final standings...after looking at everyone's schedule

Wow...those numbers are somewhat similar to the records I chose in this playoff predictor thread earlier today...

 

the world will be a better place if everything goes on as expected....

 

The Rockets have a great shot, as long as they can stay healthy and motivated. And if they get some separation from the 9th seed team, they can't lose their edge. Every game is so important, because 3 of our last 4 games are against Phoenix, Utah, and Denver. We could go from 5th to 9th just like that, right in the last week.

 

Denver's next five game

@Houston

Phoenix

San Antonio

@Utah

@San Antonio

 

Wow Denver must be looking at that thinking "If we don't be Houston to start the week our season is over". Expect Sunday's game against Denver to be like the 7th game in the playoffs. It won't be about who is better but rather who wants it more. Denver will play as if their life depended on it. Let's hope the Rockets come prepared for a grind it out, leave the blood on the floor showdown! If we beat Denver Sunday I like our playoff chances.

 

I think Rockets with their faster uptempo game now have a chance to win a lot more games. With Yao in, the game is slowed down. Sure, we're missing a big key to our interior defense and offense. But that gives other players a chance to drive without getting too much attention in the post.

 

WOW Thats Brutal!!! lol

 

lol...denver's done

 

Not if they beat us on Sunday. They will gain a full game if that happens. Our schedule is pretty difficult too.

 

100% agree, It's a statement game since Yao is out, especially ON ESPN, you don't know how much deep I hate Stephen A Smith, HE TRASH ROCKETS EVERY SECOND WITHOUT ANY REASONABLE REASON!!!!!! WTF GO ROCKETS LET THE **** EAT HIS WORDS >>>>>>

 

^Easy, bro.

 

they let the bulls drop 135 on them, i have no doubt the scums are gonna get 150 on the denver thuggets.

 

I went to check out what the Hollinger Playoff Odds had to say

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/playoffodds

3rd seed and a better chance at a championship than the Spurs. I like that better

 

I think the game is important on Sunday, but not a huge game that will come with about 8 games to go. While Denver is close behind us, you never know when they will decide to let down to a bad team. They almost gave a game to the Clippers last night. With the Rockets defense, you pretty much know what effort you'll get on that end every night, even if the ball isn't going in the basket. The Rockets give themselves a chance to win every game, while the Nuggets don't. If we lose to the Nugs, we'll beat the Pacers, and I see Denver going on a losing skid. We'll take the 7th or 8th seed, battling with the Warriors for better position.

I hope.


Cod

 

If they lose all 5 of those games, they're done. But their schedule lightens up after that, while the Rockets have an equally brutal 5-game stretch in mid-March.