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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Oct 18, 2018.

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  1. amaru

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    If we only play one big it will be super tough.
     
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    based on what i've read,

    Magic/Pelinka/LBJ want to build a foundation around toughness and fast break basketball,
    and then add pieces (such as snipers from the outside) accordingly.

    they are also developing 2 outside shooters whom they've drafted this past off-season;

    top pick PF / C Mo Wagner, currently injured, (played at Michigan) and
    2nd pick SF Svi Mykhailiuk (played at Kansas)
    also, look out for 2nd-yr Swing man Josh Hart, a Ariza-type baller; the team's best defender
    and can shoot from 3. tho a little shorter than Ariza , he is more adept at going to the paint​

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    on several interviews, Magic has said

    "this is a journey, judge us by what we have accomplished by the end the 2nd season of the LBJ era"​
     
    #102 adoo, Oct 20, 2018
  3. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    #103 Deuce, Oct 20, 2018
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  4. macan

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    Christmas came early, back to back Rockets games for the weekend!
     
    #104 macan, Oct 20, 2018
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    He have the players already —> need a coach that will play what is here. Most players get better with playing time. Rookies are players too #freeclark, #freehart.
     
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    Expecting Capela to have a big game tonight. When the other team's centers are Javale McGee and maybe Lebron he can have a field day
     
    #106 da_juice, Oct 20, 2018
  7. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    As he should. And when you factor in the dud performance against the Pels, yeah Capela should FEAST tonite.
     
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    Melo usually plays well against Lebron.
     
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  9. Malaya

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    Who will defend LeBron? PJ? Ennis? Good luck!
     
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    I’m gonna have to buy a hazmat suit to navigate these forums should the Rockets lose or eke this one out.
     
    #110 MystikArkitect, Oct 20, 2018
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  11. amaru

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    Nobody defends LBJ. Like...not ever.
     
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    we’re gonna learn a tremendous amount by Monday
     
    #112 Os Trigonum, Oct 20, 2018
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  13. macan

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    Max Kellerman will let us know whats up
     
    #113 macan, Oct 20, 2018
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    Nik Stauskas is unrestricted free agent.

    Why didn't we spend $1.6 million to sign Nik Stauskas? He is 25 years old, 8th pick overall and tall.

    Last 2 games of Nik Stauskas. (Maybe he is just hot for two games)
    He made most of his shot beyond 25-feet.
    He scored 39 points and shot 9 of 15 on 3-pointers last 2 games in 50 minutes.

    Probably we like to have more Centers than Wings, and more veterans than young players.
     
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  15. DonKnock

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    Remember the whole "Rockets are terrible on defense" thing from the home opener?

    That's why.
     
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    If Rockets have a bad season and James Harden and Chris Paul hate each other. Media and Chris Paul might demand a trade to the Lakers. Chris Paul to Lakers, Carmelo trade to Lakers or a buyout. Mike DAntoni retires most likely.

    Chris Paul, P.J. Tucker, Carmelo Anthony for Kyle Kuzma, Josh Hart Other Big Salaries.
     
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    I made a bet with somebody over this game, so I’d appreciate it if the Rockets get their sh*t together and beat LA.
     
    #117 Reeko, Oct 20, 2018
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    Bwhahaha man you're in wayyyyyyy to deep. Talking seeding and who to avoid after one game.
     
    #118 Htownballer38, Oct 20, 2018
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    Lakers really got an advantage on everyone else playing 43 home games rather than us playing 41 home games... #MoveClippers2SEA
     
    #119 rockets13champs, Oct 20, 2018
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    Yep. Either the boys are going to get it together or it will be big ole panic button!
     
    #120 Hakeemtheking, Oct 20, 2018
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