Houston Rockets CANNOT LOSE!

[dsouzrr]

We have always been a great team that has been treated like shitttttttt. Now with a little bit of anger and despite they are winning at will. Jump on this bandwagon or be wrong!! which one is it?? Now they willl never need that adrenalin push they were lacking, it is in them for good now.

[bobbo8]

NBA thread.

[Sventhegreat]

You're stupid.

[LeftWideOpen]

oh geez

[iihungrieii]

wow shut the fuck up

[Flags of Dawn]

this doesn't even make sense.

[iihungrieii]

lol next week you guys have the lakers, boston, new orleans, golden state, and phoenix. peace out rockets

[Brownpants06]

hahahahahahahaha

[FondestMemory]

We have always been a great team that has been treated like shitttttttt. Now with a little bit of anger and despite they are winning at will. Jump on this bandwagon or be wrong!! which one is it?? Now they willl never need that adrenalin push they were lacking, it is in them for good now.

despite what?

[Drew Beringer]

Rockets are the third seed right, they are playing great ball. This thread is unnecessary though.

[CarlMonday]

http://i16.tinypic.com/714dhub.jpg

[CarlMonday]

[ums/b181/KLROB33/6opfclv.gif[/IMG]

1. youre going to get in a tad bit of trouble for that one
2. thats only one place i get them, but not all...

[preppyak]

haha...I figured Weber would delete that one...its just my favorite

That site does have a host of good ones though

edit: And even if I delete it now...you still have it quoted...so, i'll let them take care of it

[iihungrieii]

can you guys link me to this site too?!?!?! =)

[CarlMonday]

it wasnt even a site, one link i got had someones photobucket account

[Scott Weber]

hahaha man.

[CarlMonday]

its obvious some of us just cannot handle animated gifs...

[preppyak]

hahaha man.
:shrug:

Today is my day off from thinking...apparently

[SgtSmegma]

If you seriously think that the Rockets are a legitimate title contender, you are a fool.

[AshesAshes]

They also cant win a playoff series with T-mac.

[xbrokendownx]

im not saying theyre gonna win anything, but saying theyre not a contender after this huge stretch is a bit dumb

theyre also winning in the 4th quarter as we speak

[kbauer]

it never stops with these people

[livethesounds]

We have always been a great team that has been treated like shitttttttt. Now with a little bit of anger and despite they are winning at will. Jump on this bandwagon or be wrong!! which one is it?? Now they willl never need that adrenalin push they were lacking, it is in them for good now.

no way this guy is actually 23.
no part of that can qualify as a rational thought, and we're all stupider for having read it.

/billy madison

[Vanilla Bear]

no way this guy is actually 23.
no part of that can qualify as a rational thought, and we're all stupider for having read it.

/billy madison

i award you no points and may god have mercy on your soul.

[LeftWideOpen]

seriously, can't people just be excited that they are watching something historic?

[Brownpants06]

its cool the lakers are gonna end it tomorrow

[dsouzrr]

its cool the lakers are gonna end it tomorrow


It's easy for you guys to be assholes, but it may be easier for yall to be wrong. Y'all do not understand the original comments because you have to WATCH the games, not just be an indie kid who gets bored and puts on ESPN because The Office is not showing during the day. Take off your tight jeans and play some sports and be sure not to let your makeup get in your eyes.

[dsouzrr]

They also cant win a playoff series with T-mac.


Please qoute your bullshit ESPN comments, plagiarism is illegal.

[dsouzrr]

If you seriously think that the Rockets are a legitimate title contender, you are a fool.

If you are not a fool, then you should put some money against them. PLEASE DO. It would be like earning 20 bucks for me to see you lose 20 bucks. We would be the easy pick if your dumbass general manager didn't give away Pau Gasol for some head.

[Scott Weber]

It's easy for you guys to be assholes, but it may be easier for yall to be wrong. Y'all do not understand the original comments because you have to WATCH the games, not just be an indie kid who gets bored and puts on ESPN because The Office is not showing during the day. Take off your tight jeans and play some sports and be sure not to let your makeup get in your eyes.
Peace.

[HoustonCalling]

you just jinxed it

[Brownpants06]

It's easy for you guys to be assholes, but it may be easier for yall to be wrong. Y'all do not understand the original comments because you have to WATCH the games, not just be an indie kid who gets bored and puts on ESPN because The Office is not showing during the day. Take off your tight jeans and play some sports and be sure not to let your makeup get in your eyes.


hahahahahaha

is this kid serious

[patpratt]

You're stupid.

So excellent.

[Scott Weber]

I love how these Houston morons actually TYPE out y'all. I mean, it's one thing to say it, but it's so fucking dumb to see it written, haha.

[Killadelphia]

I wish you would keep these guys in, but only allow them to post in the retarded thread they create.

[livethesounds]

It's easy for you guys to be assholes, but it may be easier for yall to be wrong. Y'all do not understand the original comments because you have to WATCH the games, not just be an indie kid who gets bored and puts on ESPN because The Office is not showing during the day. Take off your tight jeans and play some sports and be sure not to let your makeup get in your eyes.

hahahahahahahahahahahaha amazing. I've probably watched more rockets games than this douche bag.

[AshesAshes]

Please qoute your bullshit ESPN comments, plagiarism is illegal.

LOL

[radiofriendly]

houston hasn't won a playoff series in over 10 years. this is the toughest western conference race...arguably ever. no reason why this year should be any different.

[Scott Weber]

other than the fact that they're first in the toughest western conference ever?

[allisterkid]

Wow. I realize that this guy came in and kind of paraded in a pointless way, but some of the things I'm reading are aboslutely ridiculous. People discarding Houston as a contender after a 22 game win streaK? Listen you could play the worst team in the NBA 22 times... winning all of those games is still damn impressive. To call them not a contender just because of their history is just funny to me. I don't care if it was the fucking Grizzlies that went on this streak instead of the Rockets... you don't reel off 22 games on accident, and if you win 22 straight it's obvious that you can contend for a title.

With all that said, I may be a tad bit biased, because this tune would hold true of me, and I think it may be the best and most insightful amazing lyrics I've heard all year long.
SlW0L7I6quU

[Scott Weber]

..................................

that was the dumbest thing I've ever seen/heard.

[mht]

they got skip 2 my lou back off yall

[CarlMonday]

pimp c is rolling over in his grave...

[xbrokendownx]

on accident


.....?

[whitelines]

the rockets did lose.....








yao ming

[Killadelphia]

What is more mind boggling? the fact that they have a 22 game win streak or the fact that after their win streak, they're only 26 games over .500.

The a's won 20 straight before and we all saw how that worked out.

Also, if the Rockets have inability to lose, why are they not 66-0, but they're 46-20.

[Scott Weber]

why are they now 66-0:dunce:

[iihungrieii]

damn why did you ban him?!?! =(

[Killadelphia]

:dunce:

I fixed it.

[whitelines]

its crazy-er how the west 1-8 seeds are seperated by about 4 games and the 1-8 east was like 26 gb
the 9th place nuggets would be the 4th seed in the east (as of last night)

WHAT A GAME!

[allisterkid]

What is more mind boggling? the fact that they have a 22 game win streak or the fact that after their win streak, they're only 26 games over .500.

The a's won 20 straight before and we all saw how that worked out.

Also, if the Rockets have inability to lose, why are they not 66-0, but they're 46-20.

I think the point was that they have won 22 straight since starting 24-20 (which isn't bad considering they had the hardest strength of schedule in the league over those first 44 games). I know he didn't sound too smart while saying it, but I believe he's saying they're playing well lately.

Also think about this. The Rockets have been covering spread after spread during the streak. The only game in recent memory that they didn't cover the spread was the Bobcats game. Other than that, I think it was game 8 of the win streak that they last didn't cover the spread. They're not just getting it done... they're getiting it done with ease. As a Rockets fan, I hope this continues.

[Killadelphia]

Lol, I know the Rockets are good. It's just the Rockets were so disappointing early in the regular season. With the amount of talent they have, they should have a 46-20 record. And with Yao, it should be more. Without Yao, they're able to run a little bit more though. Look at the Sixers record improvement since they started running more.

I think just about anyone in the west can contend for a final run. All the teams are pretty balanced. The thing is, I don't know how the Rockets will fair playing the same team over and over again.

If you look at their schedule, the only teams they played twice during the streak was Atlanta and Cleveland, and they beat Cleveland twice with Yao. To be honest, I think they might split the next 4 games.

[Scott Weber]

Lol, I know the Rockets are good. It's just the Rockets were so disappointing early in the regular season. With the amount of talent they have, they should have a 46-20 record. And with Yao, it should be more. Without Yao, they're able to run a little bit more though. Look at the Sixers record improvement since they started running more.

I think just about anyone in the west can contend for a final run. All the teams are pretty balanced. The thing is, I don't know how the Rockets will fair playing the same team over and over again.

If you look at their schedule, the only teams they played twice during the streak was Atlanta and Cleveland, and they beat Cleveland twice with Yao. To be honest, I think they might split the next 4 games.
They have less "talent" on that roster than Phoenix, LA Lakers, Dallas. And they're comprable to a lot of other teams in the west in terms of talent. They play smart basketball, that's why they're winning. I don't think talent has anything to do with it, because outside of McGrady and Yao, that team is all role players.

[allisterkid]

Lol, I know the Rockets are good. It's just the Rockets were so disappointing early in the regular season. With the amount of talent they have, they should have a 46-20 record. And with Yao, it should be more. Without Yao, they're able to run a little bit more though. Look at the Sixers record improvement since they started running more.

I think just about anyone in the west can contend for a final run. All the teams are pretty balanced. The thing is, I don't know how the Rockets will fair playing the same team over and over again.

If you look at their schedule, the only teams they played twice during the streak was Atlanta and Cleveland, and they beat Cleveland twice with Yao. To be honest, I think they might split the next 4 games.

Also, they beat the Hornets twice, so that is the one good two wins, but I don't think much of the Hornets in the playoffs this year anyways (they're good, but a little inexperienced in the playoffs... there are just too many good teams).

As a Rockets fan (and a biased one at that), I can say that it was a combination of a few things for why they started so poorly. 1) Tough schedule, 2) new coach, new system... it took a little while to blend, 3) Injury to TMac. That injury definitely hurt their short term record, but TMac has said that he thinks it's gotten everyone playing aggressive and when he came back the ball movement was much better, so it may have been helpful in this long haul. I admit, I was skeptical about Adelman for a while, and wished we still had Van Gundy, but I honestly believe they will be fine now and just needed time to gel before.

Also I can hardly even explain how much the Battier trade has paid dividends for the Rockets (I hated it at first). UConn supporters will be quick to tell you about Gay's numbers, but the numbers just don't tell the whole story. Battier goes up against the best offensive wing on the court every single night and plays great defense every night. Lakers fans that watched the game on Sunday would've noticed that. ;-) He is also perfect for our system, because he can hit the three ball consistently, create on his own on occasion, and he has fair post up moves for mismatches.

The other x factors right now are Alston and Scola. I don't care if it's the guy that I always claimed could never be a good distributing point guard for the Rockets that can consistently knock down the jumper as long as he actually does that well, which he has been doing. Scola has fantastic offensive moves and a great nose for the ball.

Sorry for going on my Rockets rant... my friends all hate when I start blabbering like that.

[bigmike]

I mildly follow the NBA, but I kind of hope the Rockets get swept in the first round just for the hell of it. Much in the same way I hope the Cubs never win another world series. I sometimes like watching teams fail.

[allisterkid]

I mildly follow the NBA, but I kind of hope the Rockets get swept in the first round just for the hell of it. Much in the same way I hope the Cubs never win another world series. I sometimes like watching teams fail.

:bluesad:

One playoff win/series win that's all I want. I was six when the Rockets won their first championship, and though I did jump on the bandwagon during that regular season (yes, at age 6) I never have really ever gotten to savor a championship. With the Rockets and Cowboys I was too young to realize how rare it is for your team to actually win it. Now all I want is one of them to advance in the playoffs... one fucking round. If the Rockets can win a playoff series this year, I will be very satisfied... it's been since I was like 9 since they advanced, and maybe 10 since the Cowboys advanced.

[bigmike]

Haha. It's nothing against you or the Rockets themselves -- as a Detroit Tigers fan I definitely know what it's like to want a playoff birth/series win -- there are just some teams I want to see lose and the Rockets are that because of McGrady. Ever since he said how good it feels to be in the 2nd round and then the Pistons swept him and put him out of the first round, I've been indifferent towards him 'cept the playoffs.

[allisterkid]

Haha. It's nothing against you or the Rockets themselves -- as a Detroit Tigers fan I definitely know what it's like to want a playoff birth/series win -- there are just some teams I want to see lose and the Rockets are that because of McGrady. Ever since he said how good it feels to be in the 2nd round and then the Pistons swept him and put him out of the first round, I've been indifferent towards him 'cept the playoffs.

I totally feel you there, I'm the same way, and probably would root against McGrady if he weren't on the Rockets but in the same situation as well. I sometimes even root agaisnt the good guys. I mean, I try not to act like Skip Bayless or anything, but I didn't want Favre to get to the Super Bowl even with how much I fucking hate the Giants for an example. I don't know, I'm weird how I root sometimes.

[bigmike]

I didn't want Favre to win the superbowl because I'm sick of the media on his nuts. All NFL season long was Favre this and Favre that, it got sickening.

[livethesounds]

Wow. I realize that this guy came in and kind of paraded in a pointless way, but some of the things I'm reading are aboslutely ridiculous. People discarding Houston as a contender after a 22 game win streaK? Listen you could play the worst team in the NBA 22 times... winning all of those games is still damn impressive. To call them not a contender just because of their history is just funny to me. I don't care if it was the fucking Grizzlies that went on this streak instead of the Rockets... you don't reel off 22 games on accident, and if you win 22 straight it's obvious that you can contend for a title.

With all that said, I may be a tad bit biased, because this tune would hold true of me, and I think it may be the best and most insightful amazing lyrics I've heard all year long.
SlW0L7I6quU

haha

Lol, I know the Rockets are good. It's just the Rockets were so disappointing early in the regular season. With the amount of talent they have, they should have a 46-20 record. And with Yao, it should be more. Without Yao, they're able to run a little bit more though. Look at the Sixers record improvement since they started running more.

I think just about anyone in the west can contend for a final run. All the teams are pretty balanced. The thing is, I don't know how the Rockets will fair playing the same team over and over again.

If you look at their schedule, the only teams they played twice during the streak was Atlanta and Cleveland, and they beat Cleveland twice with Yao. To be honest, I think they might split the next 4 games.

Any team in the west facing a tough next 4 games has a good possbility to spilt, thats just how the west is right now, and the Rockets have been the only exception, they've been winning everything. There's no way i can even attempt to diminish what they've accomplished, as it seems so many people try to do. Everyone talks about them playing teams without their best players, but half of that steak they've played without Yao, and still been able to steam roll teams. The majority of these wins they've had weren't just squeakers, they blew the fucking doors off the opposition.
The Rockets obviously have to lose at some point, but i honestly don't think it's going to be tomorrow night. i think it will be on the road, to phoenix or someone.

All that said, they still have a lot to overcome in the playoffs. T-Mac still has to get that first round monkey off his back, and by now the monkey's pretty much a gorrilla. But this is the best team to do it honestly, even though they'll likely face the toughest opponent they've had in the playoffs so far.
Don't count this team out because of past failures, it's a different team, it's also WAY too early (rockets fans) to be crowning them. Theres still a month left in the season, and when 2 games seperate #1 from #7, thats a hell of a long time.

[Killadelphia]

Also, they beat the Hornets twice, so that is the one good two wins, but I don't think much of the Hornets in the playoffs this year anyways (they're good, but a little inexperienced in the playoffs... there are just too many good teams).

As a Rockets fan (and a biased one at that), I can say that it was a combination of a few things for why they started so poorly. 1) Tough schedule, 2) new coach, new system... it took a little while to blend, 3) Injury to TMac. That injury definitely hurt their short term record, but TMac has said that he thinks it's gotten everyone playing aggressive and when he came back the ball movement was much better, so it may have been helpful in this long haul. I admit, I was skeptical about Adelman for a while, and wished we still had Van Gundy, but I honestly believe they will be fine now and just needed time to gel before.

Also I can hardly even explain how much the Battier trade has paid dividends for the Rockets (I hated it at first). UConn supporters will be quick to tell you about Gay's numbers, but the numbers just don't tell the whole story. Battier goes up against the best offensive wing on the court every single night and plays great defense every night. Lakers fans that watched the game on Sunday would've noticed that. ;-) He is also perfect for our system, because he can hit the three ball consistently, create on his own on occasion, and he has fair post up moves for mismatches.

The other x factors right now are Alston and Scola. I don't care if it's the guy that I always claimed could never be a good distributing point guard for the Rockets that can consistently knock down the jumper as long as he actually does that well, which he has been doing. Scola has fantastic offensive moves and a great nose for the ball.

Sorry for going on my Rockets rant... my friends all hate when I start blabbering like that.

Randall Gay is a pussy, but the fact you brought up their "tough" schedule makes me think they're not that much of a contender.

What is better the Celtics winning 18 straight against the West or the Rockets virtually winning 22 straight against the East and the West bottom feeders, save a few teams.

[Brownpants06]

so.... you know who fucking suck?

the raptors.

[Scott Weber]

Randall Gay is a pussy, but the fact you brought up their "tough" schedule makes me think they're not that much of a contender.

What is better the Celtics winning 18 straight against the West or the Rockets virtually winning 22 straight against the East and the West bottom feeders, save a few teams.
Randall Gay? really?

[Killadelphia]

Randall Gay? really?

what are you asking me?

[Scott Weber]

what are you asking me?
Think about....

[Killadelphia]

Think about....


ohhhhhhhhh. Well he is one too along with Rudy. I was still drunk this morning.

[Drew Beringer]

I didn't want Favre to win the superbowl because I'm sick of the media on his nuts. All NFL season long was Favre this and Favre that, it got sickening.
Hate you

[xbrokendownx]

haha randall gay

[CarlMonday]

2 sport star!

[allisterkid]

Randall Gay is a pussy, but the fact you brought up their "tough" schedule makes me think they're not that much of a contender.

What is better the Celtics winning 18 straight against the West or the Rockets virtually winning 22 straight against the East and the West bottom feeders, save a few teams.

All I can say is that right now it's all about team basketball for the Rockets. The first game the Rockets played without Yao was against the feeble Wizards and ended in a 25 point blow out. After watching that game and seeing their teamwork type of basketball that they continued to play I said, "I'm still not convinced that anyone can beat the Rockets right now." And after that they reeled off nine more.

I'm not saying that they are necessarily the best in the West, because many teams have held first place in the West at some point this year. I'm just saying to call them not contenders right now is ridiculous. The team basketball that they are playing right now is at a level that I have never seen before.

Right now the Celtics are poised to win the NBA championship. They have the best team, and will not have near as grueling a route as the Western conference champion to get to the finals. And yes, their 18 straight against the West were extremely impressive. But a streak like the Rockets has only happened once... I'm living in a dream world right now, and if this does turn out to be the highlight of my season, then that is very disappointing, because I'm eyeing just one series win... that's all I want... please do it Rockets.

[Sventhegreat]

So excellent.

Wasn't it though?

[Killadelphia]

All I can say is that right now it's all about team basketball for the Rockets. The first game the Rockets played without Yao was against the feeble Wizards and ended in a 25 point blow out. After watching that game and seeing their teamwork type of basketball that they continued to play I said, "I'm still not convinced that anyone can beat the Rockets right now." And after that they reeled off nine more.

I'm not saying that they are necessarily the best in the West, because many teams have held first place in the West at some point this year. I'm just saying to call them not contenders right now is ridiculous. The team basketball that they are playing right now is at a level that I have never seen before.

Right now the Celtics are poised to win the NBA championship. They have the best team, and will not have near as grueling a route as the Western conference champion to get to the finals. And yes, their 18 straight against the West were extremely impressive. But a streak like the Rockets has only happened once... I'm living in a dream world right now, and if this does turn out to be the highlight of my season, then that is very disappointing, because I'm eyeing just one series win... that's all I want... please do it Rockets.

It is not often that you see team basketball in the NBA. New Orleans, Philly, Houston, and Boston do it well. The NBA is starting to get exciting again.

[iihungrieii]

u need to watch more laker basketball

[Killadelphia]

I don't care to watch Kobe.

[iihungrieii]

its not all about kobe anymore

[Killadelphia]

I know, but he's still on the team. And so is Derek Fisher, not a big fan of him.

[allisterkid]

lol, the Lakers finally give me reason to hate them again by being good. I always hated them in the Shaq-Kobe days, but haven't hated them in a while, and I actually rooted for them a few years back in their series with the Suns.

[Killadelphia]

I'm so happy The Office is on tv tonight.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

They lost

[iihungrieii]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore?gid=2008031810

[jusscali]

It's so fucking classless for those fans to get up and leave - you're fucking team just went on the second longest win streak in NBA history - sit the fuck down, wait it out, and give your team their due. That's some bullshit.

Oh and... go Celts

[allisterkid]

lol, a couple of you were waiting to do that, but as a Rockets fan, I don't really care right now. I know that a lot of people and all my friends will rub it in the next few days, but what are these people rubbing in? That the second best win streak in the NBA ended at 22?

Right now the Rockets are 31-5 in the year 2008 and playing the best basketball in the NBA. They were just lacking size tonight. All those trying to claim they are better without Yao see just what the Rockets lose when Yao is gone. But if the Rockets had Landry tonight (and I know the Celts were missing a certain someone too), it could have been a much closer game. The Rockets just had no size and were unable to pull down key rebounds. Something Landry changes.

[S/T]

Aaron Brooks needs to get on a team that will play him a little bit more.

ha And that interview was good. How can you not love KG?

[Scott Weber]

It's so fucking classless for those fans to get up and leave - you're fucking team just went on the second longest win streak in NBA history - sit the fuck down, wait it out, and give your team their due. That's some bullshit.

Oh and... go Celts
that's not classless. that's every team in america.

[S/T]

Actually, I take that back. I just checked out his game log and it looks like he's been getting some decent minutes. Dude can shoot the ball.

[allisterkid]

Actually, I take that back. I just checked out his game log and it looks like he's been getting some decent minutes. Dude can shoot the ball.

He's gotten some play time this year, but they flat out drafted him for the future. They said before the draft even that they did not expect their first round pick to contribute this season (though their second rounder is a huge contributor). They won't trade him, but he's really not ready to even be a great back up point guard yet and that's why they traded for Bobby Jackson. Aaron Brooks time will come and it will probably be next year. Hopefully he adds some muscle, because he's shown loads of potential.

[jusscali]

that's not classless. that's every team in america.
Fuck em all then. I hate people.

[Killadelphia]

While I do agree with Scott, that every fan leaves after a blow out, I think in this case, the fans should have stayed and given the Rockets a standing ovation for the streak. I think something like that may have happened in the more loyal fan bases.

[allisterkid]

While I do agree with Scott, that every fan leaves after a blow out, I think in this case, the fans should have stayed and given the Rockets a standing ovation for the streak. I think something like that may have happened in the more loyal fan bases.

Agreed.

[weezer182]

Rockets next three are against New Orleans, Phoenix and Golden State all on the road. It is possible for them to lose all three.

[iihungrieii]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore?gid=2008031903