1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Witnessing Something Special (crazy playoff prediction)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ChrisP, Apr 25, 2005.

Tags:
Page 1 of 2
  1. ChrisP

    ChrisP Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Sep 2, 1999
    Messages:
    851
    Likes Received:
    125
    I've been around long enough to know better than to do what I'm about to do. But, I can't help it... I have a feeling that we are about to witness something very special.

    Many have alluded to it and all of us are hoping for it, but I'm going to come right out and say it...

    We ARE seeing 1995 all over again - this team is going all the way.

    There, I've done it - "ced" style. Call me crazy (I know you will and I might be), but there is a reason for my madness. I'm aware that we've only played one game in these playoffs and you can't read too much into that, but I'm thinking more about how they've played over the last couple of months than just Saturday.

    We all know this: we have a scary 1-2 punch, good outside shooters, playmakers that get others open looks, guys who will keep moving the ball if they don't have an open look, terrific team defense, great confidence and a no-quit attitude.

    But that's not enough.

    I was inspired by another thread that highlighted Jon Barry's comments to his teammates before the playoffs, in which he said he didn't think this team could win, he knew they could. In that thread, haven made a point about chemistry that got me thinking. Why do I have such confidence in this team? Chemistry is the answer. We've seen that teams with great chemistry can beat teams with great talent.

    We waited patiently (sometimes not so patiently) for our last squad to develop that chemistry that would vault them to the next level. It never materialized on the court. This team has done something that boggles the mind. A group of guys that were all on different teams last year has developed the kind of instincts for each other that usually takes years of playing together to develop. This is going to be the difference. This is what makes our offense and defense so effective that, ultimately, who we are playing is not relevant. By that, I don't mean that the opposition is insignificant, but only that we have to play our game and not worry about what the other team is doing.

    We won't win all of our games obviously (when our outside shooting goes cold, we will lose a few), but you can lose 12 and still win the NBA championship. All you have to do is win more than you lose, and I think this team is more than capable of doing that.

    This team never folds, never blinks - when adversity rears it's ugly head, they look it in the eyes and take a swing. Watch closely Rockets fans - we're in for a great ride.
     
    #1 ChrisP, Apr 25, 2005
  2. Zboy

    Zboy Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2002
    Messages:
    27,234
    Likes Received:
    21,956
    Amen. :)
     
    #2 Zboy, Apr 25, 2005
  3. Willis25

    Willis25 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2002
    Messages:
    3,385
    Likes Received:
    31
    [​IMG]

    come on man... we're all thinking it, but you should know better than to come out and SAY IT after the first game.... ;)

    that is liking talking about a no hitter in the 3rd inning !
     
    #3 Willis25, Apr 25, 2005
  4. Batman Jones

    Batman Jones Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 1999
    Messages:
    15,937
    Likes Received:
    5,488
    Nice post, ChrisP. I feel the same way.

    I'd add that this team has not maximized its potential over the regular season, except when playing against the great teams. They have been utterly schizophrenic, giving up easy games at home and definitely winning tough ones on the road. They are at their best when challenged and every matchup along this road is a come from behind challenge. I doubt we'd even be favored against Denver if they somehow make it past SA.

    This feels very much like 95. We have the chemistry, we have the confidence, we have the stars and we have the role players. We even have a deficiency at the 4. The similarities are almost spooky.

    To me the question -- not yet answered -- is whether or not Wesley, Sura, James and Barry can be Elie, Horry, Sam and Kenny on a consistent basis. Not to mention Bowen contributing throughout the run like Chucky did. I know it's a little early, but I think we can say with confidence that Deke could finish this offseason even stronger than Chas Jones did way back when.

    T-Mac's gonna get his. And Yao damn well better stay on the court enough to make our opponents make a tough choice. But to me the story of this run is the supporting cast. When our role players are hitting shots and making the other guys pay, we win. When they're not, we lose. I've got a very good feeling.
     
    #4 Batman Jones, Apr 25, 2005
  5. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2000
    Messages:
    21,652
    Likes Received:
    10,567
    I think as long as I keep predicting that they are going get lit up by somebody, they will continue winning.:D
     
    #5 rockbox, Apr 25, 2005
  6. Davidoff

    Davidoff Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2004
    Messages:
    5,643
    Likes Received:
    9
    I wonder what JVG would do if he won it all... Walk off the court like nothing happened??:confused: I would hope he could go crazy like the other guys..
     
    #6 Davidoff, Apr 25, 2005
    Last edited: Apr 25, 2005
  7. wink2cat

    wink2cat Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2001
    Messages:
    180
    Likes Received:
    83
    hell yeah he would go crazy... He would attach himself to Dekes leg and parade around the court pumping his fist in joy :)
     
    #7 wink2cat, Apr 25, 2005
  8. rhester

    rhester Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2001
    Messages:
    6,600
    Likes Received:
    104
    Welcome to the Machine
     
    #8 rhester, Apr 25, 2005
  9. Francis3422

    Francis3422 Member

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 2000
    Messages:
    8,015
    Likes Received:
    5,705
    I BELIEVE.
     
    #9 Francis3422, Apr 25, 2005
  10. Plowman

    Plowman Contributing Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 1999
    Messages:
    12,301
    Likes Received:
    13,246
    I'm there.
     
    #10 Plowman, Apr 25, 2005
  11. rubytuesday

    rubytuesday Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2003
    Messages:
    1,206
    Likes Received:
    11
    i agree...i think if (which we will) beat dallas, we can make it all the way!!!
     
    #11 rubytuesday, Apr 25, 2005
  12. daoshi

    daoshi Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 6, 2002
    Messages:
    3,021
    Likes Received:
    75
    I have been worrying about our match up with the Pistons.;)
     
    #12 daoshi, Apr 25, 2005
  13. Davidoff

    Davidoff Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2004
    Messages:
    5,643
    Likes Received:
    9
    [​IMG]

    Oh, this year is gonna be great!!!
     
    #13 Davidoff, Apr 25, 2005
  14. GladiatoRowdy

    GladiatoRowdy Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2002
    Messages:
    16,596
    Likes Received:
    494
    Not me, I am more worried about Miami with Shaq, Wade, and Stan.
     
    #14 GladiatoRowdy, Apr 25, 2005
  15. ChrisP

    ChrisP Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Sep 2, 1999
    Messages:
    851
    Likes Received:
    125
    Wow. I don't know if it's just the euphoria of the Game 1 win lingering, but I was expecting to get smacked around a little bit more for being so bold so early.

    Glad to be wrong about that. :D

    Batman, I think you're right that whether the role players continue to come up big when their backs are against the wall will be the deciding factor. They've been doing it for some time now, but the playoffs are a crucible and we'll find out what they're made of. I still feel good about that because these guys have proven themselves to be fearless pros.
     
    #15 ChrisP, Apr 25, 2005
  16. room4rentsf

    room4rentsf Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Dec 11, 2003
    Messages:
    2,409
    Likes Received:
    5
    "I Believe"

    J
     
    #16 room4rentsf, Apr 25, 2005
  17. Texas Stoke

    Texas Stoke Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2002
    Messages:
    5,743
    Likes Received:
    18
    breakdown and start crying on the podium during the post game conference. then mcgrady and yao sitting on each side of him take his hand and start to shed tears of joy with him. then they hire lisa malosky back.
     
    #17 Texas Stoke, Apr 25, 2005
  18. MR. MEOWGI

    MR. MEOWGI Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2002
    Messages:
    14,382
    Likes Received:
    11
    "Shut up. We haven't accomplished anything yet."
    ~ Mike James
     
    #18 MR. MEOWGI, Apr 25, 2005
  19. CompaqC

    CompaqC Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2000
    Messages:
    554
    Likes Received:
    2
    oh please not that picture! we LOST that series :(
     
    #19 CompaqC, Apr 25, 2005
  20. Davidoff

    Davidoff Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2004
    Messages:
    5,643
    Likes Received:
    9
    Yeah, but if we could bottle that feeling and sell it there would be nothing greater...

    EDIT----BTW, thanks for being a Debbie Downer... you gonna tell us about feline AIDs next??
     
    #20 Davidoff, Apr 25, 2005
    Last edited: Apr 25, 2005
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page

Toggle Width
Style
ClutchFans Original

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Rockets Content

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now