19 Wins....and Counting

It's strange that the first time I really step out to write about basketball it's not about the Kings, but rather about the Rockets. But 19 wins is nothing to sneeze at. Only two teams in NBA history have won 20 games in a row, and Houston aims to do that Wednesday at Atlanta. Seems like it could be a win, but then again you never know.

Now don't get me wrong, I'm a die-hard Kings fan. Hey, I even copped tickets to the game when Sactown came to H-Town. At the time I didn't know we were going to be just another name in the victims that the Rockets have taken out, but it ended up being a great game. Guess everything is bigger down here (winning column is a lot bigger than Sacto's).

It's hard to love the Rockets, but not hard to like the Rockets.

It's hard to love the Rockets because:
- Yao is sooooooooooo buttery, soft. And that's not a good thing. He plays like a 7'6" Chinese guy, meaning he's Charmin soft. If he only knew how to bang down in the post....But now he's wrapped it up for the season and the Rockets are scorching hot.

-McGrady. I used to defend him to my friend Mani. I mean come on, it was what, 3 years ago he went off for like 13 points in less than a minute to upset the Spurs. And let's not forget how purely talented he is. But I hate seeing the Rockets do the iso thing, and let McGrady stagnate the offense. Thankfully, he's been a full on team player.

- Luther Head. His name is Luther Head. It just sucks as a name (not his fault, I know). Call me prejudicial, but I've watched his game....and it's decent I guess. But his name is, and always will be, Luther Head. And he ain't no Deron Williams


But there are reasons for me to like the Rockets:

- Rick Adelman - come on, the dude gave Sacto some really great seasons, the brink of a few championships, and he got the short-end of the stick when they canned him for Eric Musselman. (Excuse me while I go vomit in the corner.....)

- Bobby Jackson - B JAX!! another left over from the golden era of the Kings. Bobby was all heart, copped 6th man award, and despite perpetual injuries (friggin abdomen!), was, as Shaikh would say, "Sooooo sick wit it."

- Justin Williams - Kings never knew how to use this guy. He had monster games (rebounding and defensively) and then would find himself back on the bench. And we're talking about a team without good rebounding or good defense. Guy gets waived in Sac, and he signs with the Rockets. I can dig it.

- Rafer Alston - Skip to My Lou?! One of the few (actually the only, I think) And-1 guys to make it legitimately in the NBA. and He's actually become a top-tier (or 2nd tier at the least) point guard. Skips been on FIRE.

- Carl Landry, Luis Scola, and Chuck Hayes - underrated bangers! scrappy guys getting it done, banging in the blocks.


So there you have it. Rockets go for 20 on Wednesday. Get em.
And since not much is going on with the Kings (although that win in LA WAS OFF THE CHAIN MANG), so for now, I'll watch the Rockets. Well that and every game is televised locally, so that makes it easier for a basketball fan to catch a basketball game.


GET EM'