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(The Jump) Where do Rockets stand in West after signing Austin Rivers?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by DaBeard, Jul 2, 2019.

  1. Realjad

    Realjad Contributing Member

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    I think people are going to be surprised how bad we are next season and specifically how bad our defense will be.
     
  2. D-rock

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    You must be real fun at parties.
     
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    SWTsig Contributing Member

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    This x 100000

    We know this team can win 60 games and finish top 2-3 in the West. We know it. But until Harden can prove that he doesn’t fold in the playoffs I’m not holding onto much hope that he’ll lead us to a title. He’s out of excuses.
     
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    That's why I'm throwing this whole video out. I was down until Rachel Nichols, a known Rockets hater and digger if sneaks, said the Rockets are fun to watch? since when!? ESPN the JUMP has never said the Rockets are fun to watch.. I'm searching for meaning in the time codes now.. something is off.

    Rockets are a very good team if they bring back everybody from last playoffs roster, but this show seems relieved the Rockets didn't get BETTER.
     
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    #ihopeimwrongthough
     
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    I was a big KJ fan and never liked Austin's dad after his ridiculous attack on KJ, and I was in the hate Austin Rivers camp before he signed here, but I really like Austin now too. Reading his comments makes me like him that much more. His respect for the game and team first attitude is so refreshing.
     
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    We witnessed a glitch in the Matrix.
     
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    Who is KJ
     
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    Sorry, I'm an old Suns fan. Kevin Johnson.
     
  11. Texanasiafan

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    As of now,

    these are the 3 teams that should be in the top 4 of West in next season :

    GSW
    Rox
    Den

    If the Lakers will get Kawhi, they are a lock in the top 4, if not, they are a fringe top 4.

    If the Clipper will get Kawhi, they are a fringe top 4, if not, they are not going to make the playoff.

    Portland will fade, Jazz will fade, they will be both the lower seeds, and won't be surprise to see one of them miss the playoff.

    NOP will be a 8 seeds or just miss the playoff.

    OKC and Spurs will be in but most likely first rounder only.
     
  12. Gray_Jay

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    But y tho? Just because Coach Consonants Attack! isn't on the team anymore?

    This team played pretty good defense towards the end of the year, and they're bringing back all of the pieces that did. I just don't see the regression, especially since they won't waste the first quarter of this season trying to integrate 'Melo.
     
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    if GSW is in the top of the West next season you might as well hand Steph the trophy. No Klay, no Durant, no Iggy, no Boogie.

    If Lakers get Kawhi:
    Lakers/Blazers/Nuggets/Jazz/Rockets will fight for the best records
     
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    I don't like, but that is hella funny

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    Xerobull You son of a b!tch! I'm in!

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  16. Realjad

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    Maybe. The parties I've been invited to lately have been lame though. Get this, the last one... it was a draft night party where the big thing to celebrate was.. slightly altered new uniforms opposed to a actual new player-- again, mind you, it was indeed billed as a draft night party.

    In my defense, I haven't been to a good party since 95'
     
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    If Lakers get Kawhi, even I wont be optimistic anymore. Its a wrap for the league.
     
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    He is good at cold jokes.
     
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  20. YOLO

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    jazz will be a top 4 team in the west next year. portland wont be far behind. neither of them are missing the playoffs barring injury to their stars

    picking up DLo does not make them top 4. they'll still be fighting for one of the lower seeds in the playoff race
     
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