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Morey on Golden State: We feel like we have closed the gap

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by justtxyank, Jul 6, 2017.

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Have we closed the gap on Golden State?

Poll closed Jul 27, 2017.

  1. Yes, we are at least their equals!

    3 vote(s)
    1.0%

  2. Yes, we can challenge them in a playoff series

    62 vote(s)
    19.7%

  3. Yes, gap is smaller but we'll still get wrecked

    174 vote(s)
    55.2%

  4. No, we aren't even close

    61 vote(s)
    19.4%

  5. I abstain, courteously

    15 vote(s)
    4.8%
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  1. justtxyank

    justtxyank Contributing Member

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    It was a major gut punch
     
    #81 justtxyank, Jul 6, 2017
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  2. Pete the Cheat

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    I've gone back and forth on this myself. And if the only expense is Anderson, you have basically replaced a one dimensional PF with a player with elite offensive versatility. When Maori throws out terms like "increasing risk profile". I am thinking versatility is the X factor his algorithm
     
    #82 Pete the Cheat, Jul 6, 2017
  3. p10maggs

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    Instead of losing by 20 in the WCF we will lose by 18. Gap has been closed.
     
    #83 p10maggs, Jul 6, 2017
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  4. dmoneybangbang

    dmoneybangbang Member

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    This.

    Morey is playing chess while a lot of the usual posters are having trouble coloring within the lines. Morey is doing the PR thing, while CP3 and Harden are working the back channels.

    Lastly, I think people are truly underestimating what 48 minutes of elite playmaking will do. Not to mention it should reduce the wear and tear on both Harden and CP3.
     
    #84 dmoneybangbang, Jul 6, 2017
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  5. Daddy Long Legs

    Daddy Long Legs H- Town Harden

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    oopz lol
     
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  6. mfastx

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    Talent wise, we've surpassed San Antonio. But still at least one top 15 level player from equaling Golden State lol.
     
    #86 mfastx, Jul 6, 2017
  7. Daddy Long Legs

    Daddy Long Legs H- Town Harden

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    Bregman cmon. If that was correa... Lol

    Bregz will be a very good if not great player someday. Dude is still a deer in headlights sometimes though.

    Hes super young
     
    #87 Daddy Long Legs, Jul 6, 2017
  8. Daddy Long Legs

    Daddy Long Legs H- Town Harden

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    Woah! Im not in astros world. My bad. Im going to the other world right now
     
    #88 Daddy Long Legs, Jul 6, 2017
  9. juanm34

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    Still got something up his sleeve....
    It's either melo or a cheeseburger..o_O
     
    #89 juanm34, Jul 6, 2017
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  10. Tfor3

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    Basically

    Morey's plan is 2 stars and "role-player-them-to-death."

    A barn full of role players doesn't equal 3rd star.
     
    #90 Tfor3, Jul 6, 2017
  11. LosPollosHermanos

    LosPollosHermanos Houston only fan
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    Golden state didn't have "3 stars" before. They had steph/klay and Draymond who was emerging. The idea you can get 3 egos stick them in the room and boom!--is dumb. The rockets need role players.
     
    #91 LosPollosHermanos, Jul 6, 2017
  12. Tfor3

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    Until reality sets in during the playoffs.
     
    #92 Tfor3, Jul 6, 2017
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  13. BigMaloe

    BigMaloe Contributing Member

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    This board never ceases to amaze me at how many posters love to be upset at anything.

    Lol.... Bring me back to airplane tickets and Philippino Krillin
     
    #93 BigMaloe, Jul 6, 2017
  14. BackdoorHarden

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    "We closed the gap" That's what she said!
     
    #94 BackdoorHarden, Jul 6, 2017
  15. YOLO

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    what exactly is he supposed to say when the media specifically asks a question

    theres always this template on what to do regarding the media apparently. maybe he should just go the pop route as it seems.
     
    #95 YOLO, Jul 6, 2017
  16. vcchlw

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    Current roster = 1% chance we can beat GS in the playoffs
    Current roster + Melo - EG/Capela = 10% chance
     
    #96 vcchlw, Jul 6, 2017
  17. TheRealAllpro

    TheRealAllpro Morey only fan

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    • Cp3
    • Harden
    • Melo
    • Gordon
    • Capela
    That would close the gap
     
    #97 TheRealAllpro, Jul 6, 2017
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    I literally LOL'd and made my 3 month old jump. Freaking funny!!
     
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    I seriously don't understand his obsession with the warriors, WE JUST LOST TO THE OLDEAT TEAM IN THE LEAGUE BY 35-40 ****ING POINTS AT OUR HC, stop talking about the warriors and talk how we can beat the spurs.
     
    #99 ryano2009, Jul 6, 2017
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  20. ryano2009

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    Hmmm...what happened to Ariza?!?!?
     
    #100 ryano2009, Jul 6, 2017
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