ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Timberwolves 2/4/2005

My bet is on Padgett right now. Isn't that what we all wish for? a big man in the paint, drawing attention, T-Mac cuts and runs and shoots, and spot-on 3 pointer shooter outside. This team could do demage if they continue to mesh and Yao improves more authority in low post.

 

I have to agree. Remember Knicks, Hawks, Lakers, Kings...

 

minny haven't lost 4 in a row yet this season. they're going to be fired up, playing at their best, and at home.

 

anyone know if Cassel is playing? If he's out the Rockets should win fairly easily.

 

we win, we in;
we lost, we out. That's simple .

 

I'm worried a little since they lost so badly against the Suns and it will be a home game for them, but like a true die-hard I will be faithful and roughly predict:

Rocks: 104
T-pups: 98

 

I'm feeling good about the Rox after their 2 wins, so that means its time for their customary letdown.

Puppies: 97
Roxs: 85

 

THis is a pretty big game because if they win and dont regress after that, it is pretty hard to imagine them not getting into the playoffs.

Lets see if they have the killer instinct..

 

what i last read was Sam I Am was hurt in the phoenix game and I dont think he'll be playing tomorrow night. I think JVG will have them ready for this game the final game of a 4 game trip with a night's rest. I think Yao will have a solid game 18-8 and that Wesley will be big for us tomorrow night.

but it will be a lower scoring game

rox 90
wolves 83

 

I think this is a BIG game. The last four teams in the Western Conference are all jumbled up together. A win against the T wolves would help the Rockets get a lil more breathing room. Plus its critical that we win the series against this team since in the end all these teams could tie. I think this will be a playoff intensity game with Minnesota loosing the night before and needing to win once more and Houston understanding whats at stake in this game. If Houston plays intelligently and T mac stays hot we win......

 

If Cassell doesn't play....hmn.

Rocks 94
TPups 90

 

Reminds me of the Memphis gamwe. everyone thought we'll get the W easily, but it did'nt pan out like that. however, the way the Wolves are playing, we should crush them!

 

Both the lakers and the grizzlies lost tonight. The Rockets can really gain some ground with a W.

 

I was thinking the same thing. Right now is the time to push ourselves up the ladder a bit.

 

we need to win this one and then win against the lakers on sunday. sam won't play and the pups are in a bad funk right now.


ROX:106
pups:94

 

No way the twolves beat us without Cassell and Madsen.

Rox take this one 103-92 and take back the #6 spot in the West.

 

Clippers are now making a run. 5 teams competing for three places so have to knock out at least 2 of them!

 

Sammy casell is not playing, just saw on espnnews. we should have no problem beating them. just keep a check on players like schzerbiak and hudson and we are good to lift off.

rox: 97
minny: 92

 

who's madsen

kidding aside the rox really should win this one.

 

Every road game is tough.

One of the teams is going to shoot well. This will be a bad game to miss open looks or have alot of turnovers or lose the rebounding battle. TWolves will come out fast and furious.

If we win this game we have turned the corner.
I will believe.