Anyone catch the Rockets blasting off?

[KJ3]

i know it's preseason, i wouldn't have cared one single bit if they lost but a couple of good things from last night:

-carl landry is a player. that jump shot is pretty and it's got a little range.
-ron artest is a player x 2.
-aaron brooks would be starting if he would make better decisions with the ball. he always seems nervous or something...

[papabear]

I watched a little bit of it. You could see the potential of Adelman's offense, but it's not there. They created several opportunities for layups, but they were just out of sync enough to not be able to finish.

Aaron Brooks could easily develop into a good point gaurd for us, but I've never understood why everyone is so down on Alston. He could definitely be upgraded, and probably should be, but he doesn't get enough credit for the way he runs our offense. The offense is a lot smoother when he is on point compared to anyone else we stick in there. I know his shooting is erratic, but he's a decent defender most of the time. Right now he is by far the best option available. I think/hope Brooks steps up enough to surpass him, but until someone does that Skip is our point gaurd.

[KJ3]

I didn't mean that as a slight to Alston. He is what he is, a ball-handler, a few 3's, the terrible teardrop, and all heart on defense. Plus he's in line with the new look rockets of tougher players, Alston won't backdown from anyone.

If we could put Alston's mind in Brooks' body he would be the best point we've had since...I can remember.

[papabear]

Originally Posted by KJ3

I didn't mean that as a slight to Alston.

It was just more a general statement than a response to you. I've had several rocket conversations the last few weeks and have had to listen to how Alston is worst point gaurd in the league.

[KJ3]

ah, yea a lot of people really hate on Alston. I did for a while but i realize he's kept his job because nobody else on the rockets is better. As far as league-wide comparisons, sure he's not even close to Chris Paul, Deron Williams and the like but he's got great handles, a good decision maker with ball setting up the offense, pretty tenacious attitude on defense even if he's getting worked which I see as a sign of a true competitor. Really his big downfall is shooting, seeing as how we've got Yao, Artest, McGrady, Barry, I guess Landry is going to light it up this year, so on I think he'll fit in just fine.

Aaron Brooks speed and good handles get him into great positions to make plays but that's where his limitations currently sit.

[Nconroe]

yeah, I watched most of first two preseason games, Scola was good tonight. optimistic about a long run into playoffs, maybe championship this year.

I think Alston is okay, but not in top tier of point guards who other teams worry about. But really contributed last year, so hate to complain. I am not seeing Brooks develop as quick as I hoped. Tonight I guess it was just evaluation , fourth period saw a lot of three guards at same time, didn't look to smooth.