nba.com - 10/29/2008
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Seeing the game through the eyes of an expert Jason Friedman Rockets.com Staff Writer HOUSTON - I'm probably pretty boring to watch a game with because I'm all about expected values. I don't even care if it goes in or not, I'm all about it, Should it go in?' I can live with randomness. I ...
thehoopdoctors.com - 11/2/2008
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when most people look back on the 2007-08
season for the Rockets they will remember ‘The Streak’....
The Rockets went on an amazing 22 game win streak last year, second best in NBA history. However throughout the whole streak I couldn’t help but think in the back of my mind that the Rockets of 2008 ...
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Houston Rockets: There is a new 'Big Three' in town
sports.espn.go.com - 10/24/2008
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HOW DO YOU KNOW ... THIS GAME ISN'T
ROCKET SCIENCE? Rockets GM Daryl Morey puts his faith...
in numbers. Now he just needs to get them to add up to a title. by Eric Neel The clammy desk jockey on the TV is describing a disaster: the worst single-day ...
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Meet Rockets GM Daryl Morey - ESPN The Magazine
celticsblog.com - 11/5/2008
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My first impressions of Ray Allen when he
was interviewed after the trade to bring him to...
Boston was that he was as smooth as a politician answering questions. So it only makes sense that he would shine on Election Day.
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Ray's Day
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Wednesday Mini-Bullets
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Rockets.com's Jason Friedman spends decent time deciphering this quote, from Daryl Morey's right-hand man, Houston Vice President of Basketball Operations Sam Hinkie: "I'm probably pretty boring to watch a game with because I'm all about expected values. I don't even care if it goes in or not, I'm all about it, 'Should it go in?' I can live with randomness. I mean, if it's a close game in the end, yeah, I'm just like anyone else. But I just want us to play the odds all the time." It's the 2008 version of Larry Brown's "Play the Right Way." ...
Quote of the Day: Sam Hinkie on EVsA Random Dribble Down Ball Street?
Dan Shanoff —
... take, but over time I want our players to continue to make smart decisions over the long term, and to do that you really have to take out whether the shot goes in or not, and you have to focus more on whether it should go in and whether it’s a good shot for our offense. That’s pretty critical, otherwise you end up chasing what you just saw—which might have been pure luck—versus constantly focusing on the future and what you’re most likely to see. Damn, the Rockets front office is smart. I'm so crazy to pick Houston to win the NBA title? -- ...
Belated 2008-2009 Prediction Post
Pure Point —
... Derrick Rose looks like he could be something else. MIP: Ty Thomas is going to make Chicago breathe a sigh of relief that they aren't in another Ty Chandler situation. DPOY: Ron Artest, because Shane Battier never gets any credit. 6MOY: Lamar Odom, with Manu out, the title is up for grabs. COY: Sam Mitchell, because I picked the Raptors to outperform expectations and the team that does that usually wins this award. Exec. OY: Daryl Morey and Co. Because of this and this and this.
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Game Thread: Rockets (4-3) at Suns (6-2)
ValleyoftheSuns.com —
... I love how the Rockets have assembled this roster with management that’s the closest thing the NBA has to an Oakland A’s-style Moneyball team, as their VP of basketball operations Sam Hinkie only cares if a shot should go in rather than if it actually does. ...
Game Thread: Rockets (4-3) at Suns (6-2)
Fanster.com —
... I love how the Rockets have assembled this roster with management that’s the closest thing the NBA has to an Oakland A’s-style Moneyball team, as their VP of basketball operations Sam Hinkie only cares if a shot should go in rather than if it actually does. ...
Shoot First...Ask Questions Later
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Basketball's statistical revolution has come a long way in recent years, yet PPG is still stubbornly entrenched as basketball's defining stat. A lot of clubs are starting to employ more sophisticated metrics in evaluating a player, but points still command a lot of power at the negotiating table. Players know it. Their agents know it. And ownership knows it. Coaches evangelize about the value of the little things, hustle, and stuff that doesn't show up in the box score, but NBA salaries are more closely correlated with points than any intangible ...
Executive Search: Sam Hinkie
Canis Hoopus —
I think this is Sam Hinkie (via www.kumarfam.com)
From Rockets.com:
When you first enter Hinkie’s office, it's the walls which immediately grab your attention. Opposite the doorway is a giant flatscreen TV but, believe it or not, that’s probably the least interesting decorative device in the room. Far more intriguing is the wall behind his desk, filled as it is with magnets featuring the names of every NBA player – organized by team – and their current salary. Meanwhile, the adjacent wall ...
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thedreamshake.com 11/22/2008 — How the F did the Rockets beat the Wi**rds last night? I don't think I've ever seen a more misleading final score. There is no way the Rockets were 12 points better than anyone last night with the way they played, and yet, there it is - 103-91 . I ...
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blazersedge.com 11/6/2008 — OK, so far we’ve been out of the frying pan, into the fire, and rolled around in hot coals for a while. Now, my friends, it’s time to drink some gasoline.
The Houston Rockets are coming to town.
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Boston vs. Houston - Recap - November 04, 2008
scores.espn.go.com 11/5/2008 — Allen, Garnett come up big for Celts while Rockets' Yao, Artest struggle in loss HOUSTON -- Celtics coach Doc Rivers chatted with Rockets general manager Daryl Morey after Boston's 103-99 victory over Houston on Tuesday night. "Y'all are going to be ...
Celtics Face off Against New Look Rockets
celticsblog.com 11/4/2008 —
Next Game
Boston Celtics @ Houston Rockets
Tuesday, Nov 4, 2008, 8:30 PM EST Toyota Center
Complete Coverage >
Boston Celtics (2-1) at Houston Rockets (3-0) Tuesday November 4th, 8:30 PM ET Season Game #4, Road ...
An Evening with Dream Shake
ripcityproject.com 10/26/2008 — With the acquisition of Ron Artest, the Houston Rockets have become the popular pick to put their mark on this season and go deep into the playoffs. Generally, history has not been kind to the October media darlings. But the Rockets remain a top team, ...
Rockets are an Insult to Previous "Big Three" Members
theassociation.blogs.com 11/10/2008 — by Craig Kwasniewski
Rocket's Big Thee... a Big Letdown, a Big Disappointment, a Big Misnomer, a Big Mistake... Very Overrated!!!!!
All the hype and that's it? Seriously I'm supposed to believe that the Rockets are NBA Finals material? ...
Specutation On Most Sparkling Bench Players Of Houston Rockets —
Bleacher Report - NBA 10/29/2008
First, please allow me to present my starters and bench players.
Starters: Y. Ming (C), L. Scola (PF), S. Battier (SF), T. Mcgrady (SG), R. Alston(PG).
Sixth Man:R. Artest (SF,PF)
Back-ups: C. Landry(C,PF), J. Dorsey(C,PF), A. Brooks ...
Disappointing Debut —
Wizards Insider 10/30/2008
How deflating was that opening night loss? Was it a sign of things to come or just one blip in a long season? At least there are two intriguing games tonight on TNT that could take your minds off of the Wizards' clunker: Rockets vs. Mavericks at 7 and ...
