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Is the pressure on the Rockets amped up even more now?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Pringles09, Sep 27, 2025 at 11:20 PM.

  1. Pringles09

    Pringles09 Member

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    Astros eliminated

    Texans a mess

    kd in town , van fleet down. Expectations are there. Still plenty of talent
     
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    That would otherwise be a Sky is Falling Season with those 2 teams failing.

    I believe the Rockets would be at least formidable.

     
  3. clos4life

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    Just get September over with and we'll be fine.
     
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    this city doesn’t care enough about the Rockets for there to ever be any real pressure

    with FVV down, our PG situation is weak, and that will be the final coffin come playoff time unless Stone does something
     
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    Nah we've got Reed Sheppard. He can't reach as much as 2ft above his head apparently, but having the standing reach of somebody 5'8 apparently isn't a physical limitation so we're good. Obviously he's Steve Nash meets CP3 with a better shot whilst doing Curry's cocaine, so don't worry :p
     
  6. Salvy

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    You hear that OKC, formidable....

     
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    Nope Harden and Paul couldnt get past Curry
    How is Oldman Durant going to?

    Will Amen , Sengun , Eason, Bari get us past them?

    I wouldnt be surpised if warriors play us somehow, but it was obvious this team was built to
    beat warriors, but without FVV, i dont see it now.

    Here hoping Durant kicks in hard come playoff time. Takes it to the next
    level vs Curry.
     
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    Ime always has one or two gimmicks up his sleeves like controlling every offensive rebound or every 2nd chance opportunity....

    And then have Amen, KD and Alpe cook in close games.

     
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    Serious question(s): You actually think Stone's moves over the summer were focused on beating the Warriors? You also think losing FVV probably kills the Rockets chances against them?
     
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    Why are we focused on beating Curry in 2025? I'd rather we built to try and beat the actual contenders...
     
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    Was Dorian Smith here to contain playoff Jimmy?
    im not saying its impossible to contain him, but he loves coming here and doing His thing now
    to spoil the home crowd. With Durant here he might go nuts.
     
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    Answer is : We cant get pass them.

    Im not liking Reed Sheppard on Curry at all. Amen going to have to play 48 mins on this Fool.
     
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    Man you are really dumb. OKC is in our conference and you are worried about GSW. We have Durant this year and Amen finally playing in the right position. You should be much more worried about the Lakers with an in-shape Luka.
     
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    I think you missed what I was saying. I'll rephrase: There's no way the front office are building the roster to focus on beating a past-it Warriors who are no longer contenders when they have actual contenders to worry about.
     
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    Homer! until we beat warriors, Okc is way down the road. lol
     
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    Warrior wouldn't have been a problem if Jalen were to pull his weight.

    GSW isn't a problem for us now.Hope they make PO so that we get'em on the first round.
     
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    Pressure should be on Stone & Ime if anything

    Prioritized FVV & KD which is already falling apart and our guard rotation is now sh*t
     
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    I can't believe anyone is worried about the old ass Warriors. If Jalen hadn't sucked we would have played in the second round.
     
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    Man, you are really dumb too. Both OKC and Golden State are in our conference. And the Lakers. AND THE JAZZ! And the Supersonics and more like Memphis snd New Orleans and you didn’t even mention them at all! Dumb! Everything and everyone is dumb, especially myself.
     
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    Measuring the Amplitude now...
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    Nope
     

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