.:[Blastoff]:. § .:[PR v5 | T-Mac Status | vs. PHO]:.

[kibaxx7]

Thanks for the tips... will try to hold Nash

Also thanks for the support guys, 50 replies

[Emiliano]

Great win and nice jerseys....BTW good luck on your test...

[kibaxx7]

Great win and nice jerseys....BTW good luck on your test...

Thanks man By the way, edited roster in 1st page, added Evans & Fortson, mixed bench.

[kibaxx7]

Meet CLUTCH!

Since bursting onto the scene in 1995, Clutch the Bear has become one of sport’s most celebrated mascots. With his imaginative skits and mischievous antics, Clutch personifies NBA entertainment at its best.



Named the 5th most recognizable mascot is sports by USA Today in February 2005, Clutch is the Houston Rockets’ number one fan, and can be seen cheering on his team at all Rockets home games. Whether he is creating impromptu comedy, cheerleading, signing autographs, dancing with the Power Dancers (to the beat of his own drum), doling out hugs, or performing on-court skits, Clutch is always a fan favorite. Though a celebrity in his own right, he has also worked with many Hollywood celebrities, sports stars and politicians, including Jack Nicholson, Kevin Costner, George Bush Sr., Tiger Woods, Adam Sandler, Bill Murray, Nelly, Chris Tucker, Andy Roddick, Roger Clemens, and Nolan Ryan, to name a few.

While Clutch loves entertaining fans at the Toyota Center, he also makes 250-300 Houston area appearances each year, along with 20-25 out of town and international appearances. He has entertained fans all over the continental United States and Alaska, as well as in Russia, Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, and China. He is the only bear to start a snowball fight on the Great Wall of China!

Clutch’s favorite pastimes are making people laugh, inspiring the Rockets and Rockets fans to victory, helping children make intelligent and future oriented decisions, and or course being lovable and huggable with kids both big and small. He is the official “spokesbear” for the new Rockets Kids Club, which allows kids to become fans and learn more about basketball, while giving them the inside scoop on upcoming Rockets events. Because Clutch is passionate about helping youth, approximately 100 of his Houston area appearances are for elementary schools, where he performs interactive shows for the students. The four main shows and messages he delivers are: “Slam Dunk TAKS” (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills), “Just Say No” for Red Ribbon Week and year round anti-drug rallies, “Smoking Stinks” to discourage tobacco use and inform children of its harmful effects, and “Reading Rocks” to promote reading for both fun and education.

Always up for a good time, Clutch has been known to perform his hilarious hijinks everywhere, from his favorite balcony at the Toyota Center, to his yearly birthday party, to the annual NBA All Star Game. He loves meeting people and never misses an opportunity to entertain. In addition to performing live, Clutch also enjoys writing his regular column, Clutch Speaks, which is entering its fourth year as a staple on rockets.com. As of May 2005 Clutch’s site boasts upwards of 22,000 visitors per month.

In December of 2003, Clutch was recognized for his creativity, hard work, and dedication by being named best mascot in all of sports by gameops.com, a leading sports entertainment and game operations web site. Clutch believes he won the award thanks to the support of his loyal fans (not because he voted for himself day and night for a year). This ostentatious Houston icon also brought home a first place title in the 2005 NBA “Crazy For The Finals Competition” when he road the Downtown Aquarium’s Diving Bell Ferris Wheel for 24 consecutive hours. A proud innovator, Clutch introduced “AIR” or inflatable mascots to professional sports in 1997 with “AIR” Clutch. He enjoys training new mascots at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels at both the summer camps he directs and private coaching sessions around the year. As a founding executive board member of the newly formed mascot hall of fame, which can be visited at mascothalloffame.com, Clutch is excited to be an integral part of an institution that will recognize and celebrate excellence in the mascot profession.



Does a bear answer questions in the woods?
Most bears don't talk. This is just a fact of life. Clutch however is not like most bears and in fact usually you can't get him to shut up when you want to. It's ok though. It's not his fault. He's just got a lot to say. We here at Rockets.com figured that it might be a good idea to let him answer some of your questions. So go ahead, ask him a question and then check back here often to see what he has to say. Go ahead and post!

[.LA.]

Haha, Clutch owns. l'll get a Q in later

[c0nr4d]

good stuff here bro...i love the way my jerseys look with a good video card

keep on rollin'

[air]

Real nice stuff here. I'll check back here to see how you did against Suns.

[cklitsie]

Good dynasty right here, you played good games, made good trades and you keep your dynasty entertaining too. Just don't know what to ask a bear.
On a side note: I like the jerseys from conrad.

[zmac]

HAHAHA Clucth, thats awesome!
Great Dynasty I really like it.
Nice and clean pics and the little details, keep it up

Question about ya sig and avy.....is that ya girlfrien?

[kibaxx7]

Question about ya sig and avy.....is that ya girlfrien?

No she's not, unfortunately

By the way thanks to all (from Clutch to zmac) for the comments. Suns game will come today.

[Keo]

The Clutch article is awesome.

[kibaxx7]

Phoenix | 112
Houston | 109

Rockets couldn't fly over Suns in Wednesday night

HOUSTON (AP) --- Steve Nash scored 32 points (18 in the fourth quarter) and delivered 10 assists to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 112-109 victory over the Houston Rockets.

Nash also grabbed 3 rebounds and went 9-of-9 in the free throw line.

"We didn't win because me," he said. "All the team did an amazing job."

He's right: Amare Stoudemire had 20 points and 8 rebounds; Shawn Marion had 25 and 14; Jim Jackson posted a 16 and 5, and Joe Johnson had 12-3.

Newcomer Kurt Thomas scored 4 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 16 minutes.

Tracy McGrady led the Rockets in points again, with 28, and also had 6 rebounds and 7 assists.


Left: Reggie Evans with the dunk
Right: McGrady with another 360 dunk

Yao Ming scored 15 points and Bob Sura, 12.

Reggie Evans had 14 points and just 4 rebounds, eclipsed by Marion's 14.

"It wasn't the best night today," Jeff Van Gundy said.

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[kibaxx7]

But the night wasn't over, as Luther Head collisioned with Jim Jackson with 3:31 to go, and got injured. He didn't return to action.

[Keo]

I told you, you needed to contain Nash. Tough loss, good luck next game.

[.LA.]

Tough loss, but on the bright side, the Sun's had all that scoring and just barely beat you. Your team is destined for greatness. Good luck with your next game.

[kibaxx7]

I told you, you needed to contain Nash.

Just couldn't Sura was like a snail, really slow.

Your team is destined for greatness. Good luck with your next game.

Thanks bro. Playing at Gund Arena right now (Cleveland).

[Emiliano]

Tough loss...you were closed though...good luck next game

[Ming-Mac]

Well done!!!You should try to get Swift right now

Would you please tell me how you work out the following scene???Mine has never been so cool Thanx

[air]

Nice PDA you got. Despite the loss that's good scoring with T-Mac. Sure's he's a great player but I've found it hard to get the ball to my small forward in a good position to score.

It's hard to come up for a question but I'll begin with asking who is Clutch's favourite Rockets player right now and why?

[kibaxx7]

Tough loss...you were closed though...good luck next game

Thanks man, already played it, T-Mac with 29-13-10

Would you please tell me how you work out the following scene???Mine has never been so cool Thanx

Download this patch and follow the instructions in the readme.

[kibaxx7]

MOST RECENT QUESTION

who is Clutch's favourite Rockets player right now and why?

Hi air, I'm very happy to answer your question! Well let me say my favourite player right now is Reggie Evans. Athleticism, great jumping, a good shot. I also like T-Mac and Yao like everyone else, obviously!

[mkballer]

Wow bro tough loss to a red hot Nash. Not forgetting Amare, Marion, Jackson, Johnson lol. Loving the comments from Clutch as well . Keep it up. Im still reading.

[.LA.]

Good thing Luther's injury isn't serious. Clutch likes Reggie Evans more? Good way to market your new additions to the team.

[frebon]

Close game against the Suns!
Good luck next game!

[kibaxx7]

Houston | 131
Cleveland | 106

T-Mac with triple-double, lifts Rockets

HOUSTON (AP) --- Tracy McGrady scored 29 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and had 10 assists for Houston, as the Rockets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers; 131-106.

McGrady shot 11-of-21 from the field.

"Well, it was really hard to win tonight," he said. "All the team helped me, don't look at T-Mac... look at Yao or David (Wesley) also."

Yao Ming had 21 points and 6 rebounds, when Wesley had 26 points and 5 assists.

As Luther Head played from the bench (he was with a broken finger, and Van Gundy decided to give him less playing time until he get recovered), Wesley played amazingly in the 3rd quarter, scoring 17 points.

Mike James scored 15 points in 5-of-5 shooting.


Left: With love; from Bob Sura, to Danny Fortson
Right: Evans with a dunk

Reggie Evans got fouled out again, but got another double-double (11 points and 11 rebounds).

For the Cavs, LeBron James scored 32 points and had 9 rebounds; Zydrunas Ilgauskas, 24 and 8; Ira Newble, 14 and 6; Jeff McInnis, 16 and 4.

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