Quote (CiroC @ Feb 26 2020 02:23am)
Rockets have one of the EASIEST schedules to end the season. They are looking great!
The 2nd and 3rd seeds look realistic again. Even in the 4th seed it's not the worst spot to be in. Since acquiring Robert Covington and going all out with the small ball lineup the Rockets are 5-2 with impressive wins over the Lakers, Celtics and Jazz. The two losses were to the Jazz (no Eric Gordon) by one point on a buzzer-beating three, and to the Suns on the road during a back to back (the night after they beat the Lakers) without Russell Westbrook. They were physically drained without their second best player.
Another test tonight against the young and talented Memphis Grizzlies. 7 p.m. game on ESPN.
If the Rockets can beat a playoff caliber Grizzlies team (8th seed) that's another quality win!
Portland fans hate me. Maybe the Rockets should "take it easy" tonight and lose so Memphis keeps a stranglehold on the 8th seed. I'm kidding!
Russ didn't even play against the Knicks. His load management all year long will pay dividends if his knee is healthy in the playoffs.