ClutchFans Game Thread: Warriors @ Rockets 4/23/2025 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 2)

Golden state made crazy shots.

Their supporting cast isn’t putting up the numbers they did in game 1.

butler and curry went off and still didn’t hit 100 points. That tells you they’re still missing a 3rd option.

We should see more Jabari this game. His shot
Is going down as of late and Adam’s needs to be in game sooner. We killed them on the boards and we will every game this series…FVV is really certified trash though…I hope Aaron eats up some of his minutes.

 

I’m not holding my breath on him playing well tonight.

 

I mean he has his strengths--still nearly 4:1 assist-turnover ratio in a down season--really smart defender who communicates well, plays hard, and is in the right spots. Fantastic stock numbers for a guard of his size (2+ per game). Career averages on shooting are actually 40% / 37%.

The problem is he's just having a terrible season, especially his shooting. I don't know if it's a fluke, nagging injuries been bothering him, or the beginning of the end for his career. He's only 30, you would think he could maintain his peak production for a couple more years at least, but you never know, some guys decline sooner.

If he can bounce back I think he's still a good fit on this team, whether that's starting or in a 6th man role. If he's going to keep playing like this though he needs to go

 

I agree, very high bball iq. I didn’t mention that

it looks like he may be declining due to age and physical limitations. He can’t get by his defenders at all and most of his shots are middys and 3s which lead to even more inefficiency.

This series should dictate what the Rockets do with Fred in the offseason.

 

I really hope we come out hitting our 3s and play lights out because at this point, it feels like we’re not just playing the Warriors, we’re playing the fix.

The NBA couldn’t have asked for a more convenient setup: get the Warriors up 2-0 and line up that LeBron vs. Curry matchup for Round 2.

It’s honestly infuriating. This Rockets team has fought all season to get here, and now we’re watching a narrative being pushed that has nothing to do with fair basketball.

 

Translation - I'm a dog, coach is a dog, we're all DOGS! Also, we have the zoomies!

 

I just want to see the rotation expanded a bit based on how the starters are or are not producing. Down already in the series at home, there is no margin for error.

 

Fred might not understand it because it's a "different team" but yeah I straight up have ptsd or some **** over the Warriors. I dunno if I can do this again, I think I'll give it the first hour (it starts at 2.30am here which doesn't help) and if we're looking shitty again i may just have to skip the rest of this return to the playoffs. I know it's irrational but I just feel like the Warriors are our curse for something I didn't know we did.

 

Jabari especially. He’s the xfactor that opens up the offense with his shoot from the perimeter .

 

It took a lot for us to lose game one. I have faith in this team. I’m ok with the two big lineup, but the other three have to be shooters. You can’t have our bigs and then amen(Thompson is my favorite player this isn’t some hate thing on him), but the lack of a threat to shoot 3’s killed us game one. They just kept everyone in the paint.

I have a good feeling about tonight. We could obviously still get killed, but just a good feeling

 

I'm going to be there tonight! Can't wait! Let's go Rockets!

 

@Snow Villiers how many shots in are you? It’s the rule to start sippin 4 hours before.

 

Not trying to hate... but anyone betting on the Rockets to win tonight may not be happy.

In general, anyone betting on sports already has a problem as the addiction always comes back to bite you. But that's another story.

 

1 breh

 

Earlier today I imagined I wasn't a Rockets fan and started thinking about who I would bet to win tonight and the series.

I decided that if I had to I would bet for The Rockets and that's a non biased opinion since I imagined I wasn't a Rockets fan...

 

How about sucking on it?