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Post by 78 on Feb 4, 2014 14:39:38 GMT -6
5-2 sim! Best sim in the 90s for the Rockets? The future of the Rockets is certainly better in 2004 and 2066.
Anyway, the bench seems to be solid after trading for SF/SG Keith Askins and PF Kenny Gattison. Askins brings another 3-point shooter and defender and Gattison brings a solid inside presence.
Thank goodness Kenny Anderson is gone!!! Worst draft pick ever!!! Loser.
The playoffs are within reach at the halfway point. I think this team can steal a spot. Hopefully the defense improves and the turnovers go down. Big game with the Clippers coming to town. Shaq needs to punish all those 3-point shooters and make it a man's game. I like the team's chances at home in the Summit. Gotta have that one.
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Post by 78 on Feb 4, 2014 14:46:49 GMT -6
Can this team finally beat the Mavs please? 0-2 is unacceptable. These jabronies come into town on the 25th. Time to start evening up the Texas rivalry.
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Post by DarthVegito on Feb 4, 2014 15:37:30 GMT -6
Can this team finally beat the Mavs please? 0-2 is unacceptable. These jabronies come into town on the 25th. Time to start evening up the Texas rivalry. Muahahahahaha! I'm going to game plan just to beat you. And your going to lose even with my best player out! Dallas will always rule Texas!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2014 15:41:48 GMT -6
Can this team finally beat the Mavs please? 0-2 is unacceptable. These jabronies come into town on the 25th. Time to start evening up the Texas rivalry. Muahahahahaha! I'm going to game plan just to beat you. And your going to lose even with my best player out! Dallas will always rule Texas!! You have a best player?
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Post by DarthVegito on Feb 4, 2014 15:42:55 GMT -6
Muahahahahaha! I'm going to game plan just to beat you. And your going to lose even with my best player out! Dallas will always rule Texas!! You have a best player? Well....depends on your definition of "best"...LOL
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Post by 78 on Feb 5, 2014 13:10:15 GMT -6
Can this team finally beat the Mavs please? 0-2 is unacceptable. These jabronies come into town on the 25th. Time to start evening up the Texas rivalry. Muahahahahaha! I'm going to game plan just to beat you. And your going to lose even with my best player out! Dallas will always rule Texas!! I bet you've done that for the first two games. Seriously, I can't afford anymore losses to your damn team. I have a decent shot at the playoffs and can't let you get in the way.
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Post by 78 on Feb 5, 2014 13:15:19 GMT -6
Bucks are coming to town during tonight's sim. Can you dig it Quail boy?
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Post by IamQuailman on Feb 5, 2014 13:17:02 GMT -6
Yup.
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Post by 78 on Feb 5, 2014 13:25:24 GMT -6
Bison going balls deep in the old man and then performing a Tijuana crime scene.
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Post by 78 on Feb 19, 2014 18:49:30 GMT -6
One more win to clinch the 8th seed after an 0-9 start.
Also Shaq and Zo face off first time in the final two games of the season.
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Post by TrayWithAnA on Feb 19, 2014 19:25:28 GMT -6
One more win to clinch the 8th seed after an 0-9 start. Also Shaq and Zo face off first time in the final two games of the season. Shaq beat Zo for ROY and Rookie 1st Team.
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Post by 78 on Feb 19, 2014 19:29:18 GMT -6
One more win to clinch the 8th seed after an 0-9 start. Also Shaq and Zo face off first time in the final two games of the season. Shaq beat Zo for ROY and Rookie 1st Team. I've seen the results. Can't argue with Zo getting both.
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Post by bowtothebill23 on Feb 19, 2014 19:33:08 GMT -6
ITS GO TIME LETS ROLL
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Post by 78 on Feb 19, 2014 19:35:04 GMT -6
What a terrible sim. I experimented with half trap and it was a disaster. No more half trap. Sticking with man and zone
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Post by Conroy on Feb 19, 2014 19:38:14 GMT -6
I was almost relieved bc of my fear of the ROY curse. Now I'm ready to call bs on that curse. Zo got robbed of DPOY!!!
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Post by 78 on Feb 19, 2014 19:41:06 GMT -6
Can't wait till the offseason. This last sim ruined any excitement I had for the playoffs. Stupid move trying half-trap instead of my usual man/zone.
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Post by 78 on Mar 13, 2014 22:33:47 GMT -6
Training camp results
Shaquille O'Neal (age 21) - Skills (+35), Conditioning (+11) = Total (+46)
Donald Hodge (age 24) - Skills (+10), Conditioning (+11) = Total (+21)
Alton Lister (age 35) - Skills (-9), Conditioning (-19) = Total (-28)
Detlef Schrempf (age 30) - Skills (+9), Conditioning (-17) = Total (-8)
Dino Radja (age 26) - Skills (+18), Conditioning (-2) = Total (+16)
Kenny Gattison (age 29) - Skills (+8), Conditioning (-10) = Total (-2)
Keith Askins (age 25) - Skills (+19), Conditioning (+9) = Total (+28)
Chris Morris (age 27) - Skills (+5), Conditioning (+1) = Total (+6)
Rod Higgins (age 33) - Skills (-14), Conditioning (-25) = Total (-39)
Brian Howard (age 26) - Skills (-61), Conditioning (+9) = Total (-52)
Jud Buechler (age 25) - Skills (+4), Conditioning (+3) = Total (+7)
Danny Ainge (age 34) - Skills (-15), Conditioning (-22) = Total (-37)
Hersey Hawkins (age 27) - Skills (+25), Conditioning (+3) = Total (+28)
Brian Shaw (age 27) - Skills (+22), Conditioning (+3) = Total (+25)
Sedale Threatt (age 32) - Skills (-23), Conditioning (-6) = Total (-29)
Keith Jennings (age 24) - Skills (+34), Conditioning (+4) = Total (+38)
Total Skills (+64), Total Conditioning (-47) = Total (+17)
All the main guys improved except Sedale Threatt.
Keith Jennings improved enough to be a starter as a PG and may move Brian Shaw to SF.
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Post by 78 on Mar 18, 2014 20:29:13 GMT -6
Big offseason for the Rockets.
First move was to draft Dino Radja C/PF from Yugoslavia. Will be Shaq's backup at center and will get occasional minutes at PF. Purely an inside player so expect to see him at center mostly.
Free agency was very important and the team signed Detlef Schrempf and Brian Shaw to long-term contracts. Schrempf will play PF exclusively and help open up the floor with his 3-point shooting. Shaw will run the point for the most part, but if needed can see time at SG and SF.
Team resigned SF Chris Morris to a one year contract. He will come off the bench, but get most of the minutes at SF.
Starting lineup looks like this:
C -Shaq PF - Schrempf SF - Keith Askins SG - Hersey Hawkins PG - Brian Shaw
This lineup gives us four 3-point shooters around Shaq. Askins is starting over Chris Morris due to his 3-point shooting and superior defense. Hawkins will be a go to guy on offense and Shaw will be asked to do many things such as passing, scoring, defending, and rebounding. Schrempf will be expected to extend the defense with his shooting, score all over the floor and rebound. But in the end, this offense goes thru the big man. He's made great strides this offense and has a chip on his shoulder after not winning Rookie of the Year.
The bench looks like this:
C/PF - Dino Radja PF - Kenny Gattison SF - Chris Morris SG - Sedale Threatt PG - Keith Jennings
The bench should get strong production across the board. Morris, Radja, and Threatt can score. Expect a much improved Keith Jennings running the offense and Kenny Gattison is always solid.
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Post by 78 on Mar 19, 2014 12:29:22 GMT -6
Fuck the Mavs
Fuck the Spurs
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Post by 78 on May 14, 2014 13:55:27 GMT -6
Rockets Presser has started. Owner Lowell Ramos and GM 78 are present. Here were the key points from their opening statements.
Owner Ramos:
1) Wants a new arena. Likes the Summitt, but wants a bigger arena with actual club seats and more luxury suites compared to the newer arenas. Feels team is at a competitive disadvantage with current arena which has no club seats and only 20 luxury suites.
2) Feels fine with going over luxury tax as long as team is winning consistently and arena is full. However, lack of club seats and luxury suites could limit the amount going over the tax.
3) Thankful for the loyal fans and thinks Houston can sustain a winner for a long time
GM 78:
1) Was happy with the season overall though playoff loss was devastating. Felt the team was capable of winning it all. Worried that window may be closing sooner than later with current group.
2) Bringing back Grant Long who was a starter on the 1992 team will even out the roster much more. Has him starting at PF due to his rebounding, strength, and toughness. Can do many things on the floor at this time.
3) Detlef Schrempf will be the starter full-time at SF. Chris Morris will be the primary backup.
4) Dino Radja will be the primary backup at center and power forward. Could easily start if needed.
5) Believes Shaq will be a primary candidate for MVP.
6) Scott Brooks will be the backup SG and PG.
7) Isiah Thomas was brought in for leadership and can give minutes when needed. Has valuable championship experience from the 80s.
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