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@  Losthief : (02 October 2015 - 02:24 AM) tks jg
@  thejohnnygold : (29 September 2015 - 05:16 AM) FYI, it was media day today. Interviews are up at NBA.com
@  slick shoes : (23 September 2015 - 06:37 PM) kind of late in the day but NBATV is broadcasting classis Rockets games all day today.
@  SadLakerFan : (16 September 2015 - 04:37 AM) Man, as a Laker fan, I'm learning how little you care about the off season when your team sucks. Anyway, a quick moment to remember Moses. Still remember watching the 81 team as a kid - losing record, NBA Finals. I would have cried w/joy if they could have beaten the Celtics.
@  jorgeaam : (15 September 2015 - 08:30 PM) http://bleacherrepor...ist-after-crash
@  jorgeaam : (15 September 2015 - 08:30 PM) So to celebrate his new contract, Montrezl Harrell saved someone's life on monday
@  thejohnnygold : (14 September 2015 - 04:36 PM) A good article from Blinebury talking about when Hakeem and Moses used to play in the park. LINK
@  rockets best... : (14 September 2015 - 02:29 AM) I agree totally. I got to watch his Rocket days and the man was a hell of a player. BIG MO R.I.P.
@  Mario Peña : (13 September 2015 - 05:24 PM) Sad to see Moses pass. I don't remember watching him as a Rocket but I do remember his Philly and Hawks teams. He was the perfect man to mentor Dream. It's a very sad day for his family and friends and there are many.
@  majik19 : (12 September 2015 - 09:01 PM) i just saw a post wishing Yao Ming a happy 35th birthday... am I the only one whose mind is blown that he's only 35?
@  cointurtlemoose : (08 September 2015 - 01:17 AM) aaaah, thanks jorge
@  jorgeaam : (08 September 2015 - 12:21 AM) Love it how Hinkie and Morey always target the same players, but hoping he isn't another Covington
@  thejohnnygold : (08 September 2015 - 12:03 AM) Christian Wood has signed with Philly
@  jorgeaam : (07 September 2015 - 10:32 PM) If I'm not wrong, he hasn't been waived yet, they have until october 4th to do that
@  cointurtlemoose : (07 September 2015 - 05:39 PM) Anyone else surprised that Kostas hasn't gotten picked up by anyone yet? I wanna see that guy play somewhere
@  redfaithful : (05 September 2015 - 10:48 PM) Llull line from today loss to Serbia: 30MIN 1-10PG, 0-5 3PG, 4-4FT 6AST, 1TO, 4REB, +/- -11
@  Losthief : (03 September 2015 - 02:27 AM) this dude's gun fired and all he got a misdemeanor at bush lol: http://abc13.com/new...ush-iah/815795/
@  Losthief : (03 September 2015 - 02:26 AM) theres more articles all over, but the jist is houston (and texas) doesn't really arrest for it, they just recommend you leave it in your car when they catch it. So seems dwight got lucky he was in texas and not cali or the NE.
@  Losthief : (03 September 2015 - 02:22 AM) honestly we should just be glad they caught it...
@  Losthief : (03 September 2015 - 02:21 AM) response: http://nymag.com/dai...n_airplane.html

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Poll: Mchale's future with the Rockets (33 member(s) have cast votes)

Is Mchale the Rockets coach next year?

  1. Yes (24 votes [72.73%])

    Percentage of vote: 72.73%

  2. No (4 votes [12.12%])

    Percentage of vote: 12.12%

  3. Not Sure (5 votes [15.15%])

    Percentage of vote: 15.15%

Should Mchale be the Rockets coach next year?

  1. Yes (15 votes [45.45%])

    Percentage of vote: 45.45%

  2. No (13 votes [39.39%])

    Percentage of vote: 39.39%

  3. Not sure, let's give him the rest of the season. (5 votes [15.15%])

    Percentage of vote: 15.15%

What message was sent by the benching of all the starters?

  1. Play Harder (9 votes [23.68%])

    Percentage of vote: 23.68%

  2. Play Smarter (6 votes [15.79%])

    Percentage of vote: 15.79%

  3. No message, just giving guys rest for the Clippers. (14 votes [36.84%])

    Percentage of vote: 36.84%

  4. I don't care what the message was, it was stupid to do it. (9 votes [23.68%])

    Percentage of vote: 23.68%

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#321 thejohnnygold

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Posted 04 May 2013 - 02:43 PM

I'm still happy with McHale, overall, and am excited to see what an off season together can bring.  I also hope that we can keep the staff together--Sampson, Bickerstaff, etc.


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Posted 04 May 2013 - 04:28 PM

Agreed, the idea of McHale having a whole off-season with these guys is pretty exciting. 


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Posted 04 May 2013 - 05:26 PM

Alexander praised McHale, staff. They've talked. McHale has 2 more yrs on contract. "Kevin has done a great job. He’s not going anywhere."


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Posted 04 May 2013 - 05:30 PM

That is great news. I think McHale is the perfect coach for this team during this Rockets core's formative years and the organization as a whole. He is a perfect counterpoint to Morey, revered by his players and definitely a leader of men as proven by these playoffs.
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    Posted 04 May 2013 - 06:44 PM

    I changed mine from yes he should to no he shouldn't. His rotation costs the Rockets the chance to win the series.
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    Posted 04 May 2013 - 07:21 PM

    this playoff series has given me hope that McHale might figure it out. I would say I'm on the fence right now on him.


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    you can only warn a man that the bridge is out.....if he keeps driving he's on his own B)


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      Posted 05 May 2013 - 03:19 AM

      I changed mine from yes he should to no he shouldn't. His rotation costs the Rockets the chance to win the series.


      How do you figure? He was the reason this team was even in this series by switching to Garcia and a small ball lineup
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        Posted 05 May 2013 - 04:48 AM

        How do you figure? He was the reason this team was even in this series by switching to Garcia and a small ball lineup


        Two Words. Greg Smith. And playing a injured Lin in a critical game.
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        Posted 05 May 2013 - 04:52 AM

        Two Words. Greg Smith. And playing a injured Lin in a critical game.

        That's 11 words. 


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          Posted 05 May 2013 - 04:58 AM

          That's 11 words.


          Ass. ;)
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            Posted 05 May 2013 - 02:15 PM

            Two Words. Greg Smith. And playing a injured Lin in a critical game.


            That is called injured Delfino and someone has to relieve Asik.
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            #332 Mario Peña

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            Posted 05 May 2013 - 02:31 PM

            I agree with 2016 and pharmag here. Not sure how you figure McHale is to blame for not having any backup center to give Asik a breather. Just saying "McHale could have played one of those young rookie power forwards at center in the OKC series" sounds like a train wreck waiting to happen, in fact it sounds like instant disaster. (Yes actually worse than playing Smith.)
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              Posted 05 May 2013 - 03:16 PM

              When Smith was in there it was a train wreck. Not at least trying someone else shows McHale's limitations. Hardheadedness. D-Mo Jones and Robinson would have all provided better minutes then Smith.
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              Posted 05 May 2013 - 03:23 PM

              Unrealistic expectations and judgements can't be reasoned with...

               

              I'm glad McHale played Lin.  That is not why we lost the game.  Lin took one shot in the fourth quarter (a miss).  We lost the game in that quarter and that quarter alone.  What is relevant is the shooting of Durant, Martin, and Fisher--especially in that fourth quarter.  The law of averages had to come into play--these guys are professionals and they weren't going to continue shooting below average forever.  Meanwhile, Harden shot 2-6, Parsons was 1-2, Garcia was 0-3, Asik was 0-2, James Anderson was 1-1, and Beverley was 2-4.  That is a combined 6-19 of which Lin was but one shot.  OKC shot 10-18.  That's your game.

               

              In thinking about McHale, the success he had this year has made his job that much harder.  I think it is fair to say all of us have raised expectations for next year.  McHale must now live up to and try to exceed these expectations in a still tough Western conference.  OKC, SA, LAC, MEM, DEN, GSW and POR will all be good next year.  Who knows where LAL, DAL, and UTA land....either way, just cracking the top 8 will be a tough road.  Yet, I think we all believe a foray into the second round next year is not out of the question.  If this doesn't happen, people will be calling for McHale's head regardless of circumstance.

               

              Meanwhile, George Karl just got bounced in the first round by a very inexperienced GS team....I don't think anyone is calling for his head....


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              #335 Mario Peña

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              Posted 05 May 2013 - 04:00 PM

              I concur johnnygold. It is very difficult debating with some and I guess that is just the nature of the beast, there are all kinds of opinions out there. Hell there has always been a contingent of Lakers fans that think Phil Jackson is a bad coach which just shows how far fans go in leveling criticism to everyone and anyone and McHale will get his. It's good to know Alexander and Morey rave about McHale every chance they have and I am glad he will be here at least a couple more years as the Rockets build this franchise into something great.
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              How sweet it is!

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              Posted 05 May 2013 - 04:33 PM

              Yeah, I think McHale has the requisite amount of aloofness to not let it bother him.  He is confident in himself and his plan.

               

              That's hilarious about Jackson...


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