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No Killer instincts and extra gear

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Hakeemtheking, Feb 12, 2026 at 1:35 AM.

  1. Hakeemtheking

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    Rockets have no killer instincts and no extra gear in the "winning time". They will not go far without developing these two attributes. So many collapses after being up by double digits.

    Detroit has the killer instinct, maybe too much. All of their players want to beat you so bad.

    The Spurs have that extra gear in the 4th quarter, sadly.
     
    #1 Hakeemtheking, Feb 12, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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    Poster in game thread suggested Ime has players exhausted by the 4th quarter, ala Thibodeau.

    When you include all the other questionable decisions from Coach, Rockets are destined to fail 4th Q.

    Like.... down 3, no Reed.

    KD's clutch resumé is not extensive either.

    Rockets might still have majority team who've never won a playoff series by season's end.
     
    #2 Houstunna, Feb 12, 2026 at 2:27 AM
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    Well timed Runs.

     
    #3 daywalker02, Feb 12, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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