2016 Houston Rockets Pre-Season Thread - Preseason Finale vs Spurs

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I think we all should know what the goal is this season. That's why the slogan of #Pursuit wasn't changed, as that pursuit of a championship is still the goal at hand. I like the fact that Morey felt comfortable with most of this team after last year's playoffs, and made some of the necessary upgrades to make sure there is no regression. Looking for Capela to continue his development behind Howard to allow Howard to get more rest. Brought Ty Lawson in as a major PG upgrade to really compete with the elite PGs, which should take the load off Bev so he can truly focus on defense, along with keeping his long range game intact like he's seemed to show. Marcus Thornton is pretty much a wild card, and anything positive off the bench from him would be good. This could also be one of those pivotal years for Jones and D-Mo. They're the lone guys we drafted and actually kept around, and they will once again have to stay healthy and take another leap forward. Could determine whether they'll continue to be in Rockets unis or not. Terry, Ariza, and Brewer all did great things last year, and will have to simply continue to play their roles and be solid. Glad Brewer and Bev got good deals done and were able to stay too. Feel like it's really important for the bench to be solid enough to allow for rest to the starters, most importantly (of course) Harden. It can't be him (and Ariza) logging all these crazy minutes and getting gassed come playoff time. I'm also curious as to what the rookies Dekker and Harrell can do, along with KJ's usage. We know how McHale can quickly throw guys into the doghouse due to the slightest mistakes, but hey, can't wait for this season to start :pimp: :pimp: :pimp: if you're also a Texan fan, the season can't get here fast enough.

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LETS GOOOOOOOOO

We have the depth this year to really push for a great seed again and have more success in the play offs. Just comes down to health.
 
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I don't know how much terry Thornton mcdaniels and dekker will realistically play, but having that depth is awesome. I think we'll start slow and there will be a lot of lineup tinkering to fit in Lawson, but this has the potential to be a special season
 
Peep pulling a 4W and not posting the link to the new thread in the old thread 
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:lol: :lol: my bad, I figured people already saw it

Opening night :pimp: let's just get a win, preferably something emphatic.
 
Very sloppy first half. Harden only started heating up towards the end, and TJones is playing like he's gonna be in a different uniform come trade deadline. On the flipside, Lawson and Harrell are looking very good.

Defense hasn't been all there either, especially on the perimeter.
 
What a perfect way to start the season. Get blown out on the home floor by a team that surely should finish with a top 5 draft pick, with the Warriors on Friday who looked like they were hungry and out for blood against the Pels. Poor shooting from basically every single person, no energy at all, and pretty much no effort all around.

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You shouldn't have to have Howard and D-Mo to beat the Nuggets like they should have. It's just 1 game, but this was pretty pathetic.
 
geeeeezzzzz that game was brutal.

The Good:
- Pat Bev was a good spark off the bench in the first. Came in and got some turnovers playing good defense, hit a three after. Intensity turned up.

The Bad: (Terrible shooting night)
- Harden 6/21 FG. 2/12 on 3s.
- Ariza 2/10 FG. 1/7 on 3s.
- Brewer 2/12 FG.
- Lawson - 3/10 FG.
- 16 turnovers which lead to 26 Nuggets points.


andddd the Warriors come into town next... :\
 
Outside from energy. I thought Bev played terrible last night.
Harrell played well, but that's about it. Turnovers and missed shots. Pretty simple.
Dwight is back for tomorrow so that should help, but play better or we bout to get blasted by 30 while the Warriors do all their annoying antics on the sidelines.
 
looked like we aint practiced all offseason.

I'll reserve judgement until we at least 10 games in, but we play GS, MIA, OKC next :lol:


looked like we aint practiced all offseason.

I'll reserve judgement until we at least 10 games in, but we play GS, MIA, OKC next :lol:

Honestly think the guys were looking ahead to Friday. Figured they could just roll the balls out and wash Denver. They'll have their minds right for Friday. With how bad GSW beat them during the regular season and playoffs, plus Ty's ish talking they BETTER get after it on Friday!!!


82 game season. Aint too worried about this L. Dudes def were looking fwd to Friday :lol:
 
That's cool and all. I get it. You can't be taking games off in the West though. Especially now that everybody is healthy and our conference got that much stronger. and GSW is far from a guaranteed win regardless if you rested for it or not. We aren't even healthy.

I agree its not panic time, obviously. Just saying, they should have came out this season with a killer instinct. the #pursuit won't be easier this year
 
And it was a Western Conference loss too, that's what bugs the hell out of me. It wasn't like it was the Hornets or Nets in the East smh
 
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GSW is gonna smoke us :lol:

that was a horrible showing. saw a lot of defensive breakdowns (missing dwight hurts) and offensive spacing was poor at times. dudes would drive with the sole purpose to penetrating to kick instead of trying to finish
 
From Yahoo:

The Houston Rockets and forwards Terrence Jones and Donatas Motiejunas are bypassing contract extensions before the Nov. 2 deadline, unable to gain traction in discussions, league sources told Yahoo Sports.

Neither side has had much movement in extension talks, sources said.

Jones and Motiejunas will be eligible for significant long-term deals as restricted free agents in 2016 while Houston is able to retain salary-cap room.

Jones has been an impact player alongside Dwight Howard in the Rockets’ frontcourt, averaging 11.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 33 games last season. The Rockets selected Jones with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft out of Kentucky.

Jones, 23, will need to remain healthy and focused this season, placing faith in his ability to perform for a new deal next summer. He missed most of the 2014-15 season due to serious leg and lung issues.

Motiejunas, a skilled 7-foot shooter, is coming off his best pro season. He averaged 12 points and 5.9 rebounds and shot 50.4 percent in 71 games before undergoing back surgery in April. Motiejunas, 25, missed the Rockets’ season-opening loss to Denver and continues to rehab. Houston acquired Motiejunas in a 2011 draft-day deal with Minnesota. He was the 20th overall selection by the Timberwolves.

Jones and Motiejunas have both benefited from Houston’s NBA Development League system, elevating their production at the NBA level after early trips to Rio Grande Valley.
 
After seeing the $$$ the Cavs gave Tristan Thompson probably gonna have to let at least one, maybe both walk & replenish through the draft
 
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