The Rockets met for practice Monday afternoon for the first time since their coach, J.B. Bickerstaff, said the team “disrespected the game,” and had an intense practice.
Guard James Harden said he hoped the whole team took Bickerstaff’s words to heart.
“We should,” Harden said. “If we don’t take it seriously, something is wrong.”
Bickerstaff made the comments following the Rockets’ 110-108 loss to New Orleans on Saturday night. Harden said he understood where his coach was coming from.
“Just not bringing it every night, no matter who we are playing,” Harden said. “We have to be ready to go, ready to play, ready to get wins.”
Forward Donatas Motiejunas said the team had a good practice Monday, with a lot of communication and priorities in place.
“I think he was accurate to say that,” Motiejunas said. “We aren’t the same team we were last year. We have to work harder to get back to that level.”
Don't know if it will last through the season, but they'll get a performance tonight.
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Guard James Harden said he hoped the whole team took Bickerstaff’s words to heart.
“We should,” Harden said. “If we don’t take it seriously, something is wrong.”
Bickerstaff made the comments following the Rockets’ 110-108 loss to New Orleans on Saturday night. Harden said he understood where his coach was coming from.
“Just not bringing it every night, no matter who we are playing,” Harden said. “We have to be ready to go, ready to play, ready to get wins.”
Forward Donatas Motiejunas said the team had a good practice Monday, with a lot of communication and priorities in place.
“I think he was accurate to say that,” Motiejunas said. “We aren’t the same team we were last year. We have to work harder to get back to that level.”
Don't know if it will last through the season, but they'll get a performance tonight.
Houston Rockets -3
Rockets are a disgrace.
