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YEAH BABY: [Sports Illustrated] Rockets Surge to Number One

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Os Trigonum, Mar 13, 2017.

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  1. Os Trigonum

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    http://www.si.com/nba/2017/03/13/nb...ckets-san-antonio-spurs-golden-state-warriors

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    • With the Warriors and Spurs reeling, the Rockets shoot to No. 1 in this week's NBA Power Rankings, becoming just the fifth squad over the last two years to hold the top spot.
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    1. Houston Rockets (46–21)
    Last Week: 2
    Net Rating: +6.4

    Houston is on the verge of clinching a playoff berth with its massive win over Cleveland and becomes just the fifth team to sit in the top spot of the rankings over the last two seasons, joining Golden State, San Antonio, Cleveland and the LA Clippers. I’ll say it again: they’ve got a real chance.​
     
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    Oh, well if the power rankings say so! :cool:
     
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    We just lost to the Spurs last week, and yet we are power ranked above them? And they have a better record than us? Aren't these rankings based on games played the prior week?

    ...Media Conspiracy.....
     
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    I think Beverley is becoming the Steph Curry of the NBA.
     
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    These Power Rankings are basically "What have you done lately"
     
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    By default due to injuries but it sure does feel good! :D
     
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    2nd best net rating in the NBA since the All-Star game behind only the.....



    wait for it........



    Miami Heat?
     
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    I can see why the Rockets are 1 in the rankings. 1. Warriors have been pretty bad, with Durant out til the playoffs. 2. Spurs just lost Aldridge indefinitely this season. 3. The Cavs have lost a couple this past week.
     
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    They are basically saying Rockets are the best team in the NBA with Durant/Love/Aldridge being injured.

    Jazz/Spurs still busted our asses, once all the players come back we will be where we really are with is 4 or 5.
     
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    Not sure if serious, as this is the definition of power rankings. :p
     
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    Media feeling the pressure.


    They know we're onto them:)


    This also isn't NSPN:)
     
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    Why can't we just be happy that Sports Illustrated is being so complimentary? This is a Houston Rockets fansite, remember?

    Great find, OP.
     
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    Look at the media crawling back.....
     
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    First time this year? this just proves that they should have been #1 back in December when they were unstoppable.

    And it highlights something.

    Something that rhymes with "Eatin a Pun Fear a Sissy"
     
    #15 SamFisher, Mar 13, 2017
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    I give all credit to the Troy Williams signing.
     
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    Aldrige and Durant out indefinitely just opened up that passable road to the Finals
     
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    We're #1! We're #1!
     
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    THAT'S the spirit. attaboy.
     
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    lol I do my best...

    Not quite the war of attrition football is but let's not forget the Warrior's chip season was a practical cakewalk through an injury decimated western conference. No, I'm not saying anyone would've beat them if this and that....but healthy is a big factor in championship runs.

    Welp. I'm off to scar my knuckles knocking on a whole forest now. Byeeeee
     
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