ClutchFans Game Thread: Warriors @ Rockets 4/30/2025 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 5)

I'm fine he pulled the starters. The scrubs were crap, but they needed to play. You have to give your starters a rest when you can.

 

one down two to go!!!!

 

The end was annoying but I'm still on cloud nine. The main rotation looked great through most of three quarters, I'm a lot higher on the team after this win than the previous victory.

 

GSW with a +17 (25-8) advantage in offensive rebounds. I get they are jacking a lot of 3s but it’s still hard to fathom

 

GS mentally punted on this one, and we took care of business.

A win in game 6 shifts all to pressure to them

 

He instigated the situation. Dillon got fouled, whatever just let it go. The altercation was unnecessary. Don't get riled up by 3rd unit. Absolutely stupid.

 

Hopefully this game has made Ime realise we dont need JG to go off to win a game, Amen is starting to figure it out.

 

screw putting the knife in....we need to turn, wiggle, ****en cut their head off!!!! i just want the rox to win this series and put an end to the warriors

 

Seeing the bench come in and **** the bed like that helps me understand Ime's super short rotation better.

Our main guys are going to have to perform to have a shot. Amen and Fred have woken up, time for Jalen

 

Young Dream would’ve put that dude in the third row.

 

that felt like watching WWE, you know the classic game five with the home team league wants to extend the series

almost from tip off. It looked like the Warriors weren’t even trying to compete in that game. The refs for once I can’t believe I’m gonna admit this we’re extremely favorable for the Rockets for a good portion of that game

That being said, Rockets played well. Amen Thompson was outstanding.

Sengun is still way too damn timid when he gets the ball at the free-throw line. Some of those shots were going in, but they were taking all the paint off the rim he needs to attack and go up strong or pull up and take the free-throw line jumper and stop being hesitant.

FVV finally waking up, I hope it lasts

The 630 start was absolutely crushing to any hope of a home court advantage. I was there for game two and it was an awesome amazing scene. You could tell even watching on TV tonight that it was like a museum in there.

Steve Kerr is playing games with the Rockets and Udoka right now. He could’ve easily put his starters back in, and it might have become a very competitive game if he did, but he put in those scrub shitheads on the bench and honestly mission accomplished for him. They were out there trying to injure our starters and acting just as ignorant as Draymond Green because why wouldn’t they?

Steve Kerr calling timeouts, fouling to the last second, and challenging calls up to the last breath of that game is just such classic douche bag. If he had put his starters back in and actually been coaching to win that ****ing game in the second half and did that then fair enough. Not to mention, you know that ****ing douche bag made sure to tell his bench scrubs to start a scuffle. He’s just such a ****head. It’s not hard to figure out why Michael Jordan punched him in the face.

I expect game six to be a complete **** show from the referees. It’s gonna be as outrageous as you can possibly imagine and Draymond Green is going to get away with O.J. Simpson type behaviors on the court. That being said if you can go on the road and steal a game then we’re coming back to Houston for game seven so **** it let’s go.

 

Sometimes when the other team has waived the white flag, it doesn't mean you should let up. I would of played normal rotation until around 10 minute mark. You don't want to give anyone confidence for the next game.

 

The owner has to think hard about Udoka's coaching. Guys are frustrated. Bench players had no motivation to play. You can question the professionalism of them, but Udoka is not doing his job. If they are riding the pine without a slight chance of playing, it is hard to stay motivated. Look at Kerr! Everyone worked hard and they know what play to run. I hate GS but Kerr is better than Udoka. He managed to motivate his in a terrible loss.

 

Jalen due for a breakout game. It’s been 3 straight duds event though he came out aggressive tonight. I think he’ll drop a 30 piece Friday

 

I think pressure is still on the Rockets. Warriors know how to close out a series and they are playing at home. Rockets are young and had a horrible finish to this game, so it could easily get into their heads.

 

Atleast the guys showed up and punched the warriors in the mouth on our homecourt.

The Lakers are getting blasted on their home court....

 

You seriously placing some blame on Alpi?

 

As you wish!