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ESPN Sportsnation Vote: Houston Rockets in 2005-06

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Rockets34Legend, Oct 25, 2005.

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  1. Rockets34Legend

    Rockets34Legend Member

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    http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/sportsnation/polling?event_id=1714

    Current voting....

    1) Where will the Rockets finish in the Southwest Division (with Dallas, Memphis, New Orleans/Oklahoma City and San Antonio)?

    65.8% Second

    17.8% First

    15.2% Third

    0.7% Fourth

    0.4% Fifth


    2) Oddsmakers set the over/under on Rockets wins at 53.5. How many games will they win?

    76.5% 54 or more

    23.5% 53 or fewer


    3) Is Stromile Swift the perfect fit at power forward for the Rockets to contend for the NBA championship?

    87.2% Yes, it's nice to have athleticism and shot-blocking next to Yao

    12.8% No, he's not very strong and has a limited offensive repertoire


    4) Yao Ming has slowly progressed each year, but which aspect of his game would you like to see him improve upon the most this season?

    35.0% Stamina

    33.2% Rebounding

    31.8% Foul difficulties


    5) What role will Rafer Alston have with the Rockets?

    50.3% Starting point guard

    26.4% Starting point guard until Bob Sura returns from knee surgery

    17.8% A change of pace off the bench

    5.5% He won't mesh with Jeff Van Gundy


    6) Will Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming ever win an NBA title as teammates?

    69.9% Yes, within the next three seasons

    30.1% No, how about winning a playoff series first


    Total Votes: 10,913
     
    #1 Rockets34Legend, Oct 25, 2005
  2. Luckyazn

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    #2 Luckyazn, Oct 25, 2005
  3. tiger0330

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    Unless this poll was like a Yao Ming all-star ballot where all of the 10K votes were from Rox fans, this is awesome respect. I think the voters were probably from all over the country and just recognize how good this Rox team can be. It took 8 years before Hakeem got his first ring, I don't think T-Mac and Yao are going to have to wait that long.
     
    #3 tiger0330, Oct 25, 2005
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    On question 4, I voted for "foul difficulties".

    His fouls have thrown off his rhythm and forced him to sit down or leave before he can get his game going.

    Stamina and rebounding are certainly important, but his fouls keep him off the floor, and he can't do anything if he's not on the floor.
     
    #4 droxford, Oct 25, 2005
  5. Xerobull

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    Wow, nice love on that last question!
     
    #5 Xerobull, Oct 26, 2005
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    I think sometimes his lack of stamina also leads him to pickup some cheap fouls.
     
    #6 hotballa, Oct 26, 2005
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