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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Timberwolves 12/26/2012

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Dec 26, 2012.

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  1. steady

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    Good info, thanks torocan.

    I have been wondering how the Rockets will do against a team that plays at a faster pace. The Rockets’ recent opponents play slower (NY ranked 22nd, MEM 22, CHI 25, PH 28). This game might give us some more information. MN is ranked 10th in pace.

    http://espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/teamstats/_/sort/paceFactor
     
    #41 steady, Dec 26, 2012
  2. dmenacela

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    line is Minnesota by - 5.5, think they cover tonite? ps I'm in vegas, and won by betting on the rox yesterday!
    :)
     
    #42 dmenacela, Dec 26, 2012
  3. crash5179

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    I wonder what the line-up will be? Maybe move Mook to the 3 and start DMo at the 4 or just start Delfino at the 3. I hope they do not start Greg Smith at the 4, I like him playing most of his minutes at the 5 behind Asik.
     
    #43 crash5179, Dec 26, 2012
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    I think the starting lineup will be the same. The bench players will get more minutes to let Parsons rest more this game.
     
    #44 jayhow92, Dec 26, 2012
  5. muas2010

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    Better to sit Parson if he is not ready...need him ready to go for the SA and OKC games.
     
    #45 muas2010, Dec 26, 2012
  6. rocketsmetalspd

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    This Wolves team became a pain and with their beat downs on the Rockets the last couple of games it is time for some much due pay back. Rockets should also be ready and RA will not have his old notes on team since there is not one player left playing for the team that he used to coach.
     
    #46 rocketsmetalspd, Dec 26, 2012
  7. TheSource

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    Tonight Is A HUGE Game IMO

    To many times this year we loose easy games after winning against the the nba's best for example when we lost to Toronto. We need to stay consistent if we want a chance at the playoffs. Good teams beat the teams there supposed to on that note Go Rockets
     
    #47 TheSource, Dec 26, 2012
  8. hooroo

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    The Wolves aren't easy beats. If you've jinxed the Rockets tonight, the loss is on you.
     
    #48 hooroo, Dec 26, 2012
  9. Roxnostalgia

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    Easily one of the 82 most important games this year.
     
    #49 Roxnostalgia, Dec 26, 2012
  10. khanhdum

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    actually the rockets have beat teams they should for the most part.
     
    #50 khanhdum, Dec 26, 2012
  11. stylus8088

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    I always hate playing against the Wolves ever since last year's incident. We've lost the last 3 games against the wolves. Even though this year's team is different than last year's, this'll be a tough game on the road, 2nd game of a back-to-back, and against a good western team.

    Kevin Love loves playing against us and of course, they have a great coach in Adelman. I'd like to see how we do against faster teams and this will be a good test indeed.
     
    #51 stylus8088, Dec 26, 2012
  12. mr. 13 in 33

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    @Jonathan_Feigen: Parsons, Harden, Lin, Asik scored at least 20 last night. Last time Rockets had 4 20-pt scorers in a gm: T-Mac, Yao, Juwan, Wesley in 04-05.
     
    #52 mr. 13 in 33, Dec 26, 2012
  13. The_Yoyo

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    man I feel bad I dont live in Houston and have seen more games thanks to LP than most houstonians this season it seems.


    This should be a fun game to watch with the obvious Minnesota/Houston ties

    I just hope Love doesnt kill us like he did last year late.
     
    #53 The_Yoyo, Dec 26, 2012
  14. EarlIII

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    Packed house tonight at the Target Center. There are already lines to get in.
     
    #54 EarlIII, Dec 26, 2012
  15. tellitlikeitis

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Chandler Parsons WILL BE PLAYING tonight vs. the <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23TWolves">#TWolves</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Rockets">#Rockets</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23RedNation">#RedNation</a></p>&mdash; Howard Chen (@ho_chenCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/ho_chenCSN/status/284086225613250560" data-datetime="2012-12-27T00:00:08+00:00">December 27, 2012</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #55 tellitlikeitis, Dec 26, 2012
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    YES!!! GO PARSONS!!

    I feel so much better now. Let's go Rockets!
     
    #56 ch0c0b0fr34k, Dec 26, 2012
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    Feigen reporting Parsons is playing BUT still has some swelling in his knee. They will "monitor him closely." Kind of think he should sit one out to stay healthy, but maybe they will just suit him up, give him a few minutes and evaluate. i guess that works too
     
    #57 CisBuds4U, Dec 26, 2012
  18. Carl Herrera

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    Timberwolves stars Pekovic, Love and Kirileno getting ready to face their foe, the Houston Rockets:


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    Parsons to battle Kirilenko in the great white north:

    [​IMG]

    When the Rockets go small, Parsons may also take a turn trying to keep Kevin Love in check:
    [​IMG]
     
    #58 Carl Herrera, Dec 26, 2012
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  19. Bill Bradley

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    Should be another easy win for the Rockets.
     
    #59 Bill Bradley, Dec 26, 2012
  20. Grigori

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    Is Love even back from the eye injury yet?
     
    #60 Grigori, Dec 26, 2012
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