The Dream Shake Regular Season Awards: Most Impressive Victory
by Tom Martin on Apr 15, 2011 10:22 AM CDT
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PrintIt wasn't the regular season that many of us expected, but given the circumstances, an impressive late-season run and another near-playoff miss could serve to provide a sturdy foundation for the future. But now that it's over, it's time to hand out awards. In this case, you get to vote on who wins. We'll have a different award to hand out each day, so keep checking in. Feel free to discuss your reasoning for making a particular vote in the comments.
Previous Award: Most Improved Player
Contrary to the recent past, the Rockets took care of business against the inferior teams this year, only to find themselves without the typical slew of underdog victories that defined their 2009-2010 season. While there were certainly a few key wins here and there, nothing defiantly stood out. There were opportunities to pull off these types of wins, sure, but all too often the Rockets came up just short of grasping one of those impressive victories. However, I think the following list fits the bill decent enough (let me know if I missed anything, it's a long season):
Note: There are a few wins against superior teams that are omitted due to opposing star players being injured. See: @Utah, @Boston.
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I enjoyed the win at Portland
I think it was the most complete game they played all season. One game I won’t forget was the game @ Boston without Chuck and K-Mart. They started AB and Kyle in the back court and J HIll got the start at C. They put up 108 against at the time the league’s best defensive team.
Funny how Memphis' ****-up has become Houston's obsession
I know I didnt forget it.
I was at that game and Celtic fans were seriously trying to maintain their cool. They were stunned by that one. I think even some Rockets fans were too. It was a massacre. But not as brutal a beating the Rockets put on Denver.
by Nobody is Better Than Jordan on Apr 15, 2011 10:45 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
How about when we beat the Jazz?
Those are always impressive victories.
Me against the world is a mismatch in my favor.
No D-Williams in either.
The Dream Shake ...on Twitter.
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
For me, it's a tie between San Antonio and L.A.
The atmosphere at both games were electric, considering L.A. always has their drones show up and the S.A. game was during the Final Four with a concert at Discovery Green just down the street. They were both big wins, but I think the S.A. victory had more value to the Rockets team at the time, considering they were making that playoff push.
by Nobody is Better Than Jordan on Apr 15, 2011 10:55 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
It was between the Celtics romp, Lakers and SA victories...
.. I had to go with the SA win because that was a must-have to keep our playoff hopes alive
San Antonio
At the time it was a must win game for the playoffs, and we were playing the best team in the league who was trying to hold off the lakers from taking their 1 seed. They came into Houston and gave us a good game, it was close but some clutch plays saved the rockets and sent it to overtime where we ended up winning.
by OJ ATM on Apr 15, 2011 12:42 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
100% LA Game
I still have chills from walking out of the stadium that night
If you're a fan of basketball, watch a movie called Sonicsgate. It's free, just google it.
When we beat Boston
the second time.
by since86rocketsfan on Apr 15, 2011 12:52 PM CDT reply actions
WOW
Forgot Boston. Let’s edit this.
The Dream Shake ...on Twitter.
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
ALTHOUGH
I will note that when we beat Boston, they were in the midst of a terrible spell.
The Dream Shake ...on Twitter.
"I think girls are probably just better shooters." - Steve Novak
They were, but really, if the Rockets wanted they could have held Boston to like 60 points and scored 120.
Our foot was off the gas in the early third quarter.
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I voted for Portland.
Portland has one of the best homecourts in the NBA, and on top of that, we do not match up well with them at all. To beat them like that on their home floor was a great achievement.
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
Dude the game against the Lakers when Battier when bat shit crazy?!
That game was fucking awesome!
by basketball is cool on Apr 15, 2011 6:52 PM CDT reply actions
Toss up
Between the Lakeshow and Spurs home wins. I was fortunate enough to attend both games and will not soon forget them. The energy was fantastic throughout the WHOLE game.
It seems better when the visitor’s cronies show up at TC. It’s like Htown fans need someone to out-cheer to be properly loud.
by Slackary on Apr 17, 2011 1:33 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
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