ClutchFans Game Thread: Timberwolves @ Rockets 3/20/2014

124 points last game.
129 points this game.

Noticed that the pace is much faster without Dwight. His post-ups slow down the game and is contrary to the identity of this team which should be to run. Not saying he shouldn't ever post up but don't want to see everyone forcing the ball to him possession after possession.

 

Smh. Was that really needed here? LoL

 

Howard doesn't set hard screen as Asik does. He rolls in too fast and leaves the guards in trouble more often than not.

 

Yeah Carl let's keep the GARM classy please

 

Jazz and timberwolves.

 

He is a good player. I didn't know he could score and rebound like that.

 

HARDEN has really been doing work SUPERSTAR, he not ISOING unless he feels like the team needs him to do which he's been CLUTCH at this year.

Thought I would never see this day but dude has really matured on the court, even with Howard out he played with the flow of the game & kept the ball moving.

Anyone else noticing the change ?

 

Seeing the way Asik played tonight kind of makes me understand why he pouted over losing his starting spot. He's too good to be a backup.

 

lol! I see what you did there. The game changing moment was when Harden changed shoes. I see a new Rockets strategy.

 

You are overly optimistic about Jones and DMo if you think that the Rockets don't need or wouldn't want an elite PF like Love.

 

Asik does lot of little thing for us, DH should learn from him, not just ask the ball inside the paint.

 

these guys were undervalued coz they prob didnt have the right organization to bring out the best in them previously IMO.

Id say Rockets did a great job improving them n pushing out their real potentials.

 

Dwight is too top heavy, Asik's got that big butt that helps him set fantastic screens. But he doesn't have Dwight's elevation, obviously.

Both are terrific defenders for very different reasons. Having Asik coming off the bench is a luxury. I really hope the Rockets take advantage of this before he inevitably starts on another team.

 

Agreed.

 

This is ridiculous. He's 24 years old. You really serious to think he was never going to improve/change/mature? C'mon now...

 

yeah I did notice that there are certain posters who seem to only post when Lin has a bad game- then they become very vocal.

 

That's right. Been watching Asik do PNRs lately and he crunches the opponents running into him. Is Dwight too scared to be injured?

 

Seeee?! He lit it up! :grin:

 

N he'll only get better, dude is not even in his prime yet.

We're so lucky to have him

 

Harden is a killer man. Like this has became one of those players who I feel can score at will. Like Kobe Bryant, KD, Melo, Lebron type clip. It's at times where I'm watching and I don't even notice Harden has 30+ points.

Good game overall, DMO has the best post up on the team. Take notes Dwight.