Rockets vs Timberwolves 1/30/2012 7:00p Game Thread

Guy986 · Post #2 » by **Guy986** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:18 pm

I think Ridnour and Pekovic are starting for the Wolves.

We blew them out last time but the Wolves play everyone tough. If they can beat Dallas, San Antonio they can take us on our home floor.

The Rubio/Love pick and pop remain our biggest threat. Not a good matchup for Scola.
They play alot of small ball so expect to see us match them with Patterson playing plenty of minutes.

If we stay on their shooter, contest their 3pt shot and keep them off the offensive glass, we should win.

Also it'll be good if Lowry's shot decide to show up tonight. He's been in a massive slump the past few games shooting the ball. Playing against his mentor in RA should give him that extra motivation.

Meatcookie · Post #3 » by **Meatcookie** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:00 pm

I use http://espn.go.com/nba/depth to find out who is starting. No, it's not always accurate. They do have Ridnour listed to start... but I also saw him on the injury list.

rocketseagles07 · Post #4 » by **rocketseagles07** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:17 pm

Guy986 wrote:I think Ridnour and Pekovic are starting for the Wolves.

We blew them out last time but the Wolves play everyone tough. If they can beat Dallas, San Antonio they can take us on our home floor.

The Rubio/Love pick and pop remain our biggest threat. Not a good matchup for Scola.
They play alot of small ball so expect to see us match them with Patterson playing plenty of minutes.

If we stay on their shooter, contest their 3pt shot and keep them off the offensive glass, we should win.

Also it'll be good if Lowry's shot decide to show up tonight. He's been in a massive slump the past few games shooting the ball. Playing against his mentor in RA should give him that extra motivation.

My thoughts exactly. I hope we don't take this game lightly. They almost beat the lakers last night and Love has been going in lately.

MaxRider · Post #5 » by **MaxRider** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:35 pm

is martin playing?

M4P · Post #6 » by **M4P** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:34 am

Coach Kevin McHale reiterated that Kevin Martin (foot) will play against the Wolves Monday.
McHale hinted that he might limit Martin's workload in his first game back, but that will likely depend on game flow. If Martin starts off hot and his foot feels good, he'll likely push for 30 minutes.

Wolves have no shot blockers so attacking the paint is key.

Post #7 » by **Mr. E** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:46 am

M4P wrote:
Coach Kevin McHale reiterated that Kevin Martin (foot) will play against the Wolves Monday.
McHale hinted that he might limit Martin's workload in his first game back, but that will likely depend on game flow. If Martin starts off hot and his foot feels good, he'll likely push for 30 minutes.

Wolves have no shot blockers so attacking the paint is key.

Good game for Dragic to get extended minutes.

rocketsballin · Post #8 » by **rocketsballin** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:57 am

is darko not playing? cuz he's a shot blocker. always has been a shot blocker.

Post #9 » by **jwise44** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:00 am

rocketsballin wrote:is darko not playing? cuz he's a shot blocker. always has been a shot blocker.

Bullard said pek is starting cuz darks out

rocketsballin · Post #10 » by **rocketsballin** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:18 am

uh oh its magic randolph

M4P · Post #11 » by **M4P** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:21 am

Pumpfake actually getting foul calls/???!@?

M4P · Post #12 » by **M4P** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:21 am

lol @ airball from rubio

or was it a block? can't see anything

Guy986 · Post #13 » by **Guy986** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:22 am

M4P wrote:Pumpfake actually getting foul calls/???!@?

Only against 6'3 Ridnour.

Guy986 · Post #14 » by **Guy986** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:25 am

Rubio can shoot the outside jumpshot anytime he wants.

rocketsballin · Post #15 » by **rocketsballin** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:27 am

he wanted a foul? i thought he stepped on a wetspot

M4P · Post #16 » by **M4P** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:28 am

McHale needs to limit Lowry's minutes... guy's legs are obviously shot.

Post #17 » by **jwise44** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:28 am

I like that we're being aggressive and driving

M4P · Post #18 » by **M4P** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:31 am

LOL @ NUTSHOT FROM SCOLA

Post #19 » by **jwise44** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:31 am

There u go Scola!!!!!

Guy986 · Post #20 » by **Guy986** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:31 am

LOL @ Scola throwing the ball at Love's crotch.