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Looks like the Rockets finally woke up from their offseason slumber

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Sweet Lou 4 2, Nov 2, 2018.

  1. DatRocketFan

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    We didn't have Harden, let that sink in a little.
     
  2. Jontro

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    so we're not tanking for zion no more? nooooooooo
     
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    both
     
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  4. Snow Villiers

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    Sup breh
     
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  5. LosPollosHermanos

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    LOL no they haven't
     
  6. J.R.

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    2-5 Rockets have turned the corner and don't play any real contenders in their next 20 games. Look out Warriors! ;)
     
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  7. bj3175

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    They are building the new identity for this team. Initiating good play with Cp3 in the pick n roll with Capella and Melo at the 45 degree spot 3pt high gave them offense they could rely on consistently. Then they started mixing it up. The problem is they were clearly motivated defensively when their offense got going. That’s the biggest threat to them is their effort level and playing harder consistently. They must give the effort on defense no matter gown they are doing offensively
     
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  8. apollo33

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    We really need to beat the bad teams, because the good teams just blow us out of the water
     
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    The secret to success was MCW. Leave him on the bench again please. He just sucks the life out of any offensive rhythm anytime he checks in. His defense is not worth the abomination he is in the Rockets offense. An offense that creates options. Defenses literally present him the option by staying the heck away from him. He is so knowingly terrible at shooting that when he gets the ball, he either calls for a pick on an invisible defender or he drives right into the mosh pit of defenders closer to the rim.

    In addition, the sooner we can stop playing Hartenstein and/or Chriss, the sooner all of the problems go away.
     
  10. Sweet Lou 4 2

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    Sorry

    I.D.I.O.T
     
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  11. Sweet Lou 4 2

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    Nets aren't as horrifically bad this year - they have some good players. And, it's not that the Rockets won or lost, it's that they actually looked like the team from last year for the first time this year.

    I think this team is going to be ok. 60 wins? Probably not. But they will find their identity and finish in the top 4 of the west.
     
  12. Htownballer38

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    We need more than a one game sample size. Let's revisit this after game #20.
     
  13. Roc Paint

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    Strictly Business

    -EPMD
     
  14. HP3

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    The have played good teams really close this year, they are not an automatic out.
     
  15. topfive

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    And we WON the game.

    Morey needs to point out to the players that there's probably a correlation there.
     
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  16. BigMaloe

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    I won $20 on a $0.26 draft kings tournament because I knew cp3 would step up.

    Have some faith brotha...
     
  17. Sidarma

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    So if we do have him, its a 119+27-32 points more automatically upon return from injury?
    Theres only one ball and all other factors aside.
     
  18. daywalker02

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    They tried in the 1st quarter against the Blazers as well. Probably the first moments in a long time.
     
  19. daywalker02

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    Hope not. But even the Nets make progress.
     
  20. Rox Addict

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    “Enough is enough”
     

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