Houston Astros: Four ways this team compares to the 93-95 Rockets
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Every team always has a superstar. And Houston has no exception.
Our superstar happens to be 5’6 and should be considered the MVP of the American League.
So what is it that makes Jose Altuve a part of this comparison? It is because like the Rockets’ superstar, Altuve played like an MVP candidate throughout the postseason.
Let’s compare the two.
Rockets
We know that Olajuwon dominated the 1994 NBA Playoffs and was rewarded for his effort with the MVP trophy.
Top 10 Plays of the 1994 NBA Finals
Of course, we will never forget how Olajuwon owned David Robinson:
I don’t think the Rockets would’ve won it all without Olajuwon, but he certainly did his part to carry the team to the championship. And the fact that he’s 7’0 (6’11 without the shoes) shows how much there’s a comparison between the two MVP candidates.
Astros
How much fun did Jose Altuve have this postseason?
Jose Altuve’s performance in Game 1 of the ALDS
He was by far the best player in the ALDS against the Red Sox.
Carlos Correa’s walkoff in Game 2 of the ALCS
Then in the ALCS, aside from scoring the winning run in Game 2, he had a moment in Game 6 against Aaron Judge. Down 3-0, Judge homered to get the Yankees on the board.
Aaron Judge goes solo in the ALCS
How does Altuve respond?
Altuve’s homer in the 8th inning
Then in Game 7…
Altuve’s CLUTCH solo homer in Game 7 of the ALCS
So basically, we can say Altuve owned Judge in the ALCS.
Of course, the ALCS won’t determine who wins the MVP in the AL. But the consistency of what Altuve did during the season should be a big reason why Altuve should win the award we feel.
Conclusion
See what I mean with these comparisons? There are similarities between the two title runs it’s almost like destiny beckoned this again. Next thing we know, the Texans win the Super Bowl with DeShaun Watson carrying the team and us beating the Dallas Cowboys. Hey! It could happen soon.
But there is one more comparison we should look into.