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This is our year. This is it. We have a Championship squad

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Rocketboi, Apr 1, 2018.

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  1. Rocketboi

    Rocketboi Member

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    Where can i start with this team? All year they've been dominant, and with exclamation points i might add. To think that this can really be our year almost brings tears to my eyes. Im 26 and was just 3 and 4 when the Rockets won the Chips with Dream so ive never been able to experience that whole thing as a fan. I just hear stories and watch highlights of Clutch City and that special time in Houston. (Im not a huge fan of baseball, so their chip didnt mean much to me besides supporting our city's team)

    I've been a Rockets fan since about 02 when i was 10 years old and really became a super die hard for the home team right after we got Tmac. and I've stuck with this team thru every heart breaking moment they have gone thru. I cried when tmac said that it was on him, when tmac quit on us, when yao went down, when we took the Lakers to 7, after the infamous paul trade got vetoed, after losing to a buzzer beater in portland, after losing to the warriors in the conference finals, promising to come back (and we didnt), after losing to the spurs in game 6 and it has all lead to these playoffs.

    That being said, this year is special. I know every single true Rockets fan knows exactly what i mean by this. Wins are easier, they win games they usually would have lost, the chemistry is great and most of all, all the pieces are here.

    I can't wait to see this team get going and show the whole NBA that Clutch City is back. Seriously, just thinking about how good of a chance we have, thinking about this team winning it all gets my eyes watery. I hope this year we get to shed tears of joy for this FANTASTIC FRANCHISE and our leader James Harden.

    I ****ING love this team guys.
    GO ROCKETS!!!!!!!!!
     
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    solid Contributing Member

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    It has been a great year. Today was disappointing. Somehow I don't think MJ's Bulls would have laid down for the Spurs. I still question the "killer instinct" of this team. Just how really "hard" are they? They can appear very soft at times, like today. I know, I know, but still.
     
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  3. FTW Rockets FTW

    FTW Rockets FTW Contributing Member

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    We will be hosting the Larry O Brien Trophy very soon
     
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    solid Contributing Member

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    I would be ecstatic.
     
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  5. Swiss Roll

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    Even MJ's bulls lost 3 of their last 4 in 1997 after they clinched the #1 overall record.
     
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    So you are saying they aren't solid?
     
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    FIRST!!!!
     
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    LOL you know MDA wasn't even trying to win this game right?
     
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  9. topfive

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    Don't forget our #1 killer instinct guy was rested today.

    I still don't understand that. Rest one of our two elite PGs when we play a bad team, not when we play someone we might meet in the playoffs. This Spurs win meant a lot to them, seeing as how we kicked their asses three times this year. On the other hand, a loss to the Lakers or Kings next week means absolutely NOTHING.
     
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    I’m pretty sure Paul is hurt at the moment
     
    #10 CallMeTheDream, Apr 2, 2018
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    This was the exact kind of game where I think resting Paul was perfect. You saw the way the Spurs (Mills specifically) were flying around, playing almost reckless at certain points. If CP3 had been on the other end of either the Green collision, or the Tucker flip, we might be talking about a catastrophic injury. When the game means THAT much to one team, and not much for the other, that's when injuries can take place. The Lakers and the Kings are going to be in the same boat as the Rockets next week......the games won't matter.
     
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    i dont think he is. he could definitely play if these games meant anything but whats the point at the moment. is he banged up? probably but so is everyone else in the league thats played throughout the year. But hou has the luxury of giving guys time to recover a bit
     
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    a lot of MJ legend is just a pure bs and based on ignorance
     
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    CP3 still not playing, Nene injury nagging, other guys stil not 100%, we need to focus on our guys getting healthy instead of worrying about Curry and co. I’m not so sure until I see all our guys play!
     
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    So what time is the OP's award show and is James showing up at the red carpet?

    I have bballicks premium subscription streams on the teevo and I don't want to miss a minute of this!!!
     
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    My body is ready
     
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    FLASH21 Heart O' Champs

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    It's all part of the plan:

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  20. ballscientist1

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    Wolves have 4 remaining games to play, all against lotto teams

    Both Lakers and Grizz are resting the players, expect them to defeat Wolves?

    Wolves at 4th seed?

    Grizz are now 2nd pick in 2018 darft, one more win would be out of top 5 picks.
     
    #20 ballscientist1, Apr 3, 2018
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