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How many games will Yao play this season?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by sun12, Jul 18, 2006.

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How many games will Yao start this season?

Poll closed Jul 22, 2006.

  1. 70-82 games

    323 vote(s)
    87.1%

  2. 60-69 games

    35 vote(s)
    9.4%

  3. 50-59 games

    3 vote(s)
    0.8%

  4. < 50 games

    10 vote(s)
    2.7%
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  1. sun12

    sun12 Member

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    Dont' want to sound negative about it. But Yao definitely came back too soon last season after his toe surgery, thus he got into another injury.

    Right now, Yao is pushing for the World Championship after a short recovery time. I think he came back too soon as well, and more likely, he could get another injury during the NBA season.

    So how many games will he play this coming season?

    I say, around 60 games.
     
    #1 sun12, Jul 18, 2006
  2. rn_xw

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    I think there is nothing to do with the toe surgery on this one. Its on different foot. and the first one is only a toe infection, while second one is a slight fracture. Different foot, completely different injury. I'd say about 75-78 games.
     
    #2 rn_xw, Jul 18, 2006
  3. Marsarinian

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    75 games is streching it... Don't be too optimistic. I'd say about 65. T-Mac... 60. This is prolly the way it is.
     
    #3 Marsarinian, Jul 18, 2006
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    He had a bone in his foot broken when he was stepped on during a game. How did that have anything whatsoever to do with his previous injury? So, his toenail problem somehow weakened a bone in his foot? Sorry, but that makes no sense at all.
     
    #4 aelliott, Jul 18, 2006
  5. lost_elephant

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    80 games.

    He'll get back to his usual self this season.
     
    #5 lost_elephant, Jul 18, 2006
  6. rn_xw

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    Missing 7 games for Yao is way too much. He would not miss that much. and from his workout pictures, he looks good, and remember he'll always put 100% effort to bring us to victory. Don't be surprised if He plays 82.
     
    #6 rn_xw, Jul 18, 2006
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    Are you serious? The two injuries had nothing to do with each other. I wish all our houston athletes would get a toenail removed and play like yao :) :)
     
    #7 KMC1499, Jul 18, 2006
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  8. vator

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    T-Mac and Yao better play at least 70 games each or we're going to be right back in the lottery. I'm optomistic so I'm going high. 75 games.
     
    #8 vator, Jul 18, 2006
  9. rn_xw

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    Magic of toenail removal, to increase ur stats by 35% or more?
     
    #9 rn_xw, Jul 18, 2006
  10. Yaowaming

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    90 - 100 games

    Including Playoffs :p
     
    #10 Yaowaming, Jul 18, 2006
  11. Champ06

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    Before last season, Yao did not play only in two games and both are not because of injury and played all games on an injured toe. Yao got his toe fixed by surgery and likewise his fracture foot. Why all the pessimism now?
     
    #11 Champ06, Jul 18, 2006
  12. jsnwu

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    78 games
    I bet.
     
    #12 jsnwu, Jul 18, 2006
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    Yao may play as much as we wish...

    If we have a backup C to limit his mins within 35...

    I wonder if Deke could still play this part...
     
    #13 firezh, Jul 18, 2006
  14. brantonli24

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    Yao played through those foot and toenail injuries for three whole years before getting them fixed. What do you think will stop Yao now? A phantom pain? JVG?
     
    #14 brantonli24, Jul 18, 2006
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    Whoa, 90 games? That puts at most two round sweeps then Yao goes down with an injury, or we sweap one round and the other round goes to seven games, which we lose. I prefer if Yao plays 96 games, and we sweep each round. :p
     
    #15 brantonli24, Jul 18, 2006
  16. hooroo

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    where's the no expectations, jinx killer option in the poll?
     
    #16 hooroo, Jul 18, 2006
  17. m_cable

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    The dude is a warrior. He'll be good for 80 games during the regular season, and another 15-25 in the playoffs.
     
    #17 m_cable, Jul 18, 2006
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    I don't think he'll have any problems this year and will get back to his usual close to 82 games played.
     
    #18 TheGM, Jul 18, 2006
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    In an ideal world, Yao should play 100 games this coming season. 82+4+5+4+5.
    :p :p . Well, maybe he can take a break for a game or 2 in the regular...
     
    #19 roxfan123, Jul 18, 2006
  20. TMACFORMVP

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    Yao will probably be back to his regular self he looks like he is in great condition right now.
     
    #20 TMACFORMVP, Jul 18, 2006
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