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ClutchFans Game Thread: Timberwolves @ Rockets 2/25/2017

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Feb 24, 2017.

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  1. MasterBindo

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    Are we soft as hell or did we go up against premier bigs the past two games???
     
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    chenjy9 Numbers Don't Lie
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    Harden and Lou combined for 19 FT's. Must have been frustrating for Minny.
     
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  3. heypartner

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    3-guard lineup Final, Final Update

    24:15 minutes
    +20 +/-

    Rockets were up by 17 with 5:45 left in 4Q when Harden came in 4th
    Minny did a +8 so MDA brought in Gordon to close with Bev/Harden (this is normal pre-Lou)
    Rockets win by 12

    9 minutes with Harden + smoy brothers
    12:45 with Bev +smoy brothers
    2:30 mins with Bev, Harden, Gordon
     
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    42 and 18 baby!!!
     
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  5. Kim

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    It was sloppy for sure. More problematic than the defensive breakdowns were the horrible turnovers (Harden and Capela went brain dead for like two stretches). In the end, I guess it's cool to see the Rockets play a B - game or C+ game and still win because they're so damn good at scoring. Other than Beverly, this definitely wasn't playoff intensity and concentration out there.
     
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    :rolleyes: lol that score tho
     
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    Now that you mention it, I did see Mama Harden on the sidelines tonight.

    I bet you she won't let Karl-Anthony push her around.
     
    #847 RocketWalta, Feb 25, 2017
  8. chenjy9

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    Um, let's see... Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, and KAT. I would think so. :D
     
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    If you get outrebounded 58-31, you should get slaughtered. But the Rockets won by 12. That just goes to show you how insanely good this offense can be. Hardly a perfect win, but a damn fine offensive performance.
     
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    Seconded. Honestly if you could guarantee we would always shoot 38% from three I think this team would be damn near undefeated. But even with all those shooters we will go cold and then what?

    I'm trying to imagine this team with a Whiteside or Gobert instead of Nene. Would all of our problems be solved by a defensive anchor and glass cleaner?
     
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    Why is everyone always on about Bogut, does he even like the Rockets. Im pretty sure Bogut has a **** Houston mind set. Pretty sure he proved that in the off season.
     
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    In fairness to the Rockets, the Twolves are not as horrible as their record indicates. The last few games, they've played Memphis, Cleveland, and Toronto tighter than they did the Rockets. They beat Toronto in that game.
     
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    Outrebounded 58-31 yet still pull it out. Insane.
     
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    If Bogut's illegal screen somehow helped Curry win back to back MVPs.. hmmm... maybe Harden could also benefit from Bogut's specialty.
     
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    Thanks for suiting up Harrell. MDA pretended like he was going to play you tonight at least.

    Emo tweets incoming.
     
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    We gave Minny the NBA equivalent of stoning someone to death.
     
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    I mean DAMN what does Thibs even say to his squad after a game like this? "You played the best you've played all year but still lost by 12. Let's all drink this ether and lie down until the hurting eases off"?
     
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    In this game, I don't think Tibby told his players to slow the pace because this is a pace no defensive coach want.
     
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    They also beat a very good young Denver team in Denver two games ago.
     
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    The Rockets with someone who can rebound would put the rest of the league on notice. Rockets have 2 roster spots. Morey knows what's up.
     
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