Game Thread: Here we go again
by Stop-n-Pop
on Dec 23, 2008 6:00 PM CST
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Minnesota @ San Antonio
(Rib dinner plate from the Whole Hog Cafe in Little Rock, AR)
Well Wolves fans, it's yet another game against yet another Texas team who are on the 2nd night of a B2B. Will we see a different result? Will K-Love get more than 7 minutes of action? Will Kevin McHale flee into the Texas Hill Country after yet another loss? Residents of central texas beware, a 6'10" pasty-white Iron Range beast may be roaming the area near New Braunfels come tomorrow morning. Hopefully, Schlitterbahn is closed for the season and you will be spared the sight of something truly awful.
As a one time resident of the great state of Texas (San Angelo) I miss me some Lone Star about this time of year. Were I deep down south for tonight's tilt, I think I would catch the game on my laptop aircard and head on up to Lockhart for a meal at Smitty's before camping out in Lexington until Snow's opens up on Saturday morning (they close when they sell out of food). As long time readers of this blog know I am something of a BBQ snob and while I will always be partial to pork, Memphis style, and SE mustard-based sauces, Smitty's and Snow are the two finest examples of Texas BBQ in the world. Should any of you be considering a capital crime in a state that has the death penalty on the books (hello Texas), either of these two establishments would make for a fine last meal. Speaking of last meals, this will be the topic for tonight's game thread. Were you to find yourself on the wrong side of the law after an attempt to go out in style, where would order out from? I'd dial me up a pork sandwich from Three Little Pigs, a plate of dry ribs from Corky's, a big plate of potato salad from the Whole Hog Cafe and a nice big pitcher of whiskey sour.
Getting back to the basketball, here's hoping for an entertaining game. Enjoy Christmas and we'll talk to you later.
PS: If you're looking for the Spurs side of things, please check out our excellent sister site Pounding the Rock.
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Dear Santa
Please Bring a Win to Timberwolf Nation tonight!.
by Tony_O on
Dec 23, 2008 6:54 PM CST
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Are you crazy, kid?
You’ll shoot your eye out!
by McCleak on
Dec 23, 2008 7:32 PM CST
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Kevin Ollie in the starting lineup
theres a recipe for Success LOL
by Tony_O on
Dec 23, 2008 7:41 PM CST
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Tumbleweeds blowing across the game log tonight...
From Murray’s (or any other high-end steakhouse): A rare fillet mignon, garlic mashers, asparagus, and a bottle (or two) of their best Cabernet.
If they’re killing me in Mankato (and I’m on a limited budget)—a large thin-crust pepperoni and medium deep dish sausage from Pagliai’s on Front Street. Wash ’em down with a pitcher of Surly Cynic (most likely smuggled in from somewhere else.)
Look here junior, don't you be so happy.
And for Heaven's sake, don't you be so sad.
by E-6 on
Dec 23, 2008 10:06 PM CST
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Believe it or not...
….we now have Surly here in Kato. I no longer have to stock up on trips to the cities for the official beer of Hoopus. I like to think that I had something to do with it after hectoring the guys at MGM to carry it for about a year. Pagliai’s is still making good pizza although the place next door is now some sort of hipster club. The Red Room or something like that. Not very Mankato. This town is Wisconsin West. No room for nuthin’ but beer and pizza. If I’m being done off in Mankato I think I order over from New Ulm with a case of Grain Belt and a plate of everything from Kaiserhoff.
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by Stop-n-Pop on
Dec 24, 2008 1:25 AM CST
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We SUCK
How much more of this will the fans take? I know that its personally wearing on me and I’m a hardcore NBA fan. I watched TCU vs BSU tonight instead of most of the Wolves game.
Kevin Love is going to be considered a BUST. Yes, I said it. And no, it’s not too early to say it. He sucks.
by College Wolf on
Dec 23, 2008 10:49 PM CST
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Well...
…the guard play certainly left something to be desired in the last 5 minutes of the game. The Spurs’ announcers were besides themselves with how bad it was. Upon Bassy not fouling Parker with the game still in reach one of them said “they’re absolutely conceding the game. That is why they’re about to lose their 13th in a row. Incredible.” They went on about it for about 2 minutes before giving up in disbelief. Love was hardly the problem with this (or any recent) game.
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by Stop-n-Pop on
Dec 24, 2008 1:28 AM CST
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Ok...
You may be right about me overreacting on Love. I guess I’m just a bit frustrated.
However, while he may not be the entire problem, I’m pretty sure he’s not the solution either. Instead of retyping everything for this same subject, it’s my second post in this thread from last night:
by College Wolf on
Dec 24, 2008 8:16 AM CST
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I'd just argue...
…that he’s a 20 year old rookie who has been placed in one of the worst situations in the NBA. He’s shown signs of being an elite rebounder, solid help defender, and an excellent passer. He’s suited for a style of play that requires a real point guard (or some real guards) and it will take time for him to acclimate himself to the league and get some calls. I think he’s good enough where he’ll figure out how to (relatively) explode to the rim and finish a lot of the short bunnies that he’s missing. I think everybody gets caught up in Love v. Mayo but that’s not the right comparison. Foye is the reason they didn’t take Mayo. They thought he’d be 1/2 way competent along with McCants. They needed a big and they went with Love + assets over Lopez. I think we’ll be more upset about that in the long run as I don’t see Mayo being able to continue what he’s doing. The only equivalent I can think of is a baseball one: Scott Erickson. I think he won something like his 1st 12 games before coming back to earth. Granted, it was because of injury but there’s no way Mayo continues to shoot like this and his rebounding and assist numbers are really starting to tail off as opposing teams realize he’s zero threat inside. He’s a nice player but he’s not that nice. As soon as that 3P% dips below 40% I think we’ll see a dramatic decrease in his scoring.
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by Stop-n-Pop on
Dec 24, 2008 9:38 AM CST
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Mayo...
seems to be doing fine as a 20 year old in a terrible situation. I don’t see how you can diminish his 20 ppg average. He’s a stud so far and there’s no reason to see a “dramatic” decrease. Keep in mind, I’m not offended or taking this personal, it’s just that I really, really, really wanted us to draft Mayo (which we did!!!)
Anyways, I guess its a “wait and see” on Love. However, by the time we see anything special from him we’ll probably be the Seattle Soniwolves. Keep in mind, Love’s pre-draft measurements had him under 6’8" with no shoes on. Good luck being a standout NBA post player. Only a special few can excel at post in the NBA at that height… he doesn’t have the other necessary tools.
by College Wolf on
Dec 24, 2008 10:04 AM CST
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For a SG
The Memphis situation is like Christmas in July. Just shoot, shoot, shoot.
by WinTheLottery on
Dec 26, 2008 10:13 AM CST
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BBQ
I know they’re a chain, but Rudy’s has some amazin’ brisket. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
by saudagg on
Dec 24, 2008 2:18 PM CST
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