NBA Season 14-15: General Thread

[DavidDaMonkey]

I can't wait for the Rockets to play a real team. I don't count the Heat, despite their current record.

[GuerillaBlack]

Originally Posted by DavidDaMonkey

I can't wait for the Rockets to play a real team. I don't count the Heat, despite their current record.

Even against the bad teams the Rockets have played, they have done better than other supposed playoff teams like the Clippers and Mavs. The Rockets are much better defensively and have gotten the malcontents out of the locker room and replaced them with veterans with rings.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by GuerillaBlack

Even against the bad teams the Rockets have played, they have done better than other supposed playoff teams like the Clippers and Mavs. The Rockets are much better defensively and have gotten the malcontents out of the locker room and replaced them with veterans with rings.

Who were the malcontents?

[mac222b]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Who were the malcontents?

Im guessing he means Asik and Lin?

[GuerillaBlack]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Who were the malcontents?

Asik because he pouted once Dwight signed and missed many games to "injuries" and he didn't want to play. Parsons because he believed he was equal with Harden and Howard and spoke too much to the media saying the wrong things. I don't think Lin really was, but Parsons and Lin were like that little couple in a big group last year. The team seems more focused this year, while still having a good time versus the party atmosphere last year.

Originally Posted by grndmstr_c

If I were a Rockets fan I'd be enjoying Ariza's run of unsustainable productivity right now, too.

He won't average 60% from 3, but he could average 40%, which is still elite.

[mavErika]

Originally Posted by GuerillaBlack

Even against the bad teams the Rockets have played, they have done better than other supposed playoff teams like the Clippers and Mavs. The Rockets are much better defensively and have gotten the malcontents out of the locker room and replaced them with veterans with rings.

I'll give you Asik, but I'd argue that Howard and Harden are more of a malcontent than anybody else was, although it's understandable that you don't want them out of the lockerroom as long as there isn't equal talent coming back.

For the first part of your post, that's just funny reading it now with a few more games down the pipe. Still appreciate you stopping by here and giving your view on things, though.
Now the Mavs better step up and beat those Lakers after you guys let them go on a win-streak!

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by DavidDaMonkey

I can't wait for the Rockets to play a real team. I don't count the Heat, despite their current record.

Lakers: 0-5
Jazz: 1-3
Celtics: 1-3
76ers: 0-5
Heat: 3-2