Houston, We Had A Dynasty - Officially Retired

[Andrew]

With 12 games to get 2 wins, I'd say that's a realistic goal.

[kibaxx7]

Still looking great man Can't wait for the next recaps!

[Axel The Great]

With 12 games to get 2 wins, I'd say that's a realistic goal.

I've already tied the best W/L record in franchise history at 58-24. It'll be hard not to have a 60-win season because nobody taught Kevin Martin how to miss a shot.

Still looking great man Can't wait for the next recaps!

Thanks. Next is a 2-game recap, so much for the 4-game recaps.

[Axel The Great]

2-game Recap

[58-12] Houston Rockets 100-89 Los Angeles Clippers [27-44]


The bench provided the energy necessary to win the game.

NOTE: Chris Kaman was out with injury this game.

The Rockets had a close game against the Clippers. The first quarter was a bit of a struggle for the Rockets, getting outscored by the Clippers 27-22. However, the second quarter was the key to the Rockets game. David Andersen exploded for 8 points in the 2nd, finishing with a career high 15. David's 2nd quarter surge sparked some energy within the team, as the Clippers never had the lead again after the second. The Clippers battled and pounded, but they didn't prevail as the Rockets continue to be unstopable at home.

SPOTG-

Kevin Martin
29 points | 3 reb | 4 ast | 1 stl

Top Scorers-
Rockets: Kevin Martin- 29
Clippers: Baron Davis- 28

Board Crashers-
Rockets: Yao Ming- 13
Clippers: DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin- 7

Assists-
Rockets: Aaron Brooks- 7
Clippers: Baron Davis- 11

Box Scores-
22 33 23 22 100
27 21 20 21 89


Scola delivers a clipping dunk, something that's very rare.

[59-12] Houston Rockets 97-99 Los Angeles Lakers [47-25]


Kobe continued to be Kobe.

The Rockets received their third home loss of the season. The first quarter was a huge struggle for the Rockets, shooting 29% from the field. The second quarter wasn't any better. In the third quarter, the Lakers landed a 16 point lead, due to hot three point shooting from Derek Fisher and Ron Artest. However, the Rockets went on an 8-0 run, and the game was beginning to get exciting. Kevin Martin tied the game with 7 seconds left after a 3 point play. Ron Artest would score the game-winner, spinning and scoring a lay-up with 1.7 seconds left. Aaron Brooks was forced to run to halfcourt and settle for a deep trey, but just barely bounced off the rim, signaling a disappionting loss for the Rockets.

SPOTG-

Pau Gasol
14 points | 10 reb | 6 ast | 2 blk | 1 stl

Top Scorers-
Rockets: Kevin Martin- 29
Lakers: Derek Fisher- 26

Board Crashers-
Rockets: Yao Ming- 14
Lakers: Andrew Bynum- 11

Assists-
Rockets: Aaron Brooks- 9
Lakers: Derek Fisher- 8

Box Scores-
20 28 23 26 97
27 30 20 22 99


Kevin Martin won the scoring battle against Kobe.
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10 games left in the grueling regular season. The next few recaps will be of 2-4 games, and expect one more loss from me, as I don't want to have a 69-win season.

[kibaxx7]

expect one more loss from me, as I don't want to have a 69-win season.

Are you really going to lose a game on purpose just for that?

[Andrew]

Shades of the real Artest in this year's Western Conference Finals. Just one shy of 60 now.

[Axel The Great]

expect one more loss from me, as I don't want to have a 69-win season.

Are you really going to lose a game on purpose just for that?

No, I'm probably not gonna lose on purpose, but with a tough schedule, I'm probably gonna lose 1-3 games more.

Shades of the real Artest in this year's Western Conference Finals. Just one shy of 60 now.

He was a pain in the ass, but my defense gave him the easy lay-up. Hoping to up to 60 when I beat the Wizards.

[Keef]

I've been following this for a while now even though I just registered a few days ago. Just like to say that you're doing great and good luck for the playoffs!

[Axel The Great]

Hey thanks, it's nice to know that I have hidden readers. I'll be looking to win Yao his first ring.

Oh yeah, and welcome to the forum!

[Axel The Great]

2-game Recap

[59-13] Houston Rockets 101-91 Washington Wizards [29-43]


Trevor Ariza's outside shot isn't perfect, but what is perfect is his ability to get to the basket.

Though the Rockets won this game, the Wizards proved that their victory against them last time wasn't a fluke. The Rockets set out to a 17-point lead in the 2nd quarter, but in the 3rd quarter the Wizards picked apart at this deficit and came within 6, but Kevin Martin once again helped the Rockets pull away as the Rockets continue their dominance at home.

SPOTG-

Kevin Martin
32 points | 4 reb | 3 ast | 1 blk | 2 stl

Top Scorers-
Rockets: Kevin Martin- 32
Wizards: Gilbert Arenas- 31

Board Crashers-
Rockets: Yao Ming- 9
Wizards: Andray Blatche- 11

Assists-
Rockets: Aaron Brooks- 8
Wizards: Gilbert Arenas- 9

Box Scores-
29 26 19 27 101
22 18 27 24 91


Rockets had a bad game this game.

[60-13] Houston Rockets 84-91 San Antonio Spurs [47-26]


By far Yao's best poster in his collection.

The Spurs entered this game on a 5-game winning streak. The Rockets saw why they are on a winning streak, as they had the lead for barely the first 3 minutes of the game. This game was a defensive shutdown for both teams, neither team getting out to double-digit leads throughout the entire game. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili combined for 54 points, and Richard Jefferson and Tim Duncan added more to the party. On the other side, Kevin Martin wasn't getting any help, except from Aaron Brooks who finished with 15. Yao is 7'6', but this game he appeared 5'5' as he finished with only 6 points and 3 rebounds, and showing no effort offensively. However he did have 3 blocks.

The Spurs closed out the 3rd quarter on a 10-0 run. Also during mid 4th quarter, they went on a defensive rampage, and the Rockets found themselves in a tight spot, going cold in shooting, and never regaining the lead after the 3rd quarter. "If this is a sign of how we're going to perform in the playoffs, we will see an upset in the first round," said head coach Rick Adelman in a post game interview. On the bright side, the Rockets still have a 60-win season for the first time in franchise history, and homecourt advantage in the playoffs is basically clinched.

SPOTG-

Tony Parker
29 points | 11 ast | 3 reb | 1 stl

Top Scorers-
Rockets: Kevin Martin- 31
Spurs: Tony Parker- 29

Board Crashers-
Rockets: Jordan Hill- 6
Spurs: Tim Duncan- 12

Assists-
Rockets: Aaron Brooks and Kyle Lowry- 5
Spurs: Tony Parker- 11


Timmy D tried to get revenge on Yao, but Yao disappeared behind the bench players.

Box Scores-
22 25 19 18 84
25 23 26 17 91


Manu Ginobili played "con huevos" as Argentinians would describe.
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8 games left in the season. I hope my game against the Spurs was just a "fluke" loss, because that's not how I want to play in the playoffs. Monthly recap is next.

[Andrew]

Congrats on getting to 60 wins, tough loss to the Spurs but Yao's meager performance certainly would've made that a difficult game to win. At least you avoid 69 wins.

[Axel The Great]

March Report

East Player of the Month-
Paul Pierce- 24.9 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.5 BPG, 1.3 SPG
East Rookie-
Brandon Jennings- 16 PPG, 7.6 APG, 1.4 SPG

West Player of the Month-
Kevin Martin- 31.7 PPG, 3 RPG, .8 SPG
West Rookie-
Tyreke Evans- 19.5 PPG, 7.4 APG, 1.5 SPG

MVP Candidates-
Kobe Bryant- 27.2 PPG, 4.7 APG, 1.2 BPG, 2.1 SPG
LeBron James- 26.5 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 2 BPG, 1.6 SPG
Kevin Martin- 29.6 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 2.9 APG
Steve Nash- 24.3 PPG, 8.6 APG, 1.3 SPG
Stephen Jackson- 24.5 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 4.4 APG, 1.8 BPG, 1.4 SPG

League Leaders-
PPG- Kevin Martin (29.6) Kobe Bryant (27.2) Kevin Durant and LeBron James (26.5) Danny Granger (25.7)
RPG- Chris Kaman (12.4) Yao Ming (11.9) Brook Lopez (11.8) Dwight Howard and Al Horford (11.7)
APG- Rajon Rondo (9.6) Russell Westbrook (8.8) Jason Kidd (8.7) Steve Nash (8.6) Mike Bibby (8.4)
SPG- Kobe Bryant (2.1) Tyreke Evans (1.9) Kevin Durant, Rajon Rondo, and Eric Gordon (1.7)
BPG- Dwight Howard (2.8) Kevin Garnett and Brook Lopez (2.5) Chris Kaman and Roy Hibbert (2.4)

East Standings-
Cavs 50-25*
Bulls 46-28*
Celtics 43-31
Knicks 40-34
Magic 40-34
Heat 40-35
Hawks 38-36
Bobcats 37-37
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Pistons 37-37
76ers 34-41
Raptors 34-40
Bucks 32-42
Wizards 30-44
Pacers 29-46x
Nets 26-49x

West-
Rockets 60-14*
Lakers 50-25*
Suns 50-25*
Spurs 48-26*
Mavs 48-27*
Nuggets 37-38
Blazers 37-38
Hornets 35-41
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Warriors 31-43
Grizzlies 31-43
Kings 30-46
Jazz 30-46
Clippers 28-47
T-Wolves 25-50x
Thunder 23-51x

*- Clinched playoff berth
x- Eliminated

[Andrew]

Looks like you'll probably be facing the Hornets, barring a meltdown. Martin's got the scoring title locked up, though I'm guessing Kobe will probably get the MVP trophy.

[Keef]

Martin only third in the MVP run? Oh well he got PotM . I guess that 2.9 APG figure really is killing his chances but hes got his (first?) scoring title in the bag.

EDIT: just noticed- Thunder is LAST?!

[kibaxx7]

Manu Ginobili played "con huevos" as Argentinians would describe.

Lol, couldn't have written something better.

[Axel The Great]

Congrats on getting to 60 wins, tough loss to the Spurs but Yao's meager performance certainly would've made that a difficult game to win. At least you avoid 69 wins.

If Yao's not scoring or rebounding, it's like playing 4-on-5. I think the reason for his rebounding troubles is that the Spurs forced him out on the perimeter, and he's very uncomfortable doing that.

Looks like you'll probably be facing the Hornets, barring a meltdown. Martin's got the scoring title locked up, though I'm guessing Kobe will probably get the MVP trophy.

I hope they don't meltdown, if the Warriors catch up and I have to face them, Clutch will be disappointed.

The scoring title is in the bag, all I need to do is get K-Mart to score 20+ points in the remaining games and he'll be fine. I'd like it better if LeBron won the MVP trophy though.

Martin only third in the MVP run? Oh well he got PotM . I guess that 2.9 APG figure really is killing his chances but hes got his (first?) scoring title in the bag.

EDIT: just noticed- Thunder is LAST?!

Yeah, K-Mart isn't really a pass-first guy like Brooks or Lowry, he's a scorer, so 2.9 APG is reasonable, but I'll try to get that avg up in the next games. And yes, this will be his first scoring title.

IDK how OKC is in last, with KD being in the top 5 in scoring, and Westbrook averages 8.8 APG.

Manu Ginobili played "con huevos" as Argentinians would describe.

Lol, couldn't have written something better.

It's good to type my first language on a post every once in a while.

[Bucket]

OKC
Third title ?

[Clutch]

hmmm sucks that you still have trouble against the big boys ... it'll be one tough road just coming out of the Western conf. by the looks of it

if the Warriors catch up and I have to face them, Clutch will be disappointed.

i wouldn't be disappointed but you might be; last time the Dubs made a run to secure an 8th spot they pulled off one of the greatest upsets in nba history besides, barring injuries to any of NOH's key players i doubt they'll be caught

btw, love the Scola from-the-free-throw-stripe dunk - w00t!

[Axel The Great]

OKC
Third title ?

Yeah, hard to believe the T-Wolves are better than them.

Hopefully this will be the Rockets third title.

hmmm sucks that you still have trouble against the big boys ... it'll be one tough road just coming out of the Western conf. by the looks of it

if the Warriors catch up and I have to face them, Clutch will be disappointed.

i wouldn't be disappointed but you might be; last time the Dubs made a run to secure an 8th spot they pulled off one of the greatest upsets in nba history besides, barring injuries to any of NOH's key players i doubt they'll be caught

btw, love the Scola from-the-free-throw-stripe dunk - w00t!

The Hornets beat one time this season, so going up against them, I will have a tough time. The Warriors also beat me once, so either way, it'll be a tough road.

Scola is a perimeter big man, so dunks are something that's rare in his resume. Still, that's a nice dunk.

[Axel The Great]

3-game Recap

[60-14] Houston Rockets 100-89 Boston Celtics [43-31]


The Rockets just can't stop Paul Pierce.

After a disappointing loss against the Spurs, the Rockets picked up a hard-fought W at the TD Garden. The game was tied at halftime, and the third quarter didn't see much scoring action, with both teams just playing defense. However, the 4th quarter proved to be the difference for the Rockets. They found a way how to penetrate through the Celtics' defense, which has a reputation of being unstopable (ie 2008) . In the end, the Rockets allowed Rajon Rondo to take threes, while playing great defense on Paul Pierce and Ray Allen. It worked wonders, as Rondo was given 3 open looks in a row, but couldn't hit any of them.

SPOTG-

Yao Ming
20 points | 15 reb | 2 ast | 1 blk

Top Scorers-
Rockets: Kevin Martin- 24
Celtics: Paul Pierce- 31

Board Crashers-
Rockets: Yao Ming- 15
Celtics: Kevin Garnett- 12

Assists-
Rockets: Aaron Brooks- 6
Celtics: Rajon Rondo- 13

Box Scores-
21 25 20 34 100
26 20 18 25 89


Yao bounced back with a 20-15 game, also going 12/12 from the charity stripe.

[61-14] Houston Rockets 109-100 Indiana Pacers [29-47]


Kevin Martin pulled through in OT.

This game was of no importance to either team. The Rockets clinched homecourt throughout the playoffs, and the Pacers are eliminated, so no need to play this game. However, both of these teams made this game count. In the beginning, the Rockets seemed to have given in to the regular season, missing shot after shot, and the Pacers just looked dominant, they had a 5 point lead at halftime.

"Just because we have the highest place in the playoffs doesn't mean you can goof off this game, we need momentum and confidence going into the playoffs," were Rick Adelman's words at halftime. Rick's words didn't motivate anyone, as the Pacers set out to a 15 point lead in the 3rd, but the Rockets narrowed it down to 11 before the 4th. In the 4th, Kevin Martin and Aaron Brooks saw their coach's grim face, and rallied and battled to try to take their first lead in the game. The Rockets went on an 8-0 run, only trailing by 3 with a few minutes left in the game. The game was tied at 93 with the Rockets getting the last possession of the game, and Kevin Martin was given another game-winning opportunity, but the ball barely bounced off the rim due to the Pacers' tough defense. Overtime came.

In OT, the Rockets set out what Coach Adelman said to do, win. They capitalised on the Pacers' downfall of bricked shots and closed the game out from the FT line, with TJ Ford and Roy Hibbert fouling out, earning another hard-fought win, and gaining momentum before the playoffs.

SPOTG-

Troy Murphy
33 points | 12 reb | 1 blk

Top Scorers-
Rockets: Kevin Martin- 36
Pacers: Troy Murphy- 33

Board Crashers-
Rockets: Yao Ming- 13
Pacers: Troy Murphy- 12

Assists-
Rockets: Aaron Brooks- 11
Pacers: TJ Ford- 8

Box Scores-
16 25 20 32 16 109
26 20 26 21 7 100

Here's a funny glitch I ran into when I was playing:

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[62-14] Houston Rockets 90-96 Memphis Grizzlies [31-45]


Yao had another dominating game, despite the loss.

The Grizzlies pulled off a surprising win, mainly due to the cause that if they lose one more game, they're out of the playoff race. Rudy Gay couldn't be stopped this game, and he finished with 34, with Marc Gasol swept the boards with 15 points and 16 rebounds. Zach Randolph helped with 17 points and 10 boards. On the Rockets side, Kevin Martin was quiet with 22 points, but had 8 assists. In the end, the Grizzlies were too much for the Rockets, as they take one game in the season series.

SPOTG-

Yao Ming
21 points | 10 reb | 4 blk

Top Scorers-
Rockets: Kevin Martin- 22
Grizzlies: Rudy Gay- 34

Board Crashers-
Rockets: Yao Ming- 10
Grizzlies: Marc Gasol- 16

Assists-
Rockets: Aaron Brooks and Kevin Martin- 8
Grizzlies: OJ Mayo- 6

Box Scores-
24 21 20 25 90
21 25 26 24 96


Rudy Gay had a straight game.
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Just 5 more games until the post-season. It took me awhile to update as it's hard for me to get to my PS3 atm. Here are my last 5 games-
Jazz
Bobcats
@Suns
@Kings
Hornets

[Andrew]

Good to see Yao having some strong performances heading into the Playoffs. Definitely a weird glitch there, I haven't seen that one before but I have had the ball fly up into the ceiling a couple of times.

[Axel The Great]

Yao needs some momentum going into the playoffs, especially since I'm facing a team in the first round that's beaten me before this season. The reason for his strong performance is K-Mart and AB slowed the games down there, so a slow-paced game benefits him.

That was actually the first time I ran into that glitch, but I have run into that glitch that you mentioned many times too. Back to the drawing boards for Elite 11 right?

[cavs4872]

Clever caption about Gay's straight game. And good luck in these last few games man, they shouldn't be too much trouble.

[kibaxx7]

OT win against an eliminated team, lol, but great triumph. Yao still dominant!

[Clutch]

"Just because we have the highest place in the playoffs doesn't mean you can goof off this game, we need momentum and confidence going into the playoffs," were Rick Adelman's words at halftime.

yeah man, listen to coach! who do you guys think they are... LA?

you momentum is screwed atm... that game vs Indy was terrible, then spankage at the hands of the Grizz? Yao's the man, but he can't be expected to win it all by himself!