ClutchFans Game Thread: Timberwolves @ Rockets 4/18/2018 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 2)

this. people are trying to make it all about stupid coaching. its actually not even that. its the defensive gameplan put in place thats making it incredibly difficult for minny and they havent found anything to counter in their favor. Just dump it down to KAT on the switch? No, its far from that simple

 

And I would credit the T'Wolves defense in part for Harden's struggles in Game 2. They zeroed in on his drives and were contesting a lot of those 3's. The difference is that he and especially CP3 were finding the open man and this time their teammates knocked down more of their shots.

 

its an anti jinx device

 

Stephen A. Smith calls out Karl-Anthony Towns: 'You look soft right now' | First Take | ESPN

 

That's what she said.

Couldn't resist. I should have. But I didn't.

 

Wanted to quote this to spin it forward.....if the Rockets can do THIS against OKC in the 2nd round (assuming they advance) then they will be in great shape as OKC's offense revolves around offensive rebounding.

 

He wants to be like Mike.

 

Against any other playoff team, attacking on a switch on a guard with KAT would be not only sound, but effective.
Unfortunately for them, Harden may be the strongest guard in the league and Gordon isn't that far behind, and CP3 has locked up Kevin Durant in the post in the past, this ain't **** for him.

 

Just a shout out to Nene's strong play in this game. Just played 12 minutes but they were very strong in the 2nd quarter. Some nice blocks!
cc @Codman

 

Nene's been great so far in the playoffs. Maybe he was just holding back all season. He's still lost a step compared to last year, but at least it doesn't appear that he's lost 3 steps.

 

Rockets defense is working miracles though. We have a huge boost by adding guys like tucker, mbah and Paul. On top of that our defensive coach and Paul have made strides to the rest of the team, everyone is playing with high energy on defense.

I just feel like we have the ability to really stop a team when we have to and our three point shooting brings us right back

 

He's just doing a little Texas Two Step. Gotta love our Brazilian Beast of Burden. He can bring it when we need him to.

 

@djtgray, please expand your library of songs to play after a W.

 

I met Nene today at a car wash... I know pics or it didn't happen... and I have a pic but I don't want to reveal my identity to you heathens.

 

No problem, identity secret is fine with me. So, was his car nicer than yours?

 

James Harden is averaging 28 ppg 7.5 assists 1.5 blocks and 4 rebounds after going 2/18 from the field.

 

Crop yourself out of the picture


Post it cropped or gtfo

 

Yes it was a black Bentley... some type of 4 door ... not the continental GT

 

Thanks, I definitely missed this news. I thought he was in the doghouse again.

Hope we gets well soon. Love what Nene has been bringing these past couple of games, but we need another big body to be ready. With Ryno returning, we'll at least have that option of a small ball stretch 5.