Houston All this for that?

Houston goes further impress on the prosecution NBA franchise where the Texan has signed its 22nd victory in a row. Despite the absence of Yao Ming, the Rockets are at the top of the Western Conference. Yet the NBA title should escape ... "You want immortality? Win the title." Shane Battier refuses to get carried away. His team Houston has yet to enter his name in the history books thanks to its success 22 in a row, the second longest series in the NBA. Paradoxically, the fears combine the end of the season, yet touched by her academic experience. Though he was the team of the famous author Duke 37-1 in NCAA during the 1998-1999 season before falling in the final against Connecticut, wants to avoid further disillusion: "If we had won this final, it would have been considered as one of the greatest teams in history. And we lost. Result: people remember us as just a fun team. Pas as champions, "sorry there yet. Shocked by this unfortunate experience, Battier knows that the story could stammer. Still marked by red iron injured Yao Ming (out for the season because of a fatigue fracture of the left foot), the Texan fans, despite the current performance of their protégés, also fear. A real heart crève especially as all other lights are green. On Sunday, the Rockets have managed to extend their invincibility to 22 matches. A feat that no team had successfully for more than 36 years and 33 victories rank Lakers in 1971-72 with Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West. The Texans even managed to clear the shelves of 21 consecutive successful Bucks of Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) and Oscar Robertson in 1970-71. Just that. "Out in the first round" "Even the Bulls and their season to 72 victories - 10 defeats have failed that. Wonderful," said McGrady, who has no doubt in a corner of his mind that the Bucks and the Lakers had completed their season with a ring on his finger. But now, these two franchises had everything for them: a pivot and a rear dominant scorer. In addition, Tracy McGrady is, however, now well alone ... Today the first of the Conference West, the former franchise from San Diego demonstrates yet every game signs that give us hope. Ten victories in a row without Yao Ming. A trust has proof. An iron defence fit for Spurs or Pistons still present on the opposing shooting (fourth defence points, second in shooting percentage to opposing teams). And full training where each player contributes to the process (T-Mac is well supported by Luis Scola, which arises almost candidate for the title of rookie of the year, and Rafer Alston, author of the best season his career). All these ingredients allow Houston to a dailies. To the great pleasure of Dikembe Mutombo: "My children and my grandchildren will read in history books our performance. This is what makes me happy: to be part of history," says the veteran, who plays perfectly its role in defence in the absence of the pivotal Chinese. According to many observers, Houston could quickly fall from the top. And particularly at a time of the playoffs. "They Reid nowhere. Pas without a real pivotal," announced one of the coaches of the Western Conference under cover of anonymity. "In general, you should try to find faults with contenders such as the Pistons or Spurs. Conversely, when you talk about the Rockets, the weak point jump immediately in the eyes: they do not have a presence in the paint. They will be out in the first round, 'Kenny Smith, double NBA champion with the Rockets today consultant to the TV, adding: "It's no disrespect to the Rockets. It's just being realistic on the contribution of Yao Ming. " Battier may still be disappointed. For immortality, it will have to wait ...