The Rockets - the first 2 games - review and grades

the bench is there to hold the ground for the starters to rest. They did alright

 

Rockets organization: F

doesn't do much good to build a team if you don't let your fan base watch it

 

The only reason the bench is D is because of tony D.

The guy is playing at a Z-, so bad that even if our bench was A+ he would drag it all the way down to an F-.

 

This... LOL. Any decent PGs still available at free agency??

 

Tony D sucks deck

 

PICK UP DELONTE

 

Shaun Livingston?

 

Not gonna lie, I would love Delonte on this team......as long as he's on his meds.

 

As I mentioned in other threads, 2 games is rough to judge players. However, if we are going to judge...

Player by Player...

(A+) Harden - What can I say? I don't know if there's a word out there to describe my man crush on him. He's hit the 3 when we needed, and the thing I love the most, and was worried about, was how he'd handle the number one guy type role. He showed his ability to be "That guy." He was selfish late in the games, which is exactly what a star player of a team needs to be. He drives with authority. Unlike Martin (Not dis respecting Martin, I was a fan of the way he handled things), but when Harden drives, he drives with authority. He doesn't flail like Martin, he doesn't just count on the whistle for two free throws. He goes in expecting not to get the call, and tries to finish, and if he gets the call, he expects an and one, he doesn't expect to miss on the drive. He's an extremely talented player, with a high basketball IQ, and I believe those TO's were a fluke tonight.

(A) - Lin - I love the way Lin's played so far. He's a scrapper, high IQ, and does the same as Harden. He attacks the basket strong, while still keeping an eye out for possible pass outs. Would have more assists, if our players would be hitting their shots, but that's not the case to start off the season. Hopefully he can hit those open jumpers, as teams are so far leaving him room. Sometimes he tries to create too much, but that's what point guards who make risky passes at times are going to do. The important thing is he makes smart decisions for the most part, and makes passes that most point guards don't see.

(B-)Parsons - Slow start offensively, however in no way should that be an issue to panic on him. He's what we need. A man that can play GREAT defense on a 3, or a smaller 4 if necessary. He's done a great job rebounding, and fighting for loos balls, etc. He works hard, and if he can start hitting his 3's like we know he's capable of, he can be HUGE for Harden and others. I like the idea of playing him at the 4 at times. Not only will this allow a great defender guarding a smaller 4, or a mid sized 4, it'll also spread the floor and allow more room for Harden etc to drive, and a kick out opportunity which will make them pick their poison.

(C)Morris - Well, he struggled heavily in game one, and the beginning of game two. Obviously I was frustrated, but he showed real maturity bouncing back the way he did. Hopefully this is the Morris we'll see more often than not. If he doesn't start hitting that 3 consistently, I'd like to see him line up around the basket more than just hanging at the 3. He's shown a great sign of offensive rebounding, and solid athleticism.

(C+) Patterson - First game back, still not 100 percent. If, and I don't see why he wouldn't, if he can hit that mid range jump shot, that could go a long with with Harden/lin and Patterson in a pick and roll. The 3 experiment...we'll see how that goes. Again, I'd like to see it a little more, but if he doesn't hit it, he needs to be back in the Scola spot, ready to hit a normal mid range jump shot. He showed great sign of athleticism tonight, fighting for rebounds etc. I can't wait to see him at 100 percent.

(B+) Asik - Well, his offense is pretty much what we thought it would be. But man, he's handled the boards like a man among boys. He was a HUGE factor in tonight's game, and protected the rim like we brought him in to do. He plays physical, and does what it takes to grab every rebound or at least get a hand on it. Hopefully our coaches can work on him developing a small low post game, but his defense and rebounding is why we brought him here, and he's done a great job.

(D) Bench - Didn't want to write another novel as I have on other pages, so I'll group this one up. Delfino had a great first game, extremely clutch, but had a rough game two. He was forcing a few 3's, so hopefully we can get him better looks, more open looks. Tony Douglas - I like his quickness, but has struggled heavily the first two games. I hope he can settle down, and play within the offense. He seems to be forcing the issue, as if he has to make amazing passes. Just run through the offense, and he'll begin to show some promise IMO.

Inactives - Smith played a great game one, can't wait to see him more. As for Jones, I'd like to see him get some playing time, but we'll see how skip chooses to handle the rotation.

Again, I don't like reviewing or giving players grades this early in the season, but I figured I'd post my thoughts, not like it matters to most.

 

Tony D? Oh you mean Tony Ouglas, cuz he has no D.

 

I think you mean Tony Uglas because he has no O or D.

 

Must need replacement PG, someone that can sink there shots and create and assist, ala Shaun Livingston!

 

Sooooooo funny!

 

The bench will improve. The is so much youth over there that are untapped yet unproven. It's a long season and some those guys will get a chance to prove themselves.

 

Morris should be B+, this guy can score, rebound. He is not a star player, he made mistakes, but he can get his work done. He is still young and can only improve with time.