Sneak preview of the 22-game winning streak documentary tonight, 6:30 PM @ Toyota Center

If LaVar Ball were on that team they would've won 82 consecutive games.

 

I just discovered in the meme thread that the infamous Daryl Morey photo sitting on the bench at MSG was from an NYTimes article posted here on Jan 28th, 2008. Rockets won 22 games in a row after that photo was posted here for the first time.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/28/sports/basketball/28morey.html

 

If that would've been a picture of LaVar Ball Yao would've never broken his foot and T-Mac's 360 dunk against Chicago would've counted.

 

It's 75 minutes :O

http://www.chron.com/sports/rockets...rate-2008-22-game-winning-streak-11001202.php

We need to get our hands on that at all costs!!

 

bustin out the Landry jersey tomorrow!!!

 

We never questioned that team's effort or even heard of the word lackadaisical.

 

Fantastic documentary, it gave me chills, great memories but at the same time was depressed by the time it ended

They started back when we drafted Yao, hired JVG, traded for Tmac, losing to the Jazz in 7 during '07 Playoffs to the following year being defeated by the Lakers, then the discussion of "what if?" Yao and Tmac were healthy
Great input from most of the team, along with a few surprises with Woj, Michael Wilbon, and Charlie Palilo
Some scenes you didn't see before, from JVG giving input on Yao's offensive game, draft war room when we drafted Brooks, Landry, the talk of getting Scola from the Spurs when Scola had a contract on the table to stay in Europe
Some facts I forgot during that season where the #1 seed won 57 games (Lakers) while the #9 seed (Warriors) won 48, only 9 games separated 2/3 of the conference, that is insane.....
The Wizards game where we found out about losing Yao rest of the season, Wizards only scored 23 points at HALFTIME, and won that game 94-69
Funny to see eventual Rockets on other teams from the obvious Artest on the Kings, Josh Smith with Hawks, and a young Lou Williams scoring on us with the Sixers

I'm sure they'll show it on Root soon, definitely a MUST watch

There was a QA session with Ackerman, Rafer, Palilo, and Gerson Rosas

A few things that stood out

Rafer thought he was a goner before training camp after they brought in Mike James, Francis, Brooks, to go along with him and Luther Head. He told his family that pack up since he knew he was going to be traded, During training camp, Adelman praised the hell out of Rafer after he came back in shape and outplayed every other PG. He was asked if he still keeps up with the rest of the team, mentioned Chuck Hayes' kid and his kid play together. Also said he visited Yao recently with Bonzi Wells over in China.

Great setup by the organization for the viewing at the Toyota Center. Entered through the the Tundra garage entrance, had "Stars" on the floor with each player, pictures from each 22 games, huge cut out of majority of the team as you walk down to the club section. They gave various candy, cotton candy, popcorn, drinks as you entered the lower bowl with the screen lowered for our viewing pleasure. I do complain how STH benefits have decreased every year since I started 06-07 season but this was definitely a nice benefit for us.

 

Felt sick to my stomach about that 2007 team. If someone could have just gotten that damn rebound. Had that same feeling of numbness from 2007 that I had watching this film during that scene.

The film is very good. Best thing is the insight and audio footage of things we don't normally hear.

 

You should hear what this great Rick Adelman person said about a certain player on their team during the streak. I saw the doc. I know what he said.

 

deserves it's own YouTube. I was invited, but couldn't go. Can't wait to find it to watch. So sorry to have missed it.

 

You know the best part of the night was running into me

I swear I only visit Houston about 2 times a year but I run into you and Kam since there is always a Rockets event, or flood for that matter. Good seeing you buddy.

I totally agree with the assessment and review of the event. Very well done and the behind the scenes stuff that we never got to see was great.

 

Tnx for the summary! Awesome it's not just the streak, but the whole story of losing in 07 up to 09 Hope they included some nice footage of Rafer's balling out of control, Deke's fountain of youth, Yao's dominance, did not forget the heart of Landry against the Jazz and maybe at least mention Mike Harris.

 

It's weird they mentioned it, they barely covered Landry's end of the game block during game 3 of the '08 series like it was an after thought. There was a good segment on Mike Harris with his game vs. Bobcats. Was surprised that Luther Head wasn't one of the players that interviewed.

Always good seeing you @Stack24

 

GET CHARLIE PALLILO BACK INTO LOCAL RADIO!!!!!

 

Luther Head's disappearing act during the 2007 playoffs has not been forgotten. He came through big that entire season before vanishing vs the Jazz.

 

True but he still lives in the area I believe, and they interviewed Novak and Harris where this was recent and not archive footage.

One tidbit forgot to mention, there was this lady, obvious Lakers/Kobe nuthugger, was actually cheering when they showed Kobe highlights of the 22nd win. GTFO out of my arena lady, thank god we don't have that anymore filling up the TC.....

 

Mrs. Lucky and I were one of the fortunate ones who were there last night.

It is an amazing film, put on by a group of dedicated guys and gals who worked their behinds off for the past 3 years to make it happen Joe Abercrombie and Jim Adessa were the masterminds behind the feature, and it's a must see for any Rockets fan. I'm proud to say I saw the rough cut (2+ hrs long) 6 or so months ago, but was sworn to secrecy about its existence.