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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by rockets13champs, Sep 30, 2017.

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  1. apollo33

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    I really hope Zhou develops a passable offensive and rebounding game. His rim defense is actually NBA level imo. a couple of times people try to put their body into him he just blocked the **** out of them.
     
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    Ok, first game, first win...just a reminder guys, don't watch ESPN now, stay away from the Westbrook dick riding
     
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    @Clutch
     
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    cp3 clearly an EGO fan . . . WOO
     
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    The shrug tore my heart. :(
     
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    I know I joke a lot about him being the GOAT but I really think he has a lot of potential.

    With his height and ability to shoot I'm really not sure he has a ceiling. I know that's crazy to say about a player drafted in the 2nd round but I think we really have a gem with him if he works hard and the Rockets handle him with care.
     
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    I think Cp3 will love playing with Clint. He's like DJ but with brains
     
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    I think the Rox should just put him at pf and make him Anderson's backup. Making him a C would be horrible because he is too thin to bang inside, even if he bulks up that'll just affect his shot and also make him injury prone.
     
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    The real loser of the offseason is clearly OKC.....
     
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    I think we know. Paul probably said we tried man. We tried.
     
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    Anderson..+21. Team high.. he's mad...:D
     
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    Yeah, I'm not sure he should bulk up either. He's actually a skilled big in that he's tall and doesn't move around like he's wearing stilts, has a soft touch, and can bounce the basketball without it also looking too odd.
     
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    We did, just a shame the Knicks asked us to gut our team for Melo and didn't ask the same of the Thunder. Nothing the Rockets could do in that situation. Teams for whatever reason just really wanted to help them out.
     
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    Sooooo to recap.

    Capela looked out of shape but hopefully that changes by midseason and if it doesn't, the small ball lineups and nene/black will limit his negative impact.

    Cp3 and harden have some kinks to work out but I think they will be fine.

    Harden was a bit off today offensively, but his defense looked career best (outside of that one backcut)

    Some scheming stuff to work out offensively in terms of timing and defensively in terms of switching but this team is too athletic and too good at shooting for the weaknesses to limit them much.
     
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    He probably said, "man, you know we're the better team - you coulda had a chance with us. Sorry, but you won't be invited to the finals with us."
     
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    When did Ryan Anderson turn pakistani or whatever? Dude was super dark
     
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    I'd be happy with some type of Rasheed Wallace stretch 5 that can defend the rim.

    With our development of capela, I have faith he can become a little bit stronger while remaining agile which, for his frame I think is important.

    If he could shoot 35% from 3 and just grow into himself, he will be a commodity. His Defensive IQ is there, and his length is incredible on the court.
     
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    Chris Paul is so damn good.
     
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    Holy ****, we have Chris Paul.
     
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    Takeaway from today : We should of included capela in the possible melo deal .
     
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