We all know Houston was struggling, but we kind of felt at worst they would make the playoffs as a 7 or 8 seed. Well, as of right now, Houston is not even in the playoffs. This has to be rock-bottom for the Rockets right now. And as a fan, I just don't see the same resolve. They look defeated and uninspired. The chemistry is obviously an issue. Last year the team focused on defense but this year that seems like an afterthought. Guys refuse to get back and just lose their guys in transition. I love James Harden and I think he has a lot on his shoulders offensively to score and facilitate, so I understand to a certain degree on the mental lapses or effort on defense. But it's becoming worse with each passing game and something has to give there. Trading him is not an option for me, but I don't know what else they can do there. Get him more help on the offensive side? That's a problem that cannot be resolved this year, of course. Lastly, the knee-jerk reaction is make a trade. But that too will be easier said than done. Here is why I think they won't just make a trade indiscriminately, they are focused on making a run for Durant next year and because of that, I've tempered my expectations. But it's just a helpless feeling watching the team drown, metaphorically speaking.
My goal is to bring the 2012 okc thunder team to houston. Durant and westy reunion in houston. C Dwight PF Smith SF Durant SG Harden PG Westbrook
Yeah, I agree. We're passed th panic stages. I was just hopeful that we could at least get them in the playoffs at the very least. But it looks like that may not be the case either. Granted, it'll be a short exit if we played Golden State or San Antonio. But I'd still rather be in the playoffs than not. Ugh, just so sad.
Im close to ya. C Dwight PF Ibaka SF Durant SG Harden PG Beverley Exceptional defense 1/3/4/5 and hopefully contagious for the 2.
The ONLY thing I'd sell the team if I'm JB is technically we're the epitome of mediocre. We're 500..All we need is a winning streak and we're back in the playoff hunt.
Panic button was when we fired McHale. I've pressed the "Cruel Reality" button that this season is a waste of our time, and we need to plan for next year.
just in case you haven't noticed they hit 56 wins. this year they might not even be able to hit over 40. big difference
that team was about 20 times more fun to watch than this steaming pile of **** we have right now you know, at least players back then actually tried their best to play basketball
Thanks for the feedback. I was just trying to vent some frustrations on a Houston Rockets message board. Sorry it doesn't meet your standards. There is always that one idiot, I guess. lol
Agreed. Hey, they may not have been the most talented but you knew Scola, Landry, and those guys would give it everything they had. Right now, Harden's focused on his breakup with Kloe. Howard has always been aloof, and we are still wondering how TY Lawson all of a sudden forgot how to play basketball.
