The Rockets so far have won 7 out of 10 games. This is purely out of luck. The team has been such a bigggggggg mess. Griffin & Taylor got busted; Pike & Adrian Griffin on the injury list; contraversies about who should take more shots; conflicts between Francis & Van Gundy on the game offensive strategy; the unproductive Moochie Norris as NBA's worst backup point guard... Better watchout, Rockets, lucks don't last long.
DUHjunior, will you ever learn? Read this and get your act together. http://bbs.clutchcity.net/php3/showthread.php?s=&threadid=68400
What is this bum talking about? The Rox are 7-3 because they've played solid defense and have had a relatively easy schedule. Except for the Raptors (who did get lucky) the Rox have beat every team they're supposed to. They probably should have beat the Grizz to, but the Grizz have wins over the Lakers, Mavs, and Spurs already.
Speaking out loud of the Rockets' problems and how it affects the playoff chance. You know the West is so damn wild. The Jazz is playing surprisingly great basketball without Stockton & Malone. The Sonics is much better than last season. The Grizz just beat the hell out of the Rockets and is becoming an increasing threat to the Rockets' 8th chance. The Nuggets are rising stars. Every team (...except the Suns) in the West is competing hard for the playoff spot. The problematic Rockets is kinda at risk...
I agree with the improvement in defense. But what about offense? Last season, the Miami Heats was one of the top defense teams in the league, but their offense was soooo sloppy they could go anywhere. The Rockets as usuall a poor execution team, lots of turnovers, few assists. Tell me those aren't problems dude.
Look at the teams you're quoting. Jazz? which Jazz? Sonic? Which Sonic? They're really lucky to win those balls. Not Us.
Think about it...the Rox should be able to beat any team at any arena except of the 5 or 6 great teams from the WEST. Not that they can't beat those elite teams, they're just more challenging.
