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The surprising results of Houston's extreme small-ball experiment | Inside the 2020 Rockets

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by HP3, Aug 31, 2020.

  1. HP3

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    If Gordon would just come back to what he was a year ago lol.
     
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    Nice analysis and I agree that the problem with the strategy is that Rox are so inconsistent on the three. Just seeing them in the video heave up long threes beyond the arc just reminded me of how frustrated I was with them in game 4.

    I was skeptical of the small ball D but they've won me over on that. I still think an O that relies on fast transition rather than so much on the three is the way to go with this team.
     
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    Harden is incredible, wont be appreciated until he is gone

    117 offensive rating with westbrook off the court would be the highest offensive rating in history
     
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    Analysis misses one of the critical success points of Rocket Ball.

    Turnovers vs. Rebounding.

    Rockets defense is most disruptive in NBA and at same time Rockets own turnovers are down by a large margin.

    Rockets keep their turnovers at 10 or less and force 15 or more, Rockets greatly improve chances for W.

     
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