So, will the improved Mavericks or the improved Rockets win? I think it will be a sluggish game from both teams, but Rockets win.......... what do u guys think?? Is Dallas really better than us?? will the outcome be an indicator for the season?? your thoughts.......... ------------------
Its preseason game , the players dont give that much care. Both coaches wont use their star players that much but I see probably Dallas coming away with a victory. I heard from Popeye that Mark Cuban is paying the rockets 1.4 million to lose the pre season game. ------------------ "I talked about what degenerates they [Mets fans] were, and they proved me right. Just by saying something, I could make them mad enough to go home and slap their moms." John Rocker
1.4 million? Take the money and lose. ------------------ http://www.nba.com/theater/video/taylor_m_dunk_120299.mov
The game is October 10th. I thought the start time was 7:00? The Mavs will likely win - their the home team. IMHO, Collier will play more minutes than Dream and Langhi will be close to matching Walt's minutes. The Mavs will be a good test and I think Rudy will want to see how the new kids perform. This is Cuban's first full season and he'll probably be in the pre-game locker psyching the team up. Rudy will probably want to look at combinations and bring the Rocks along much more slowly. ------------------ GATER
I think the preseason will be a show of what is to come. Last year it was. If we have a winning preseason it should go the same for this season.
How about we tell David Stern about this 1.4 million, and dent Dallas' hopes of evr inproving? (see timberwolves and joe smith, behind the back deals) ------------------
One preseason game will determine the Rocket's success. If the Rocks win this game, then it's time to hop on the championship bandwagon. It really is that important! Damn you Dallas! ------------------ I am so exasperated that I could expectorate.
Putting rockets into a test against Mavericks should be exciting to watch, bunch of young legs runnning back and forth.Sir Charles should miss this one!! ------------------ Rudy T. will find and fulfill Rockets destiny.
Lil Francis, I agree. About 20 minutes maybe a little more. I can't see any of the starters getting over 24 except possibly Mo. There are a lot of posters placing major emphasis on this one single game, but I just don't see it. This is the time to REALLY look at Langhi and Collier and to test Carlos Rogers. I think to Rocks will beat Charlotte, Seattle, and Detroit and split with the Spurs to go 4-3. ------------------ GATER
I'll be there, so I'll let you know. I am hoping for an exciting game and a chance to see what the rookies can do. I really think Fancis is goign to explode in the first preseason game. I mean he really hasn't stopped playing ball for the last year straight and he seemed very intense in the summer leagues. He will come out for 30+ points against the Mavs. It is going to be a great season. ------------------
I don't think Francis will get enough P.T. to score 30pts. Francis will proably play 20min. at the most.
I think Mo Taylor will have a huge game, Collier will surprise, and Langhi will dissapoint........ ------------------
is anybody showing it on t.v. ? ------------------ Bow down to GOD FRANCIS! "If they offered me (a lifetime contract) tomorrow, I'd take it." -- Steve Francis on if the Rockets offered him a lifetime deal. He has now been elevated to "God" status.
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Who do ya'll think will be getting the minutes in the preseason game? Drew at point for shopping purposes? Mooch? He is a proven vet already. Francis to make the rooks look good and give them solid passes? Mo, a definite. Langhi? I hope so. I want to see him play, Collier? I'm sure he will split time with Cato. Who do you think will get minutes at shooting guard? Just wondering. Could be good discussion. ------------------
Actually he said something like: " ... if Mark Cuban would take a player in trade from the Rockets that only gives 1.4% most of the time, we (The Rockets) would gladly take Michael Finley off his hands ..." Hence the Walt Williams-for-Michael Finley rumor that has been circulating lately.
Sorry, Opee. I can't stand being tied. ------------------ Sometimes I think I'd be better off dead. No, wait, not me...you.
