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We will have a winning record in 2023-2024

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by AroundTheWorld, Jul 9, 2023.

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  1. Aruba77

    Aruba77 Contributing Member

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    I see a 35 - 38 win team at best, but I would be happy with that; it’s a significant improvement from last year.

    One of the few silver linings of what happened during the free agency period is that it got a lot clearer who we’re investing in going forward. Essentially all of our non-core players are gone save for Tate and KPJ. Given how the org feels about those two players, it’s not surprising. Regardless the picture is getting clearer.

    12-Man rotation:

    Sengun/Landale/Jeff Green
    Jabari/Tari/Jeff Green
    Brooks/Tari/Tate
    Jalen/KPJ
    FVV/Amen/Holiday

    G-League - Cam
    Bench Cheerleader - Boban
     
    #21 Aruba77, Jul 10, 2023
  2. groovemachine

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    He did some community work with Ime as well, I believe I spotted he and Jalen in the Vegas celebratory scrum yelling ‘Ice Water’ at Jabari in unison. Seems bought in so far! :D

     
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    duluth111222 I.D.I.O.T

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    #23 duluth111222, Jul 10, 2023
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  4. clos4life

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    I'm thinking of putting money down for the first time ever.
     
    #24 clos4life, Jul 10, 2023
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    A reasonable mid point between everything going great and crunching out 36+ wins and the nightmare scenario of stagnation + Dillion Brooks leading the team in FGA or becoming a cancer if he doesn't get his shots and the Rockets winning 24.
     
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    If we can get a interior defender(like Brook Lopez) we can have a winning record
     
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  7. clos4life

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    How are ya'll betting on Caesars Sportsbook? When I put Texas in it says betting not available online.
     
    #27 clos4life, Jul 10, 2023
  8. duluth111222

    duluth111222 I.D.I.O.T

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    Too bad my state (GA) isn’t eligible.
     
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  9. duluth111222

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    Yeah same for GA
     
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  10. clos4life

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    Well, hopefully one of the betting experts in Clutchfans can give us tips before the odds change.
     
    #30 clos4life, Jul 10, 2023
  11. groovemachine

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    My head says 35-47 but my heart says 42-40 or better. I believe these young guys are ready to take it to the next level with the right coaching and leadership!

     
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    Because I’m assuming it’s not available in either Texas or Georgia?.. lol
     
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    sengun +6,
    Jabari +4
    Brooks +5
    Green +5, KPJ+3
    Fred vanvleet +6, Amen +1

    I can't count....30 something wins? Maybe a little more.
     
    #33 StevieCrossover, Jul 10, 2023
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    Going from KPJ/Nix to FVV/Amen is automatic 10-15 wins

    Having Amen, KPJ, and Tari off the bench + 5-10 wins

    I see us 40-45 win team. Could honestly see this team ****ing cooking and getting a 50 burger
     
    #34 PatBev, Jul 10, 2023
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    Raptors won 41 last year. Is their roster any better than ours with a hypothetical third year bump from Sengun and Green in addition to Jabari and Tari’s improvement AND KPJ going to a more natural position/role?
     
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    Someone turned into a superstar if this team wins 50 games.
     
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    Don't forget, these guys are all on the decline.

    With our franchise player Alperen Sengun, and with great young complementary players like Tari Eason, Amen Thompson, Jalen Green, Jabari Smith, and the complementary veterans we added, the sky is the limit, if we play our cards right and follow the Denver Nuggets blueprint.
     
    #37 AroundTheWorld, Jul 11, 2023
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  18. fchowd0311

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    Hey man I don't think the other guys are complimentary pieces to Sengun. It's selling them short but agree with your general premise
     
    #38 fchowd0311, Jul 11, 2023
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    DON'T FORGET!! ..... "Patrick does so much" +50 wins

    Rockets 2023-24' record: 98-0

    Go Rockets!!!
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    #39 BamBam, Jul 11, 2023
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  20. daywalker02

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    You do not even have to turn into a super JG fan.
     
    #40 daywalker02, Jul 11, 2023
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