
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    The guys are running the offense that so far has shown to be something that is getting the role players engaged in the game. There is legit space in the paint...
     
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    we should rest harden all season so he can be fresh for the conference finals.
     
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    You kidding me? Harden only needs to play the deciding Finals game for the Championship. Based on this game alone, the Rockets are the best basketball team in the universe.
     
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    Dude? Seriously? You know we are going to need him to loosen up in the semi's. :cool:
     
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    ^^^LOL...:)
     
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    Its a step in the right direction but we still need more.
     
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    I've been saying harden should run the point for two years. Especially when the bench subs are in

    I should be a coach
     
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    Dang. It's almost like having a decent coach matters. Who knew!
     
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    Hear me out, brehs. Jimmer Fredette?
     
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    People...dont look at the score...It will be up to Morey to ensure that the right players are on the roster. Yes...I wont forget Bricks from Corey, Ariza and company...

    BUT its the offense has space in the post, it forces the role players to move...CONSTANTLY. That alone will prevent stagnancy. I dont expect them always shoot, but I expect there to be good looks available.

    Anyways. shall see as the season progresses.
     
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    warriors dont stand a chance!
     
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    Pringles was not a very popular pick when he was signed as head coach, but I think people are going to come around as James flourishes in this system. I'm not saying we are going to turn into GSW, but remember, GSW was an underachieving 6 seed before Kerr came in with a Pringles-like system.
     
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    Well our biggest issues offensively have been free throw shooting, turnovers and 3pt shooting. We have improved in just about all those areas, so I expect our offense to climb even higher. I don't think top 4 is unreasonable. Warriors, Clippers, Spurs will all be excellent, so there is stiff competition there.
     
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    I miss Bickerstaff and his play calling.

    Says nobody.
     
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    Offense flows so much better when Dwights not bricking that dumb azz left handed hook
     
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    James looks to be in very good shape his movement was fantastic on the court.

    His playmaking was very crisp 10-1 on assists to Tos is nice I don't care if it's just a scrimmage that's impressive.

    If this team can stay healthy they will win a lot of games because they have the ability to score 15 straight points on teams in a matter of 2-3 min.

    If the defense can just be avg this will be a 50+ win team and surprise a lot of people.

    I like that harden didn't pound the ball in the ground and really had the offense going it was nice to see.

    I think he can get up to 28-30 ppg with 10 assist. If he can do that and win 50+ games. He'll get his MVP he's been after the past 2 seasons.
     
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    I was happy with what I saw, but I worry that we may rack up more TO going up against legit teams
     
    #20 varughese.arun, Oct 2, 2016
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