1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

ClutchFans Game Thread: Timberwolves @ Rockets 1/16/2026

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Jan 16, 2026 at 11:13 AM.

Page 66 of 67
  1. mvpcrossxover

    mvpcrossxover Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2008
    Messages:
    36,326
    Likes Received:
    19,623
    the entire 4th quarter was literally playing not to lose. smh
     
    #1301 mvpcrossxover, Jan 17, 2026 at 12:01 AM
    charlieaustin, Mr. Dominant, albuster and 3 others like this.
  2. the11mingdynasty

    the11mingdynasty Member

    Joined:
    May 30, 2005
    Messages:
    675
    Likes Received:
    733
    Ime Thibs Van Gundy always turtles like that when the games are tight like tonight.
     
    #1302 the11mingdynasty, Jan 17, 2026 at 12:06 AM
    fattz and JayGoogle like this.
  3. daywalker02

    daywalker02 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2006
    Messages:
    103,708
    Likes Received:
    52,108
    Antman makes 3-4 consecutive 3 ball, Udoker yanks Reed, over with.

     
    #1303 daywalker02, Jan 17, 2026 at 12:08 AM
  4. mvpcrossxover

    mvpcrossxover Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2008
    Messages:
    36,326
    Likes Received:
    19,623
    my favorite play of the game has to be sengun's behind the back pass to amen for a dunk. Gobert didn't even know sengun gave up the ball and sengun did a theatrical pump fake :D

    2nd favorite play of the game. sheppard's last second drive and kick to KD for an open 3 to close out the 1st half. decisive drive. direct pass. nothing but net 3.
     
    #1304 mvpcrossxover, Jan 17, 2026 at 12:13 AM
    alef666, TDRox, Deckard and 7 others like this.
  5. sirjesse

    sirjesse The Udoker has spoken!
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 29, 2002
    Messages:
    13,303
    Likes Received:
    32,803
    Andre was blessed in many ways :eek:
     
    #1305 sirjesse, Jan 17, 2026 at 12:15 AM
    Deckard and don grahamleone like this.
  6. htownrox1

    htownrox1 Member

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2009
    Messages:
    8,534
    Likes Received:
    6,857
    Next game I’m gonna take a shot of whiskey every time Amen air balls a 3, Okogie bricks a 3, and DFS bricks a 3.

    I should be plastered by the 4th quarter.

    I’ll take the win tonight.
     
    #1306 htownrox1, Jan 17, 2026 at 12:18 AM
    alef666, clos4life, 13 in 33 and 2 others like this.
  7. Will

    Will Clutch Crew
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 1999
    Messages:
    5,521
    Likes Received:
    11,453
    Very excited to see that Alpi has learned the M word. See him walking off the court at 9:41 of the 4th, after he won that ball on the floor to get us a dunk.
     
    #1307 Will, Jan 17, 2026 at 12:18 AM
    Arnel, Deckard, clos4life and 2 others like this.
  8. 13 in 33

    13 in 33 Member

    Joined:
    May 26, 2013
    Messages:
    622
    Likes Received:
    916
    Add another shot every time Jabari bricks a wide open 10-12 foot middie
     
    #1308 13 in 33, Jan 17, 2026 at 12:33 AM
    htownrox1 and Houstunna like this.
  9. WestendMassive

    WestendMassive Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2003
    Messages:
    22,057
    Likes Received:
    43,390
    [​IMG]
     
    #1309 WestendMassive, Jan 17, 2026 at 12:46 AM
    alef666, BigShasta, Deckard and 6 others like this.
  10. ico4498

    ico4498 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 1999
    Messages:
    3,824
    Likes Received:
    1,556
    We win woo hoo!
     
    #1310 ico4498, Jan 17, 2026 at 12:52 AM
    clos4life and don grahamleone like this.
  11. Aruba77

    Aruba77 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 1999
    Messages:
    16,093
    Likes Received:
    20,446
    A few observations:

    bari’s defense was really good, but his offense is killing us

    Reed had a couple defensive mistakes early but he was basically the reason we ended the half only down 2. He should have played more than 19 min tonight.

    I think it’s obvious that Okogie is a really good defensive player, but the hope that he became a good shooter was false hope. He’s a situational player, not a starter.

    tired of Sengun dribbling out of control from the top of the key, but he played an incredible 2nd half and showed why he’s a special player. The bad foul shooting is back though :(

    KD stone cold killa

    not Amen’s best offensive performance but continues to be our best defender.

    we beat Minny without their all-nba player. Yay? The Pels are next but it’s all about San Antonio. Basically a must-win in my mind as a barometer for contention. We must have that game.
     
    #1311 Aruba77, Jan 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM
    slothy420, charlieaustin, Easy and 11 others like this.
  12. daywalker02

    daywalker02 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2006
    Messages:
    103,708
    Likes Received:
    52,108
    The Barometer is not that they can win a game or two against SA but how can Udoker adjust between Playoff games and in those games.

    Basically the best outcomes against the Big 3 - OKC/Denver with Joker/SA are pushing them to a 7 Game Series.....and likely the Opponent got HC Advantage.

    And I am not optimistic.....basically KD and occasionally Reed are bailing him out......

     
    #1312 daywalker02, Jan 17, 2026 at 1:04 AM
    Last edited: Jan 17, 2026 at 1:09 AM
    slothy420 and albuster like this.
  13. illwil29

    illwil29 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2009
    Messages:
    450
    Likes Received:
    299
    DFS played some great defense when he was in.
     
    #1313 illwil29, Jan 17, 2026 at 1:12 AM
    clos4life and Aruba77 like this.
  14. JW86

    JW86 Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2016
    Messages:
    9,258
    Likes Received:
    11,619
    Yup, which is likely why Ime pushed for this.
     
    #1314 JW86, Jan 17, 2026 at 6:06 AM
    clos4life likes this.
  15. daywalker02

    daywalker02 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2006
    Messages:
    103,708
    Likes Received:
    52,108
    Both teams shot the FTs poorly 59% vs 57%.
     
    #1315 daywalker02, Jan 17, 2026 at 6:20 AM
    conquistador#11 likes this.
  16. Mr. Dominant

    Mr. Dominant Member

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2007
    Messages:
    10,755
    Likes Received:
    6,409
    Yes!!!!!!!!!!
     
    #1316 Mr. Dominant, Jan 17, 2026 at 7:17 AM
  17. Mr. Dominant

    Mr. Dominant Member

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2007
    Messages:
    10,755
    Likes Received:
    6,409
    Well said!!!!!!!
     
    #1317 Mr. Dominant, Jan 17, 2026 at 7:19 AM
  18. LosPollosHermanos

    LosPollosHermanos Clutch Crew
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2009
    Messages:
    32,518
    Likes Received:
    16,893
    We lose this game half the time given this stupid ass coach’s lineups
     
    #1318 LosPollosHermanos, Jan 17, 2026 at 7:33 AM
  19. conquistador#11

    conquistador#11 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2006
    Messages:
    40,363
    Likes Received:
    30,263
    Enjoyed the win, but there is something missing. Not talking about the 3pt shooting slump we've been on.
    We need real bench help if Eason is going to continue missing games.Those 12 pts and chaotic defense make a difference.

    I don't like KD and Alpi holding the ball for 8 seconds and ending up with grenades. There has been a bunch of that lately.
     
    #1319 conquistador#11, Jan 17, 2026 at 7:47 AM
    Arnel, Hakeemtheking, charlieaustin and 1 other person like this.
  20. daywalker02

    daywalker02 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2006
    Messages:
    103,708
    Likes Received:
    52,108
     
    #1320 daywalker02, Jan 17, 2026 at 7:51 AM
    PeppermintCandy and Arnel like this.
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 66 of 67

Share This Page