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Are the Rockets better than the injured Bulls?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J-Tang, May 10, 2013.

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  1. J-Tang

    J-Tang Member

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    Given the Bulls lineup rolling with

    Bellinelli
    Robinson
    Noah
    Boozer
    Butler

    and Rocket with
    Lin
    Parsons
    Harden
    Flexible PF, Delfino/Smith
    Asik

    on paper, we should be better right? This is a bit reductive, but if we played harder defense with the intensity of the Bulls, wouldn't we be a much better team? It seems like the Bulls defense is systematically strong enough to get wins regardless of offensive firepower. I'm suggesting a coaching change or at least a renewed focus on the defensive end would make us bigger contenders.
     
    #1 J-Tang, May 10, 2013
  2. Akim523

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    Way better, we are in the west with better competitions and we ended up having a better record.
     
    #2 Akim523, May 10, 2013
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    They have Thibs who is at least one level above Mchale if not more
     
    #3 daywalker02, May 10, 2013
  4. cw3k

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    Much much higher than McHale.
     
    #4 cw3k, May 10, 2013
  5. AndySwanny

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    Head-to-head, yes, I think we would beat them, but I think they match up better with the Heat than we do because of their great defense.
     
    #5 AndySwanny, May 10, 2013
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    Nate's better than Lin, Boozer's better than any of our PFs, and Noah is better than Asik. On top of that, they are a better unit collectively from experience and have Thibs who is one of the best coaches in the league.
     
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    Pretty much every single playoff team in the West is better than all the teams in the East save the Heat. Maybe if the Bulls had D.Rose they would be competitive with the middle of the West, but he hasn't actually been on the court for a long, long time, so he doesn't actually count.
     
    #7 Nubmonger, May 10, 2013
  8. TJ VS TR

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    Nate is a better shooter but not a better PG.

    The Bulls are great at defense while the Rockets are not very good.
     
    #8 TJ VS TR, May 10, 2013
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    We beat the on Christmas, therefore we are better
     
    #9 rocketsfeeva, May 10, 2013
  10. cw3k

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    The way Bulls play remember me the real NBA league: very physical. I am loving it.
     
    #10 cw3k, May 10, 2013
  11. CisBuds4U

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    whats the point of this thread?

    I mean I could say.......if the Rockets starters play their best, are they better than the Heat on an average day?
     
    #11 CisBuds4U, May 10, 2013
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    Not defensively.
     
    #12 ch0c0b0fr34k, May 10, 2013
  13. Just Ballin

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    No chance against the Bulls in a series. Bulls with the defense, the better system, grittiness, team chemistry and coach who should've been COTY.
     
    #13 Just Ballin, May 11, 2013
  14. Carl Herrera

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    I'm pretty sure that the Rockets have a very good chance of beat the Nets and maybe surprise Miami for at least one game if the Heat fail to take them seriously enough and spends too much time whacking their willies.
     
    #14 Carl Herrera, May 11, 2013
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    can we beat them? of course

    can we beat them in a best of 7 ? doubt it
     
    #15 mvpcrossxover, May 11, 2013
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    On paper we are better but looking at things objectively they would beat us. I think we play hard and compete but those guys are on another level. I think McHale is terrible but even if you think McHale is good, Thibodeau is arguably the best in the league.
     
    #16 munco, May 11, 2013
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    DEFENSE.
     
    #17 Panda23, May 11, 2013
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    Bulls have better coach, better big men, better system, and tons of experience playing together. Their defense is intense and consistent, while our offense relies too much on Harden alone.
    I don't think we can beat them in a 7 game series at our current level.
     
    #18 Yang_Wenli, May 11, 2013
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    it would be a good series to watch, but the bulls have experience on their side so id have to go with them. i think it would go to game 7
     
    #19 SeabrookMiglla, May 11, 2013
  20. bullardfan

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    this ^
     
    #20 bullardfan, May 11, 2013
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