Kings @ Rockets OFFICIAL GAME THREAD

tmacformvp07 · Post #1 » by **tmacformvp07** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:37 am

Records: Houston (31-20), Sacramento (23-26)
When: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Toyota Center
TV/Radio/Spanish Radio: FSN Houston / SportsRadio 610 AM / 850 AM in Spanish

"Luis is such a heady player," Rockets forward Shane Battier said. "He's a guy that plays the pick and roll great. He finds gaps. He just makes things happen. He's done a great job of playing off Yao and Tracy (McGrady). He has really elevated our offense."

Injury Update: G Steve Francis (torn quadricep tendon in right knee) is out [and G Luther Head (strained groin) is questionable for the Rockets; F Francisco Garcia (lower back strain) and F Shareef Abdur-Rahim (right knee surgery) are out for the Kings.

Kings Update: Mike Bibby's return hasn't been enough to make the Kings one of the Western Conference's playoff hopefuls. Since Bibby's return, Sacramento is 8-5 and still seven games off pace for a playoff spot. The Kings' up-and-down play has ignited trade rumors, most notably for Ron Artest and Bibby.

Projected Starting Lineup:
ROCKETS

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G    Rafer Alston    11.8    3.4
G    Tracy McGrady    21.4    5.0
F    Shane Battier    8.6    5.0
F    Luis Scola    8.5    5.3
C    Yao Ming    22.1    10.7

Kings

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G    Mike Bibby    13.2    3.9
G    Kevin Martin    23.3    4.7
F    Ron Artest    18.7    5.8
F    Mikki Moore    8.0    5.9
C    Brad Miller    14.5    9.7

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HTown_TMac · Post #2 » by **HTown_TMac** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:38 am

We can win this, but it will be hard with their big 3

Texas Longhorns · Post #3 » by **Texas Longhorns** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:43 am

This is a big game for the Rockets. The Warriors just don't let up and neither do the Nuggets. The Rockets have to keep winning. When playing against the Kings, the Rockets have a close game so we need to finish the game out in the 4th and take this win before the all-star break. People tend to rush the game because its the last one for the week and all-star break is coming, but the Rockets really need to focus because this Sacramento team will not go quietly. We cannot underestimate this team and their record does not define how they are playing lately. They also lost to Memphis tonight so they will be looking for a win, but the Rockets just need to do what they have been doing on this winning streak and they should do just fine.

A.J. · Post #4 » by **A.J.** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:43 am

the kings know this offense, so this should be an intruiging game

jove9 · Post #5 » by **jove9** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:48 am

Every team knows every other team's offense. That's what scouts and game tape is for.

What determines whether you win or lose isn't necessarily the offense the other team runs, it's how well you prepare to defend it.

HTown_TMac · Post #6 » by **HTown_TMac** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:50 am

i see tracy playing better just to outplay artest and the team plays as they always has.

TiMacMania · Post #7 » by **TiMacMania** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:51 am

etopn23 · Post #8 » by **etopn23** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:04 am

The Kings have been damn good in '08. Need to be careful this game.

Post #9 » by **TMACFORMVP** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:28 am

The Kings are extremely talented, coming off a loss, they can be more motivated. Need to stop their scorers and execute. Need this win going into all-star break.

Ballfan24 · Post #10 » by **Ballfan24** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:28 am

I HAVE BEEN OVERSEAS FOR 3 YEARS SO I AM FINALLY BACK IN THE STATES. HAVEN'T BEEN WATCHING MUCH NBA OVER IN JAPAN!

Well, I think if the Kings play Peja and Vlade than the Rockets are going to be out manned. Because Mike Bibby and Kevin Martin play VERY well with Doug Christie and Bobby Jackson.

Rockets simply can't match up with this DEEP Kings team!

Furthermore, I think since Adelman used to coach this team, he may give away some of the Rockets' offensive scheme during the game with certain hand motions or language that he uses. I also believe that since T-Mac used to play for the Kings, that he may have hard feelings about playing his old team and may tell them some of his own plays. ALSO, since Mobley is on the Kings, this could be very bad for the Rockets because Cuttino might be able to coax some of the Rockets into telling him their plays. I think Stern should not allow games with so many players and coaches that have switched teams, this could cause for lots of game rigging and drama.

With the Rockets addition of Padgett, the PF position seems to be great, Battier and Head are probably the BEST 1 2 punch at the PF position that the league has seen in years. Battier provides excellent post up skills, and Head offers off the dribble hook-shots which are Chamberlin-esque. Quite the touch if you ask me. At the PG with Francis starting this season is going to be fantastic...FRANCIS TMAC AND YAO! AWESOME!

YoungMoney23 · Post #11 » by **YoungMoney23** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:32 am

if crappy threads win games then this should be a blow out

compucomp · Post #12 » by **compucomp** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:41 am

Kings are hot and have talent... but they just lost to the Grizzlies and are on the back end of a road back to back, while we're rested and at home.

This is a game we expect to win, let's extend the win streak to 8.

CuttingEdge · Post #13 » by **CuttingEdge** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:46 am

Ballfan24 wrote:I HAVE BEEN OVERSEAS FOR 3 YEARS SO I AM FINALLY BACK IN THE STATES. HAVEN'T BEEN WATCHING MUCH NBA OVER IN JAPAN!

Well, I think if the Kings play Peja and Vlade than the Rockets are going to be out manned. Because Mike Bibby and Kevin Martin play VERY well with Doug Christie and Bobby Jackson.

Rockets simply can't match up with this DEEP Kings team!

Furthermore, I think since Adelman used to coach this team, he may give away some of the Rockets' offensive scheme during the game with certain hand motions or language that he uses. I also believe that since T-Mac used to play for the Kings, that he may have hard feelings about playing his old team and may tell them some of his own plays. ALSO, since Mobley is on the Kings, this could be very bad for the Rockets because Cuttino might be able to coax some of the Rockets into telling him their plays. I think Stern should not allow games with so many players and coaches that have switched teams, this could cause for lots of game rigging and drama.

With the Rockets addition of Padgett, the PF position seems to be great, Battier and Head are probably the BEST 1 2 punch at the PF position that the league has seen in years. Battier provides excellent post up skills, and Head offers off the dribble hook-shots which are Chamberlin-esque. Quite the touch if you ask me. At the PG with Francis starting this season is going to be fantastic...FRANCIS TMAC AND YAO! AWESOME!

Joke post or are you on crack? :roll:

CuttingEdge · Post #14 » by **CuttingEdge** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:46 am

Ballfan24 wrote:I HAVE BEEN OVERSEAS FOR 3 YEARS SO I AM FINALLY BACK IN THE STATES. HAVEN'T BEEN WATCHING MUCH NBA OVER IN JAPAN!

Well, I think if the Kings play Peja and Vlade than the Rockets are going to be out manned. Because Mike Bibby and Kevin Martin play VERY well with Doug Christie and Bobby Jackson.

Rockets simply can't match up with this DEEP Kings team!

Furthermore, I think since Adelman used to coach this team, he may give away some of the Rockets' offensive scheme during the game with certain hand motions or language that he uses. I also believe that since T-Mac used to play for the Kings, that he may have hard feelings about playing his old team and may tell them some of his own plays. ALSO, since Mobley is on the Kings, this could be very bad for the Rockets because Cuttino might be able to coax some of the Rockets into telling him their plays. I think Stern should not allow games with so many players and coaches that have switched teams, this could cause for lots of game rigging and drama.

With the Rockets addition of Padgett, the PF position seems to be great, Battier and Head are probably the BEST 1 2 punch at the PF position that the league has seen in years. Battier provides excellent post up skills, and Head offers off the dribble hook-shots which are Chamberlin-esque. Quite the touch if you ask me. At the PG with Francis starting this season is going to be fantastic...FRANCIS TMAC AND YAO! AWESOME!

Joke post or are you on crack? :roll:

Ballfan24 · Post #15 » by **Ballfan24** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:49 am

I'm sorry.

What do you mean CuttingEdge?

tmacformvp07 · Post #16 » by **tmacformvp07** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:51 am

VC#15 wrote:if crappy threads win games then this should be a blow out

haha it's not crappy thread anymore, i fixed it

and Ballfan

when the **** did t-mac play for the kings?

seriously are you on crack?

haha, post made my day.

Ballfan24 · Post #17 » by **Ballfan24** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:53 am

Projected Trade.

TMAC + YAO

for

LEBRON AND BIG Z

and a couple of fillers here and there

Gives the Rockets and Cavs a fresh start. What do you guys think?

tmacformvp07 · Post #18 » by **tmacformvp07** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:54 am

Ballfan24 wrote:Projected Trade.

TMAC + YAO

for

LEBRON AND BIG Z

and a couple of fillers here and there

Gives the Rockets and Cavs a fresh start. What do you guys think?

i think you need to lay off the pipe for a couple of days and catch some sleep.

McTracy · Post #19 » by **McTracy** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:13 am

HTown_TMac wrote:i see tracy playing better just to outplay artest and the team plays as they always has.

He has always played well against especially Ron.

But really, Sac is a tough team, hell they play some great offense, watch out, Kevin and Ron and Bibby are damn good.

But they lost to Memphis last night, we need to win this game.

Post #20 » by **KF10** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:17 am

The team that is more hungrier will win the game IMO.... Both teams are hungry for the playoffs... I expect a GREAT game tomorrow... Rockets are the hottest team in the NBA...So, the Kings will face them full power... But keep in mind we beat 2 teams (Hornets/Jazz) that had the longest winning record in the NBA currently in that time... But yeah, good luck to you guys...