preseason

At the beginning of preseason, the back line was letting teams get behind them and defensive speed looked to be an issue.

Nevertheless, I do expect to see a new face or two signed to the preseason roster within the next couple of weeks.

Even though it was the preseason, I get annoyed with how much we turn the ball over.

Honestly, after talking it up so much in the preseason, then playing hard for the first two weeks, the defense has gone for a walkabout .

That figures, after such an interesting offseason. But, with so much so new, the camp and preseason could also be crucial.

And with that in mind, I now present to you my general observations and conclusions after watching the first Rockets preseason game.

"First preseason game, " he said. "We've got a lot more to go. Bad game, good game, whatever, that's all it is -- first game. "

Pro: NFL preseason games sell out in Mexico and Japan, and last year a regular season game in London was the hottest ticket in town.

If there was anything to take from the Rockets' preseason opener and Yao Ming's return to the court, the impression left was not about Yao.

But if we can just steadily carry him through this training camp and preseason, by the middle of the season he should be ready to go.

With that in mind, I expect this team to exhibit marked defensive improvement as the preseason progresses.

Our defense was ragged, we weren't getting back in transition, and the help defense was non-existent in the first half of the preseason.

Running, cycling, or other forms of cardio cross training are good alternatives in the preseason to expedite your fitness level.

Andrew Bynum has gotten off to a fast start in the preseason after being plagued by knee problems during the Laker championship run.

While Shane Battier will be off the team, there are signs that, the defensive players all the absence of the preseason is a fact.

This is your third season now on the team, but it's the first time you were able to put in a full preseason with Real Madrid.

That's what I tried to do, from training camp to the preseason.

Alston has come a long way since the preseason , when he wasn't even sure the Rockets wanted to keep him.

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The last preseason, Karim arrived out of shape after the World Cup and scored just two goals.

The Rockets preseason officially started Tuesday evening as Houston opened its first game in Hidalgo, Texas against the Orlando Magic.

Regardless, any grand conclusions drawn from the first game of the preseason should be received with skepticism.

All athletes were assessed using measures of depression, anxiety, and self esteem during preseason physical examinations.

Hedo Turkoglu has been held out of preseason action and most of training camp due to fatigue.

Devin Harris battled multiple ankle injuries throughout last season and he has already fallen victim to the ailment in this preseason.

Davis played one preseason game due to an injured finger, and Camby didn't play at all because of a bruised right heel.

Grizzlies coach hopes to use these preseason first team of young and the impact characteristics of the impact of the rocket's line-up .

It's harder to do in the preseason with different lineups and a lot of guys rotating, but we're trying.

But it was Marbury's preseason drama that captivated Chinese basketball fans.

He is averaging nine points through three preseason games, but he has only taken four three-pointers, hitting one of them.

The plan is for him to play in Cleveland's preseason finale Friday in Columbus against Washington.

a place where athletes engage in intensive training, especially preseason training.

The preseason lists and rankings are just to garner talk and publicity, which I suppose is good.

The exhibition game would likely be played near the end of the2008 preseason schedule, Levine said, and it won't preclude the Asia trip.

The results speak for themselves, as Carlisle gave Wright the starting position in the team's first two preseason games.

Benzema is the best player in the preseason perfect Madrid (seven wins in seven games).

These days, perhaps only two things put fans in seats for preseason games -- gimmickry and giddiness .

Sean May got an unexpected start over Spencer Hawes in a preseason game this week.

Just about every other spot in the rotation will be up for grabs when the Knicks open their preseason in Milan on Oct.

A: Oh, it's the high time for you purchasing in our clothes shop. We are now having a preseason sale on all our winter apparel.

Yes, Pierce only played 71 regular season games last season, but it was really another 95-game season not counting preseason.

During the preseason one year, the Kings met up with the Chicago Bulls.

Those preseason tours can be pure gold, giving sponsors the chance to exploit target markets.

Last week, NBA officials announced the postponement of training camp and the cancellation of 43 preseason games.

The stricter approach is to begin next month in the preseason.

In the next 9 days, the Rockets face 5 preseason game market, they want to use the inspection team's defensive game system.

No. The preseason isn't there to prepare for the Spanish Super Cup.

Bynum missed two preseason games because of a strained right rotator cuff and sore left hamstring, although he expects to play Tuesday.

You do what is best for you in the preseason, and Avery Johnson did.

It's good to get fit in preseason games -- the quality will come later.

Through three preseason games, there are no surprises coming from the Celtics box scores.

Through two preseason games, Frye is leading the Suns with 14. 5 points per game and has also hit two three-pointers in each contest.

During the preseason, you have shown a good physical skills against your opponent.

After training camp, a series of preseason exhibition games are held.

It's not only us. This preseason, the Lakers have certainly appeared frustrated.

I can't wait to start playing because that is what I enjoy doing the most, but first I am going to rest before the preseason starts.

The Rockets just need some time, and that's exactly what they have in the preseason.

Another preseason has come and gone, and it is time to look back and reflect on what we've seen from our young team.

If you don't count preseason games, that's the first time I've won here, Yao said. That's a big night for me.

This is a perfect preseason so far.

We went to L. A during preseason to train, and my roommate was Maxwell, as usual.

In the first preseason game the team won the highest score and highest rebounds , Landry in a truce and then come back.

He didn't expect to travel with the Lakers to Las Vegas for preseason game No. 3, so he didn't pack a bag.

Training camps would likely open Oct. 3, the first preseason games are Oct. 9, and the regular season opener is Nov.

I think we played much better this preseason than we did in last year's. I'm sure we'll be a better team this year.

Jordan has been performing well this preseason including a 22-point, 10-rebound effort to open the preseason.