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What's been the biggest reason for Rockets surprising start?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Sweet Lou 4 2, Dec 10, 2016.

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What's biggest reason the Rockets are 16-7?

  1. Pringles

    13 vote(s)
    8.7%

  2. No more Dwerp

    21 vote(s)
    14.1%

  3. Additions of Ryan/Eric/Nene

    25 vote(s)
    16.8%

  4. Improvement from role players - Bev/Dekker/Capela

    14 vote(s)
    9.4%

  5. Better team defense

    1 vote(s)
    0.7%

  6. No one single reason / all of these are big

    75 vote(s)
    50.3%
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  1. Sweet Lou 4 2

    Sweet Lou 4 2 Contributing Member
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    I want to say Howard's leaving as he seemed like a real drag on the team but to me it's all of these.
     
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  2. dwert

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    Definitely Dwert. All those wasted possessions on handing the ball to Dwight in the post just to make him happy killed us every game.
     
    #2 dwert, Dec 10, 2016
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    Role players along with Eric Gordon and Anderson.

    Team is more complete now.

    It has become less of the James Harden show albeit huge numbers.
     
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    Each one has been very impactful towards the current success of the team --- from finally having some in game adjustments to having a good depth due to the new acquisitions and development of our young guys. At the same time our guys knows how to intensify their defense when needed.
     
    #4 TheMystery008, Dec 10, 2016
  5. FTW Rockets FTW

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    Mike Anthony and James Harden on the same page
     
    #5 FTW Rockets FTW, Dec 10, 2016
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    This. Lots of role players having wonderful years.
     
    #6 Mr. Clutch, Dec 10, 2016
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    Definitely adding Anderson and especially Gordon. Gave us so much depth and shooting options. Even Nene gives us good minutes when Capela is not bringing it.
    Without those guys we couldn't be where we are for sure
     
    #7 Nivos, Dec 10, 2016
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    Yeah I don't get the Nene hate, Capela has been meh lately, it's important to have guys like that to fill up a hole, at least temporarily
     
    #8 dwert, Dec 10, 2016
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    Eric Gordon is the biggest reason. No one knew just how good this guy really is. Morey has been trying to get Eric for years to play with James and Beverly. A perfect match!
     
    #9 pst257, Dec 10, 2016
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    MDA is a big part of it, but the organization committing to James fully and unconditionally is the biggest factor. It's his show to run and there's no ambiguity any more. Everyone knows his own role and where each piece fits in.
     
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    Yeah but do you ever sleep brah?
     
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    We shot a lot of 3s and we had bad three point shooters. This year we have good 3 point shooters.
     
    #12 Air Langhi, Dec 10, 2016
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    Yes. Finally have players that fit the Moreyball system.
     
    #13 Newlin, Dec 10, 2016
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    Ryan/Gordon
    Dekker/Capela
    MDA
    Defense
    Dwight

    In that order

    Rockets have a better players this season, namely 3PT shooters.
     
    #14 Houstunna, Dec 10, 2016
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    thank you for yr contribution,dwert.

    Now off you go to Atlanta.
     
    #15 daywalker02, Dec 10, 2016
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    Owner, GM, coach, Harden all on the same page. Players acquired who made sense with said page. Dwight gone.
     
    #16 Haymitch, Dec 10, 2016
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    Combination of a coach in MDA, upgraded role players who are elite shooters, commitment to an actual system. Harden's play should be a given
     
    #17 YOLO, Dec 10, 2016
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    When I'm reading 'holic's posts
     
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    Dwight is around the top to be honest, because with him here MDA's offense wouldn't work either.

    Lots more pick and rolls, lane is far more open than before which provides way more room for Harden to operate and suck in defense. Also, no wasted possessions going to Dwight Howard post ups, and certainly a lot less wasted points from missed free throws.

    The offense changed fundamentally since Dwight left, which is not to say Dwight was a terrible fit with Houston but simply the Rockets went back to what they were good at - Make James Harden the priority on offense.
     
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  20. Houstunna

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    Did Dwight really post up much?

    We did that maybe 5x per game.
     
    #20 Houstunna, Dec 10, 2016
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