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Bull's-eye
02-26-2008, 01:54 PM
Houston Chronicle is reporting that Houston Rocket center Yao Ming is out for the season with a stress fracture in his foot.
kepdawg
02-26-2008, 01:55 PM
That sucks! :(
STANG RED
02-26-2008, 01:59 PM
Rockets can stick a fork in this season.:(
JR2004
02-26-2008, 02:00 PM
Geez I would've thought it would've been McGrady, not Yao...Is there any other franchise that has had as bad a run at luck over such a prolonged period of time when it comes to injuries as Houston has?
buff4life
02-26-2008, 02:05 PM
Rockets now out of playoffs...
jason
02-26-2008, 02:07 PM
i hate to see players get injured...

but...

IMO

yao = overrated


he is only an all-star because 2 billion chinese people vote for him each year...

t-mac is the key guy to get to the playoffs...once they are there, he probably cant do anything, again, but he is the key to getting them there...
SWMustang
02-26-2008, 02:17 PM
Originally posted by jason
i hate to see players get injured...

but...

IMO

yao = overrated


he is only an all-star because 2 billion chinese people vote for him each year...

t-mac is the key guy to get to the playoffs...once they are there, he probably cant do anything, again, but he is the key to getting them there...

he's averaging 22 points and 11 boards a game. He will be sorely missed by the rockets. He's not overrated as fas as his importance to the team. I saw some stats where the rockets had a better record with Yao playing and mcgrady injured as opposed to the games where Mcgrady played and Yao was out with injury.
Maroon87
02-26-2008, 03:05 PM
Man that is no bueno....they were rolling.
Phil C
02-26-2008, 03:57 PM
That is too bad. Without him they won't go far in the playoffs if they get there. Tough luck. :(
Necks_Fan
02-26-2008, 04:22 PM
A team with great expectations will now struggle to keep their playoff spot and will do nothing even if they make it in. This injury just destroyed this season and it's a shame because they had as good a chance as anyone. Should come back better next season with a better understanding of Rick Adelman's System, so here's to a great 08-09 Season.
Emerson1
02-26-2008, 04:36 PM
Originally posted by SWMustang
he's averaging 22 points and 11 boards a game. He will be sorely missed by the rockets. He's not overrated as fas as his importance to the team. I saw some stats where the rockets had a better record with Yao playing and mcgrady injured as opposed to the games where Mcgrady played and Yao was out with injury.
He just doesn't like him because he's chinese
Emerson1
02-26-2008, 04:37 PM
Originally posted by Necks_Fan
A team with great expectations will now struggle to keep their playoff spot and will do nothing even if they make it in. This injury just destroyed this season and it's a shame because they had as good a chance as anyone. Should come back better next season with a better understanding of Rick Adelman's System, so here's to a great 08-09 Season.
I bet Tmac is moved during the off season
Bull's-eye
02-26-2008, 04:52 PM
Do the Rockets make the playoffs? Last season, Houston was 22-10 without Yao Ming.
Emerson1
02-26-2008, 04:54 PM
Originally posted by Bull's-eye
Do the Rockets make the playoffs? Last season, Houston was 22-10 without Yao Ming.
Was that this season? no

Dallas could of not had dirk for 32 games last year and made the playoffs to.
Necks_Fan
02-26-2008, 05:06 PM
Originally posted by Emerson1
Was that this season? no

Dallas could of not had dirk for 32 games last year and made the playoffs to. Yea, so much of Houston's game is Yao drawing the double and kicking it to the role players who have been knocking down shots.

It will be much harder for Landry/Scola/ Head/ Battier/ etc to get open looks with other teams neglecting our low post on defense rather than giving a ton of attention to it.
Antec
02-26-2008, 06:24 PM
There goes their chances of doing much in n the playoffs if they blow and not make them

Rockets have bad luck like other pro teams in Houston,

Will have to use injuries as an excuse like Texans and Astros do
JasperDog94
02-26-2008, 06:32 PM
This sucks...big time.:( :speech: :speech:
Maroon87
02-26-2008, 06:48 PM
Originally posted by Bull's-eye
Do the Rockets make the playoffs? Last season, Houston was 22-10 without Yao Ming.

Yeah, but the West is much tougher this year than it's ever been IMO. They just went 20-3 and gained one position in the standings, and that was at full strength. If they make it they will be very fortunate.
JasperDog94
02-26-2008, 06:50 PM
...and in related news Mark Stein drops the Rockets in the power rankings from 3rd to 15th.:(
zebrablue2
02-26-2008, 09:39 PM
how the heck did this injury happen. I started watching the game and they said ming out for the season and I said what the heck..
Bull Butter
02-26-2008, 09:56 PM
Yao's abscence is not bothering them tonight as they lead 55-28 over Washington in the 3rd Qtr.
Emerson1
02-26-2008, 09:58 PM
Originally posted by Bull Butter
Yao's abscence is not bothering them tonight as they lead 55-28 over Washington in the 3rd Qtr.
Lets just give them the championship now then.
Bull's-eye
02-27-2008, 11:09 AM
Originally posted by Maroon87
Yeah, but the West is much tougher this year than it's ever been IMO. They just went 20-3 and gained one position in the standings, and that was at full strength. If they make it they will be very fortunate.

They actually were in 10th place and have moved up to #7. They also passed Utah, but the Jazz get the 4th seed because they lead their division. Right now, 2 games separate six teams from the 2nd positon.
JasperDog94
02-27-2008, 11:23 AM
Originally posted by Bull's-eye
They actually were in 10th place and have moved up to #7. They also passed Utah, but the Jazz get the 4th seed because they lead their division. Right now, 2 games separate six teams from the 2nd positon. But Utah wouldn't necessarily get the home court advantage with the 4th seed if the 5th seed has a better record. :confused: :crazy: :crazy:
kaorder1999
02-27-2008, 11:38 AM
i dont think anyone that is a 20 pt 10 reb/game guy is overrated.....
Bull's-eye
02-27-2008, 01:58 PM
Originally posted by kaorder1999
i dont think anyone that is a 20 pt 10 reb/game guy is overrated.....

Agree, Yao is not overrated. He has a very good touch and can be almost unstoppable because of his height. One of the best big man at shooting free throws and an above average rebounder. He does have problems with coordination, turnovers and he doesn't jump very well. His conditioning has really improved, but staying healthy has been a big problem these last couple of years. Yao is also one of the hardest workers you will find in the NBA.