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Houston Rockets 2017 Preseason Thread - Spurs MyPlayers Take Over
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another great win fellas
playing denver b2b is no joke
team effort tonight
hopefully Ariza is okay
#REDNATION
playing denver b2b is no joke
team effort tonight
hopefully Ariza is okay
#REDNATION
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From ESPN:
DENVER -- Momentum from the previous game carried over for the Houston Rockets in a dominating 128-110 victory on Friday night against the Nuggets.
An epic double-overtime victory in Oakland over the Golden State Warriors pushed the Rockets to the brink of exhaustion late Thursday night.
The Rockets arrived here around 5 a.m. local time, getting to their hotel around 5:30. Forward Trevor Ariza said it took him about 15 minutes before getting to sleep, only to awake at 9 a.m. He needed two more naps before heading to the Pepsi Center to prepare for the 20th game of the regular season.
Forward Ryan Anderson said he didn’t get much sleep, still recovering from a preseason trip to China and the grueling road schedule the Rockets have been on.
James Harden, who has produced historic numbers this season, dismissed any notion that he got any sleep.
In pregame warm-ups, little used guard Tyler Ennis was slouched on the bench as Ariza performed his normal routine on the floor. A look at Ariza’s face said it all: He was tired too.
Harden clearly was not himself during the game. Looking weary, he moved the ball up the floor in a measured pace, waiting for someone to get open.
And when the Rockets were open, they controlled the Nuggets, scoring a season-high 73 points in the first half and making 17 3-pointers -- the NBA-leading 19th time Houston has made 10 or more from 3-point range.
Houston completed a five-game road trip at 4-1, finishing with significant victories at the start and back end. The impressive five-game stretch away from home might push the Rockets into the elite status of the Western Conference.
“That was our focus, obviously,” Anderson said. “We got in at 5 a.m. and knew we had to bring energy and get ourselves ready. I think we did a good job of getting ourselves ready. We just moved and shot the ball well and got open looks, which helps us, and did a great job in transition by feeding each other.”
The only concern was Ariza slowly walking off the court with about four minutes left due to back spasms.
Ariza finished with 16 points, seven rebounds and five steals in 31 minutes.
The Rockets played with more energy than the Nuggets, which was surprising, considering Denver last played on Wednesday at home.
Clint Capela scored the first basket of the game on an Ariza steal. Ariza and Anderson each made two 3-pointers in the first two minutes of the game, setting the tone.
Houston didn’t let up in the fourth quarter, even with the game out of reach.
During one sequence in the fourth, Corey Brewer and Eric Gordon each deflected passes on the same inbound plays.
Late in the fourth, Gordon dove for a loose ball as Wilson Chandler mishandled a pass. Gordon was rewarded for his hustle, as he ran down court and splashed a 3-pointer on the other end.
“We have to,” Harden said of Houston's fast start on Friday night, "especially against a team like this at high altitude kicking in and they get momentum and they make shots -- it would be tough. We got off to a really good start, guys knocked down shots, and it just rolled that way throughout the entire game. But overall, we like the win and we move forward.”
The box score shows Harden with 20 points and six assists. Gordon and Anderson added 18 each, and Capela snagged 10 rebounds to go with his 13 points. Patrick Beverley, the glue to this team, was plus-23 in plus/minus, with six assists, 11 points and two blocked shots.
Yes, the Rockets were tired and irritable with lack of sleep on Friday, and Harden got into it with Danilo Gallinari. But they did something coach Mike D’Antoni has been talking about all season: Win games and forget about their problems.
Forget about how the Rockets started the season with seven of the first eight games on the road.
The Rockets now have played 14 of their first 20 away from home, which includes two five-game road trips.
“It was adrenaline,” Brewer said of Friday night’s win. “But if you want to be a good team, you've got to win games like this. It’s like Coach said: If you want to be great, you've got to win these games.
From ESPN:
DENVER -- Momentum from the previous game carried over for the Houston Rockets in a dominating 128-110 victory on Friday night against the Nuggets.
An epic double-overtime victory in Oakland over the Golden State Warriors pushed the Rockets to the brink of exhaustion late Thursday night.
The Rockets arrived here around 5 a.m. local time, getting to their hotel around 5:30. Forward Trevor Ariza said it took him about 15 minutes before getting to sleep, only to awake at 9 a.m. He needed two more naps before heading to the Pepsi Center to prepare for the 20th game of the regular season.
Forward Ryan Anderson said he didn’t get much sleep, still recovering from a preseason trip to China and the grueling road schedule the Rockets have been on.
James Harden, who has produced historic numbers this season, dismissed any notion that he got any sleep.
In pregame warm-ups, little used guard Tyler Ennis was slouched on the bench as Ariza performed his normal routine on the floor. A look at Ariza’s face said it all: He was tired too.
Harden clearly was not himself during the game. Looking weary, he moved the ball up the floor in a measured pace, waiting for someone to get open.
And when the Rockets were open, they controlled the Nuggets, scoring a season-high 73 points in the first half and making 17 3-pointers -- the NBA-leading 19th time Houston has made 10 or more from 3-point range.
Houston completed a five-game road trip at 4-1, finishing with significant victories at the start and back end. The impressive five-game stretch away from home might push the Rockets into the elite status of the Western Conference.
“That was our focus, obviously,” Anderson said. “We got in at 5 a.m. and knew we had to bring energy and get ourselves ready. I think we did a good job of getting ourselves ready. We just moved and shot the ball well and got open looks, which helps us, and did a great job in transition by feeding each other.”
The only concern was Ariza slowly walking off the court with about four minutes left due to back spasms.
Ariza finished with 16 points, seven rebounds and five steals in 31 minutes.
The Rockets played with more energy than the Nuggets, which was surprising, considering Denver last played on Wednesday at home.
Clint Capela scored the first basket of the game on an Ariza steal. Ariza and Anderson each made two 3-pointers in the first two minutes of the game, setting the tone.
Houston didn’t let up in the fourth quarter, even with the game out of reach.
During one sequence in the fourth, Corey Brewer and Eric Gordon each deflected passes on the same inbound plays.
Late in the fourth, Gordon dove for a loose ball as Wilson Chandler mishandled a pass. Gordon was rewarded for his hustle, as he ran down court and splashed a 3-pointer on the other end.
“We have to,” Harden said of Houston's fast start on Friday night, "especially against a team like this at high altitude kicking in and they get momentum and they make shots -- it would be tough. We got off to a really good start, guys knocked down shots, and it just rolled that way throughout the entire game. But overall, we like the win and we move forward.”
The box score shows Harden with 20 points and six assists. Gordon and Anderson added 18 each, and Capela snagged 10 rebounds to go with his 13 points. Patrick Beverley, the glue to this team, was plus-23 in plus/minus, with six assists, 11 points and two blocked shots.
Yes, the Rockets were tired and irritable with lack of sleep on Friday, and Harden got into it with Danilo Gallinari. But they did something coach Mike D’Antoni has been talking about all season: Win games and forget about their problems.
Forget about how the Rockets started the season with seven of the first eight games on the road.
The Rockets now have played 14 of their first 20 away from home, which includes two five-game road trips.
“It was adrenaline,” Brewer said of Friday night’s win. “But if you want to be a good team, you've got to win games like this. It’s like Coach said: If you want to be great, you've got to win these games.
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thanks for the posts peep
love the article...
imagine getting in at 5 with tired legs..playing in a high altitude..goes to show that this is a completely different team than last years
love the article...
imagine getting in at 5 with tired legs..playing in a high altitude..goes to show that this is a completely different team than last years
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I could only imagine how many clanked 3s and missed FTs there would be is Josh Smith and Dwight were still here, but we should be even better shooting FTs this year TBH. They've had some odd misses, especially from Harden
Article talking about whether to match D-Mo or not.
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/r...matching-nets-donatas-motiejunas-offer-sheet/
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Wonder if we are going to Match D-Mo
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I'm curious too. I'd like to think if they knew he was 100% healthy, he would have already had a deal here. Otherwise, I wouldn't see why they'd match it
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Article detailing D'Antoni's impact and Harden's play
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...e-houston-rockets-humming-to-a-familiar-tune/
Al Horford says bypassing the Rockets wasn't easy
HOUSTON – Boston big man Al Horford said he was impressed with the Houston Rockets' free-agency pitch over the summer.
It was a difficult decision for Horford, whose dad wanted him to play for the Rockets.
Horford, who eventually signed a four-year, $113 million deal with the Celtics, had one of his first free-agent meetings with the Rockets, with Hall of Famers Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler among those in attendance.
“It was a privilege,” Horford said. “[Olajuwon] and Clyde were there, and my dad went to high school [Marian Christian] here in Houston, and he was pushing Houston hard. Hakeem, to him, was a big deal, and for me to be able to talk with him and spend some time. At the end of the day, just looking at the future and everything, I felt like here in Boston was going to be a better fit for me in the long run.”
Rockets guard James Harden was also part of Horford's recruitment.
“I thought we had a really good chance, but obviously it didn’t work out, which is fine,” Harden said.
Horford said the toughest thing was making the phone call to his father telling him he wouldn’t sign with the Rockets.
“Definitely my dad, he loves it here,” Horford said. “We have a lot of friends of the family here who live in the area, and he was heartbroken. He’s happy for me at the end of the day -- it was definitely a tough call.”
The Rockets had to move on and signed power forward Ryan Anderson and guard Eric Gordon as their two big free agents. The team also stuck with third-year man Clint Capela as the starting center to replace Dwight Howard, after Horford elected to sign with Boston. Howard would sign with Atlanta, replacing Horford.
Capela is third in the league in field goal percentage (.631), and over the past 10 games he has averaged 14.4 points, 2.1 blocks and 8.6 rebounds.
Monday night, Capela will face Horford at the Toyota Center.
“I feel pretty good, and I felt like I’ve had an impact on the stuff I'm supposed to do," Capela said. “Running the floor, block shots, defensive end, just every game, start at zero and stay focused and just play as hard as I can.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...e-houston-rockets-humming-to-a-familiar-tune/
Al Horford says bypassing the Rockets wasn't easy
HOUSTON – Boston big man Al Horford said he was impressed with the Houston Rockets' free-agency pitch over the summer.
It was a difficult decision for Horford, whose dad wanted him to play for the Rockets.
Horford, who eventually signed a four-year, $113 million deal with the Celtics, had one of his first free-agent meetings with the Rockets, with Hall of Famers Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler among those in attendance.
“It was a privilege,” Horford said. “[Olajuwon] and Clyde were there, and my dad went to high school [Marian Christian] here in Houston, and he was pushing Houston hard. Hakeem, to him, was a big deal, and for me to be able to talk with him and spend some time. At the end of the day, just looking at the future and everything, I felt like here in Boston was going to be a better fit for me in the long run.”
Rockets guard James Harden was also part of Horford's recruitment.
“I thought we had a really good chance, but obviously it didn’t work out, which is fine,” Harden said.
Horford said the toughest thing was making the phone call to his father telling him he wouldn’t sign with the Rockets.
“Definitely my dad, he loves it here,” Horford said. “We have a lot of friends of the family here who live in the area, and he was heartbroken. He’s happy for me at the end of the day -- it was definitely a tough call.”
The Rockets had to move on and signed power forward Ryan Anderson and guard Eric Gordon as their two big free agents. The team also stuck with third-year man Clint Capela as the starting center to replace Dwight Howard, after Horford elected to sign with Boston. Howard would sign with Atlanta, replacing Horford.
Capela is third in the league in field goal percentage (.631), and over the past 10 games he has averaged 14.4 points, 2.1 blocks and 8.6 rebounds.
Monday night, Capela will face Horford at the Toyota Center.
“I feel pretty good, and I felt like I’ve had an impact on the stuff I'm supposed to do," Capela said. “Running the floor, block shots, defensive end, just every game, start at zero and stay focused and just play as hard as I can.”
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DMo....
I'm concerned how he'll fit into our new system/style of play...and whether this guy still plays basketball the same. It's been a min
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pretty apply the rockets matched the offer..
Dmo can def get some burn at the C spot
Dmo can def get some burn at the C spot
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Well they must be confident in his health....
we will see...
we will see...
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Horford chiefing that layup is great karma for not signing with us
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Allen Horford tried heating up in the second half, and it's only fitting he blew the layup like that. The game was great live, especially the latter half of the forth. TC was nuts as the Rockets started coming back.
Glad we got the win, just need the rapid fire turnovers to stop. He had some that were extremely careless and could have cost them the game. Read that Gordon is alright after rolling his ankle. Supposed to be nothing minor, but I think it's still too early to tell. Felt like this win was important as it kept momentum up for the road trip. LA on Wednesday. Want to demolish them and send a message back to their annoying pissy *** fans.
Glad we got the win, just need the rapid fire turnovers to stop. He had some that were extremely careless and could have cost them the game. Read that Gordon is alright after rolling his ankle. Supposed to be nothing minor, but I think it's still too early to tell. Felt like this win was important as it kept momentum up for the road trip. LA on Wednesday. Want to demolish them and send a message back to their annoying pissy *** fans.
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Never in doubt.
Also do we have a contract comparison of the deal he rejected and the deal we matched?
Also do we have a contract comparison of the deal he rejected and the deal we matched?
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Never in doubt.
Also do we have a contract comparison of the deal he rejected and the deal we matched?
I just remember the original deal being for 7 mil a year, but not actually saying the amount of years. They were real covert about tgat throughout this whole thing.
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refs almost cost us the game with that flagrant foul call smh, Harden didn't intentionally elbow him
oh well, ball don't lie
what a great win for us once again
hopefully EG is okay
oh well, ball don't lie
what a great win for us once again
hopefully EG is okay
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, Beard gotta keep his elbows down though. Kinda forced the refs hand. Glad we got the W, but that was some un-needed stress. the Horford smoked layup was fitting, considering the article about him regretting passing on the Rox
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Horford and LMA this year and Ibaka back in 2012 blowing layups all resulted in thrilling victories Lebron clanking FTs back in 2015 as well
Lebron clanking FTs back in 2015 as well
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DMo acting like a diva. Now he's not showing up to the physical?
