Charles Barkley continues to disrespect the Rockets by saying he thinks the Lakers are the second best team. Haha Chuck won’t let it go!
1 Like
Jmo but i don’t see any of the NBA prognisticators thinking the Rockets are the 2nd best team in Western Conf w Zero playoff experience. I think someone mentioned it above but for me if they win ONE playoff round it would be very successful season. Win TWO rounds in play for WCF Title would be tremendous year. The talent is there but for many Sengun, Green, Smith, Thompson, Eason etc it will be the first time exp playoff level Basketball. It matters imo.
Hoping for best but don’t expect anyone to pick them to go far.
1 Like
Post-Luka trade, that’s probably the consensus opinion. I don’t really think it’s disrespectful; we’d be underdogs in the second round even with home court advantage.
3 Likes
Very well could be underdogs in their 1st round opponent. Obviously speaking once there’s 8 teams left n Rocket’s began their Round. Clippers, Golden St, Minn, any of those will be very tough. Forget home court… disappointing crowds all year in TC.
When people bring up the Rockets locking up a 2 seed the week we lost the natty.
3 Likes
Yeah I suppose. However, I never hear him say anything good about the Rockets.
1 Like
That is pretty darn accurate. I couldn’t care less about the Rockets right now. Still thinking about that missed goaltending call.
It’s a Rockets thread @UHCoog !!
You care a little 
2 Likes
Can’t wait for the playoffs to start…
Just behind Coog tourney runs lies my second favorite basketball event to watch… Red Nation in the playoffs!!!
Just imagine suffering that natty loss and only having last year’s Rockets to look forward to…
2 Likes
If was last yrs team we would have 2 unimportant gms left. Be terrible 
1 Like
Hard pass.
1 Like
ESPN has the Rockets ranked # 4 in a power rankings of all NBA teams.
OKC
Cleveland
Boston
Houston
That would indicate they are the 2nd best in the West….
I don’t expect them to get to the Western Finals but I also would not be shocked……they have proven they can beat the top teams.
1 Like
He’s definitely butt hurt about his time with the Rockets….probably because he didn’t get a ring.
Kenny Smith usually balances him out as he is pro Rocket.
Yep those rankings pretty much all year long go hand in hand with the Records of the teams. We were talking more that it won’t be surprising one bit if the predictors , ESPN & TNT studio people pick the 7th seed to beat Rockets in 1st Round, since their new to this Territory.
If say they play Clippers - Harden, Leonard & Co that will be tall task w all that experience.
Just like you hoping for the best. Winning 1 Round would be good, win 2 Rounds be Tremendous for 1st year this group has been in Playoffs.
1 Like
Sometimes you get a group of young guys that are kind of ignorant of the pressure of the situation they are in….you never know.
I could see Jalen Green feeling the pressure and not playing well, whereas Amen would thrive under the pressure and be MVP of a series….that kid has that “Alpha Dog” gene.
Just my opinion….
5 Likes
Absolutely. Jalen who i was not a fan of his first 2 yrs, has made big strides this year. With his outside shooting & more team oriented n not trying to do it all himself w his highlight reel plays.
Less is more. 
1 Like
Plus Ime has experience coaching in the playoffs…
Hoping the Rockets shock the world!
Which is weird to say about a 2 seed out of the Western Conference…
1 Like
I’m loving the chance to play playoff Harden…
#chokeartist
1 Like
Take it back Kyle… NOW!! 
He’s due !!!
Hey… I loved watching Harden while he was here… even have a Harden jersey that I hoop in…
But if he gets in a game 7…
2 Likes