I agree with RollingWave - we have some tough games spread out, but we honestly don't have a really tough stretch of games until the end of February/beginning of March.
4-1 is too optimistic for this squad, 3-2 is much more likely. Minny: motion heavy offense with a smooth shooting PF having an MVP-caliber season, what can go wrong? Memphis: still trying to find themselves but they will be well-rested and won't have to face TT. ATL: I like our chances but Teague is criminally underrated BKN: Shouldn't be a problem SAS: Spoiler
On pace for a 50 win season and we will improve. So, with an expected upward curve, I'd say 54-28. Much better than 42-40 with no room to improve!
Well, we're 8-5 now. But at least it's a winning record! Some of our losses have been so deflating that it feels like it should be worse.
Lead the league in scoring and all the media can talk about is Dwight needing to improve his offense.
This. If they can muster even average defense (which I believe is totally possible with the players we have) we win probably 3 of those 4 losses.
Don't make excuses. Their defense is lamentable. 12 games is enough to know. Starter experience is irrelevant. I'm glad for the high-powered offense, but the team is nothing without a credible defense. We're like the Nash-led Phoenix Suns and we know how that turned out -- some good teams that never won anything.
Jonathan Feigen agrees and he is calling out our superstar for the choke. http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets/article/Rockets-late-leads-vanish-as-offense-grinds-to-a-5000571.php?t=ed40d629a3f992f472
That depends on your definition of meaningful. Is it as good as other stats? No. Does it get you in the ballpark? Yes.
The most meaningful stats for the offense are these: 29th in 4th qtr. net rating, outscored by 10.1 points per 100 possessions. 29th in 4th qtr. % of points scored off assists.
Not surprising. I was expecting after the Celtics game for their offensive numbers to look ridiculous. Now.... about that defense & points off of turnovers...... hmmm
Wow.....did I stumble on whine fans.net? We are 8-5 which is surprising considering all we have had to face as a team I won't whine, I will judge this team by the all star break.
