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Game in 4 days! What are you looking forward to seeing?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by topfive, Sep 28, 2018.

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I can't wait to see...

Poll closed Oct 2, 2018.

  1. Harden busting out this year's addition to his arsenal of moves

    13 vote(s)
    25.0%

  2. How fully CP3 has recovered from his injury

    12 vote(s)
    23.1%

  3. EG working with the first team

    10 vote(s)
    19.2%

  4. How coming off the bench will affect Melo's game

    31 vote(s)
    59.6%

  5. Whether Capela is going to continue to improve after making bank

    17 vote(s)
    32.7%

  6. Whether Ennis is going to be a difference-maker on defense

    30 vote(s)
    57.7%

  7. If MCW has anything of value to add to this team

    21 vote(s)
    40.4%

  8. If the defense will lose a step with Trev/Luc/Biglydick gone

    18 vote(s)
    34.6%

  9. Whether Chriss has much BBIQ to complement his athleticsm

    18 vote(s)
    34.6%

  10. If Hartenstein is ready to play with the big boys

    17 vote(s)
    32.7%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. topfive

    topfive CF OG

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    Our first pre-season game is Tuesday against the Grizzlies.

    What things are you MOST interested in seeing?
     
    #1 topfive, Sep 28, 2018
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  2. xtruroyaltyx

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    Other: How Jimmy Butler fits in.
     
    #2 xtruroyaltyx, Sep 28, 2018
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  3. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Hartenstein will be a key piece if he can effectively be the back up center. Black sucked at that last year so if
    Hartenstein can hold his own on defense and score in the paint it will take pressure off of Melo in the perimeter.
     
    #3 REEKO_HTOWN, Sep 28, 2018
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  4. topfive

    topfive CF OG

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    Chicken counting not allowed.
     
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  5. swyyyguy

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    I can't wait to see Melo do work.
     
    #5 swyyyguy, Sep 28, 2018
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  6. Reeko

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    just interested in seeing if D’antoni does indeed go with Gordon in the starting lineup and how Hartenstein does...I want to see what different lineup combinations are thrown out there...other than that, I don’t take much from preseason play

    I can’t wait for the season to start...already bought tickets to a couple of games so far
     
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  7. heypartner

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    Paul and Melo running Pick n Pop plays (at the arc) like they did in the Olympics...and like Ariza and Ryan did quite frequently with Harden.

    But, versus close-outs, I want to see Melo Catch and Drive off those Pops vs Ryan hesitating and headfaking, and Ariza passively throwing back to Harden. Attack the close-outs Melo!!
     
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  8. MrButtocks

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    I want to see how the new additions fit in. How do we incorporate Melo into the offense? Is Ennis' defense good enough to replace Ariza and Luc? I also would like to see if Capela has improved his game during the summer, notably the free throw shooting.
     
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  9. FANfrom86toNow

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    1) Is Jimmy Buckets playing in that game? :)
    2) How will Melo look in our offense?
    3) How will Cabeclo (sp) look? (I consider him a sleeper waiting to bust out)
    4) Ennis with the Breweresqe energy, but can he hit the 3 better? (I think so and am excited for him)
    5) What can MCW do and how can he fit in?

    We already know Harden, CP3 and Capela are gonna beast!

    Can't say anything about Ego and TuckWagon until I know they are still here for sure. :eek:
     
    #9 FANfrom86toNow, Sep 28, 2018
  10. BasketballMind

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    Im anxious to see how well Bruno plays. It was said he was the best shooter on the Raptors.
     
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  11. ThatBoyNick

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    Yeah them touting Hartenstein is exciting because

    1. He's only 20 years old and already has great size at 7'1 250

    2. He has a 3PT shot (to go with his decent mobility and defensive instincts)

    So if he can crack the rotation at his age on a team of our caliber, he could really be a gem.
     
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  12. steddinotayto

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    If he's still on the team, Chriss. If he gets to be on the floor with either CP3 or Harden and can produce I'll be ecstatic
     
    #12 steddinotayto, Sep 28, 2018
  13. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    Wow so fast.

    DD
     
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  14. RocketsFan247

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    Melo's statline when he makes his first bucket
    Melo's on-ball defense
    Melo's help defense
    MCW's first layup attempt
    Harden / CP3 pnr with Chriss
    Bill Worrell: "Chris and Chriss Connection"
    Harden's fat% vs. Parson's fat %
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    Lineup changes: Harden / CP3 stagger, any Melo pairings
     
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  15. topfive

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    I know, right? It seems like just yesterday that we were getting totally f%$ked over by Scott Foster.
     
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  16. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    Most looking forward to seeing Melo's integration in the offense. What personnel grouping he is placed in.

    Looking forward to seeing Hartenstein to see if he can give legit backup C minutes.
     
    #16 Deuce, Sep 28, 2018
  17. topfive

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    I think Bruno has more possibility as a future rotation guy than Chriss. He's got really quick feet. I'd love to see him work with Dream and see if Dream can pump up his confidence as well.

    When Bruno was drafted, there was that famous quote that he was "2 years away from being 2 years away." Well, guess what? This will be year 5.

    Capela might also be a good influence on Bruno. Their backgrounds are more similar than the Americans on the team: foreign-born, non-native-English speaker, started playing bball relatively late (13 for Clint, 15 for Bruno). Who knows, seeing how Clint's hard work paid off with a big contract might light a fire.
     
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  18. Pizza_Da_Hut

    Pizza_Da_Hut I put on pants for this?

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    Chandler Parsons puts up 65, then retires from basketball on a high note.
     
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  19. topfive

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    65 pounds?
     
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  20. Pizza_Da_Hut

    Pizza_Da_Hut I put on pants for this?

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    You know, you got me sir. I legit laughed at this one.
     
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