1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

[ClutchFans] Podcast: The Halfway Point for Rockets

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jan 20, 2015.

  1. Andy Sheets

    Andy Sheets Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2002
    Messages:
    1,099
    Likes Received:
    1,001
    With personnel you're always limited to what other teams are willing to offer, but the turnovers drive me crazy because it's something the team can control and should have corrected long ago. They just don't value the ball and possessions enough and opportunistic teams like the Warriors and a bunch of other playoff-level teams will kill them for it.
     
  2. pippendagimp

    pippendagimp Member

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2000
    Messages:
    26,976
    Likes Received:
    21,165
    unfortunately true. the chaos and poor spacing on offense, imo, are some of the main culprits here. even a large number of dwight's TO's are caused by double-teams because we have to leave our 4-men (dmo/smith) near the paint.
     
  3. basketballholic

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2013
    Messages:
    17,516
    Likes Received:
    4,170


    This is precisely why guys like Ariza and Brewer were brought here...to help us win the turnover war by turning the opponent over.

    Obviously we need that second big time playmaker.......waiting.
     
  4. KlutchQT

    KlutchQT Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 2, 2013
    Messages:
    9,156
    Likes Received:
    4,288
    Well. That was super depressing on the trade possibility front lol.
     
  5. Mattician

    Mattician Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2013
    Messages:
    1,724
    Likes Received:
    2,214
    Great listen, Clutch.
     
  6. Williamson

    Williamson JOSH CHRISTOPHER ONLY FAN
    Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2002
    Messages:
    15,226
    Likes Received:
    18,357
    Looking around the league at who may be available to fill that second playmaker role, it's looking pretty sparse. Dragic seems out of reach. I know people are talking about Lawson and Rubio. I just don't know what real incentive either of those teams have to move them. I think Denver will probably part with Jameer Nelson for cheap - but does he even help?
     
  7. solid

    solid Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2001
    Messages:
    19,870
    Likes Received:
    6,925
    Very insightful and realistic analysis of the team at the half way point. I would add that I don't think the "new" players are fully integrated in the "system" (if there is one). As you mentioned, Howard and Harden don't always seem on the same page and they have been together for a season and a half. In a way it is Harden against the world. Definitely need another play maker. I thought Cannan was the closest to filling that roll. Don't understand his "demotion" to the D league. When Harden is out or shut down, the team struggles to score. That should not be the case with a Dwight Howard on the floor. T.Jones may help.

    I agree, that the Rockets are a play off team, but will likely once again struggle to get out of the first round. Who is going to beat the Warriors; right now, they look like the deepest most complete team in the NBA.
     
  8. hooroo

    hooroo Member

    Joined:
    Oct 16, 2003
    Messages:
    18,898
    Likes Received:
    1,492
    Dragic unavailable?..

    <iframe src="//giphy.com/embed/13AXYJh2jDt2IE?html5=true" width="480" height="263" frameBorder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe>
     
  9. J Sizzle

    J Sizzle Member

    Joined:
    Feb 27, 2012
    Messages:
    43,476
    Likes Received:
    29,488
    Rockets have to get better defensively. That's how they can win.
     
  10. Hakeemtheking

    Hakeemtheking Member

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2009
    Messages:
    9,191
    Likes Received:
    6,057
    IMO Dragic is just doing a dog and pony show trying to get a max contract with his current team, being fed words from his agent. No hard evidence, just a feeling on my part.

    I think Morey should move on to his next targets down the line and try to get us a playmaker now, without greatly disturbing the core of this team, including Jones, who I believe is a terrific talent at the ripe age of 22.

    The exception to the above is Lawson. In my view, he could be the missing piece to make this team into a real contender. That guy would make the game SO MUCH easier on everyone including Howard with his dribble penetration. For him, I would sacrifice a lot, and I would say just about anyone not named Harden. I know my position has changed in that I thought D-Mo should not have been included in any of these trade proposals, but as most of us can anticipate, teams will play Harden differently in the playoffs and that is a major, major concern.
     
  11. Coob5

    Coob5 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2006
    Messages:
    241
    Likes Received:
    4
    More podcasts please! Would be awesome to have a couple of them per week!
     
  12. Zergling

    Zergling Member

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2010
    Messages:
    5,726
    Likes Received:
    3,625
    Lawson just got booked for DWI
     
  13. Hakeemtheking

    Hakeemtheking Member

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2009
    Messages:
    9,191
    Likes Received:
    6,057
    Profit!
     
  14. J.R.

    J.R. Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2008
    Messages:
    106,788
    Likes Received:
    154,648
    [Parsons] loss has hurt them offensively, Ariza has helped defensively. They need more help for Harden. Harden is doing so much. They need another weapon on the perimeter to break defenses down. - JVG on the broadcast
     
  15. Deckard

    Deckard Blade Runner
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2002
    Messages:
    56,793
    Likes Received:
    39,077
    He's right.
     
  16. chinese

    chinese Member

    Joined:
    Mar 15, 1999
    Messages:
    279
    Likes Received:
    121
    Hate to live in past, but still think we could have Asik, Parsons and Lin instead of CB, JS and TA.

    Hate to live in past, but still think we could have Asik, Parsons and Lin instead of CB, JS and TA.
     
  17. cjtaylorpt

    cjtaylorpt Member

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2009
    Messages:
    3,744
    Likes Received:
    210
    We were 30 and 17 this time last season. We are 33 and 14 this season without 3 out of our 5 starters a big chunk of the season. What do you miss?
     
  18. jump shooter

    jump shooter Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 2000
    Messages:
    5,429
    Likes Received:
    145
    Things will heat up at the trade deadline, it always does. Names or targets none of us may have even thought of will probably pop up. Its a big poker game and Morey's got tons of chips going into it.
     

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now