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of course you can't see how they could beat the Spurs, you've been a spur fan for a few months now who didn't know what the playoffs or much else about basketball back in 06.
I dunno why, but this made me crack up.SpursGO is my
of course you can't see how they could beat the Spurs, you've been a spur fan for a few months now who didn't know what the playoffs or much else about basketball back in 06.
Like what? The heat or the warriors beating us? Us losing to the hawks a few days ago? The 2nd round of the playoffs in 06?
The Celtics starting five could potentially cause some issues for the Spurs. But, the sample size is too small to see if there are any matchup problems there. They do have a decent defender in Posey who they could throw at Manu, as well as KG/Perkins that may be able to cause Duncan some problems. I don't see Rajon Rondo slowing Parker down.
On the defensive side the Spurs have a wave a defenders that they can throw at KG/Pierce/Allen. Not to mention the Spurs have guys on their team that have had great individual defensive success against those players.
The Rockets still have some depth issues and two big question marks at PG and PF. There's talent there for sure, but it has yet to be seen how it the positions will shake out.
Suns? If Amare is in and out and they have to rely on Diaw/Marion/Skinner to handle Duncan they are screwed.
In my mind there are really two teams this year that could cause the Spurs problems: Mavs and Pistons. I also would consider the Bulls (if they meet in the finals) to be a tough matchup on paper.
am I gonna have to repeat myself.
The Mavpricks did beat the Spurs 2 years ago yes, but this is the present, 2007, about to be 2008. The Suns/Rockets have a bigger chance than the Mavpricks. If Robert Horry didnt deliver that blow to Steve Nash, and that re ed Amare and Diaw didnt go off the bench, the Suns woulda had a chance to win, the Rockets have a ton of new additions, and a better coach. The Mavericks consistently choke, letting the Heat come back after leading them 2-0 and losing 4 straight games, and then letting the Warriors beat you guys in 6 games, didnt you guys win 67 games, and set a record for most wins and not getting to the 2nd round?
Unless Rockets go on some crazy winning streak, I don't fear them. Every year there's the talk of them making it and yet every year...granted they made some significant changes over the summer, but I still see them as a notch below us, sons, mavs, and even jazz. Time will tell...
Sons we already own. Mavs I believe we can take. Mavs are under the radar this year, and may surprise people like in 06. They can't handle all the media pressure and they still have yet to show that they are not weak-minded.
Denver..maybe in a year or two. Same with Utah.
Celtics have a chance too I might add, they simply are good inside and outside, KG could cause some problems for Timmy, Ray Allen could easily be handled if he has a shooting dud, and Bruce Bowen could probably contain Paul Pierce, but as far as that goes, the Spurs bench still beats theirs.
The Rockets do have depth at PG, they have Mike James, the guy is averaging 15 ppg and is providing a huge spark for them, I am pretty sure he is one of the main reasons the Rockets won, and he is exactly what the Rockets needed against the Jazz. Dont forget they also have Scola, the same guy that we traded for to save money.
I really am not worried about Houston at all to be honest. Scola hasn't proven anything yet, Stevie Franchize is already complaining about pt. Sure they look good on paper, but Dallas has already been there and done that. I would rate Phx over Houston in a NY minute. maybe even Utah for that matter.
Didnt the Rockets just beat the Jazz like a couple of days ago, it was a double digit loss on the Jazz homecourt too, the same place they went 31-10.
Who cares? Its the beginning of the regular season and I think we can all attest that regular season wins means jack squat. Like I said, until the ROckets are cruising and hot going into the playoffs, then I will pay attention. Otherwise, Ill just focus on the spurs cuz really the only threat is us not playing well.
i always hope the spurs play the toughest teams. if they lose, so be it. there is no reason to be afraid of losing. it happens.
I live 30 miles west of Houston, and watch tons of their games, I could easily know what they are capable of, Scola has done good for them off the bench, the guy has done good, except for the Laker game, Stevie is overweight from what i have heard. They also have a healthy Bonzi Wells who lost an obscene amount of weight, and Bonzi Wells caused a lot of trouble for us in one playoff series, but then again that was a long time ago.We will just have to see when we play them Tuesday, I cant wait, I'll surely wear my Timmy Jersey!
I predict this season that the Rockets will make it out the first round but thats it.
Isn't this what I said you'd post? However will I sleep at night now?
^maybe, though if they were playing utah again, I have my money on utah right now.
Living so close to Houston, you'd know T-Mac is a bigger choker than Dirk.
I'm not saying if we play them we will win the series in 5 games, but with the team we have I'd be really surprised if it went to 7 games. We will see though. It's still early. I pointed out Dallas because they have actually beaten us at home in a game 7. As much as I dispise that team they gained my respect and my attention.
T-Mac has never choked, obviously his team is garbage.
When the Rockets lost to the Mavs, him and Yao combined for the Rockets 60 points of 76.
The series was the Jazz wasnt also choking, the team just was completely horrible, the Rockets coach used a 7 man rotation, they already had 2 guys in the lineup who were offensive liabilities, Rafer and Hayes, and their benchies Head and Howard were inconsistent, since your a Mavs fan, I hope you look forward to Juwan's inconsistency, and disappearence act in the playoffs.
According to SpursGO, mike james, a skinny bonzi wells and an unproven scola will put the rockets over the top. Sorry, if we don't agree...
Was gonna say that, so I'll end this thread with this statement: Time will tell.
According to SpursGo, the Jazz bench destroyed the Rockets bench every game during the series, and in one game vs the Jazz on their homecourt, the Rockets bench outscored the Jazz bench 30-13, and the Rockets win, coincedence? no.
You forgot a fat Stevie Franchize!
A fat Stevie Franchise who wont play until he gets his ass into shape
I think the Rockets might be a tougher matchup for the Spurs than the Suns. Because I'm a believer in Tall-Ball, not Small-Ball. Yao is going to be a tough match-up for our centers. I think the x-factor will be Bonzi. He played out of his mind against us a few seasons ago (with the Kings).
A fat Stevie Franchise who wont play until he gets his ass into shape
And quit partying till the whee hours of the morning. For a guy looking for a second chance it sure seems he's making the most of it...
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