2024-2025 Houston Rockets thread - Prepare for Liftoff 🚀

[Mitch Cumsteen 18315]

You guys are ready to jump off the bandwagon after one game? Anyone remember what happened in game 1, last year? They lost by 30 but still managed to somehow put together a really solid season. 82 games is a loooooong ass time.

I only caught a little bit of the game. I wanted to mostly see how Sheppard looked in his debut. Any thoughts? In the little bit I saw, he looked a bit physically overwhelmed. 

[HtownHorn 14285]

Just now, Mitch Cumsteen said:

You guys are ready to jump off the bandwagon after one game? Anyone remember what happened in game 1, last year? They lost by 30 but still managed to somehow put together a really solid season. 82 games is a loooooong ass time.

I only caught a little bit of the game. I wanted to mostly see how Sheppard looked in his debut. Any thoughts? In the little bit I saw, he looked a bit physically overwhelmed. 

The problem is that it was the same shit we saw all last season. Doing the same shit as last season, is going to lead to another 41-41 record and no playoffs. This team as constructed is going to struggle to make the play-in games, that is unacceptable to the fan base that has been patient.

[ChickenSandwich 9740]

26 minutes ago, Mitch Cumsteen said:

You guys are ready to jump off the bandwagon after one game? Anyone remember what happened in game 1, last year? They lost by 30 but still managed to somehow put together a really solid season. 82 games is a loooooong ass time.

I only caught a little bit of the game. I wanted to mostly see how Sheppard looked in his debut. Any thoughts? In the little bit I saw, he looked a bit physically overwhelmed. 

Ballgame

[Mitch Cumsteen 18315]

13 minutes ago, HtownHorn said:

The problem is that it was the same shit we saw all last season. Doing the same shit as last season, is going to lead to another 41-41 record and no playoffs. This team as constructed is going to struggle to make the play-in games, that is unacceptable to the fan base that has been patient.

How many wins are you realistically expecting? What's the Vegas number, 43? This team is still full of 20-22 year olds. There are going to be a lot of ups and downs and inconsistencies with a young but talented roster, and especially one that is still figuring out its identity. And there will be a few good teams that will struggle to make the play-in in this conference. I don't really view that as any sort of a failure.

[ChickenSandwich 9740]

over .500/pay in game would be the minimum expectation with this roster and the extensions handed out.  Teams needs to seriously reconsider their long term plans with FVV as he is an anchor for the offense as his shooting gets worse and worse (along with his defense)

[HtownHorn 14285]

54 minutes ago, Mitch Cumsteen said:

How many wins are you realistically expecting? What's the Vegas number, 43? This team is still full of 20-22 year olds. There are going to be a lot of ups and downs and inconsistencies with a young but talented roster, and especially one that is still figuring out its identity. And there will be a few good teams that will struggle to make the play-in in this conference. I don't really view that as any sort of a failure.

Easily in the play in games and potentially challenging for the 6th seed, after what I saw last night, it's going to be a struggle again. This team improved by 19 games last year with essentially the same roster. Teams that contend for playoff spots don't lose games like last night to shitty teams after leading by 18 points.

[billfromlaketravis 11263]

Meh. Y’all are overreacting. They lost one they should have won. Beat the Celtics on the road or something and it’ll even out.  

[Scraps 13453]

Does Brooks have "WAP" tatted across his chest?

[billfromlaketravis 11263]

WTF happened to the Grizz? From Ja slashing to posting up Eden and running the offense through him on every play. 
 

Edey should not be touching the ball more than Ja.

[billfromlaketravis 11263]

5 minutes ago, Scraps said:

Does Brooks have "WAP" tatted across his chest?

Not sure, but I hope so. 

[Macklemore 2823]

Please tell me Tari wasn’t limping after that shot.

[Macklemore 2823]

I’m ready for Jabari to be traded. Sick of his soft ass. Misses way too many shots near the cup and loses too many rebounds when is battling with an opponent. His BBIQ is low too. Missed several wide open guys with his hesitancy trying to post up leading to turnovers.

[ChickenSandwich 9740]

Come the fuck on. 0-2 at home is no way to go through life son. 

[Ignatius 3978]

Good energy on both ends right now…

[Dutchrudder 10969]

Smart doing dumb things, what else is new?

[Scraps 13453]

I hate Smart but i wouldnt call that flagrant

[Scraps 13453]

Well this turned into an ass whoopin

[ChickenSandwich 9740]

Bench saved the day

[Scraps 13453]

Zach Edey sucks

[HtownHorn 14285]

Hopefully Ime lit their pussy asses up after getting outrebounded against the Hornets. Effort on the boards much better tonight.

[Scraps 13453]

Good win. First half looked suspect, but 2nd half was a complete face fucking of Memphis

[mycox 582]

Game two done. This thread is already a beating. I'll check back in April.

[ChickenSandwich 9740]

Soft

[Scraps 13453]

Missed last nights game, but stat line sure makes it look like Alpi got worked over

[HtownHorn 14285]

Going to be another disappointing season where Green puts up ineffecient games like last night. Too many role players, no stars.

[David Dennison 17591]

This schedule is dumb.

[ChickenSandwich 9740]

Back to back in week 1?

[David Dennison 17591]

Just now, ChickenSandwich said:

Back to back in week 1?

Consecutive games in San Antonio.

[Scraps 13453]

Yeah in like 2 weeks we got the clippers consecutive at home with off day in between like this

[Scraps 13453]

Green ripping the Spurs a new one this first half

24 pts 6/7 from 3

[BigOrange1 6352]

Green was absolutely on fire that half.  Fun to watch.

[Horns RD Standard 53]

Steven Adams looking serviceable in season debut. Providing some rim protection with 2nd unti

[Horns RD Standard 53]

Sochan is shooting FTs with one damn hand. Dont think ive ever seen it before. Have yall?

[Scraps 13453]

Choke job in full effect

[Scraps 13453]

Huge shot by Fred

[BigOrange1 6352]

36 points on 11/22 shooting (7/13 from 3) for Jalen Green tonight.  Nicely done.

[Macklemore 2823]

Jalen Green is taking the next step before our eyes. Playing efficiently and being the primary scorer of this team. Earning that new contract. That 6 point play with Tari’s flagrant on CP3’s 3 pointer was awful. 

[Macklemore 2823]

Thank you FVV for having our city’s back tonight and for telling that freak to shut his God damn mouth.

 

Edited Tuesday at 03:42 AM by Macklemore

[Macklemore 2823]

Not a good time to be a Jalen Green hater. I look forward to hearing @HtownHorn’s mea culpa in the coming weeks

Edited Tuesday at 03:49 AM by Macklemore

[ChickenSandwich 9740]

 

His inconsistency was just as responsible for the 2 losses as is for the two wins. 
 

TBD

[TonyTexas 10362]

8 hours ago, Macklemore said:

I look forward to hearing @HtownHorn’s mea culpa in the coming weeks

 

[HtownHorn 14285]

10 hours ago, Macklemore said:

Not a good time to be a Jalen Green hater. I look forward to hearing @HtownHorn’s mea culpa in the coming weeks

In the 2 wins: 11-21 from 3

In  the 2 losses: 8-25

Still highly inconsistent.

[tx 3 putt 74697]

two of my fave players …

 

[Degenerate Gardner 4057]

56 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

two of my fave players …

 

Thanks for posting that. Really cool to see.

[Murfdogg21 4394]

Jalen Green’s trade value rising!