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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Timberwolves 1/23/2012

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jan 22, 2012.

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  1. dd89

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    #81 dd89, Jan 23, 2012
  2. Pizza_Da_Hut

    Pizza_Da_Hut I put on pants for this?

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    Lex, you are not the father.
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    Who is hasheem's daddy then?!
     
    #82 Pizza_Da_Hut, Jan 23, 2012
  3. cod

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    Dangerous game. Big guys give this team fits. Darko and Pekovic has been playing well in the last few games.
     
    #83 cod, Jan 23, 2012
  4. cod

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    Martin has always played the passing lanes well.
     
    #84 cod, Jan 23, 2012
  5. LCII

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    Trap game. But on paper, we should be able to beat the Timberpups. They are absolute trash at the SG, SF, and C positions. Dalembert and Martin and Courtney Lee should have big games. Lowry and Scola will be cancelled out by Love and Rubio
     
    #85 LCII, Jan 23, 2012
  6. vstexas09

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    I miss RA, but I think we take this game if we play solid defense on Kevin Love. I think Lowry will be able to hold out Rubio this game with solid D. This will be a tough game, but I think we'll have 7 games straight.

    Rockets 105
    Chihuahuas 99
     
    #86 vstexas09, Jan 23, 2012
  7. jopatmc

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    Yeah??

    Don't be surprised if Ridnour outplays Martin.
     
    #87 jopatmc, Jan 23, 2012
  8. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Are you HIGH!?!
     
    #88 REEKO_HTOWN, Jan 23, 2012
  9. LCII

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    Martin, despite his rep on D, shouldn't have trouble with Ridnour...and if he does, McHale can always sic Dragic on him
     
    #89 LCII, Jan 23, 2012
  10. Dreamin

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    We suck on the road. A loss to Aldeman will be humiliating for the Rockets, especially - Les, Morey and McHale.
     
    #90 Dreamin, Jan 23, 2012
  11. cod

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    Flynn outplayed Lowry in their win over the Rockets last year. Someone's bound to get going.

    That said, I'm not too worried about Ridnour. He'll play at both guard positions but other than hitting the open 3 he won't be too much of a threat.

    I'd instead keep my eye on Ellington he's been a spark off their bench.
     
    #91 cod, Jan 23, 2012
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    Glad he mentioned it though. All I remember is them rolling us in the dirt last year in a game we had to have.
     
    #92 PuzzledFan, Jan 23, 2012
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    In theory, this could be our most competitive game of the season thus far. The T-Wolves are looking to win NOW, the Rubio hype has never been higher, and the whole Adelman/McHale dynamic adds a lot of heated emotion.

    Considering the immediate schedule ahead, the Rockets could afford to lose this game but at least an extended winning streak would attract more national media attention to the Rockets.
     
    #93 Knetk30, Jan 23, 2012
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    Aldeman knows all our strengths and weaknesses.
     
    #94 Dreamin, Jan 23, 2012
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    Ricky Rubio busts out with having a career high in assists today... but Kevin Martin and DalemBear have a strong game and we pull off the win. Lets go Rockets!!!
     
    #95 Mr. Dominant, Jan 23, 2012
  16. Clutch

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    Good test for the Rockets defense tonight... just 2-6 on the road and their defensive FG% in those 8 games is near 50%.

    From Fox Sports Houston:

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    #96 Clutch, Jan 23, 2012
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    Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
    Not sure how they'll play with Williams at SF. Adelman's played him primarily at the 4 so far.
     
    #97 redhotrox, Jan 23, 2012
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    Lets win this Rockets!
     
    #98 rocketier1, Jan 23, 2012
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    any links with Rockets commentary?
     
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  20. Clutch

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    We should see some exciting plays, at a minimum.

    This Rubio vs. Lowry matchup is really going to be fun to watch.
     
    #100 Clutch, Jan 23, 2012
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