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@  rocketrick : (01 December 2013 - 05:42 PM) Parsons should have been resting like 3 weeks ago. However, since he is on the bottom of the totem pole, so to speak, no rest for the weary.
@  2016Champions : (01 December 2013 - 02:32 PM) Yeah give Casspi more minutes
@  RollingWave : (01 December 2013 - 02:09 PM) They need to rest Parsons, that back is scaring me, vs Utah seem to be as good of a time as any
@  2016Champions : (01 December 2013 - 05:25 AM) Yeah its basically a weapon and he's getting better at hitting his target
@  CanSayNOTC : (01 December 2013 - 04:39 AM) That's twice I've seen Duncan bruise someone with his kneebrace.
@  2016Champions : (01 December 2013 - 04:03 AM) Great win. Man these injuries are scaring me.
@  feelingsuper... : (01 December 2013 - 03:55 AM) Yes, Dallas and Memphis lost!
@  feelingsuper... : (01 December 2013 - 03:53 AM) Wow, I'm shocked they held on. I am impressed with Harden and Jones. The Rockets have beat Portland and San Antonio, impressive.
@  jorgeaam : (01 December 2013 - 03:51 AM) Nice win for the Rockets, maybe complicated things a little bit in the end, but a win is a win
@  jorgeaam : (01 December 2013 - 03:47 AM) Parsons is down
@  jorgeaam : (01 December 2013 - 03:47 AM) 4 point lead with 16 seconds remaining, oh God
@  jorgeaam : (01 December 2013 - 03:44 AM) YESS!!!!!
@  jorgeaam : (01 December 2013 - 03:30 AM) I totally agree with that FSS
@  feelingsuper... : (01 December 2013 - 03:27 AM) The Spurs have a system that has been on place a decade. They make adjustments and plug in players and keep doing what they do. The Rockets are searching for a system and working out roles. It cannot be compared.
@  feelingsuper... : (01 December 2013 - 03:24 AM) These and of instead of this and if in the post below.
@  jorgeaam : (01 December 2013 - 03:24 AM) Chemistry I expect the Rockets to have plenty of next season
@  jorgeaam : (01 December 2013 - 03:23 AM) Yeah, the Spurs have the best team chemistry in the league, along with the greatest coach
@  feelingsuper... : (01 December 2013 - 03:22 AM) This two teams cannot even be compared in terms if development and where they are on their respective timelines.
@  jorgeaam : (01 December 2013 - 03:19 AM) Well, there's no way of not blowing a 20 point lead when Brooks and Harden are covering Tony Parker
@  feelingsuper... : (01 December 2013 - 03:19 AM) Well of course, that's the Spurs. I expected this.

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The Houston Rockets Destiny

Started by HoopsReportCard, Nov 25 2013 01:27 AM
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#1 HoopsReportCard

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    Posted 25 November 2013 - 01:27 AM

    The young Rockets of the city of Houston.
    Talent check.
    Youth check.
    Potential check.
    AllStars CHECK.
    Destiny? To Be Determined.

    In an 82 game season, a few landmarks for self-assessment should be welcome by any team with lofty aspirations. I like midpoint/halfway and 20 games in (the ALLSTAR break works too due to the "break from games").

    The Rockets have played just 14 games. 9-5 is good. But the Rockets should be 11-3. That would be good for 3rd place in the West. And 3rd place is a reasonable expectation for the Rockets in their first season with Dwight Howard.

    The 5 losses consist of 3 losses versus Los Angeles teams and then 4th quarter collapses versus Philadelphia and Dallas. All very winnable games besides the 1st loss, a blowout loss against the Clippers. At 11-3 or 12-2, the Rockets would-have-been ahead of schedule in fulfilling their destiny. But can a team as young as the Rockets be expected to be elite already? Can/should a newer team be expected to be consistent, to have a defensive identity, to be efficient in crunch time? Or is 9-5 a more accurate reflection of "where" the Rockets are right now.

    This team will mature. They will be better in February/March than they are today. In this process, the Rockets will have to acquire a wing defensive stopper, fix the Omer Asik issue and improve their propensity to turn the ball over.

    What is the Rockets destiny?
    A 2nd round exit in the 2014 playoffs.
    A western conference finals appearance in the 2015 playoffs.
    The 2016 NBA CHAMPIONS.


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      Posted 25 November 2013 - 01:53 AM

      We should be at least in the conference finals in 2014 because second round would be deemed a bit of a failure. Our only competitors should be OKC and SA, unless Blazers beat some top teams and are legit.
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        Posted 25 November 2013 - 02:53 AM

        We should be at least in the conference finals in 2014 because second round would be deemed a bit of a failure. Our only competitors should be OKC and SA, unless Blazers beat some top teams and are legit.

        Competitors are more than 2 :)

        I see Spurs, OKC, Warriors, Clippers & Grizzlies. An argument could be made that all 5 are better than the Rockets CURRENTLY. That may not be the case in 3 months. But time will tell.
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          Posted 25 November 2013 - 03:18 AM

          Clippers will be a nice regular season team but their defense is terrible and they do not have the players to improve it. GSW are proving me right that they are just too injury prone to survive to the post season. Grizzlies just don't have the talent to truly compete and losing Gasol for a month will kill them. Like I said it's only SA and OKC.
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            Posted 25 November 2013 - 04:34 AM

            Our defense isn't exactly lights out, the clips would be a tough out in a 7game series . Also the blazers are looking quite good.
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            Posted 25 November 2013 - 05:08 AM

            Imo Clippers are the worst possible match-up for us, they lead the league in points off turnovers and we lead the league in turnovers. In addition to that they're a very good 3pt shooting team, and we're 3rd worst in the league in opponent 3pt attempts. 


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              Posted 25 November 2013 - 05:32 AM

              Like I said defense and turnovers will improve with experience and chemistry. We should use the blazers defense game plan and we could be unstoppable on defense.
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              Posted 25 November 2013 - 05:37 AM

              LMA > Jones
              Batum > Parsons
              Random SG > Harden

              I can't remember their SGs name.

              They have better defensive pieces so it wouldn't be a lock.

              Edited by timetodienow1234567, 25 November 2013 - 05:37 AM.

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                Posted 25 November 2013 - 05:41 AM

                You don't have to be a fantastic defender for that system though, you just run your opponents off the 3pt line and towards the paint and both our centers are far better than Lopez at defending the paint.
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                  Posted 25 November 2013 - 01:55 PM

                  Imo Clippers are the worst possible match-up for us, they lead the league in points off turnovers and we lead the league in turnovers. In addition to that they're a very good 3pt shooting team, and we're 3rd worst in the league in opponent 3pt attempts.

                  I agree. JJ Reddick scored 10+ points in both 1st quarters against the Rockets. Easily scoring 20+ points in both games.
                  Who would guard CP3? And their bench might not be better than the Rockets but they are more active and seem to know and play their roles more effectively. Wait? Doesn't that mean their better? Lol :)
                  I almost forgot Jamal Crawford. It's almost not fair that they have him too. Clippers have weapons and a better coach. Even with their past of playoff disappointments, there is no way that I could pick the Rockets over the Clipps "right now". It's just a bad matchup for the Rockets.
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                  Posted 25 November 2013 - 02:29 PM

                  LMA > Jones
                  Batum > Parsons
                  Random SG > Harden

                  I can't remember their SGs name.

                  They have better defensive pieces so it wouldn't be a lock.

                   

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                    Posted 25 November 2013 - 11:35 PM

                    Yes. Wes Matthews.
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                      Posted 30 November 2013 - 11:42 PM

                      The Rockets are playing their best basketball of the season. 4 game win streak. Winner of 7 of the last 8. AND 8 of last 10. all the shooters are loaded and ready. Terrence Jones, Chandler Parsons, Garcia & Aaron Brooks are all playing their best basketball. Chandler Parsons coming off a perfect shooting night.
                      That being said. I'm really excited and interested to see how the Rockets play against San Antonio tonight. 2 hours till tip off :)
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