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Phoeniex.
BRING IT ON!!!!!!
I'm not even scared of smallball anymore, since the team has had over a year to learn how to make use of it. What I didn't like was the coach deciding to adopt it seven games into the playoffs.
Phoeniex.
BRING IT ON!!!!!!
Strangely enough, I have to say Houston.
I think we can beat Dallas, especially with their confidence hurting. They still have huge lapses defensively.
Houston doesn't. They're a lock down team on D, and they just got better with Scola in the post, who will undoubtedly be a smarter defender and can help hassle Duncan.
They can also score now with Ming, Scola, T-mac, and Francis.
Chemistry issues could abound, especially with three of those players listed being from different continents, but even so I expect the Rockets to be tough this year.
Whether they can remain tough and healthy throughout the playoffs is the question.
But if the Spurs play their game, I don't really fear the Mavs or Suns, because their game is not predicated on post defense. The Rockets ARE, and in that stead are much like us. And we've seen the damage T-mac can inflict in a hurry.
I guess the bottom line is the Mavs and Suns scare me less because I KNOW how good they are. I'm not liking the uncertainty of the Celtics and Rockets this year. Could be all for naught... but you never know.
I like your non-homeristic views. You are correct that staying healthy in the season and into the postseason is key.along with ego checks/teamwork-chemistry.
To add to the players that will give SA fits, I will add Bonzi. He is 35 pounds lighter, dedicated and playing under Adelman which is like you taking physics with a great and loved professor versus taking physics with a head asshole professor that rides your case(your at ude and performance goes up with the former).
Plus the depth that Mike James will give at the 1 or 2. Bench depth is improved with James, Head, Snyder, Mutombo(returning for 1 more yr), Hayes and Alston etc.
This should allow Tmac and Yao to limit their minutes during the season and remain fresh for the playoffs.
If Adelman is smart(which I know he is) he will do 2 things that will be crucial:
1. Keep emphasizing defense(with improved O, some D will be lost, but it should be minimal for their success).
2. Don't play for a 2006-2007 Maverick 67 win-type season and work your rotation and allow Aaron brooks some p. time and keep your team fresh for the postseason. This is why Dallas and Phoenix don't do well they are regular season win-column s. Roxs should win 50-55 games and focus on the playoffs like the spurs have.
In 2006, Dallas earned my respect. It will be just as tough to beat them this year. However, if we are healthy, we are better.
The rockets intrigue me. They will be very good. Adelman is a premier coach, they have as much depth as any team in the league, and they have two super stars who are very capable of torching the spurs. With health and chemistry (both far from certain), they will be the team to beat.
If they play as a team the Rockets without a doubt.
Houston is a team I can say could make noise if they can finally win a ing playoff series. That team is talented but they also have multiple guys they can put on Duncan such as Scola,Mutombo,Hayes and possibly Battier. if Houston is clicking and Scola turns out to be solid in the post, that will worry the out of me. Dirk having to guard a post player?
yeah and Houston is overloaded with talent at the Guard slot. No they don't have Nash but they got two very good slasher type guys that can score in Francis and James.
On paper the Rockets look tough - but they have for years.
They are historic playoff under-performers; as is their coach.
They are going to have to prove something before I feel they can be listed as the "premier" threat.
Dallas, Phoenix in that order.
lol @ Houston fan talking about NOT winning 67 games like the Mavericks to save it for the playoffs. GMAFB
DO SOMETHING first!
The blue prints for beating Dallas and Phoenix have been established. So I'd like to say Denver. Especially with half a season and a small amount of post season experience under A.I. and Carmelo's belt together. But 2 things hold them back in my opinion from being actual threats.
1.Nene, Denver's x-factor would need to stay healthy and in shape for him to anchor their defense. Even though we knocked them out in 5. They gave us a very physical series. I mean the fire power is there. But defense prevails all the time.
2.Youth and immaturity. If A.I. and Carmelo can actually be leaders on a team in desperate need of it. Then they'd be a force. But when was the last time A.I. and Carmelo showed any type of leadership?
With that being said. It's still has to be the Mavs. They still are the last team to eliminate us from the post season. True the blueprint is there. But a blueprint is only good if you have the tools to execute it. Hopefully with the signing of Udoka and another year of experience in our system for certain players can help give us those tools.
1. San Antonio (our ing white whale)
2. Dallas
3. Utah
4. Boston?
1.dallas
2.phoenix
3.houston
Listen freak, all I was saying that trying to win-out in the regular season is not important. So chill out dude
The rockets are coming for your spurs...........
Well bring a lunch bag chica. The rockets and the rest of the L will be after the Defending Champs.The rockets are coming for your spurs...........
Gotta get out of the first round before they can do that...
Listen freak, all I was saying that trying to win-out in the regular season is not important. So chill out dude
The rockets are coming for your spurs...........
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