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[Sans Paul] Rockets still #1 Offense in the league

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by heypartner, Dec 27, 2018.

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  1. Swapshop

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    I like it how you quoted yourself as a source.
     
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    Lol. The man likes his own sauces.
     
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    You might be joking, but some of you guys need to calm down. Austin Rivers definitely won't be making tough shots and smart plays against good teams in the Playoffs when you need him to. Again, let's calm down.
     
    #23 BasketMAD, Dec 28, 2018
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    Quit trying to Iso-ed Rivers from us.
     
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    Can’t wait!







     
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    lol is this a sarcasm?
     
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    source is nba.com stats. I can teach you how to use it, padawan...
     
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    I liked your comment just because you used. Padawan.
     
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    Man, Austin Rivers is turning out to be everything we wanted MCW/Brandon Knight to be.
     
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    The significance? The Rockets can score against anyone. They are not a team that just feasts on poor and undisciplined defenses.
     
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    why do you say this? he'll get plenty of shots to make.
     
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    The significance? The Rockets can score against anyone. They are not a team that just feasts on poor and undisciplined defenses.
     
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    Current worriers maybe. Last years and beyond no chance. We need Chris anyway even if he will be playing one legged
     
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    Austin Rivers will have poor shooting nights for sure. However he defends every night, plays gritty and also can handle the ball without turning it over. Those are constants, and something that the Rockets really really needed.

    Also I would point out that the two previous years Rivers shot 37% on 3's, so he could easily shoot that on a Rockets team with so many open looks. He is quick and likes to drive to the basket.

    Morey got very lucky because Rivers can cut Paul's and Harden's minutes. That also allows Harden and Gordon to play more at the 3. So the back up point guard spot and swing guard spots are likely filled.

    We still could use a rangy three/four like Ariza and a four/five. Those are spots the Rockets can likely fill in trade. Even if Knight isn't moved, the Rockets can move Chriss for someone to fill those spots. Markieff Morris would be a good fit for the four/five.
     
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    Austin Rivers will have poor shooting nights for sure. However he defends every night, plays gritty and also can handle the ball without turning it over. Those are constants, and something that the Rockets really really needed.

    Also I would point out that the two previous years Rivers shot 37% on 3's, so he could easily shoot that on a Rockets team with so many open looks. He is quick and likes to drive to the basket.

    Morey got very lucky because Rivers can cut Paul's and Harden's minutes. That also allows Harden and Gordon to play more at the 3. So the back up point guard spot and swing guard spots are likely filled.

    We still could use a rangy three/four like Ariza and a four/five. Those are spots the Rockets can likely fill in trade. Even if Knight isn't moved, the Rockets can move Chriss for someone to fill those spots. Markieff Morris would be a good fit for the four/five.
     
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    Nook hitting us hard with a double double post move. Dream would be proud
     
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    No one is taking Chriss unless we give up a pick. He's that bad. If you were already assuming that, my bad then haha.
     
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    I agree with all of that, but again, he's not a Chris Paul replacement unless you guys are now suddenly saying he has the potential to be a top-15 player because of a few 10-point games...
     
    #39 BasketMAD, Dec 28, 2018
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    Capela , and Tucker plus four future first rounders for Davis.
    Would the Pelicans do this....?
     
    #40 jimmyv281, Dec 28, 2018
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