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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Timberwolves 3/20/2005

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Mar 19, 2005.

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  1. Nick

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    As I said before, this team has to play with an EDGE to be successful.

    Right now, they apparently they don't feel the need to do that against a non-playoff team like Minnesota. They also didn't feel the need to do that against a lesser team like Boston.

    We can all say that they'll have it for the playoffs, but if this team can go from being really tough mentally to soft as hell in just the span of a week, they might not be as prepared as they think they are.
     
    #121 Nick, Mar 20, 2005
  2. tigermission1

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    I think people are missing Howard's significance to our team.

    While not the best one-on-one defender in the league, Howard is an exceptional team defender, he makes his switches and stays with his man, and you can probably tell that by how the Celtics were getting uncontested inside shots the whole game.

    Also, on offense, Howard is very good at knocking down that 18 footer, which keeps defenses honest on Yao.

    The whole team is playing lethargic, much like the Celtics game. No ball movement also.

    I think another thing that I have noticed is how different Bobby Sura is playing since coming back from the injury. I don't get that same energy and tenaciousness from him, and since he is the bulldog on this team, I think that might have a ripple effect throughout the rest of the team. I don't see anyone taking an initiative to be aggressive out there.

    I think JVG is right when he says that FThrows tend to tell you about a team's focus or lack thereof. Look at how many missed FTs we have this game, and how many in the Celtics game.

    But as for THIS game? Simple: look at bench production. That right there is enough to tell you how badly we will get beaten this game.

    May be JVG is right in that the team got a bit cocky and overconfident, thinking they have locked up a playoff spot.

    It helps though Memphis has lost today.

    The funny thing is, I feel like Yao and T-Mac ARE aggressive and are trying hard, but for some reason that hasn't translated into success lately. T-Mac is trying hard, but his shot just ain't dropping. I guess he is in one of those stretches right now.
     
    #122 tigermission1, Mar 20, 2005
  3. bigballerj

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    They're playing 4 on 5 at the offensive end. That's the main reason why they are stinking it up.
     
    #123 bigballerj, Mar 20, 2005
  4. LegendZ3

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    Go to Yao, he has a 6'8 guy on him!
    Go to Yao, he has a 6'8 guy on him!
    Go to Yao, he has a 6'8 guy on him!
    Go to Yao, he has a 6'8 guy on him!
    Go to Yao, he has a 6'8 guy on him!
    Go to Yao, he has a 6'8 guy on him!
    Go to Yao, he has a 6'8 guy on him!
    Go to Yao, he has a 6'8 guy on him!
    Go to Yao, he has a 6'8 guy on him!
    Go to Yao, he has a 6'8 guy on him!
    Go to Yao, he has a 6'8 guy on him!
    Go to Yao, he has a 6'8 guy on him!!!!!!!!!!!!!


    :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
     
    #124 LegendZ3, Mar 20, 2005
  5. KaiSeR SoZe

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    just slagging off of Spoon and doubling up
     
    #125 KaiSeR SoZe, Mar 20, 2005
  6. tigermission1

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    Good point, but look at bench production. "Lopsided" doesn't do it justice.
     
    #126 tigermission1, Mar 20, 2005
  7. codell

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    T-mac needs to start trying to split the double off the PnR and stop allowing himself to be pushed out to half court

    EDIT: T-mac shoots ANOTHER 3


    the Rockets have mailed this one in .......................i can't remember the last time I even thought that
     
    #127 codell, Mar 20, 2005
  8. bigballerj

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    Wallace can D up, he can rebound and he is good at driving to the basket. Spoon is not good at any of the 3.
     
    #128 bigballerj, Mar 20, 2005
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    Man, he is being doubled all the time.
     
    #129 lhphpl, Mar 20, 2005
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    the problem is, he hasn't shot the ball once when he's wide open, the D won't respect him unless he at least shots the ball, let alone makes it. 18 mins of garbage time now.
     
    #130 arif1127, Mar 20, 2005
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    Greg Anthony said that the Rox are helping Minnesota by not going to Yao more, and taking advantage of the mismatch...:rolleyes:
     
    #131 Gatorfan76, Mar 20, 2005
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    Gotta go to YAO.......
     
    #132 henrock, Mar 20, 2005
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    Deke and Yao on the court at the same time!! !
     
    #133 LegendZ3, Mar 20, 2005
  14. Nick

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    Mutombo and Yao are in at the same time right now... at least there's something interesting left to watch.
     
    #134 Nick, Mar 20, 2005
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    Mutombo and Yao together on the court!!
     
    #135 Gatorfan76, Mar 20, 2005
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    We need GSW to beat Kings to save our ass.
     
    #136 mirror_image, Mar 20, 2005
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    Good to see JVG put Mutumbo on.
     
    #137 lhphpl, Mar 20, 2005
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    Yao and Deke together, let's see.
     
    #138 choujie, Mar 20, 2005
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    I think they have done a very good job at going to Yao this game. But Minnesotta would be IDIOTS if they didn't focus on the only guy shooting the ball well on the floor. The Wolves have picked up their efforts in denying Yao the ball.
     
    #139 tigermission1, Mar 20, 2005
  20. forebay

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    wo hoo

    twin tower finally in action
     
    #140 forebay, Mar 20, 2005
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