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Can anybody in the East match up with the Rockets?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by akuma, Nov 12, 2006.

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  1. akuma

    akuma Member

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    after tonight's game, i was left in a conundrum of sorts. if the Heat are really the best the East has to offer, and the Cavs/Bulls/Pistons/Nets are supposedly the next tier down, then the Rockets just need to get past the Spurs or Suns/Mavs (maybe the Jazz) and one playoff fodder team to win it all.
     
    #1 akuma, Nov 12, 2006
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    I think the Bulls could give us some problems particularly in the perimeter. They have quick guard play and their perimeter defense is one of the leagues best. But I don't know about a 7 game series.
     
    #2 Rocketeer, Nov 12, 2006
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    There is no way in heck that the Miami Heat can match up with the Mavs.

    Oh. Right.
     
    #3 haven, Nov 12, 2006
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    well it's a tall order to get passed the spurs, mavs, suns, maybe the jazz, clippers, bulls, pistons, etc...

    these teams don't just roll down and let you take the win.

    however, with tmac and bonzi in mid-season form we should be a very good team.
     
    #4 smoothie, Nov 12, 2006
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    I just don't know if the Bulls can score enough against us. We have an elite defense and two dynamic offensive players.
     
    #5 KeepKenny, Nov 12, 2006
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    but the thing is, assuming the Rockets finish in the top 4 in the West (instead of pulling a '95 with a 6 seed), they only have to play 2 out of the Spurs/Mavs/Suns (maybe Jazz). the first round (always so hard for T-Mac but still...) will probably be against Nuggets/Hornets/Lakers (maybe Jazz). and the Finals will be against only 1 out of the Heat/Bulls/Cavs/Pistons (none of which concern me).
     
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    well, we're going to find out over the next half dozen games ...
     
    #7 Sherlock, Nov 13, 2006
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