...I would like to see the Rockets get off to a good start. Before you think this thread is just me overreacting, I still think they will win. That is beside the point. Just once, I would like to see the Rockets play up against crappy teams. I haven't seen them do that in weeks. Every bad team they have played in the month of March, they have had to make comebacks. If this team is improving so much, then why do they NEVER play above their level of competition. Surely it has to sink in eventually. My god, the Nets look like the freaking champions out there. They are just truly a bad team, and there is NO way the Rockets should be trailing by 5 at halftime. So analysts, what is the problem with the Rockets? Why do they NEVER come out to play against these types of teams? They have been doing the same thing all season. Just barely pulling out wins against the trash teams of the league. I would think that in this stage of the season, they would come out with energy and hustle. They haven't. They are blowing basic passes, and leaving Nets players WIDE open from every part of the court. Will they ever play above their level of competition? ------------------ Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon is the greatest player in the history of basketball. If you disagree, you are not a Rocket fan. [This message has been edited by ZRB (edited April 01, 2001).]
It's because they're a young team. It's really that simple. Btw...they are 24-4 against the East this year--I'd say they've done a pretty good job of beating the teams they should.
Yes, but even young teams should now and then play above their level of competition. Surely with 73 games under their belts, they could step up and pound on these worthless teams. I don't expect them to do it consistently, but now and then would be nice. * So, what do they do to start the third? They allow the Nets to score on 7 of 9 posessions. Amazing. ------------------ Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon is the greatest player in the history of basketball. If you disagree, you are not a Rocket fan. [This message has been edited by ZRB (edited April 01, 2001).]
Astonishing. The Rockets are allowing the Nets to shoot 70 percent since the first quarter. Incredible. I guess they like to challenge themselves, because outright winning isn't good enough. No, they have to win in dramatic fashion. This is a nets team with out their star guard and ROY candidate, and they are scoring with ease against the Rockets. Will this lack of intensity problem ever end? And the Nets end up scoring 32 points in the second. These are the Nets we are talking about, not the Kings. The Rockets have made nearly every bad team look like offensive masterminds. ------------------ Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon is the greatest player in the history of basketball. If you disagree, you are not a Rocket fan. [This message has been edited by ZRB (edited April 01, 2001).]
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The Nets are trying harder than the Rockets. They want it more than them, and I just can't understand why. ------------------ Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon is the greatest player in the history of basketball. If you disagree, you are not a Rocket fan.
KELVIN CATO IS PATHETIC. period. ------------------ Chris Webber at the July 28, 2001 3:00 PM news conference when he announces where he will go: "It seemed tough, but with guidance from Steve Francis, I learned my true destiny. That destiny is to play for the Houston Rockets, to bring them back to championship glory. One big man is all they need, and I believe I can fill that void. Thanks to the loyal fans in Sacramento, but Houston, Texas is where I belong."
Well, its rubbing off on the team. They are now down 4 with only 5 minutes left. I have never seen a bigger 4 point deficit. ------------------ Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon is the greatest player in the history of basketball. If you disagree, you are not a Rocket fan.
Well, it looks over. That's what happens when you underestimate the competition. This would be a devastating loss. The Rockets would officially become a lottery team tonight. They deserve that distinction if they can't pull it off. Hopefully they will pull off a miracle and come back to win, but it looks hopeless. ------------------ Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon is the greatest player in the history of basketball. If you disagree, you are not a Rocket fan. [This message has been edited by ZRB (edited April 01, 2001).] [This message has been edited by ZRB (edited April 01, 2001).]
Bye Bye season. What a waste. This isn't an April fools joke. The Nets had NOTHING to gain from this, and the Rockets just let them dominate. Goodbye postseason. What a wasted season. 3 Clipper losses 2 Denver losses 1 GS loss 1 Boston loss 1 Nets loss 8 blown games. EIGHT! 48-26? Nope, 40-34. There you go. Season's over. ------------------ Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon is the greatest player in the history of basketball. If you disagree, you are not a Rocket fan.
8 blown games. EIGHT! 48-26? Nope, 40-34. ZRB, If you want make silly posts like this, then add 8 games to Minnesota's record too. So, we still don't make the playoffs. They lost to Denver (twice), Golden State (twice), New Jersey, Clippers, Wizards, and Vancouver. Or, are you trying to say that ONLY the Rockets shouldn't lose games to bad teams? The reality is that ALL teams lose games to bad teams. It's just a part of the NBA. A loss is a loss -- over the course of the season, it doesn't matter who you lose to. ------------------ http://www.swirve.com ... more fun than a barrel full of monkeys and midgets.
Yeah, ZRB. What a waste. Watching Mobley turn into a solid starter, Francis continue to grow, and Hakeem dominate (albeit short amounts of time) again is definetely a wasted season. God, I can't stand these comments by you. Do you truly feel that the Rockets got nothing out of this season? It was a freaking waste? We will end up many games higher in the win column than last year. Is that kind of improvment nothing??? Did you really expect the Rockets to simply rebuild completely in less than a year and compete for the championship again? Many teams suffer for years and years before they can return to dominance once they fall from the limelight (look at Dallas). Count your blessings, dude. The Rockets have far exceeded my expectations this year, and I rejoice in that. ------------------ "Any event, once it has occurred, can be made to appear inevitable by a competent historian." Lee Simonson
If the rules remain the same next year, then it won't be a total waste. If the rules are changed, then all this work on chemistry will be for nothing, in my opinion. Francis and Mobley will have to completely change their games. I think it is a season of wasted opportunities, and I don't think anyone could argue with that. ------------------ Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon is the greatest player in the history of basketball. If you disagree, you are not a Rocket fan.
"If you want make silly posts like this, then add 8 games to Minnesota's record too. So, we still don't make the playoffs. They lost to Denver (twice), Golden State (twice), New Jersey, Clippers, Wizards, and Vancouver." You forget that Minnesota has a much better record against the west. Sure, they blew those games, but they could afford it. I think they are much better than 16-29 against the west. ------------------ Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon is the greatest player in the history of basketball. If you disagree, you are not a Rocket fan.
Thank you Raven...agree wholeheartedly, but I think ZRB is way beyond reasoning with... What I don't get is why ZRB harps on this "beating teams we should beat" mess all the time. Just because the Rockets have a better record than others that means any and all games against lesser teams should be a wash? This is the friggin NBA for a reason. It's not like the Rockets are a bunch of all-stars and the rest of the league's bottom half are comprised of a bunch of wussy mensas. Every player in the league gets paid to play basketball--they don't get paid because they suck. Granted, as far as tonight is concerned, the Nets are an injury-riddled team and put far less talent on the court, but apparently some of their guys (Overton and Newman) just had it going tonight. Bring on the lottery recaps...I think this will be the last season we'll get to enjoy them for a very long time. ------------------ P.S. This is what part of the alphabet would look like if Q and R were eliminated.
I can understand them losing 3 or 4 against the trash of the league, but at this point in the season? Against a bad team made worse through injuries? That is inexcusable. Those players had it going alright. Its pretty easy to get going when you are left wide open for jumpers all night long. You can say that I am beyond reasoning with all you want. I guess I am the only one that is truly disturbed by this loss. There are no excuses. There is no way in holy hell the Rockets should have lost this game. And that is all I am going to say on the matter. Disagree if you wish. ------------------ Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon is the greatest player in the history of basketball. If you disagree, you are not a Rocket fan. [This message has been edited by ZRB (edited April 02, 2001).]
So the season was a waste at 9:19pm. The season now may not be a waste if the rules stay the same at 11:53pm. Keep going ZRB... let's see the dying fish flip flop some more. BTW, do you ever take into account the Rockets won a few games they weren't supposed to win? I notice you'll harp on them losing the ones they shouldn't. ...if it rains on Thursday, the season may be a waste again... stay tuned... as the silliness continues. ------------------ "So you say you want some intelligent responses? I say give me something intelligent to respond to." -- Dimwits beware, B-Ball freak tells it like it is. Sing it bro!
And not to mention the games we blew against Philly, the Suns twice, Sonics, and Dallas. ------------------ President of the Steve Francis, Jamal Crawford,Larry Hughes, and Charles Woodson fan club.
God is a Rocket fan! I knew it! ------------------ "Any event, once it has occurred, can be made to appear inevitable by a competent historian." Lee Simonson
