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GameThread for Houston Rockets at Minnesota Timberwolves, Nov 18, 2009 7:00 PM CST

Houston Rockets at Minnesota Timberwolves, Nov 18, 2009 7:00 PM CST


My internet connection has been infuriating.  Hopefully I'll have full access during the blood bath that is this game

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because eh fuck it we’re lazy:

The T-Wolves are not doing so hot right now. They’re off to a 1-10 start, Kevin Love is sidelined with a hand injury, and Al Jefferson has been out for most of the season.

But Jefferson should make his return tonight, and Johnny Flynn is playing great to start the season.

Canis Hoopus has a much better preview up, but most of what they have to say you already know: namely that Daryl Morey is some sort of genius.

by Only_A_Lad on Nov 18, 2009 7:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Not a bloodbath yet.

I missed the first couple minutes, but saw enough to determine that if Houston was shooting a little better they would have a nice cushion.

by Moondebah on Nov 18, 2009 7:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Budinger especially.

Not sure I’ve seen him miss two open threes before.

by Moondebah on Nov 18, 2009 7:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wolves Fan here

Oh if we could (by some miracle, along the lines of pigs flying or free health care) win this game I’d be delirious. This is how every Wolves game starts out, even in the 1st quarter and slow fade into farce. I shall now turn off my computer and hope to be shocked in tomorrow morning’s newspaper

by Son of Gerald Green on Nov 18, 2009 7:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Both teams have 15 field goals made.

Rockets: 14 turnovers.
Minnesota: 13 turnovers.

I don’t blame everyone for not watching this mess.

by Moondebah on Nov 18, 2009 7:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Dear Rockets,

Please guard this “Al Jefferson” guy. He’s, like, good, and stuff. Kthxbai.

How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!

by ak2themax on Nov 18, 2009 8:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

we are already guarding him in the best way possible...

that is to make him shoot jumpshots. If he goes more in the low-post he’ll be tougher to guard and will probably put our bigs in foul trouble. He’s just been making the jumpshots. 7-7 for 16 points so far.

by suzaku on Nov 18, 2009 8:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

but interesting is.. he's -9 right now..

I’m finally convinced that the +/- stat is useless, will ignore it from now on.

by suzaku on Nov 18, 2009 8:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't say it's useless

Just take it with a grain of salt.

How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!

by ak2themax on Nov 18, 2009 8:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

they're far from useless

but just looking at the +/- stat from a single game, let alone from part of a game, won’t tell you very much.

by Only_A_Lad on Nov 18, 2009 8:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

but

We only have 4 fouls in the first half. We can definitely afford to push him around a little.

How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!

by ak2themax on Nov 18, 2009 8:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

hmm..got a point there. but I do think that he'll still score in that situation..

he’s THAT good…3-point plays will probably result from that.

by suzaku on Nov 18, 2009 8:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Good little run to finish the second half

I think that our second unit should step up in the second half

by Rockets4LIFE on Nov 18, 2009 8:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

OK Trevor

You can take 10 3-pointers before the end of the 3rd quarter. You’ve proven your point.

How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!

by ak2themax on Nov 18, 2009 8:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

You mean

4-13 now

How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!

by ak2themax on Nov 18, 2009 9:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Rockets really riding the starters

How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!

by ak2themax on Nov 18, 2009 8:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Chuck!

3-point-play!!!

How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!

by ak2themax on Nov 18, 2009 8:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Brooks has SEVEN turnovers? Eww.

by Jeffrey on Nov 18, 2009 8:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

and picks up a Technical

How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!

by ak2themax on Nov 18, 2009 8:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

what a poor end to the 3rd quarter

Up 1, but we should be up at least 10 right now. Turnovers.

How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!

by ak2themax on Nov 18, 2009 8:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Man, what a sloppy game

We have 20 turnovers and have given up 10 offensive rebounds.

by jack_ on Nov 18, 2009 8:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

we've been getting offensive boards too

We’ve got 11, we just aren’t making our 2nd shots…

How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!

by ak2themax on Nov 18, 2009 8:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

we always get offensive boards, though

and I would expect us to against Minnesota. Minnesota is not a good rebounding team.

by jack_ on Nov 18, 2009 8:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

68-67

holy fuckshit that’s awful. Glad I’m not watching this.

by Only_A_Lad on Nov 18, 2009 8:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

FYI

David Andersen’s ESPN photo is priceless

How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!

by ak2themax on Nov 18, 2009 8:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Let the scoring begin!

How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!

by ak2themax on Nov 18, 2009 8:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

You know it's ugly

When a 10-5 run forces the opposing coach to call timeout.

How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!

by ak2themax on Nov 18, 2009 8:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I feel like

if the Rockets get to 90 first we should win this game.

How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!

by ak2themax on Nov 18, 2009 8:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Just realized how horrible that sounded.

How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!

by ak2themax on Nov 18, 2009 8:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dear God. At least four missed attempts in a row.

by DribbleHooper on Nov 18, 2009 9:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

According to Yahoo!, our top performer is a guy who’s shot 7 for 17 from the field. Tells you everything you need to know about the game.

by Jeffrey on Nov 18, 2009 9:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The 16 rebounds are a pretty good reason to bill him a top performer, I s’pose… ;)

by DribbleHooper on Nov 18, 2009 9:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I’m not disputing that at all. Just thought it’s amusing.

by Jeffrey on Nov 18, 2009 9:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Trevor Ariza: Leading Scorer

18 points on 19 shots!
Now that’s what I call efficiency!

I support the Tornado Release ... and Young Bucks.

by Prevenge on Nov 18, 2009 9:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

In the same vein:

19 assists!
19 turnovers!

I support the Tornado Release ... and Young Bucks.

by Prevenge on Nov 18, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm

How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!

by ak2themax on Nov 18, 2009 9:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

just to be fair...

he isn’t getting as much free throws as other high-usage scorers do. Seems the refs don’t respect him that much.

by suzaku on Nov 18, 2009 9:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

D. Andersen, 12:23, 3-4 FG, 2-2 3PT, 1 OR, 5 REB total, 1 AST, 8 PTS.

Why isn’t this guy getting more time and touches?

by DribbleHooper on Nov 18, 2009 9:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That’d do it, I guess…

by DribbleHooper on Nov 18, 2009 9:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Chuck is playing fabulously

This Young Minnesota team has some good ball players. They need some seasoning

by Kari on Nov 18, 2009 9:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Twenty-five steals so far in the game. Wow.

by DribbleHooper on Nov 18, 2009 9:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

it's not the ref's fault

they can’t exactly NOT call it. It’s the T-Wolves fault for walking over and tying Ariza up.

by jack_ on Nov 18, 2009 9:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

didn't say it was bad to call it.

just said it was useless. the game was practically over.

by suzaku on Nov 18, 2009 9:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What I thought was ridiculous was that the TWolves >walked</em over to Ariza to force the jump ball.
Some teams refuse to concede games, and I can respect that, but what the Twolves did was just stupid. Either play to the end or don’t. Don’t half-ass it.

by jack_ on Nov 18, 2009 9:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So, let’s see… 13 point lead with 15 seconds to go. Yup, we’re 7-5, alright.

by DribbleHooper on Nov 18, 2009 9:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gamecast, for one

is always a possession or 2 behind.

How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!

by ak2themax on Nov 18, 2009 9:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Yahoo’s live feed lags way behind most of the other ways of following the game.

That includes carrier pigeons. :p

by DribbleHooper on Nov 18, 2009 9:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

A W we were supposed to get

But what a difference in the 4th quarter tonight compared to the one last night, great execution

by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on Nov 18, 2009 9:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

A so-ugly-you’d-slap-its-mama win is still a win. But boy, even the boxscore was ugly.

by DribbleHooper on Nov 18, 2009 9:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yes the only efficient efforts were..

Battier, Lowry and Andersen’s and only Lowry had double-digit points.

by suzaku on Nov 18, 2009 9:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Another difference?

It was Minnesota.
There was no Joey Crawford.

Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets

by Xiane on Nov 18, 2009 10:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Well we won that. I'm glad.

Go on, try to beat them. Try to score on them. Stay in front of those guards. Try to tap out an offensive rebound on that Lilliputian front line. They're so awful, you're so good ... go on. Beat ‘em. - Kelly Dwyer on The Rockets

by Xiane on Nov 18, 2009 10:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

we hvnt won 2 straight games in all of november

by AlDe2356 on Nov 18, 2009 10:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

buzzkill

How many turnovers did we finish with? I was half watching the game at my bar, but every time I looked up, the ball was going the other way.

by RedRowdy420 on Nov 18, 2009 11:43 PM CST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Take heart! Alternating wins and losses mean a slightly better than .500 season, what with a two-game win streak in October. That’s a lot more than many pundits were predicting for the Rockets.

by DribbleHooper on Nov 19, 2009 5:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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