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We probably won't win the series, but the next 2-4 games will tell us a lot about the coaching.

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by LorneMalvo, May 2, 2019.

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  1. LorneMalvo

    LorneMalvo Member

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    Game 3 especially.

    Rotations, strategy, wrinkles, I expect it to all be high-level.

    Nene + Faried

    Capela + Faried lineups need to be explored.

    More movement.

    More Chris Paul.

    No more Shumpert or Green. House and Rivers are superior players RIGHT NOW, and will be going forward.

    3 day break in-between.

    A dream roster like the 2017-18 Rockets, with two legitimately MVP level players and 3 elite 3D wings, and a top 15 center, as well as strong 3rd guard, and a solid backup 5 is not likely to be seen again.

    At this point the Rockets need to look to strategically improve through coaching and other factors. The roster is what it'll be for the rest of Harden's prime.
     
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    kjayp Contributing Member

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    ummmmmmmmmm..... that sounds like a veiled dig at MDA... the 'MDA can do no wrong' fans are gonna git ya! Dont ya know - he's an offensive genius... ;) lol
     
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    I don’t see how a two big lineup can keep up with them.
     
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  4. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    And the competitiveness of the players.

    DD
     
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    2 + 4? DD is saying we're going to win in 6!
     
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    topfive CF OG

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    It's also gonna tell us a lot about the fair-weather fans.
     
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    In the next 5 games, I hope Clutch City can prove you wrong.
     
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  8. lnchan

    lnchan Sugar Land Leonard

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    If we lose, it will just show D'Antoni is not the caliber of player-coach as Bill Russell
     
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    Yep. You're 100% correct. MDA needs to make some adjustments. Personally I'd start Faried. I would also let CP run the offense more to get others involved quicker. James will get his
     
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    Can we start an online petition directed at MDa to start Manimal next to Capela?
     
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    Also, someone get some Vitamins into Capela!
     
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  12. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    One at a time.

    DD
     
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    Dankstronaut Way, way out here.
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    It’s easy, one of the bigs has to be able to hit a shot from anywhere on the floor.
     
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    Disagree with the last paragraph.
     
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  15. LorneMalvo

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    Oh my god and I forgot, MORE ATTACKING CURRY IN ISOLATION.



    Coach Daniel even knows. It’s a horrendous strategy.
     
    #15 LorneMalvo, May 2, 2019
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    This season has been very telling throughout
     
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    He doesn't need vitamins. He needs testoterone. He's severely lacking in it.
     
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    Nope, I dun think so.

    Maybe MDA is getting more adjusted but a nearly 70 yr old isn't going to learn new tricks.

    It would be a tad delusional to think otherwise.

    The sad thing about the NBA is you have to find the 'right' coach.

    There ain't Pops or Zen Masters around IMO. Not anymore.

    I think you find either a veteran coach or a young, hungry coach who fits your vision.
     
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    MDA is better coach then these.. none of these had the refs against them....
     
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    Russell did win both as coach and as a player, Dan Toney neither.

    MDA was more successful in the Euro League, winning it 2x.
     
    #20 daywalker02, May 3, 2019
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