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ClutchFans Game Thread: Timberwolves @ Rockets 4/18/2018 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 2)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Apr 16, 2018.

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  1. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"

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    He phrased it poorly, but he is rooting for the best for Harden's legacy.
    He's probably right that multiple shitty playoff games may hurt his long term legacy.

    But we don't care if our team finds ways to win. Really happy with that 2nd quarter, especially the defense.
     
    #941 B-Bob, Apr 18, 2018
  2. TracywtFacy

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    He literally carried the team just a few nights ago...
     
    #942 TracywtFacy, Apr 18, 2018
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  3. don grahamleone

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    People that truly like or love Harden don't call him "Jim". It ain't his name, it's what Captain Jacka$$ calls him.
     
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    adw SuperClutchMan

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    All that matters is we win at this point.
     
    #944 adw, Apr 18, 2018
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    Bandwagoner Contributing Member

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    Is Barkley trolling or actually r****ded?
     
    #945 Bandwagoner, Apr 18, 2018
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  6. smoothie

    smoothie Jabari Jungle

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    if we stay this aggressive we will win every game.

    shots not falling, harden not scoring, it won't matter. stay in attack mode!
     
    #946 smoothie, Apr 18, 2018
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    I shook my head at that remark. Seriously, Chuck? Have you not watched them all season? Have you not watched them tonight?
     
    #947 count_dough-ku, Apr 18, 2018
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  8. HookemHorns1250

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    They'd look like idiots IMO if they did that. Seeing as Harden literally put on an MVP performance the game before.
     
    #948 HookemHorns1250, Apr 18, 2018
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    He's had amazing playoff games before also. The media and NBA fans in general will remember these atrocious games more though.

    That's just the nature of the business.

    Harden does have some uncanny habit if having these absurdly atrocious NBA playoff games for some reason sprinkled in with great games.
     
    #949 fchowd0311, Apr 18, 2018
  10. count_dough-ku

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    He and Shaq seem to have these talking points from prior seasons burned in their heads and they just regurgitate them. It's like the idiots who claim Harden's numbers are due solely to D'Antoni's system despite him having a great season 3 years ago under McFail and the Rockets playing one of the slowest paces in the league(which runs counter to D'Antoni's style).
     
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    #951 Mr. Space City, Apr 18, 2018
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  12. Little Bit

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    With all the talk about exploiting mismatches the Rockets seem to be making an effort to fight around the screens more, which is good.
     
    #952 Little Bit, Apr 18, 2018
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    If you are a star you play well every game not every other game.
     
    #953 TheRealist137, Apr 18, 2018
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    LOL Charles Barkley saying, "I miss the days when big guys played like big guys.

    This from the career .266 3-point shooter (538-2220 attempts). Can you imagine what he would have done with the way the game is played today?
     
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  15. legacygt777

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    You're witnessing the difference between this yr and last. Cp3 is facilitating the team getting green involved and scoring when Beard is having an off night.
     
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    thibs switched gears in game 2 and is throwing all 5 guys at harden now. all he has to do is find the open guy instead of forcing it.

    stay attacking the paint but when the whole wolves team collapses on you, kick it out.
     
    #956 smoothie, Apr 18, 2018
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    Since you’re such an elite couch coach, please tell me what the “optimal defense” would be for this team.

    Since u know more than the coaching staff, tell me how we should defend the Wolves that will result in something better than 40 points at halftime on 35% shooting.

    Can I get a yes or no answer on this question as well? Would u switch against GS?
     
    #957 Reeko, Apr 18, 2018
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  18. legacygt777

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    It's why Cp3 was brought here.
     
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  19. solid

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    I will go with r****ded.
     
    #959 solid, Apr 18, 2018
  20. Remlap

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    Nothing embarrassing about being double/triple teamed.
    Their game plan was to shut him down. So far it's worked, but Minny
    has other leaks in the boat. Our supporting cast showed up this game and are making them pay
     
    #960 Remlap, Apr 18, 2018
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