Rockets roll to 11th straight win, Who will stop them - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

horse900703 · 02-23-2008, 11:07 AM

The Houston Rockets' winning streak just got a whole lot more impressive.

Yao Ming had 28 points and 14 rebounds, T-mac had 34 points, and the Rockets won their 11th straight game, 100-80 over the Western Conference-leading New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.

They are going to play Bulls on Sunday night, Wizards on Tuesday, Grizzlies on Friday, and next sunday against Nuggets. What team do u think will stop them in next week?

EricaLubarsky · 02-23-2008, 11:27 AM

I was going to post in this thread but I think Ill make a new thread about my new puppy

mqywaaah · 02-23-2008, 12:27 PM

Hahahah Is this Yao posting? Cmon big fella, you can tell us now. The joke is up

mqywaaah · 02-23-2008, 12:28 PM

Yao? Are you fishing for comments on a rival teams message board? Wait. You are taking the saying " keep your enemies closer" to another level now. Stappit

EricaLubarsky · 02-23-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mqywaaah

Hahahah Is this Yao posting? Cmon big fella, you can tell us now. The joke is up

Yao speaks English better than horse.

wesbrynt · 02-23-2008, 12:32 PM

I would guess tracy mcgrady will stop them sooner rather than later with an overexagerated injury. Is he not coming up on a record for consecutive games played with like 11

mqywaaah · 02-23-2008, 12:32 PM

Maybe Yi then?

AxdemxO · 02-23-2008, 12:32 PM

I think wer all hoping that Yao speaks better english than a horse...I am sure he does

TripleDipping · 02-23-2008, 01:20 PM

Beating the Hornets by 20 in NO is big time. Hate them or hate them, the Rockets are playing very good now.

antoinewalker · 02-23-2008, 01:45 PM

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Beating the Hornets by 20 in NO is big time. Hate them or hate them, the Rockets are playing very good now.

true.

bernardos70 · 02-23-2008, 02:38 PM

Rockets on roll~~~~

LonghornDub · 02-23-2008, 02:47 PM

Mavs own the Rockets. Color me unconcerned. I'm much more concerned about the Lakers/Suns/Spurs.

Tokey41 · 02-23-2008, 02:51 PM

Talk about a 180... I remember when they didn't even look like a playoff team. At least we still have our Rocket killer (Terry) in our lineup.

LonghornDub · 02-23-2008, 02:59 PM

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Talk about a 180... I remember when they didn't even look like a playoff team. At least we still have our Rocket killer (Terry) in our lineup.

Not to mention, I can't even imagine what Kidd would do to Rafer Alston.

MavsX · 02-23-2008, 02:59 PM

go to hell.

GuerillaBlack · 02-23-2008, 03:32 PM

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Not to mention, I can't even imagine what Kidd would do to Rafer Alston.

I can...

Nothing...

The Rockets owned Kidd when he was in New Jersey.

haywoodjay · 02-23-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ProdigyDub

Mavs own the Rockets. Color me unconcerned. I'm much more concerned about the Lakers/Suns/Spurs.

if i were the mavs i'd be more concerned with another monumental choke job.

but that's just me.

LonghornDub · 02-23-2008, 03:53 PM

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I can...

Nothing...

The Rockets owned Kidd when he was in New Jersey.

Sucks for you guys that he's on a much better team now, then. I can't wait to see a HoF PG with Dirk on his team go against poor little Skip to My Lou.

tmac1yao11 · 02-23-2008, 04:10 PM

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Sucks for you guys that he's on a much better team now, then. I can't wait to see a HoF PG with Dirk on his team go against poor little Skip to My Lou.

I pretty much have the same sentiment as Parker of the Spurs, Thank you for this trade. To be honest, I was more afraid of Devin Harris and to also know he was going to be around for a long time was worse. I really wish you guys would have gotten rid of Stackhouse because now we really dont have any answer for him with our midget guards.

Ason Kidd doesnt score and cant take over a game because he cant shoot.

The way our young talent is playing right is what has been key to this run. We should have been starting Scola a long time ago and Carl Landry is a beast on the boards. Those are basically two new additions that you guys didnt really get to see in the first three matchups. I also like the addition of Bobby Jackson along with his playoff experience and ability to guard the small guards.

I also believe that the acquisition of Shaq by Phoenix allows us to match up with them much better as well.

LonghornDub · 02-23-2008, 04:15 PM

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I pretty much have the same sentiment as Parker of the Spurs, Thank you for this trade. To be honest, I was more afraid of Devin Harris and to also know he was going to be around for a long time was worse. I really wish you guys would have gotten rid of Stackhouse because now we really dont have any answer for him with our midget guards.

Ason Kidd doesnt score and cant take over a game because he cant shoot.

The way our young talent is playing right is what has been key to this run. We should have been starting Scola a long time ago and Carl Landry is a beast on the boards. Those are basically two new additions that you guys didnt really get to see in the first three matchups. I also like the addition of Bobby Jackson along with his playoff experience and ability to guard the small guards.

I also believe that the acquisition of Shaq by Phoenix allows us to match up with them much better as well.

Carl Landry isn't exactly going to strike fear into the hearts of Dallas/Phoenix/SA. And Scola certainly played in the 2 matchups in Houston this year. He didn't start, but he played. However, he was awful. I'm sure he's improved, but I'm going to withhold judgment until I actually see him play against Dallas again.

The Spurs like the trade because they have an elite, extremely fast PG. You guys have Rafer Alston. The addition of Kidd, frankly, destroys the only thing the Rockets did pretty damn well against the Mavs, and that's defending Dirk.

GuerillaBlack · 02-23-2008, 05:20 PM

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Sucks for you guys that he's on a much better team now, then. I can't wait to see a HoF PG with Dirk on his team go against poor little Skip to My Lou.

I knew this was coming, which is why I am going to say that Houston is a much better team than when the Mavs last played us. We have finally gotten into Ric Adelman's system. There is a TON of team chemistry now, and our rookies are playing very well for us.

Janett_Reno · 02-23-2008, 05:56 PM

Houston looks impressive. I knew if they ever went to Ming alot and Ming got agressive, they could become really good.

Windmill360 · 02-23-2008, 06:05 PM

This thread is missing something...

Windmill360 · 02-23-2008, 06:06 PM

Here it is:

My contribution is done.

LonghornDub · 02-23-2008, 06:42 PM

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I knew this was coming, which is why I am going to say that Houston is a much better team than when the Mavs last played us. We have finally gotten into Ric Adelman's system. There is a TON of team chemistry now, and our rookies are playing very well for us.

Some improvement was bound to occur from how awful they were playing earlier on. But I'm not buying this "meshing with the system" thing. I watched a lot of the game last night, and the Rockets looked like the same old Rockets with a few new faces. The difference was, T-Mac and Yao were healthy and T-Mac was really being aggressive.

That's not a system, that's just your stars stepping up. And unfortunately, nothing has changed in regard to T-Mac's health. He will probably be hurt at least one more time before the season's over.

Any time you win 11 in a row, it's impressive. But certainly you have to understand that, until last night, this 11 game win streak was about as unimpressive as an 11-game win streak can get in terms of the competition. I want to see what Houston does against LA, healthy SA, PHX, Dallas, and Utah before I make my judgment.

A lot of this has to do with my complete lack of faith in Adelman's skills. I grew up a Portland fan and Adelman is not the coach Rockets fans are (just recently) making him out to be.

Flacolaco · 02-23-2008, 06:45 PM

STOP STARTING A NEW THREAD FOR EVERY STUPID THOUGHT THAT ENTERS YOUR BRAIN

Tokey41 · 02-23-2008, 07:00 PM

What starting PG in the west isn't better than Rafer Alston, really? Maybe Minnesota's (but I can't remember who that is at the moment... do they use Foye there? I'd take him over Skip).

GuerillaBlack · 02-23-2008, 07:05 PM

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I knew this was coming, which is why I am going to say that Houston is a much better team than when the Mavs last played us. We have finally gotten into Ric Adelman's system. There is a TON of team chemistry now, and our rookies are playing very well for us.

MavsX, what is up with the negative rep for this comment? We can't just agree to disagree? You have to give me a negative rep for it? Your comment was "suck it trebek". Very mature.

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Some improvement was bound to occur from how awful they were playing earlier on. But I'm not buying this "meshing with the system" thing. I watched a lot of the game last night, and the Rockets looked like the same old Rockets with a few new faces. The difference was, T-Mac and Yao were healthy and T-Mac was really being aggressive.

Same old Rockets? I don't think so. The Rockets are not the same old Rockets. T_Mac is finally healthy now (crossing my fingers and hope he doesn't break a nail). Scola isn't getting into foul trouble now, and Landry is finally getting some playing time (with points and rebounds to match).

I think what you are seeing is the JVG defense with the Adelman offense.

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That's not a system, that's just your stars stepping up. And unfortunately, nothing has changed in regard to T-Mac's health. He will probably be hurt at least one more time before the season's over.

Our stars are playing the same. It is the role players that have finally stepped up for us. The Rockets will never have only four players score in a playoff game ever again. Especially with this new and improved team.

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Any time you win 11 in a row, it's impressive. But certainly you have to understand that, until last night, this 11 game win streak was about as unimpressive as an 11-game win streak can get in terms of the competition. I want to see what Houston does against LA, healthy SA, PHX, Dallas, and Utah before I make my judgment.

True.

It would have been a 16-game winning streak, but guess who we lost to? Utah. In fact, the game against SA would have been the first W. Most of the teams Houston is playing are teams that won't make the playoffs. Only teams that may make the playoffs are Cleveland (easily), New Orleans, and possible Golden State. Houston has beaten every elite team in the west except for the Mavericks. That will hopefully come on March 6th at the AAC.

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A lot of this has to do with my complete lack of faith in Adelman's skills. I grew up a Portland fan and Adelman is not the coach Rockets fans are (just recently) making him out to be.

Most Rocket fans wanted to fire Adelman actually. I think this may be one of Adelman's best team. Fans (check Clutchfans.net) are still skeptical on him though. We aren't planning parades yet, but are VERY excited right now. Hoping to also extend that win streak to 12 tomorrow against the Bulls on ESPN.

Flacolaco · 02-23-2008, 07:14 PM

I hope I'm never so insecure about the Mavericks that I need to go to other teams boards to make sure that they're getting the proper respect that I think they deserve.

GuerillaBlack · 02-23-2008, 07:20 PM

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I hope I'm never so insecure about the Mavericks that I need to go to other teams boards to make sure that they're getting the proper respect that I think they deserve.

What's wrong with belonging to other teams' message boards? There are some Maverick fans at Clutchfans, too, and fans of other NBA teams here.

I live in DFW, and like seeing other points of views.

Windmill360 · 02-23-2008, 07:24 PM

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I hope I'm never so insecure about the Mavericks that I need to go to other teams boards to make sure that they're getting the proper respect that I think they deserve.

You just typed what we're all thinking.

GuerillaBlack · 02-23-2008, 07:26 PM

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You just typed what I thinking.

Fixed.

Janett_Reno · 02-23-2008, 07:51 PM

The person that brought up Houstons pg, this is the question mark and why they grabbed Bobby Jackson also for a back up. If i had a young Shaq or a Ming and i am coach, i throw the ball 90% to them everytime down. I make them shoot, layup or dunk, no questions. When you are as tall as the goal and have a touch like Ming, this is not hard to figure out.

McGrady is also so good as well. It has been a mystery why thgey are not winning titles but Ming had been soft and McGrady usually gets hurt. Maybe this coach knows Ming/McGrady is his meal ticket and making the players go to them. If they ever got a Nash, Parker, Kidd and even Harris and Cassell would have been good for another year or two, they would be so hard to beat. I have not watched them but it sounds like Ming is tougher, more agressive and demanding the ball.

antoinewalker · 02-23-2008, 08:06 PM

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Sucks for you guys that he's on a much better team now, then. I can't wait to see a HoF PG with Dirk on his team go against poor little Skip to My Lou.

rafer alston seemed to do fine against chris paul last night.

bernardos70 · 02-23-2008, 09:32 PM

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I'm Fixed.

Fixed. Credit goes to the alien

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Rockets roll to 11th straight win, Who will stop them

When we again play them?~~~~

Tokey41 · 02-23-2008, 09:37 PM

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The person that brought up Houstons pg, this is the question mark and why they grabbed Bobby Jackson also for a back up. If i had a young Shaq or a Ming and i am coach, i throw the ball 90% to them everytime down. I make them shoot, layup or dunk, no questions. When you are as tall as the goal and have a touch like Ming, this is not hard to figure out.

McGrady is also so good as well. It has been a mystery why thgey are not winning titles but Ming had been soft and McGrady usually gets hurt. Maybe this coach knows Ming/McGrady is his meal ticket and making the players go to them. If they ever got a Nash, Parker, Kidd and even Harris and Cassell would have been good for another year or two, they would be so hard to beat. I have not watched them but it sounds like Ming is tougher, more agressive and demanding the ball.

Thats what I would do if I was the Rockets coach, unfortunately JVG couldn't seem to grasp that concept. And if I was the Rockts GM i'd be all over trying to trade Mcgrady (winning streak or not...). I mean, if they don't make it out of the first round this year how much more proof do you need that God just hates him? It would be sad if it wasn't so damn funny.

But still, Houstens pg position is one of the weakest in a stacked conference and I don't think they will get far until they upgrade that area. I'm sure Housten fans themselves will tell you that they found out several crappy point guards does not equal a good one. I'm not sure how good Jackson is at this point in his career but I doubt he can possibly be more useless than Mike James. At least they made a nice effort there.

GuerillaBlack · 02-23-2008, 09:39 PM

Mike James=garbage. Even in garbage time the man was garbage.

Fidel · 02-24-2008, 12:04 AM

horse opens 111th straight thread with nothing in it. who will stop him?

dude1394 · 02-24-2008, 12:05 AM

No one will stop them...They won't lose another game. If they do, they suck and have no heart.

mqywaaah · 02-24-2008, 02:21 AM

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horse opens 111th straight thread with nothing in it. who will stop him?

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