The Houston Rockets Thread

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Rockets acquired Corey Brewer from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Houston made a move after their Texas rivals acquired Rondo.

They also got Shved from the Sixers, who could provide some solid offense off the bench in short minutes.

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According to the news, the Rockets are the front runners for Josh Smith, who was recently waived.

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I wonder if this means they'll make Terrence Jones available once he gets healthy or if they'll cut Smith when Jones returns. I just can't see them somehow sharing enough minutes for either to be happy with.

[Joško Poljak Fan]

Houston seems pretty serious about their playoff ambitions. However they're doing great so far being 20-7 and adding too much talent somethines isn't the obvious way to go imo. Surely Smith would be an upgrade, but adding such players is normaly also a matter of chemistry. Stacking one great player after another ussualy doesn't work out the expected way...

[Straight forward]

Just great. Going for the championship. With an idiot. Idiot move. Only in Christmas

[LuDux]

Good. If Smith earns his 30 minutes, Motiejunas becomes first post player from the bench and plays opponents' backups without Howard in his way

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Good. If Smith earns his 30 minutes, Motiejunas becomes first post player from the bench and plays opponents' backups without Howard in his way

That's a good point. Honestly I think Smith's game and Howard's game can really complement each other as Howard is more of a banger and Smith is more of a stretch 4.

I can't believe the Rockets are offering Clint Capela like he's a crappy veteran. He's only 20 and was a first round pick in one of the most stacked drafts in history. I get that they're in win now mode but that's a huge asset to just give away like that just to make room for Josh Smith. The Bucks or Cavs should be all over that given their lack of big men. Give the kid a shot and if he doesn't work out then you can trade him for probably more than you had to give up to get him.

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Josh Smith with 21 points off the bench and 8 rebounds and 3 assists as Houston wins his first game as a Rocket in overtime over Memphis. Josh Smith played the way he always has, only since his game complements the Rockets players better, they got the win. Great pickup for the Rockets in a conference that really doesn't require defense the way the East does.

[Levenspiel]

Most NBA teams are too conservative. They fell for the big names all the time, regardless of actual impact... I honestly think Rockets screwed it up. My guess is they won't get far this year either.

[RaptorsLietuvaFanForever]

Most NBA teams are too conservative. They fell for the big names all the time, regardless of actual impact... I honestly think Rockets screwed it up. My guess is they won't get far this year either.

The Rockets are not doing a great job. They lost to the Grizzlies before, and now they lost to the Wizards at home. Motiejunas is not doing well with his minutes. That could be a possibility that Houston is not doing well so far. But now, he is concerned with winning, not with his minutes. Or it might not be a good season for Kevin McHale. Who knows? I wonder how they will do in their next game on New Years' Eve against the Hornets.

[ViIkas]

Motiejunas playing terrible always. when fuck clown he out off team , allready tired to wait !!

if next weak he plays in America then i smashing mine computer bad and father must buy new computer! when mine wish come true? when ???

[CKR13]

A good read about Hakeem Olajuwon, a look back after that 1995 Rockets championship.

http://www.dailytimes.com.ng/article/celebrating-hakeem-%E2%80%99-dream%E2%80%99-olajuwon

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Howard's absence really opened up spacing for James Harden. The offense is essentially all float right now, with a bit of 3-corner plays. McHale learned from Scott Brooks on Harden's most efficient shooting areas on the floor.

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According to the news, Dwight Howard aims to return early April or late March as he began his workouts on conditioning.

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Howard returned tonight but he looks out of shape and not being able to establish with the team's offense synergy. Howard also looked a bit slow on the defense plus gotten into foul trouble. Rockets won after holding off the Pelicans' charge in the 4th. Tyreke's heroics had me believe that Pelicans were about to pull off a comeback win but a missed layup from Asik and a free-throw from Davis allowed Rockets to win.

What a battle from James Harden and Tyreke Evans. Both putting a display of slicing prowess alongside some nifty shots off the dribble. Both were also very affective in giving plays to teammates. Very entertaining game.