2023-24 Houston Rockets Thread - Climbing out of the Gutter?

[HtownHorn 14755]

14 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Landale can play some. Adams is a playoffs enforcer, but not much else.  Do they need 3 centers + Amen outathleting bigs? I would have waited out a salary cap strapped contender and dealt Oladipo’s expiring deal for a late first round lotto ticket. 

He's doing the same thing he did last year with Phoenix. Their staring big got hurt and he started getting run and played well, it's why the Rockets gave him that contract. Two years in a row, the starter goes down and Landale starts to ball. Rockets have a lot of decent pieces, they need to figure out the rotation so that they optimize them all.

[Harrison Stafford 3335]

59 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Landale can play some. Adams is a playoffs enforcer, but not much else.  Do they need 3 centers + Amen outathleting bigs? I would have waited out a salary cap strapped contender and dealt Oladipo’s expiring deal for a late first round lotto ticket. 

I think you’re underestimating Steven Adam’s.  

[BigOrange1 6442]

another win tonight.  now just one game under .500.  we've got utah at home on saturday to get back to .500.

[billfromlaketravis 11520]

Last night was a joy. I think the organization has turned a corner. Just need to figure out how the injured pieces, Eason, Alpi, and Whitmore fit in. 

[Ignatius 4017]

Lakers and Warriors both playing at home tonight against teams with a better record (Sixers and Pacers, respectively). Could move within two losses of one or both of them….

Edited March 23 by Ignatius

[Fastbreak 3989]

another win tonight.  now just one game under .500.  we've got utah at home on saturday to get back to .500.

After that it gets kind of tough. But .500 in March would be huge.

[TonyTexas 10519]

8 minutes ago, Fastbreak said:

After that it gets kind of tough. But .500 in March would be huge.

The Rockets should be favored in 3 of the remaining 5 games in March so the odds of huge are are good. 

[BigOrange1 6442]

4 hours ago, Ignatius said:

Lakers and Warriors both playing at home tonight against teams with a better record (Sixers and Pacers, respectively). Could move within two losses of one or both of them….

lakers won, but the warriors lost.

[billfromlaketravis 11520]

24-11 at home. My goodness. 

[Macklemore 2873]

Rockets scored 47 points in the FIRST QUARTER. Up by 26.

[billfromlaketravis 11520]

Jesus Christ. An 85 point half. 

[David Dennison 18940]

This team is about to get really good.

[Ignatius 4017]

At what point do we conclude that Jalen Green isn’t just “on a roll” but that maybe he’s in the process of taking his game to the next level? Yeah he’s done a lot of this against shitty teams but he hasn’t looked like this previously against good or shitty teams…

[Macklemore 2873]

7 minutes ago, Ignatius said:

At what point do we conclude that Jalen Green isn’t just “on a roll” but that maybe he’s in the process of taking his game to the next level? Yeah he’s done a lot of this against shitty teams but he hasn’t looked like this previously against good or shitty teams…

3rd year leap is happening. Exciting as hell. 

Edited March 24 by Macklemore

[billfromlaketravis 11520]

25 minutes ago, David Dennison said:

This team is about to get really good.

Yep. Regardless of outcome, the future is bright. 
 

It’ll be interesting to watch how the NBA games the system to get the Warriors and Lakers into the play in. 

[Rockethorn1978 6101]

Jalen green has gone fucking off the last 5 games damn.

[BigOrange1 6442]

holy shit these guys are rolling!

[Rip76 4946]

147 jeez.

[TonyTexas 10519]

12 hours ago, Ignatius said:

At what point do we conclude that Jalen Green isn’t just “on a roll” but that maybe he’s in the process of taking his game to the next level? Yeah he’s done a lot of this against shitty teams but he hasn’t looked like this previously against good or shitty teams…

You won’t know it’s real until HtownHorn comes around. So maybe never. 

[BigOrange1 6442]

golden state play @ minnesota and the lakers host the pacers tonight.  if the warriors lose they'll only be one game ahead of the rockets.  

[billfromlaketravis 11520]

26 minutes ago, BigOrange1 said:

golden state play @ minnesota and the lakers host the pacers tonight.  if the warriors lose they'll only be one game ahead of the rockets.  

I thought the Warriors were doing a good job of mixing young talent with their vets to keep their window somewhat open. I didn’t see them as a 10 seed.

The Lakers are old too, but Rich Paul was able to force bad trades on other teams to keep them relevant. 
 

I hope the Rockets can make it in. Them seem more deserving and not clinging to past glories. 

[Macklemore 2873]

 

[Ignatius 4017]

Only a game behind the Warriors and playing the dogshit Blazers tonight before the schedule gets tougher. Golden State still has the last four of a five game road trip in front of them…

[billfromlaketravis 11520]

Shooting like Rodney Terry’s Texas Longhorns tonight. 

[Scraps 13570]

Jock wants 50 tonight

[Js1 85449]

9 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Shooting like Rodney Terry’s Texas Longhorns tonight. 

[billfromlaketravis 11520]

Landale’s contract is looking better and better. 

[Scraps 13570]

Every game i watch Scott Foster seems to be a ref. Is he on our charter or what man

[Scraps 13570]

Keep letting Lee College shoot 3s

[Scraps 13570]

Fred 1/11....get your shit together

[Scraps 13570]

Need more Amen

[Fastbreak 3989]

VanVleet + Brooks

4-25
0-12 from 3

[Scraps 13570]

Good 3rd qtr

[billfromlaketravis 11520]

Bizarre rotations tonight brought on by  foul trouble and Jabari’s suspensions. 
 

If that chucker Tate takes another 3, I’ll drive down to Toyota Center and help them clean out his locker. I just grimace when he gets significant minutes. 
 

Uncle Jeff can still score, but he’s a turnstile on defense. They should let him walk.

Holiday is a JAG. I guess Amen is the PG of the future, but I think a capable veteran back up is a need.

Landale looks like an impact player if they’re only asking 15 minutes a game from him. 
 

Is FVV hurt? He just looks timid stepping into his shot. 

[Scraps 13570]

Jock wants 50 tonight

Ran out of gas after the 1st qtr lol

[Rip76 4946]

9 straight.

Kee this lineup

[Rip76 4946]

*keep

[BigOrange1 6442]

not pretty, but another win and are now above .500.  next up is @ okc so the time above .500 may be short lived but its still pretty damn nice.

[A-Tex Devil 2451]

Rockets catch a break with SGA out tonight.   Keep it rollin'!

[BigOrange1 6442]

31 minutes ago, A-Tex Devil said:

Rockets catch a break with SGA out tonight.   Keep it rollin'!

oh that's awesome!  did not catch a break last night with the warriors and lakers both winning so getting this win tonight would be very nice.

[Macklemore 2873]

The refs from the aggy/UH game have made an appearance tonight against the Thunder. Horribly officiated game so far. Jock was kneed in the head while he was down on the floor — no call. Battling through it and we are up 28-17 after the first.

[Macklemore 2873]

13 FTA for the Thunder. 0 for the Rockets

[Rip76 4946]

3 minutes ago, Macklemore said:

13 FTA for the Thunder. 0 for the Rockets

Watching, but wow I had no idea.

[Scraps 13570]

They blowing this on their own.

[Rip76 4946]

Yep

[Scraps 13570]

I figured when they were up 15-2 that it wasn't gonna be an easy 30 pt win.

[Scraps 13570]

Still in reach here going to the 4th.

Need more Amen

[Scraps 13570]

OKC cant miss

[Rip76 4946]

What a fucking game.

 

 

[billfromlaketravis 11520]

Ackerman for sure just shit his pants.