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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ThrillaNManilla, Feb 1, 2021.

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  1. ThrillaNManilla

    ThrillaNManilla Contributing Member

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    Preface: My list in based on the eye-test, and is not backed by concrete stats; however, I stand by what I have seen.
    • Energy and effort on both sides of the ball.
    • Unselfish play; willing to make the extra pass without being a "dribbler."
    • An expanded rotation that helps the young guys get time to develop.
    • Like above, making an effort to sign and play the younger guys.
    • Boogie as a passer.
    • EGODS comeback season.
    • A great leader in Wall.
    • Running more plays.
    • The D....! More defense, especially perimeter.
    • Wood's crazy versatility.
    • The Wall resurgence.
    • Tate's defense.
    These are just the things I noticed during tonight's game. I am sure there are more.

    Salud,

    Tomas.

    A few things I think could be changed or improved:
    • a real sized PF who would help to compliment Wood.
    • Improved transition D (seems way better recently, though).
    • More involvement with Wood on Offense. More PnRs?
     
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    Houston77 COOKIES AND CAKE, MY TEAM BAKED!
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    A lot.
     
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    Oladipos isos
     
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    The one thing they are doing that passes the eyeball AND stat test is they are playing some unbelievable defense.

    Something everyone should like.
     
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    Harden's parting words fueled the team.

    'The team is not good enough. I am going to a contender.'
     
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    ThrillaNManilla Contributing Member

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    Do you think that is because of the amazing perimeter defensive players we have? I would say so.
     
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    ThrillaNManilla Contributing Member

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    Ahh, hermano. you are always so negative.
     
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    I'm shallow so mostly the WOW factor.
     
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    Just like any team it’s mostly about personnel. We have shifted from a roster that featured mostly elite offensive talent to one with mostly elite defensive talent.
     
    #9 jordnnnn, Feb 1, 2021
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    blue unis? :D
     
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    Even if we don't play well, we are still sexy. Jontro is very happy that he will require very little lube. :p
     
    #11 ThrillaNManilla, Feb 1, 2021
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    Tate lol
     
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    But, who was really considered elite defensively? I think it is more energy and effort.
     
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    Hella ya, hermano!
     
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    i like harden not being on the team..
    i like the ball movement
    i like players have chips on their shoulders
    did i mention? i like this team without harden....
     
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    They got rid of cancer. #****cancer
     
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    I'm liking Silas. He's adding a bunch of 3's to his repertoire. He's a coach that is actually evolving as we see. I like that Stone isn't just sitting on his butt sitting comfortably. Stone seems consistently active trying to improve the team. I hope he finds a way to find a true building block for this Houston Franchise.
     
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    Getting those rings
     
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    All those expirings running around on the court warms the heart. Really looking forward to a sub-$90 payroll.

    Yours,
    Fern T.
     
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    If everybody stays half ass healthy and we get like 6th seed, I see Silas getting coach of the year & Stone getting it being runner up for Executive of the year

    I think a culture reset is happening and we will get some widespread love and hype as a defensive team

    Wall is a true ****ing leader to usher in the next era
     
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