ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Timberwolves 2/13/2018

Oh yes indeed! There was that one that was so pinpoint to Capela gave me an immediate ugly face

 

Funny you should mention that. I remarked to myself that I think that was perhaps the FIRST time CP3 threw a LOB to Capela that connected. He did it twice in the game. Previously, there were passes to Capela but they were wrap arounds or pocket passes.

If CP can get that "chemistry" with Capela (like he had with DeAndre) and like Harden currently has with Capela, that will make the team all that more deadly!

 

Yeah, I agree. Adding a more consistent "tear drop" in the lane shot to his game would be huge for the playoffs where he just cant count on the whistle when he finishes drives. Having more options would put so much more pressure on the defense.

 

He is really maturing.....understanding how turnovers were a problem and how much better they are protecting the ball....yes, this Harden is ready.

DD

 

We won with a big comeback, but our 1st quarter defense was lousy. We can't win in the playoffs by just turning on the engine.
Defense first is the only way to success. That was the example that the Dream set for us.

 

Chris Paul is the Co Leader of the team. James and Chris's sentiments are typically linked.

GSW can't beat the Rockets if they are rebounding well and turning the ball over less than 10 times a game.

The Rockets can get out shot and still win those games.

They figured that out.

 

I'd sit him out. Especially if Joe Johnson is available(I doubt he will be though). The Rockets can beat Sactown without him. Green can take up those minutes.

 

I remember that drive.

This is why the Rockets are working on the depth. Just helps at the margins. That insurance is nice.

 

Sit him.

 

Hardens defense lately has been great especially last night. His post defense is insane