Things that blow my mind: we are in 1st place?

by grungedave on Dec 1, 2008 10:43 AM CST in Whimsical Posts

Southwest Standings

	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Houston	11	7	.611	0	Lost 1
New Orleans	9	6	.600	0.5	Lost 1
San Antonio	9	7	.562	1	Lost 1
Dallas	8	8	.500	2	Won 1
Memphis	4	13	.235	6.5	Lost 6

(updated 12.1.2008 at 10:43 AM CST)

The inconsistent Rockets are in 1st freakin' place? WTF?

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Hrm

Pretty much all of the SW division has had a tough start. I don’t know whats wrong with New Orleans, San Antonio obviously had the injuries to Ginobli and Parker, Dallas seems to be hitting their stride a bit, and Memphis sucks.

by SackLunch on Dec 1, 2008 3:17 PM CST reply actions

The traditional Western powers are in a bit of a decline

Though as SackLunch said, Dallas is starting to come around.

God knows what’s up with New Orleans, though. They’ve got essentially the same cast plus James Posey, and I don’t think their schedule has been exceptionally difficult. At least Houston and San Antonio have the injury bug to blame.

by Jeffrey on Dec 1, 2008 4:54 PM CST reply actions

Encouraging

It’s nice to know that the Rockets have played inconsistently and haven’t been buried already. I see this as a half-full situation, as I think better play will come with some time, and a less insane schedule.

As for New Orleans, except for Paul most of that team outperformed expectations last year. This year they’re underperforming, like Houston is. I expect both will trend to expected levels and improve, but I do not believe NO will equal last year’s record in 08-09

by Xiane on Dec 3, 2008 12:57 AM CST reply actions

It shows the enormous amount of quality that is in this Rockets squad. To remain first in this tough division despite being a million miles away from best form? Impressive.

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by NBR on Dec 4, 2008 12:00 AM CST reply actions