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Upcoming Road Trip - Thoughts?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by jim1961, Nov 13, 2023.

  1. jim1961

    jim1961 Member

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    I agree with you except what I bolded. What your saying would be true, except Leonard and George are so frequently hurt, that they need a 3rd and maybe 4th guy to fill in.

    Its not working because Harden is a terrible fit, not because they dont need the amount of stars they have.
     
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    Oh I agree. I meant specifically in regards to Harden. I'm sure there are other guys out there that would have fit well enough.
     
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    It will be a tough test for sure.

    Clips will be pressured to end their losing streak, Lakers will look to do the same to us as We did to them last week, and I have PTSD from the Warriors so I always expect a tough game there. Those teams will be better prepared for us and focused to beat us , and their primary goal will be to limit the FVV-Alpi connection.

    Jalen and Bari need to up their offensive production for us to have a successful road trip. They are due for some big performances, and I hope they can deliver, because We're going to need that. Time to man up boys. Another big key is going to be our defense, but I'm confident there. We are disciplined, tough and versatile enough to handle everyone.

    I expect our defense to carry us for most of the games, because We can match up well with all opposing main guys (except AD, but holding hope for Jabari to surprise us there). I'm excited to watch the Clippers game, because I think We can clamp down their big 4, and then beat them in transition. The only thing that scares me there is the officiating. The refs are working hard to keep every game as close as possible to push the IST as playoff-lite games, so it will be hard for Dillon and Tate to stay out of foul trouble. The Lakers play well at home and AD is going to be a handfull, but I think We beat them. GSW game will be the second night of a b2b so It's inherently tougher than usual.

    This is the first time in a while where I watch every game expecting us to win it, because this team plays disciplined and serious basketball, topped by an A+ coaching staff. It's a great feeling and a sight for sore eyes.

    I'm predicting a 2-1 trip, but hoping for 3-0.
     
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    Was just thinking the same thing. The week after Thanksgiving is my best guess for when he'll be back though.
     
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    We could extend this thread to the 2nd back to back and East Coast road baddie.
     
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    I cropped and enhanced using AI technology. What do you think?

    Seemed appropriate given who out next opponent is.
     
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    Can you AI the nut punch.....

     
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    Provide a link to that vid and I will try.
     
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    Enhanced with AI technology

    I went ahead and found it myself, this time.
    But for future reference, I will consider requests, but please provide a video link along with your request.

    Thanks.
     
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    Well, looks like Curry played for the worriers tonight so he'll probably be in the lineup Monday.
    Not only that but Chet hit a 3 at the buzzer and OKC won n OT so the worriers have now lost 6 in a row, just like the clips had so they'll be itching to break their streak.

    Well, Mama never said life would be easy.
    I don't wanna be known for being a streak "buster" so let's win and be a streak "extender"!
     
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    I expect back to back to back bad officiating. To the point that will test Rockets’ nerves. Hope we can at least split the remaining 2 so we can keep our confidence high which will maintain our players’ effort level going further.
     
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    Okay. No thoughts. Next.
     
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    The Rockets and Harden's Clippers are the last two teams without a road win.

    0-10 combined.
     

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