GameThread #1: vs. New Jersey
by wyn on Oct 28, 2009 6:30 PM CDT
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New Jersey Nets at Minnesota Timberwolves, Oct 28, 2009 7:00 PM CDT
No matter where you stand as a Wolves fan today (optimistic, pessimistic, irate, overjoyed, etc) it's going to be an interesting year. Wins and losses in the KE (Kahn Era) start piling up tonight and there remain many known knowns (we're without Kevin Love for another month at least), known unknowns (will Corey Brewer live up to the expectations that have dwindled over time?), unknown knowns (we don't know what they are), unknown unknowns (don't know what they are either).
So saddle up to your TVs and monitors Wolves fans, it could be a long while until we get to GameThread 82.
PS You didn't miss Britt's preview did you? I should hope not.
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Game Stream!!!!!
With League pass being free for this week..There should be one here: http://atdhe.net/7336/watch-new-jersey-nets-vs-minnesota-timberwolves
by TonyO on Oct 28, 2009 6:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WE WON!!!!!!
I’m in cali and dont have my league pass running yet because dishnetwork is messing up but just saw the boxscore…. Glad we won can someone give me some insight on how we played because i saw we were down a lil bit earlier.
by GHACAN BLACKSTAR on Oct 28, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you can get the replay...
….on LP…just watch the 4th. It was a 60/40 combo of good Wolves/bad Nets. Some good defense and transition offense from the Wolves led by Flynn getting to the line and Brewer on d, and New Jersey played the NBA equivalent of prevent defense by doing away with what built them the lead in favor of “shortening” the game. In the end, they lost momentum and couldn’t get back into the swing of things. Lopez could have scored 50 tonight but they chose not to ride that horse.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looking at the box score
The FTM and FGM were close, but we made one 3 to their 0 and they turned the ball over way more. I saw that boxscore and I couldn’t believe we won.
by nja700 on Oct 28, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that boxscore and I couldn’t believe we won.
Get used to it. Even early last night, I was scratching my head and wondering how we were even in the context. The Wolves are going to crank out some weird, weird box scores this season.
by feral on Oct 29, 2009 7:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just like the preseason, where they’d be outrebounded, outassisted, have more turnovers and be shooting a worse % from the field, and yet somehow have 10 more shots than the other team and only be down 2 points.
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Oct 29, 2009 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nathan Jawai is in street clothes tonight.
by TonyO on Oct 28, 2009 6:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Then Jawai should I be watching?
Yeah..I’m ashamed myself.
Percy Harvin is my dealer.
by y2jayjk on Oct 28, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we need to have a pun contest this year...
…it’s not quite “making it wayne” but it’s nice ;)
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep workin', little champ...
You’ll get there someday ;)
by LoveTo on Oct 28, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's Go Wolves!
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by y2jayjk on Oct 28, 2009 6:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wolves and then Season 4 Premiere of Friday Night Lights at 11pm!
Percy Harvin is my dealer.
by y2jayjk on Oct 28, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's do this.
I’ve never anticipated a season opener with such anxiety!
by TheH on Oct 28, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If that stream doesn't work
Go to http://www.nba.com/leaguepass/online.html?cid=nba46 Sign up for free and watch the game
by TonyO on Oct 28, 2009 7:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
any other options?
Percy Harvin is my dealer.
by y2jayjk on Oct 28, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay Settle down Hanny.
Jonny Flynn does not have the characteristics of Kirby Puckett
by TonyO on Oct 28, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Game started?
Stream still not working.
by LoveTo on Oct 28, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
introductions are right now
your SOL on the Streams at this point.
by TonyO on Oct 28, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Starting Lineup:
PG- Jonny Flynn
SG- Corey Brewer
SF- Damien Wilkins
PF- Ryan Gomes
C- Al Jefferson
by KGMN on Oct 28, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Even with Love out
Jefferson’s at C.
by aarendsvark on Oct 28, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but Jefferson's not really
a true catcher.
Oh, wait . . .
by PoorDick on Oct 28, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll become one when Mauer leaves for NY.
This is Chopper Dave's made for TV movie, Blades Of Vengeance. See, he's a chopper pilot by day, but by night he fights crime as a werewolf... YEAH!
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
I was hoping to see a Hollins-Jefferson starting frontcourt. Oh, well….
by Rascal Flatts on Oct 28, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the old refs are back!!!
That was a magical call on big al
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lights out shooting
.222. meaning, it’s like they are shooting without the lights on. Well, law of averages should kick in at some point.
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My Yahoo homepage has the scores for the Wild and the Wolves. At first glance, I saw ‘New Jersey 0 Minnesota 3" and then remembered that the Wolves were playing NJ and that the Wild were already down 1 vs Nashville. There’s a long winter brewing, boys, long winter.
This is Chopper Dave's made for TV movie, Blades Of Vengeance. See, he's a chopper pilot by day, but by night he fights crime as a werewolf... YEAH!
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think things start looking up in January
Nov and Dec could be horrific, just horrific….may be even worse than last year’s first two months.
by Rascal Flatts on Oct 28, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
First knee jerk reaction of the year: Wilkins is a capable NBA player.
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by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
#2:
Brewer can’t shoot
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He just needs to settle down a bit
I’m sure he’ll be right back up to a 39% FG clip in not time!
by Rascal Flatts on Oct 28, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, if it's not time, what is it?
Would that be considered anti-time?
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by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know.
I was just trying to start a brief exchange of absurdity. You politely declined the invitation.
This is Chopper Dave's made for TV movie, Blades Of Vengeance. See, he's a chopper pilot by day, but by night he fights crime as a werewolf... YEAH!
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thunder stomping Kings
I think only the Kings will be worse than the Wolves in the West.
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and Toronto over Cleveland
Can’t help but love that.
Percy Harvin is my dealer.
by y2jayjk on Oct 28, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do Courtney Lee, Corey Brewer and Ryan Gomes all have in common?
They’re all 0-5 from the field to start the season. Woo!
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by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shooting more than anyone else on the floor at that time.
We’re going to put up some odd, odd box scores this year.
by feral on Oct 28, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lego, David Carradine, and Latrell Sprewell?
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Choking hazards.
This is Chopper Dave's made for TV movie, Blades Of Vengeance. See, he's a chopper pilot by day, but by night he fights crime as a werewolf... YEAH!
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1st quarter...
About what we expected…
Offense looks discombobulated
Poor shooting
Decent effort and better perimeter D
Flynn is out of control
Brewer can’t shoot
We get to the line and can’t make free throws
A semi-decent big (Brook Lopez) looks like an All-Star
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
but only down by 4
Well, it is the Nets.
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We can all agree
Bobby Simmons = best 10th man in the league :P
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by y2jayjk on Oct 28, 2009 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He better be with his 10 mil dollar contract.
by KGMN on Oct 28, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coincidentally, Blount is the best 15th man in the league.
This is Chopper Dave's made for TV movie, Blades Of Vengeance. See, he's a chopper pilot by day, but by night he fights crime as a werewolf... YEAH!
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No he's not. We don't have 15 people on our team.
by KGMN on Oct 28, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still have 15 under contract.
Blount, Brewer, Cardinal, Ellington, Flynn, Gomes, Hart, Hollins, Jawai, Jefferson, Love, Pavlovic, Pech, Sessions and Wilkins.
This is Chopper Dave's made for TV movie, Blades Of Vengeance. See, he's a chopper pilot by day, but by night he fights crime as a werewolf... YEAH!
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One thing I'm already sensing...
Is Sessions and Big Al should be playing together as much as possible. They’re both smooth, half-court operators…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Already missing Love's presence on the boards.
by TheH on Oct 28, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely...
And it’s a good thing Al lost all that weight, or his lack of hops would look even worse. I really think that is going to affect his rebounding rates this year…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brewer was looking pretty athletic…just needs to learn how to finish. I like the fact that Hollins hit some 15 footers, and that he stood strong on that block attempt. Solid. Also, Brewer + Gomes = 0/10 … Can’t hit a J for their lives.
by JiveLive on Oct 28, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lopez may get to 10 blocks in this game
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hand picked in my live draft
by me….go for it!
Percy Harvin is my dealer.
by y2jayjk on Oct 28, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was the most pathetic ally-oop...
…in nba history over big al. everyone should be embarrased
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Like I said earlier...
No hops left whatsoever. I think people were really underestimating that “Quick Explosiveness” he had in his game…it’s gone now…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hollins...
Has ZERO rebounding instincts…he is the Anti-Kevin Love.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CDR
CDR taken one pick before Nathan Jawai…and 32 picks after Joe Alexander. Did anyone think CDR would be a poor player and Alexander a very good one? CDR was even taken 7 picks after his teammate Dorsey.
All right, brain. You don't like me and I don't like you, but let's just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer.
Homer
by CaliWolf on Oct 28, 2009 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He was so excited..
..that he had just actually pulled off a spin move with the dribble he just had to fire a pass directly to the other team for karmic redemption
All right, brain. You don't like me and I don't like you, but let's just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer.
Homer
by CaliWolf on Oct 28, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
11/35 shooting
good thing they get to the line more often than last year.
Phillies up 1-0. Yes!
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wild get a goal back..down 2-1 in the second
by TonyO on Oct 28, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3 goals in 2:18
3-2 Wild lead
Percy Harvin is my dealer.
by y2jayjk on Oct 28, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ladies and gentleman...
…the triangle. Get used to the hand-off lay-up. I hope :)
All right, brain. You don't like me and I don't like you, but let's just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer.
Homer
by CaliWolf on Oct 28, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The handoff, anyway
Get ready to see Corey Brewer try to finish it, too.
by feral on Oct 28, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't say..
…we’d make it :)
Seriously, even gotten swatted 6 times we’ve missed a bunch of lay-ups.
All right, brain. You don't like me and I don't like you, but let's just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer.
Homer
by CaliWolf on Oct 28, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
With Love in the game, would we get blocked even more?
That “BS” column in the box scores will be one of our odd traits.
by feral on Oct 28, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like it is officially out of hand.
I remember reading results how they turned it around a few times in the 3rd quarter though…so I’m sticking around. That’d be the anti-Timberwolves of years past if that’s true.
Percy Harvin is my dealer.
by y2jayjk on Oct 28, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*In the Preseason
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by y2jayjk on Oct 28, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why did Jefferson play only 8 minutes?
by Bellringer21 on Oct 28, 2009 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And why Sessions only 7?
Our second best player too.
by Rascal Flatts on Oct 28, 2009 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sessions will be starting eventually...
Flynn would be better served with less minutes to start…like Love last year…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not so sure
I think they’re going to let Flynn take his lumps this year and that’s fine. He seems to have a thick enough skin to bounce back from many a tough outing. But c’mon Kurt, how much worse is Flynn-Sessions for stretches, then say, Flynn-Pavlovic or Flynn-Ellington? You can’t play your second best player for less than 25 minutes per night. You just can’t do it.
by Rascal Flatts on Oct 28, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kurt will not let Flynn...
Play as out of control as he has been so far. Part of his lumps will be getting benched…and I agree he’ll overcome it.
Sessions makes more sense with Big Al. Jonny would be a great energy guy to bring off the bench…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But he's been starting from Day1
He’s gone all in with Jonny and I think he sticks with it unless the kid implodes. Jerkin’ him around ain’t going to do much good for his confidence either.
by Rascal Flatts on Oct 28, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think...
Giving Jonny 20-25 minutes off the bench would be any kind of admission of failure…
Nor do I feel it would be jerking him around. Kurt needs to teach life lessons this year…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jefferson had 2 quick early fouls thats why he didn't play much..as for sessions..idk
by TonyO on Oct 28, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why take him out with 6min to go in half with only 2 fouls? Cant protect him that much if you want to win some games….
by Bellringer21 on Oct 28, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice job taking a charge by Brew...
Al looks just terrible on both ends of the floor…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Any surprise?
The shooting though is a real concern.
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any surprise?
The shooting though is a real concern.
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Although
when you’re unwilling to play your most effective NBA player- then their’s issues.
by Jose Cordoba on Oct 28, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i have no idea why they got sessions..
…in terms of on-court play right now. i get trade value, but this is ridiculous. he’s the best guard on the team by a long shot.
Forever splitting the Cheechakos from the Sourdoughs
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sessions hits the floor, Cardinal hits a three.
Coincidence? I THINK NOT!
You were a daydreamer, a sass-mouth, and, not infrequently, a bit of a gigglepuss. Somehow I doubt twenty years of amphetamines and failure have done anything to improve that.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how sad is it...
…that cardinal is their 2nd best player on the court tonight and it’s not even close.
Forever splitting the Cheechakos from the Sourdoughs
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sad for us, yes.
Custodial engineers, however, are enjoying that fact immensely.
You were a daydreamer, a sass-mouth, and, not infrequently, a bit of a gigglepuss. Somehow I doubt twenty years of amphetamines and failure have done anything to improve that.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well...
…at least his salary is finally in relation to his place on the team’s hierarchy.
Forever splitting the Cheechakos from the Sourdoughs
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We really miss Kevin Love on the glass..
I’m watching Big Al and thinking of Amare Stoudemire right now…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And not in the explosive scorer way...
In the “patheic rebounder” way…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK...
…Brewer just burned up all of his preseason goodwill.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep
1-10? Well, Baron Davis put up those numbers last night but still.
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phillies 2 Los Yanquis 0!
Go Fightin’ Phils
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hollins and Wilkins look good, terrible game for everybody else. Al Jefferson is the worst player on the court tonight. Every time Lopez is on the floor Rambis needs to sub in Hollins and take Al off Brook. Welcome back Big Al, but your a little rusty.
I will be horrified if Brewer’s option is picked up.
by Ebomb on Oct 28, 2009 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wondering why they didn't start Hollins-Jeff tonight and have Gomes come off the bench, but oh well
by Rascal Flatts on Oct 28, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zgoda said...
…so Gomes could guard Yi at PF.
All right, brain. You don't like me and I don't like you, but let's just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer.
Homer
by CaliWolf on Oct 28, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since when was Yi a big threat?
What about friggin’ Brook Lopez!?
by Rascal Flatts on Oct 28, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know we're all about player development this year...
But giving unearned minutes to a rookie PG is not my opinion of player development. For all of McHale’s faults, his handling of Love last year was excellent. I’d like to see the same approach with Flynn this year…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
11/42 shooting
by the starting 5! That’s about what, an eighth-grade team’s percentage?
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brook Lopez is better..
…than the entire Wolves squad in this game.
Forever splitting the Cheechakos from the Sourdoughs
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I would flip that...
And say the entire Wolves squad is making Brook Lopez look better…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK...
…I’ve had enough of Brewer tonight. Sub in Pavlovic. He’s 1-11 and he’s had numerous gimmies in transition. Terrible.
Forever splitting the Cheechakos from the Sourdoughs
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewer going for double double
in rebounds and misses. No, not shot attempts. Misses.
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pavs
1-5. That is half as worse as Brewer’s 1-10.
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Though Pavs managed that in 7 minutes.
At least Corey managed to stretch his wonderful performance out over 27 minutes.
You were a daydreamer, a sass-mouth, and, not infrequently, a bit of a gigglepuss. Somehow I doubt twenty years of amphetamines and failure have done anything to improve that.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point
but the fact we’re even is discussing it sad. Will use sarcasm font next time.
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're both being very dry. No need to denote it.
You were a daydreamer, a sass-mouth, and, not infrequently, a bit of a gigglepuss. Somehow I doubt twenty years of amphetamines and failure have done anything to improve that.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed,
I’m not a fan of emoticons or sarcasm fonts.
Dry? I would say the Wolves shooting is the metric of dry that our humor should strive for.
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Half as worse"
New statistical concept brought to you by your 2009 Minnesota Timberwolves.
by feral on Oct 28, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nets announcers:
“One of the things the Nets have done is not let the crowd get involved.” Really? Are they broadcasting from the arena?
Forever splitting the Cheechakos from the Sourdoughs
www.canishoopus.com
by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to congratulate David Kahn...
For proving a long-time theory of mine wrong tonight. I always thoughts points could come from just about anywhere. Sure, talented scoring teams are better, but I figured even five stiffs would average 90 points/game.
I stand corrected…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, enjoy the game folks
I have some work to do. Hope things get better. But for the first few months, we’re all going to be, to borrow Walter’s words, “a world of pain.”
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Misery loves company
Tyreke Evans having a pretty miserable outing: 4-14, 2 assts, 3 TOs, -20.
by Rascal Flatts on Oct 28, 2009 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stewie's finally on the floor...
“Blast you, Vile Nets!!!”
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Starters plus bench 'shooters'...
…are 14 for 56. Everybody else is 9 for 13.
All right, brain. You don't like me and I don't like you, but let's just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer.
Homer
by CaliWolf on Oct 28, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
…worst call of the new year. Offensive call on Sessions?
Forever splitting the Cheechakos from the Sourdoughs
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They can take his possession, but they can never take his +8!
You were a daydreamer, a sass-mouth, and, not infrequently, a bit of a gigglepuss. Somehow I doubt twenty years of amphetamines and failure have done anything to improve that.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sessions jump shot...
Is so f&ck awful!!! I don’t understand. His form isn’t bad…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OK...
…done with Pavlovic. Get him out of there.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pavs just didn't want to be outdone by Brewer.
You were a daydreamer, a sass-mouth, and, not infrequently, a bit of a gigglepuss. Somehow I doubt twenty years of amphetamines and failure have done anything to improve that.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they have a legit shot..
…at shooting below 30% for the game
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was just a terrible 3 minute span for both teams. Some product the NBA puts out these days.
by Ebomb on Oct 28, 2009 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's what really depressing...
The Nets are fecking awful!!!
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jefferson and Flynn
are MIA
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My vote for comeback lineup
Flynn, Ellington, Wilkins, Gomes, Hollins
by Ebomb on Oct 28, 2009 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, look at the bright side
We’re playing Cleveland on Friday, one of the worst teams in the NBA at 0-2.
by Rascal Flatts on Oct 28, 2009 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Team record for lowest FG%
.296 on 2/7/07 against the Mavs. 24-81
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's shooting we can believe in.
You were a daydreamer, a sass-mouth, and, not infrequently, a bit of a gigglepuss. Somehow I doubt twenty years of amphetamines and failure have done anything to improve that.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad Pavlovic had a nice view...
…of that rebound by Williams.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ok....
…so this team needs some wing players
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wondering
If it would be more exciting to just watch Stewie and Cardinal bomb 3s all night.
by Boss10 on Oct 28, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewer is a total waste of space.
Jonny’s struggling, but its his NBA debut. You can see though, that given time we’ll have something at PG.
But can we OFFICIALLY declare Brewer a total BUST?
The guy’s infuriating!!!!!
by Verbal Kint on Oct 28, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's pretty rough to watch...
….because he constantly finds himself in a place where he can do good….and he fails.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he for sure he was going to miss that one handed stuff
by Ebomb on Oct 28, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or get stuffed on the rim...
…a’la his last shot of his rookie year.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oddly
I’m not disgusted by Brewer tonight. Sure, the shooting is god-awful… perhaps it’s the 4 offensive rebounds that makes the rest of his shortcomings a little less… offensive.
by Boss10 on Oct 28, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And his defense isn't too bad
Unlike Jefferson – ugh! Tough to find the sliver lining when you’re face-down in a compost pile.
by Boss10 on Oct 28, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jonny
leads the team in scoring. Go, go, go Jonny go.
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Flynn needs to...
…get a lay-up, get fouled, or dump it to Al. Lopez has 4 fouls. We need our most efficient options in play.
All right, brain. You don't like me and I don't like you, but let's just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer.
Homer
by CaliWolf on Oct 28, 2009 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Other than
Terrible Wing Play, Terrible Post Play, and Erratic PG play. We’re on the way!!!
by Jose Cordoba on Oct 28, 2009 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Perimeter defense is awesome
holding the Nets to 0-8 from beyond.
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well,
maybe the Nets are just missing. Pups are what, 1/7?
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Brew guarding Carlos Lee?
Because he may just be having a worse night than Corey.
by Rascal Flatts on Oct 28, 2009 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think CDR is having a worse night than either of them.
by Boss10 on Oct 28, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's switched off...
…all over the place. he was on yi for a while.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's really amazing...
…about the Wolves so far this year and in the preseason is the number of shots they are taking. They don’t make a lot but they take a ton of shots.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
14 steals for the Wolves.
Only 10 turnovers.
You were a daydreamer, a sass-mouth, and, not infrequently, a bit of a gigglepuss. Somehow I doubt twenty years of amphetamines and failure have done anything to improve that.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and 17 Orebs
All right, brain. You don't like me and I don't like you, but let's just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer.
Homer
by CaliWolf on Oct 28, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im a Mets fan-
this WS is my worst nightmare!
by Verbal Kint on Oct 28, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wth- its only Game 1!
We have a whole season to observe this team & offer our insight.
I’ll get the ball rollin……..Fire Rambis. Fire Kahn. Trade Brewer!!!!!! :)
by Verbal Kint on Oct 28, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They're already starting this year's Carney
in the personage of one Damien Wilkins. We started early. We may get to that “Senior’s Night” starting lineup from the last game by January.
by feral on Oct 28, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’m not seeing the benefit of Wilkins personage either. Those minutes can go to Pav or Ellington.
by Boss10 on Oct 28, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
and somehow the Wolves managed to stick around like
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jonny draws harm down the stretch
He can’t finish anything right now, but he can get to the line.
The game isn’t all there, but he’s going to be able to do certain things in this league that make a player effective.
by feral on Oct 28, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok. Jonny...
…don’ give the ball to Brewer.
All right, brain. You don't like me and I don't like you, but let's just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer.
Homer
by CaliWolf on Oct 28, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
…Harris is quick but Flynn went by him like he was standing still.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Geez....Corey's missed like, 10 layups tonight....
I mean, it’s one thing for him to miss long jumpers……but seriously….Corey needs to finish those shots….
by Oceanary on Oct 28, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Medication?
Is Brewer always going to be a spaz?
by dropstep on Oct 28, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is his being that way always going to involve forcing losses at the end of games?
That’s the question.
Come to think of it, it’s not specific to the ends of games….
by feral on Oct 28, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what I assumed...
but I wondered if there was some medical expertise that could confirm this.
by dropstep on Oct 28, 2009 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why are we in this game?
SnP, I assume you will break this down for us tomorrow.
by Rascal Flatts on Oct 28, 2009 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Turnovers, turnovers, turnovers.
You were a daydreamer, a sass-mouth, and, not infrequently, a bit of a gigglepuss. Somehow I doubt twenty years of amphetamines and failure have done anything to improve that.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big bonus for the night...
…Ellington is a solid player.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"For the night" being the key phrase
by Rascal Flatts on Oct 28, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably...
..but he has the look of a rotation player more than a three point specialist…which is good from the 28th pick
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can draw harm when he wants
Big thing down the stretch in the NBA.
by feral on Oct 28, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep...
…hopefully jefferson realizes this and kicks the ball back out if flynn dumps it in.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flynn...
….needed to go to the hoop instead of deferring to Jefferson.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he's driven 8 times in the 4th
for 3 makes and 6 FTAs. Solid.
All right, brain. You don't like me and I don't like you, but let's just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer.
Homer
by CaliWolf on Oct 28, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On this night for sure
Jefferson just can’t get off the floor at all. Teams watching this film are going to ask themselves whether they need to double Big Al for a while, here.
by feral on Oct 28, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brewer is making up for his bad offense with some nice d in the 4th
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No triangle...
And Flynn’s best comes out in the 4th…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewer
Defending Yi’s shot and then stole the ball. Hustle points.
by Boss10 on Oct 28, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's how he'll make his living
Good news is you figure he won’t shoot THIS bad every game.
by Oceanary on Oct 28, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No freakin way
We were down by 19. NINETEEN.
by Oceanary on Oct 28, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This could wind up being a moral defeat
Better than a moral victory, I suppose.
by Eric in Madison on Oct 28, 2009 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm all for..
…immoral victories. win by any means necessary.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kurt's teaching 'em ethics, now?
They say the triangle is taught using the Socratic method.
by feral on Oct 28, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so how would you find your way to the hoop in the triangle?
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
First Wolves block
All right, brain. You don't like me and I don't like you, but let's just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer.
Homer
by CaliWolf on Oct 28, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry, second
All right, brain. You don't like me and I don't like you, but let's just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer.
Homer
by CaliWolf on Oct 28, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al just woke up. Didn’t defend the entry pass at all and got lucky on the block. Flynn needs to go to the hoop for every possession.
by Boss10 on Oct 28, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not the time to miss free throws, Jonny.
You were a daydreamer, a sass-mouth, and, not infrequently, a bit of a gigglepuss. Somehow I doubt twenty years of amphetamines and failure have done anything to improve that.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
7 of 8 in the 4th, though
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Homer
by CaliWolf on Oct 28, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I agree.
But that miss is damn important.
You were a daydreamer, a sass-mouth, and, not infrequently, a bit of a gigglepuss. Somehow I doubt twenty years of amphetamines and failure have done anything to improve that.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
10 ftas for flynn...
…that’s a huge number for a pg.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he could have some tony parker-esque...
…in the paint numbers.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
solid d
from flynn….that was a tough shot
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No and-1s
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ok...
….here’s where little point guards have a tough time. this is why cp3 will never do it by himself. you can draw contact and get to the line until the cows come home in the 1st 3 and a half quarters….not right now. this is where they need big al.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So here's what we have
Half a running team (Brewer and Flynn) and half a half-court team (Sessions and Al). From tomorrow on, I want to see Brewer, Flynn, and Ellington on the court for stretches, and Wilkins, Jefferson, and Sessions together.
by McCleak on Oct 28, 2009 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No matter what happens tonight...
The team took off when the reins came off for the 4th quarter.
I like Rambis…I appreciate the Triangle…but we should have nothing to do with it with this team!!!
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW...
….if they pull this out, they win this game because of 4th quarter defense.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So, who had Wilkins in the first double-double pool?
crickets
You were a daydreamer, a sass-mouth, and, not infrequently, a bit of a gigglepuss. Somehow I doubt twenty years of amphetamines and failure have done anything to improve that.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
/crickets, even
You were a daydreamer, a sass-mouth, and, not infrequently, a bit of a gigglepuss. Somehow I doubt twenty years of amphetamines and failure have done anything to improve that.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had him as this year's Carney, anyway.
He’s going to be an NBA defender, he’s going to be active. More well-rounded, no percentages player, but with the Wolves’ situation at the wings? Damien’s going to play some.
by feral on Oct 28, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course...
…the guy with the worst +/- ends up the hero :)
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Homer
by CaliWolf on Oct 28, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Excellent comeback....
Hope the coaching staff learned as much as we did tonight…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Oct 28, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
23-6 run...
…to end the game
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
with the best defense...
…we’ve seen in a long time.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and some stupid coaching from frank...
…how do you not get lopez more involved in the 4th?
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When he did get the ball
He was clearly told to wait for the double and pass out of it, rather than forcing it into Al’s defense.
Thinking a step ahead of himself, Frank was, methinks.
by feral on Oct 28, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All smart coaches plan around Al’s 1 on 1 defense, duh.
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Oct 28, 2009 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But, Jonny didn't make...
..the best decision on the last posession. But, I’ll take a 31-15 4th quarter
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Homer
by CaliWolf on Oct 28, 2009 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Suicide watch for New Jersey.
Well, at least more of a watch than usual.
You were a daydreamer, a sass-mouth, and, not infrequently, a bit of a gigglepuss. Somehow I doubt twenty years of amphetamines and failure have done anything to improve that.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reminiscent of opening night last year
Isn’t it? Didn’t they beat the Kings in a similar close game at home to open last season?
by Eric in Madison on Oct 28, 2009 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
EVERYBODY HOWL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by TonyO on Oct 28, 2009 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Wolves: 1-0
Cavaliers: 0-2
We are better than Cleveland, right?
Percy Harvin is my dealer.
by y2jayjk on Oct 28, 2009 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cleveland Looks bad..I've watched both of their games
I think we can beat them
by TonyO on Oct 28, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They can't match up with shooting 4's
Lewis in the playoffs.
Sheed last night.
Bargnani tonight.
The experts were right that the Shaq signing does nothing to address their needs. It only makes them more obvious.
by Andy G on Oct 28, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gomes at 4 it is!
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by Xand1 on Oct 28, 2009 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh. Kevin Love it should have been.
Durn it.
by feral on Oct 29, 2009 8:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
I think we should play Al and Brew for the opening of the 1st and 3rd quarters, but otherwise make sure we rest them for the games on Sunday and Monday. Thank goodness for a little break in the schedule on Friday…..
by Rascal Flatts on Oct 28, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations Kyriakos Rambidis
and the rest of the Wolves. Glad I stuck around.
by uncle rico on Oct 28, 2009 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So, as bad as Jefferson and Brewer played...
…we kind of have to credit them for this win. And they did it with their defense now less. When’s the last time that happened?
by Oceanary on Oct 28, 2009 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Happens all the time in Bizarro World.
You were a daydreamer, a sass-mouth, and, not infrequently, a bit of a gigglepuss. Somehow I doubt twenty years of amphetamines and failure have done anything to improve that.
by Kevin Loves McHale's Navy on Oct 28, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was Al's block not a foul?
Totally looked like he got his hand to me.
Not to be Captain Bringdown, that was pretty great.
by museum on Oct 28, 2009 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Eh, when it works, it works. He owed us something after spending three and a half quarters being Lopez’s punching bag.
by Oceanary on Oct 28, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a "missed" call.
Those whistles simply aren’t blown that late in a close game.
by TheH on Oct 28, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was close...
But he had hand on ball first from what I saw.
by pagingstanleyroberts on Oct 28, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brewer
Was the only Wolf to crack 30 minutes. Really?? Flynn gets a respectable 29, Sessions gets a Dangerfield-esque 19 minutes. Bears watching.
by Boss10 on Oct 28, 2009 9:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He was a +3
He may have been trainwreck with his shot, but the man has no quit in him otherwise.
by Rascal Flatts on Oct 28, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...
…it’s just so tough to watch him get in position to do well on the offensive end only to fubar it with bad shots and an amazing inability to catch a pass
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by Stop-n-Pop on Oct 28, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was almost comical at the game...
to hear the “crowd” get noticably/audibly excited when he’d make a good defensive play/take off like a bat out of hell down the court/etc. and then just completely eff up when he got near the basket. Lots of “ohhhhhhhs” and “awwwwwws”
by PDGirl on Oct 28, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Talk about spreading it around
Eleven guys played. Everybody scored. Everybody got a board. Everybody got an assist except the White Hole (in 5 minutes, least by far – Sasha’s 18 the next least). Everybody took between 4 and 14 shots and made between 1 and 5 of them.Ten players with 1-2 assists. Nine players got an offensive board. Eight got 18-26 minutes. Eight scored between 7-12 points. Seven got 3-6 boards.
All right, brain. You don't like me and I don't like you, but let's just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer.
Homer
by CaliWolf on Oct 28, 2009 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure if we're making enough of..
The fact that Jonny Flynn totally carried the offense down the stretch. It was a classic “defer-in-the-first-3-quarters, attack-in-the-fourth” game. Devin Harris, who is a blur himself, could not stay in front of Flynn all quarter. He could have gotten to the line on every single possession, it seemed like.
Not to be a kneejerk, but Flynn in the fourth tonight looked like a player who could eventually carry a playoff team. All that talk about leadership, charisma, and intangibles was totally on display tonight.
by LoveTo on Oct 28, 2009 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jonny Flynn is the effin' TRUTH!
In his first game, though he had some typically rookie-like mistakes,
Jonny totally controlled this game in the last 8 minutes.
We may have a TOTAL stud on our hands here guys.
by Verbal Kint on Oct 28, 2009 10:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's hope this game...
… is the last in which we see Brewer leading in shots taken. Big defense down the stretch from the kid, and I still pull for him, but…. dude.
by TheH on Oct 28, 2009 10:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whew...
- that game just goes to show why pushing the tempo is the right way to play in today’s NBA and defense will become important in fueling that transition game
- I don’t know that they stopped going to the triangle but just had a lot of their offense come from transition in the 4th; however, Jackson has always done the same thing with the triangle (rely on the top offensive threats in the 4th and sometimes stray from the triangle)
- Hollins needs to become more fundamentally sound on both ends
- Wilkins is going to be in the rotation all season if he plays 75% as well as he did tonight
- Stewie is a garbage time player but had a nice move taking Yi off the dribble
- Sessions helped get that comeback started by pushing the ball and getting in the lane; I just wish he could shoot
- Gomes needs to play either as a small 4 or a spot-up 3 to be effective on offense
- Flynn will succeed where Foye failed; scoring inside and drawing fouls. Both he and Sessions need to work better with Jefferson and vice versa
- Pavlovic is solid defensively but dribbled too much and was laying bricks
- Cardinal did about what could be expected; wish he was a better rebounder
- Ellington surprised me the most: got after it on D, grabbed loose balls, finished when open.
- Brewer was just awful finishing: his footwork on offense is probably his worst trait. I’m not sure why he was on the floor at the end, but he was the epitome of the famous quote by John Wooden: “Never mistake activity for achievement.”
- Jefferson can’t be evaluated athletically until the season plays itself out; the fact that he’s on the court for the opener is amazing in itself. He seemed very tentative for the first 3 quarters but stepped up in the fourth. But he needs to pass the f*ckin’ ball to Flynn and Sessions when they cut past him on the elbow and they need to find him in the lane on their forays to the hoop.
- Brook Lopez is damn good player who looks awkward and mechanical on postups; a better postup player would’ve never had his shot blocked like that because they would’ve shielded their shooting arm enough that Al wouldn’t have been able to reach it.
- Man, the Wolves could use a guy like Terrence Williams.
- I can’t wait to read MAYNHOLUP’s take on this one.
by pagingstanleyroberts on Oct 28, 2009 10:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
RE: Al passing out
to me it looked like the game opened up in the 4th when Al started passing out of the block. Coincidentally, without having kept notes, it looked like he didn’t shoot the ball once during the last 5 minutes, and instead drew a double and kicked it out.
Small sample size, but if he’s learned a thing or two about facilitating, that’s a hell of a thing.
by losDelFuego on Oct 28, 2009 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love me some Love, without a doubt, but how good would Lopez look next to Al? And yeah, Twill’s athleticism was on clear display and is disgusting. This team needs that type of athleticism at a swing position in a big way.
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Oct 28, 2009 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some weird stats: 1 made 3 total in the game; the Wolves had more steals and offensive rebounds than assists
by pagingstanleyroberts on Oct 28, 2009 10:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Neither of those teams will win 30 games...
so it was a great matchup.
Vintage Brewer – terrible offense, partially made up for with steals and loose balls.
Jefferson is nowhere near 100%.
Hollins has a jumpshot.
Flynn needs to become as physical as Sessions — he started to in the 4th. Fun finish for him.
I agree with PSR – Terrance Williams would look good in a Wolves uniform. He can really pass and handle the rock for a big guard. I don’t expect CDR to hold down that starting spot for much longer.
How did Jim Peterson take it to Brook Lopez in those workouts? Lopez is tough.
by Andy G on Oct 28, 2009 10:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Want to give yourself a smile?
Take a look at all the guys we “should have” taken in the draft. Curry is 1-6, Thabeet barely got on the floor, Evans shot 5-16 and was a -20, DeRozan (who I wanted over Rubio) had 8 pts and 5 boards with a +16 but he’s obviously going to need more time to develop
Admittedly the sample size is so small as to be minute, but when Flynn is taking over games in the 4th quarter, in HIS FIRST NBA GAME, it has to give us all a warm feeling inside
by Son of Gerald Green on Oct 28, 2009 11:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not to harp on the particulars, but we couldn’t have taken Thabeet or Evans. And I watched the GSW-Hou game, Curry absolutely looked like he belongs, from what I saw. I have no idea what his stat line ended up looking like, but he’s going to be good.
by museum on Oct 29, 2009 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Curry made a great opening statement tonight about his ability to be an NBA point guard.
Thabeet, Evans and Harden all looked bad though…
On the other hand, Ty Lawson looked fantastic.
by Oceanary on Oct 29, 2009 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
Curry looked very good running the point. A completely different player with a different game than Flynn (no FT attempts), but he did a good job of facilitating and every other warrior attacked the rim. He had something like 7 assists, 4 steals, and 1 or 2 TO. He’s more polished right now than I expected.
by dropstep on Oct 29, 2009 12:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but how well
would he fit in with the wolves style of play and personnel? The thing that flynn provides that makes this team go is getting to the line.
by TheEvilProfessor on Oct 29, 2009 8:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not suggesting
that the Wolves should have Curry over Flynn. Right now, Curry is more polished, but was does that get you. Curry, at least on any other tem where he doesn’t have Ellis or another backcourt partner to do his slashing for him will need to learn to be more aggressive. Flynn will need to get a shot and have an offensive skill set that is not dependent on getting fouled or he can get stopped like he did in that last posession. I have no idea who will eventually be better’ or who will fit in better with whatever personnel group the Wolves end up with in the next several years. The woolves could certainly use an outside threat, but would be lost a bit without Flynn’s aggression. Could Curry be paired with Sessions more effectively? I don’t know. Bottom line is that I am just surprised that curry looks as smooth at the point as he does. I would not have had the courage to pull the trigger on him with a top pick if I needed him to be good.
by dropstep on Oct 29, 2009 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how has he looked
defensively? offensively they would probably work, but I am not sure about defensively. Plus, there is always the fact that he wants to be a PG and not a SG. Likely at his dad’s suggestion.
by TheEvilProfessor on Oct 29, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd need to watch more games
to get a sense of defensive potential. It helps to have good size for the position, and he’s lose that guarding 2s. I’m not sure how he’d do against a more elite PG than Brooks, but he did a good job against a faster man, and he earned those 4 steals with aggressive on ball defense, not by jumping into passing lanes.
I’m not suggesting he’s a good backcourt mate for Sessions, but he can play with Ellis OK, it seems. The whole Flynn/Sessions issue is problematic, and I don’t think it would be solved by swapping wither one for a more verstaile PG or a combo guard. If the wolves had been able to get Sessions before the draft, I think they would have had to do things differently.
by dropstep on Oct 29, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright...
First off…I’m a little drunk.
Flynn starting PG…why not???
Telfair and Rhino looked pretty decent last night…FOye was pretty good.
We won with Jefferson scoring 9, good sign.
I’m gonna pass out
by JiveLive on Oct 29, 2009 12:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i wuz at de game
in de well lower level!!! magical mayn firss three quarters wuz terrible but de 4th wuz thowed, all thanks ta shuttin down bitch ass brook leopez. Wilkins thowed mayn an flynn a star8 fiend!
MAYN HOL UP!
by MAYNHOLUP on Oct 29, 2009 1:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
After Cardinal was taken out for the last time
He went straight to the locker room. Anyone know anything about that? Is he injured?
by TimAllen on Oct 29, 2009 1:27 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Early reports say it’s a dislocated finger
by Oceanary on Oct 29, 2009 1:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnny Flynn's a Gem
Thanks to the miracle of NBA League Pass’ free preview, I was able to see this one and Minnesota’s comeback was impressive. Johnny Flynn may prove to be the rookie of the year while Kurt Rambis brings a mental toughness that the team has been lacking for years. For the first time in this franchise’s existence, we may see success without KG. Enjoy this season, T-Wolves fans, it could be the foundation of a successful run.
Brad James
by the Bradfather on Oct 29, 2009 2:29 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man Of The Match
Heyyy..has to be Ellington. He played the entire 4th quarter, when the Wolves came up +16. He shot 3-4 in the period, got four boards, and an assist.
http://popcornmachine.net/cgi-bin/gameflow.cgi?date=20091028&game=NJNMIN
On the other hand, WIlkens buzzer beater got the Wolves onto ESPN’s Sports Center.
by levi_mn on Oct 29, 2009 4:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What I got from the first half:
A lot of miscommunication and just bad D on give & go, pick ’n pop and pick ’n roll (counted 1 gng and 2 pnr that resulted in easy dunk; 1 pnp in wideopen jumper).
Love how the “guerilla speed” is working. Not pressing all the time but at a momentary lapse of the other time they pick it up.
Didn’t like Wilkins one bit, didn’t take care of the ball.
Brewer was pretty quiet but for one reason or the other he seemed like he would put it together this year.
Love how they are getting fouls called.
What happened to the headband for rookies rule? Did they finally ditch that one?
Devin Harris is an all star
Official Kahn/Rambis band-wagon rider since 2009
by Wim (Belgium) on Oct 29, 2009 5:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The headband rule was Wittman's only...
Just another reminder why it’s good to not see him on the bench any more.
by pagingstanleyroberts on Oct 29, 2009 7:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Discipline for its own sake
Not the stuff of leadership. Not even in boot camp any more.
by feral on Oct 29, 2009 8:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adjustments other coaches will make
Easy as pie to see coming:
- “Let’s not double Jefferson automatically until he shows us he’s got his legs.”
- Jonny can drive. Can he shoot? (Keep laying off when Sessions comes in, guys….)
by feral on Oct 29, 2009 8:11 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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