Re: ***ROCKETS 07-08***
Hollinger's predictions are based on some formula, which is better than most experts' predictions. But you don't need Hollinger to see that the Rockets have a better team.
What were their weaknesses last year? Scoring, the PF & PG spot, and their bench. They pretty much fixed most of their weaknesses. With Adelman, they'll finally have some scoring punch. Bonzi plays well in the system, so there's some points & rebounding off the bench (don't forget how he torched the Spurs 2 years ago). Scola looked good in the summer. The guy is a hustler like Chuck Hayes, but he has a knack for getting buckets & has good vision w/o giving up any defense. He comes across as a smart player to me. This means Hayes's production goes to the bench. Mutombo is still one of the best defensive centers. Add in their billion PG's, at least one should provide some punch, and you have a very good 9-man crew.
They won 50 games last year, w/ Yao missing 40 or so games. What's not to like about them? Maybe their starting PG, but that's it.
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