I love how we're all talking about this like it's nothing...

Where did you get that from? He is averaging 23/6/6 without Yao while leading the team to a 18-5 record. Only 3-4 other swingmen in the league can average 23/6/6, and while his FG % hasn't been great he is still putting up terrific stats and is 4th in the league in usage rating (which is one of the very best stats to measure how much a single player is carrying his team).

How did it affect T-Mac? He was incredible in 4 of the 7 games...unfortunately we wasted the 4th incredible game he had.

 

This team, the coach, and the GM gives me hope. Not only this year, but the next.

It's surprising, given the injury problem we've had over the years.

 

The line that stood out to me was the part about Rafer and Luther failing to show up, because those two were the biggest culprits in the playoffs last year as far choking. The fact that they didn't show up and we still won BIG against a really good team is what I'm most happy about. I mean if you replace Rafer, Luther, and Juwan with just Jackson, Brooks, and Scola in the playoffs last year we wouldve beat the jazz.

 

rockets are still the best team in 2008...

rockets 39-8

jazz 35-11

lakers 35-14

celtics 37-13

who woulda thunk it ?

 

gotta love a true rockets fan

 

Agreed. But I can't top the 1up and the Mario flute with another Mario reference...
So I'll post something unrelated and do a crappy job of connecting it to the topic. I'm a winner!

There are four words that best describe the Rockets this year:
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They're playing harder, better, faster, and stronger than I could've ever imagined after JVG. And, yes, I actually posted an a capella video of Daft Punk. I am officially a loser. But my mom says I'm cool!

 

I'm too am so proud of this team.
Been absolutely loving this season.
Can't wait for the playoffs.

Great post SuperMarioBRo.

 

It is a wild and wacky year, for sure.

Give Adelman a lot of credit for making this team sing with one superstar (some may even call him ex-superstar). But then again, we knew that from Adelman's record in Sacramento. He didn't have any legit superstar there either (unless you think Webber was one), and the team made playoff every year, including 2 trips to Western Conf Final.

 

Pfft. The Rockets don't need a superstar. They have a streetball legend. Legend.

 

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T-mac is definately a superstar because he is putting up superstar numbers lately. HELL, Iverson and carmelo don't deserve to be all-stars. They can't lead their team for *****. The only reason carmelo was all-star this year is because there aren't any other good SFs in the west. And the only reason iverson was all-star was because T-mac was injured before the all-star weekend and missed quite a few games.

I'm still disappointed in many rockets fans. Many people (like badrose) do not believe. Seriously, we did the impossible already this year. 22 game win streak. We matched ourselves to become one of the strongest teams in the league dispite the horrible start. We've been winning games like crazy even when Yao was out. We kicked Phoenix's ass despite playing without Yao or Battier!. Badrose you're a disappointment (along with tons of others). You're giving up on the team before the playoffs even started.

 

Don't think I ever said the Rockets will not make the playoffs after Yao's injury, but I can be wrong because that is what I was thinking. But I don't see the point... What, a true Rockets fan must always think to win the title? Blind fanatics (maybe) can think that way, surely not me.

But with that said, I'm pretty sure at the end of the season I'll be more happy then you, either losing 4-0 in the first round or winning the title. If losing, while you probably will point your finger on someone to find an unreasonable fault(s), I'll be there applauding them anyway. If winning... Well, you can easily imagine the feeling of winning what was really unexpected.

The only reason I wrote "I don't like this excess of enthusiasm many of you are experiencing", it is just because, in case we get our ass kicked badly, I'm sure many of you will suddenly forget what the Rockets did this year.

So I don't give up a damn thing. I'll be the first trying to get tickets for the Finals and ready to fly in Houston from Italy just like in '94.

 

So err, a true fan doesn't need to think about winning the championship, but admit that the team is completely hopeless and should watch the rest of the season and playoffs because we ain't going to win anything? Wow if thats the case, you really have lowered the standards of a true fan (not that we have a lot anyways). Whats next? A true rocket fan can support the san antonio spurs when we play against them?

The problem is, your statements come from your head only. There are many rockets fans (including me) who don't give a damn whether we pass the first round or not. But that doesn't mean we've already made up our minds that we won't make it pass the first round. Hell, I think we have a pretty good chance.

IMO, you're not applauding the rockets right now, nor after the playoffs. You're giving up on them, and telling the fans that we'll get sweeped.

And who in the blue hell said we're winning the championship in the first place? . I did not see anyone say that, we're talking about passing the first round, and going as far as we can go. Nobody said we're definate winners, not a favourable title winning. But we are still proven contenders.

You sir deserve no respect. I hope to be seeing you here if the rockets pass the first round. You should write a statement now that you will agree to eat your crow if you're wrong about passing the first round.

And no, I will not call you a true rocket fan. Why? Look at golden states. True fans don't think about the future, nor the past. They think now. The golden states fans are admirable. Not one second did any of them call it a sweep, but they were just damn happy they made it to the playoffs . Why can't you do the same instead of posting negative comments about the playoffs and our chances?

 

Sometimes I don't know if some of you just run their mouth because they like to act that way, or if it is just my bad english that let you understand who knows what. Hope is the second.

What do I have to eat if we pass the 1st round? According to what I'm reading, you probably think I'll be happy if we get our ass kicked just to say "I was right". So, maybe it is not my bad english...

See you in one of the Post-Game Analysis thread...

 

You do have to eat crow because you don't think the rockets stand any chance at all. And you have to eat crow now because you think all rockets fan is expecting a lot from this team (I see absolutely nothing wrong if we rockets fan idolize the rockets, which is not true at all.

The fact that you post it in this thread, a thread that was suppose to celebrate the success of the rockets so far, shows what kind of person you are. You've ruined it for so many fans, and you've taken some hope away from other fans.

This thread was suppose to celebrate the rockets great success, but you've decided to post your negativity, telling other fans the rockets have absolutely no chance in the playoffs and even calling some fans, including the original poster,

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If you're smart, you should know what a beer means. And just in case you don't know, it means celebration. Its funny, the more rational the haters or doubters

to sound, the more they piss you off. Badrose, you sure are one bad rose.

 

This thread was suppose to celebrate the rockets great success, but you've decided to post your negativity, telling other fans the rockets have absolutely no chance in the playoffs and even calling some fans, including the original poster blind fanatics.

If you're smart, you should know what a beer means. And just in case you don't know, it means celebration. Its funny, the more rational the haters or doubters try to sound, the more they piss you off. Badrose, you sure are one bad rose.

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