Do you fear the Rockets?

Tommy Trojan · Post #1 » by **Tommy Trojan** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:46 am

Are the Rockets for real? They have won 20 in a row and they are the hottest team in the league, and yet no one is talking about them. With San Antonio losing tonight and a Rocket victory they will tie the Spurs. Now the case with the Lakers, if they beat us on Sunday, they will own the West, and be at the top of the Western Conference.

Will the Rockets stay hot until the end of the season?
What kind of damage will this do to the rest of the league?
Will this affect us in any shape or form if we end up in 2nd place in the west after Houston?

Discuss

Post #2 » by **LLcoleJ** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:50 am

Squirrel Boy · Post #3 » by **Squirrel Boy** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:51 am

They are winning against teams no big men. Come to LA and they shall be burned.

El Hardee · Post #4 » by **El Hardee** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:55 am

The West as a whole is scary, I dont fear Hou,Phx,Dal or NO. I do fear SA,GS,Utah. Its going to be a war from round 1 to the Finals.

Post #5 » by **dockingsched** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:57 am

CITYOFANGELSX3 · Post #6 » by **CITYOFANGELSX3** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:14 am

Hell No.

Kobe_for_3 · Post #7 » by **Kobe_for_3** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:33 am

Everyone in the west can play, and it will be a war. I like are chances against anyone when healthy!! The Rockets cant beat us if we play our game and we are healthy.

hermes · Post #8 » by **hermes** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:43 am

we have nothing to fear but fear itself

*fear in this case being the spurs

Rox_Nix_Nox · Post #9 » by **Rox_Nix_Nox** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:44 am

You know we play the hornets before hand right?

No. I don't fear the Rockets, I think what they have done is remarkable but the depth of the Lakers will kill them.

Erik Eleven · Post #10 » by **Erik Eleven** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:53 am

I think they'll blow us out in the next game, but I don't fear them in a seven game series. Right now is the absolute wrong time to play them.

Tommy Trojan · Post #11 » by **Tommy Trojan** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:02 am

Erik Eleven wrote:I think they'll blow us out in the next game, but I don't fear them in a seven game series. Right now is the absolute wrong time to play them.

I agree with the timing, their confidence is an all time high and that will transfer into the game.

However, with that said it would be nice to get a W over them and squash the confidence they have build with this 20 game winning streak.

If we ultimately get a win over Houston, not only will their confidence drop, but our confidence will rise at the same time. It can be a confidence boost for our younger players heading into the playoffs.

Rocketz973 · Post #12 » by **Rocketz973** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:40 am

Rockets fan here....to answer one of your questions....Yes we are for real...

can't wait for the game on Sunday...should be exciting!

Post #13 » by **milesfides** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:48 am

The Rockets have won 20 in a row because they haven't played us.

Sofa King · Post #14 » by **Sofa King** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:52 am

ChinaTown · Post #15 » by **ChinaTown** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:07 am

Are you ready for hell?

Sofa King · Post #16 » by **Sofa King** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:09 am

ChinaTown wrote:Are you ready for hell?

Tommy Trojan · Post #17 » by **Tommy Trojan** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:10 am

ChinaTown wrote:Are you ready for hell?

LOLL

Where did you come from?

ChinaTown · Post #18 » by **ChinaTown** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:20 am

Tommy Trojan wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

LOLL

Where did you come from?

Well, my poing here is that next game we want it as bad as you. You are the best team in this league right now talent wise, but to win in Houston next sunday it will take more than talent, so bet if your team doesnt come with the commitment to leave it all in the court simple dont expect to come back to California with the W.

Anyway good luck for the game...

ShowtimeFan · Post #19 » by **ShowtimeFan** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:33 am

I truly believe the Lakers will CRUISE to a win, here's why;
1) The Lakers have not been playing too well the last 4 or 5 games
2) The Lakers excel on the road
3) Kobe rises up to challenges
4) The pressure of 21 in a row will be too strong for the Rocketts

NOTE: All the Teams with the top 3 or 4 Longest Winning Streaks (of All Time) all went on to win the NBA Championship that year, sadly there is no way in hell that the Rocketts will accomplish that feat.

Sedale Threatt · Post #20 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:43 am

I'm going to say no, but damn -- 20 straight wins is 20 straight wins. You don't fluke into something like that, no matter how easy your schedule might be. It's a remarkable achievement.

I admire their ability to maintain their focus despite the blow of losing Yao. I also admire their defense, which keeps them in games even when they shoot like complete garbage (like tonight).

In the end, however, I wouldn't respect myself as a basketball fan if I professed any fear for a team coached by Rick Adelman.