ClutchFans Game Thread: Timberwolves @ Rockets 4/15/2018 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 1)

they had a bad 3 pt shooting night and we still won with defense and being aggressive stop crying

 

He called you out as a lowkey Harden hater. Yeah, I'd be embarassed too if I doubled down on Harden's playoff performances in a Harden troll thread.

I'm just saying you'll be there (and the usual suspects) the moment the Rockets gets tested and Harden's in the middle of all of it while forgetting games like these.

Have a little faith.

 

Its just Wolves.

Do you still think we can win if they are Thunders or Warriors with us bricking all game?

 

we won't win anything bricking everything in games.. you think we will shoot 35% from the arc every single game from here on out?

 

NBAtv - this series will go 6 or 7 games.

 

If CP3 and EG play intelligently like James by driving, dishing, and on defense, the Wolves will panic and our shots will start to go in. Let's hope that Ryan will be back. We need a good performance from him off the bench.

Go Houston Rockets!

 

I dont know man.
Harden wont get 44pts every game.
If we struggle like this in some games, we wont win Championship.

 

At least its close game in Game1.

 

Ariza...come on, MAN! How long you been in the league? Take your 1-for-whatever **** and get some rest or something. Geez Louise! Man up! We need the 3-slayer Ariza. Mr. Threeza Pizza. Whatever the hell! Get with the program! Get some new shoes or something!

 

No

No doubt about that, but it's not PJ's
job to stop him. CP3, Ariza and Green need to play better defense.

 

yeah we wont.. we just have to trust everyone else will hit 1/3rd of their 3s instead of just 1/4th of them

and cp3, tucker, gg, and jj still had jitters playing alongside and not against hargawd in the playoffs for the first time

 

I got to go to the game and it was pretty sad to see so many empty seats. I thought maybe people were late and it would fill up but never did. We are the #1 team in the entire nba and can’t fill the stadium for a playoff game. Very sad.

 

Didn’t look empty on tv but the Astros were also playing tonight as well.

 

Just got back from Toyota Center

One of the best games ever.

It really went dine @Fulgore @Snow Villiers @RasaqBoi @Mathrocker

 

specifically isiah thomas though, who's a certified moron

 

I was there and I didn't see many empty seats at all. My area was packed and loud. I lost my voice. It was a pretty good atmosphere, seemed like some were hesitant to chant though. That was a tad irritating. Had fun despite the woeful shooting and CP3.

 

Interesting. A bunch of friends went to the game and had the opposite thoughts.

 

My take focuses on EFFORT....and what I'm pretty sure I saw was Jimmy and Clint giving that. I thought CP3 was horrible (decision making).
Ariza EGO, Nene didn't see a lot of effort. I saw a ton of standing around while Jimmy has the ball with basically the only movement being PNR to Clint. We had a lot of observers who unfortunately were on the court. The only thing you can really control is EFFORT. Ariza (I like him) has become a liability...I cringe when I see him headed to the basket and kick out with a layup or slam or foul possible. He normally plays good D but haven't seen that be good either.

Nene...old and slow...how do you have a jump ball and not jump off the floor ? Unreal. I think he tries but is limited by Father Time.EGO...think he's not 100% but doesn't move either. I think EGO can take defender off the dribble..wish he would. Lastly, I notice several times when we secure a rebound (especially JH) and the other 4 players are casually jogging down the floor in what could be fast breaks. JMO.

 

Anderson and Luc will be back soon.... we can really use Anderson. Everything will be good

Ariza missed so many shots, yet was team high +8.

Rockets in 4.