ESPN/David Thorpe: Houston is #5 at best, I don't love Houston

Xs and Os when it matters? Harden/Howard pick and roll. It It really is that simple. Howard also has two of the best big men ever critiquing him every game. Shaq has said there is no reason Dwight couldn't be a 30/15 guy. I believe him.

We have something really special here, but it's not Championship or bust this season by any means. It should definitely be a goal, but it's largely an extra exciting leaning season. I really hope the Houston fans turn Toyota center into a gym that bring fear into the opponent. 35-6 type record at home.

 

he is overestimating the x's and o's aspect. dump it down to howard or run pick and roll. we have enough talent that an x's and o's guru isn't needed. if anything, it'd be counterproductive to run too many set plays.

moreover, is he asserting that the rockets played faster with asik? by default, we will be able to play faster with howard in place of asik.

 

Yeah, once I saw clippers at 1 that's all I needed to know that this guy is an idiot. They are essentially the same team as last year except with doc rivers. Its not like he'll make Jordan and Griffin better FT shooters with his "x's and o's". I see clippers finishing at 2 or 3, and the rockets around 4.