The Houston Rockets Thread

[Fresh8]

Yao is being limited to 24 minutes a game. So I'm thinking he will average 10 points a game and around 5-6 rebounds a game.

[Axel The Great]

Someone finally created this thread. I was gonna do it myself a long time ago but I was too lazy to search whether it exists already or not.

Lazy and preparing for university? I'm not sure that goes well together.

On-topic:

Yeah, I think Brad Miller was a good addition to the Rockets. He'll likely help on offense and maybe a little on defense. With Yao out of the game, the Rockets can utilize Martin and Brooks' speed and push the tempo of the game, which will result in better offense.

He's really a good acquisition for Houston. The opposing team will extend their defense, which will lead to open driving lanes for Martin and Brooks.

Exactly. And in Yao's workouts, I saw Chuck Hayes shoot a few jumpshots, and he made them! Hopefully that means he won't be a liability on offense, so he'll be effective on both ends of the floor. Now all we need is for Scola to be a defensive stopper.

Yao is being limited to 24 minutes a game. So I'm thinking he will average 10 points a game and around 5-6 rebounds a game.

Yeah, I think 13 ppg and 7 rpg is a little too high for someone playing 24 mpg. Good prediction.

[shadowgrin]

I saw Chuck Hayes shoot a few jumpshots, and he made them! Hopefully that means he won't be a liability on offense, so he'll be effective on both ends of the floor.

That means nothing. Players can make shots/FT's in practice with ease, like Shaq can make 7-8/10 FTs or Sheed 9/10 three pointers during practice.

[Modifly]

Someone finally created this thread. I was gonna do it myself a long time ago but I was too lazy to search whether it exists already or not.

You're really lazy, Modi.

nothing to do

Stalker!

Lazy and preparing for university? I'm not sure that goes well together.

I know. I have serious motivation problem. And laziness too.

[Stress Fracture]

Stalker!
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Man, I'm following you, that's why i saw that.

Yao is being limited to 24 minutes a game. So I'm thinking he will average 10 points a game and around 5-6 rebounds a game.

Yeah, he will only average 10ppg, but Brooks and K-Mart are still there. There's no problem with that.

[shadowgrin]

You sign up for Twitter and you complain about being followed/stalked?

[Modifly]

You sign up for Twitter and you complain about being followed/stalked?

I was joking shadow.

[Lamrock]

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/ ... _for_melo/

And here I thought Morey was a good GM.

[Axel The Great]

[Andrew]

Unless they're set on scrapping and rebuilding virtually from scratch through expiring contracts and draft picks, I could see the Nuggets going for that.

[Stress Fracture]

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/69198/20100921/martin_is_centerpiece_of_rockets_offer_for_melo/

And here I thought Morey was a good GM.

[Lamrock]

That pic's not getting old.

[Stress Fracture]

That pic's not getting old.

Well, that pic sums up my reaction.

[Modifly]

It's been confirmed over at Clutchfans that Martin is not going to be the centerpiece of any deals, so relax guys. Besides, Anthony is going to the Nets anyway.

[Axel The Great]

Good to know. With Melo only having 1 year in his contract, his possible refusal to re-sign next season with the Rockets (if the trade was carried out) would've left them without a consistent scorer.

[Axel The Great]

Well, major bump here, we just beat the Pacers 126-92. It may just be preseason, but I like what I saw from the Rockets' second unit. All I'm gonna say, Ishmael Smith is a beast.

[shadowgrin]

If he's going to be interviewed and introduces himself by saying "call me Ishmael", that would be epic.

[Axel The Great]

Yeah, that would be epic. The way he plays is already epic.

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[Houndy]

Mavs are better

[Stress Fracture]

Yeah, that would be epic. The way he plays is already epic.

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[rise]

Amazing.

Mavs are better

sorry axel.

[Axel The Great]

Mavs are better

If you want to talk about the Mavs, go make a "Dallas Mavericks Thread". Don't spam this thread with your Mavs homerism.

[rise]

go make a "Dallas Mavericks Thread".

he did.

[Lamrock]

When healthy, the Rox are far better than the Mavericks. But alas, their two best players are Kevin Martin and Yao Ming.

[Axel The Great]

... two injury prone players. I agree with you though Lamrock. 'Tis the season to prove the doubters wrong.