[OFFICIAL] Media Conspiracy

Preseason performances are not taken into account. It appears there is no eye test. It’s based strictly off RAPTOR rating for each individual player. As we know Jalen will rate low because of his first half performance that brings his total score way down. But we all know the tremendous growth he has shown since that time. It’s just not an accurate representation of what we are going to get this year. I think the overall youth of the team creates a larger variance in such ratings.

I was offended when I first saw the prediction. Then I was excited at the prospect of that record because I know from watching this team that we are headed in the right direction, so another year with a top pick is good news.

 

We have been historically bad for years now. I think the rest of the league sees that, too. What do you expect.

 

Somewhere where they put the Spurs and Thunder would be a good guess if the team plays well.

 

NBA.com has this team as the 24th best so it's subjective.

https://www.nba.com/news/power-rankings-2022-23-week-1

 

Don't know how we're worse then the magic but the spot is alright.

 

Potentially teams 17, 18, 19, and 20 "qualify" for the play-in so ranked at 24 you could argue we are "fighting" for a play in spot in April.

 

media conspiracy has been in full-effect…in overdrive

How is NBA.com gonna have a poll of who will be the best rookie in 5 years, and the options are Paolo, Chet, Ivey, and Keegan? Only one guy taken in the top 5 wasn’t included as an option, and surprise surprise, he just so happens to play for the Rockets…

they do this on purpose

 

The Ringer just ranked the Rockets as the 15th best young core in the league

 

The blueprint is out for when you need to up your website traffic and social media engagement.

Just diss Jalen Green or one of the Rockets. Profit.

 

I think BigE speaks for all Real Rockets Fans™ when he implies Kelly Iko is a Sengun-hating POS

 

You didn't support our team.

You either support the franchise or GTFO and take your crappy trade proposals with you.

 

friendly reminder that Harden was ROBBED in 2017 and 2019, and the DA declined to press charges

 

what a f'n clown still have no idea how he got this job

 

does CF have a pharmacy?? because there seem to be an awful lot of butthurt fans out there tonight

 

Spineless media comes crawling back

 

https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/st...ial-running-phoenix-here-come-houston-rockets

4. Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets would like your attention

You thought the play-in loser's bracket was the worst-case scenario for the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors? The Rockets have won nine of 10, creeping 1½ games from the Warriors and putting both starry heavyweights one mini-slump from oblivion.

The hot stretch started before Alperen Sengun suffered a leg injury, but the Rockets have kept winning without him -- in part because Thompson has exploded in Sengun's starting spot. Jabari Smith Jr. -- a winning player, period -- guards opposing centers now, but Thompson has absorbed Sengun's role as pick-and-roll screener for Fred VanVleet and the scorching Jalen Green.

Thompson's nonexistent jumper -- he's 8-of-52 on 3s -- does less harm to Houston's spacing when he's in the action as a screener. He can dart to the rim for vicious dunks and scooping layups, and he's a canny passer on the move. Thompson thrives along the recesses of the baseline, cutting for slams, leaping for put-backs and touching nifty interior dimes. He's a menace in transition.

Thompson is a strong 6-foot-7 and has emerged already as one of the best and most versatile perimeter defenders in the league. He is feisty and smart, with hands that swipe in a blur:

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Thompson stays down on Kyle Kuzma's pump fake, then disabuses Kuzma of the notion of even trying to drive. Kuzma dishes to Deni Avdija, goes to set a screen and tries to trick Thompson by slipping out of the pick early. Nope.

It's unclear how Thompson and Sengun fit. Sengun lives mostly in the paint; he's a below-average jump-shooter with a slow release and a habit of taking one-legged flamingo shots for no reason. (To be clear, I am pro-flamingo shot. Weird is good.)

Thompson doesn't really function as a lead ball handler -- it's tough sledding without a proven jumper -- and the Rockets have Green and VanVleet for that. Dillon Brooks is the designated wing stopper.

Presuming a full recovery from leg surgery, Tari Eason is coming for a starting spot. Cam Whitmore has earned minutes. Houston has seven potential young building blocks. Part of the fun is figuring out which combinations work best, and which might never work well.