GameThread #10: vs. Dallas
Dallas Mavericks at Minnesota Timberwolves, Nov 13, 2009 7:00 PM CST
Tonight the Wolves will be without Al Jefferson as he tends to family matters. While trotting out a lineup of Flynn/Brewer/Gomes/Pecherov/Hollins may not be very attractive, tonight will give the Wolves a chance to operate the quasi-triangle without Big Al. Al's by no means on the hot seat right now but he hasn't looked like his old self yet this year. No doubt he's still feeling the effects of injury, but Al is no longer the focal point of the offense and ball movement hasn't exactly been his strength in the past.
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The Lineup is Actually
Hollins/Jawai/Gomes/Brewer/Flynn
by TonyO on Nov 13, 2009 6:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hollins on Dirk should be interesting
by Rascal Flatts on Nov 13, 2009 6:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yes, in the same way a multi-car pile-up
is interesting
by Eric in Madison on Nov 13, 2009 6:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sure is nice to not be listening to the Blazers announcers this time
I can actually have the sound on without getting a headache
by Oceanary on Nov 13, 2009 7:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
no kidding
Forever splitting the Cheechakos from the Sourdoughs
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by Stop-n-Pop on Nov 13, 2009 8:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
BIG NATE!
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Nov 13, 2009 7:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That jab step jumper is money for Hollins. Oddly, I don’t recall him having much success catching and shooting when he’s wide open though. If he could add that he’d immediately become much more valuable.
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Nov 13, 2009 7:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hollins certainly looks like a guy who spent a ton of time practicing against Dirk
If he can do tonight what he did against Aldridge last Wednesday, we have a pretty solid chance tonight.
by Oceanary on Nov 13, 2009 7:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That baseline spin is money for Brewer
He’s been using that since his days with the Gators.
by Oceanary on Nov 13, 2009 7:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Erica Dampier just realized he was 4 inches taller than anyone else on the court and took it to the rack..
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Nov 13, 2009 7:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
Pavs is so bad. I’m dreaming of the day he’s replaced by a competent wing.
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Nov 13, 2009 7:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Why can Pavlovic not catch?
Every time he goes for the ball near the sidelines, he drops it out of bounds…
by Oceanary on Nov 13, 2009 7:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Because he’s too busy thinking about his next shot.
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Nov 13, 2009 7:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bahaha, the users on the Gamefaqs NBA board have dubbed the Portland/New Orleans game POR-NO
And since the teams have combined for just 20 points in the first quarter, they’re going nuts with the porno jokes….
This POR-NO is being badly directed
Not a lot of scoring going on in this POR-NO
Nobody can get it in the hole, tonight
Oh, this is priceless…
by Oceanary on Nov 13, 2009 7:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
While the S&R General board has a better sense of humor...
… that’s a very classy thread.
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 Nov 13, 2009 7:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
FCC
will be all over that like [this comment has been removed due do obscenity regulations]
by uncle rico on Nov 13, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jawaiiiii
What an acquisition by Kahn. Clearly knew what he was getting in that trade
by Oceanary on Nov 13, 2009 7:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That turnaround was nuts. The guy has some potential!
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Nov 13, 2009 7:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If we could get Shaddy back...
… just to place cupcakes on the rim, I think Jawai might realize his potential faster.
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 Nov 13, 2009 7:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey now, the poor guy sounded like he was going to cry in the last pre-game interview because people said he was overweight.
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Nov 13, 2009 7:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Though that was hilarious.
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Nov 13, 2009 7:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Flynn and Sessions are in together, holy crap. Flynn just found him on the break for a dunk. Not bad!
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Nov 13, 2009 7:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Perfect opportunity for them to play together.
Kidd/Barea is not exactly the tallest backcourt in the league.
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 Nov 13, 2009 7:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So again, we play better without Jefferson or Love...
What do we make of this…? It’s happening enough now to draw finite conclusions from it…
by Oceanary on Nov 13, 2009 7:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Can’t really judge without Love as he has yet to play. The Jefferson thing is an interesting plot line, though.
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Nov 13, 2009 7:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Frankly there’s just a LOT more ball movement without Al, at least until Pav’s touches it.
And wow apparently Brewer just blocked Erica.
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Nov 13, 2009 7:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think I am going to join the Trade Big Al camp, but hopefully after he regains his health and we can showcase his game to get better value. My avatar will not let me suggest trading Love, and he seems young enough with more potential to affect Wins that Al.
by Ebomb on Nov 13, 2009 7:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think we're eventually going to see Brewer on Dirk
Like we did with Yi
by Oceanary on Nov 13, 2009 7:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Hollins just tried to block a shot that was about 3 feet past the apex on the way down..
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Nov 13, 2009 7:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ugh....our offense keeps dying in second quarters...
Gotta pick it back up
by Oceanary on Nov 13, 2009 8:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
how do you manage 11
points in one quarter?
by uncle rico on Nov 13, 2009 8:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Shooting 4 for 22
will get that done. Four made shots – 2 dunks, a 4 footer, and a 6 footer. What are we 7 yeras old? Sprinkle in a few TOs and 3 for 6 from the line and viola! Eleven points. We’re on the short end of a 13-2 run right now. Please, please, let it not get to a 66-33 run for the third straight game.
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 Nov 13, 2009 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ok, better...
Still need to execute every possession though.
This seems like a good game to let Flynn go at it in the fourth.
by Oceanary on Nov 13, 2009 8:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
THAT is the shot Brewer cannotbe taking
Heels onthe 3 point line off the dribble over a defender. Come on, Corey, you will never make it.
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 Nov 13, 2009 8:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ya, he got bailed out by the long offensive rebound
But not a smart shot at all
by Oceanary on Nov 13, 2009 8:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh. Flynn set Hollins up with a sick behind the back pass and Hollins somehow got stripped after catching it for like the 3rd time this game.. It’s like he gets so excited at the possibility of a dunk that he can’t even catch it and protect it.
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Nov 13, 2009 8:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That was a humiliating series of offensive boards.
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 Nov 13, 2009 8:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
how many effing layups are we getting hammered on? I refuse to believe even we can miss so many layups.
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 Nov 13, 2009 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What happened there...?
Stop talking and focus in Jonny.
by Oceanary on Nov 13, 2009 8:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sweet, Erica just threw a pass to the ref!
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Nov 13, 2009 8:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jonny's mad
Is he a beastly mad or an out of control mad?
by Oceanary on Nov 13, 2009 8:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well, he dribbled off his foot...
…then clanked a 3. Then followed up with a steal and assist. So…uh, I guess we don’t know.
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 Nov 13, 2009 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope he’s Hulk mad. This game is all sorts of interesting. Thanks god for a good feed.
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Nov 13, 2009 8:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
When Jonny hulks out...
… he grows to a gigantic 6’2.
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 Nov 13, 2009 8:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
HE’S HEATING UP!
One more snappy one liner and you’re going to start throwing down 360 dunks from half court.
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Nov 13, 2009 8:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Stop it Corey
Do what you do well. Only.
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 Nov 13, 2009 8:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We need to get it into Jawaii more
Run the triangle like it’s supposed to be
by Oceanary on Nov 13, 2009 8:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hooray ejection!!!
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by Stop-n-Pop on Nov 13, 2009 8:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He got absolutely hammered and threw the elbow to get Gooden off his back. Ridiculous.
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Nov 13, 2009 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hollins Ejected on a play where Drew Gooden should have been Given a Flagrant 1
by TonyO on Nov 13, 2009 8:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
worst. technical. ever.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Nov 13, 2009 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And Gooden only gets a regular foul
and Hollins is gone for tomorrow night as well right?
by TonyO on Nov 13, 2009 8:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jason Terry...
…with the wings after he can’t dunk. Classic.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Nov 13, 2009 8:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is a tough game to watch..
….after my wife surprised me with Modern Warfare 2 today. Multiplayer…calling…
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by Stop-n-Pop on Nov 13, 2009 8:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This week..
…is MW2, next week is Left 4 Dead 2.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Nov 13, 2009 8:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
L4F one was pretty unbelievable.
I’ve been playing Uncharted 2 this week. Great stuff.
by Princely Frank on Nov 13, 2009 9:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Boooooooo
No dedicated servers. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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 Nov 13, 2009 8:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding, right?
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by Stop-n-Pop on Nov 13, 2009 8:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've loved Infinity Ward since CoD1.
Along with Bioware, they were the only other developer that had my pre-order guaranteed (speaking of, Dragon Age rules). The dedicated server change is something I can’t support. Period.
Anyways, if I want to play their five hours of campaign, I’ll just pirate it out of spite. :D
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 Nov 13, 2009 8:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The campaign is too damn short...
…but I’m a huge sucker for good multiplayer and despite the dedicated server nonsense (the petition will eventually change their minds) it’s still a must have.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Nov 13, 2009 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They might get my money if they cave on dedicated servers.
Until then, they can live with their millions in preorder money that they’re likely swimming in like Scrooge McDuck.
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 Nov 13, 2009 8:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
spec ops...
…is a fantastic mode too. that being said, i’m more excited about l4d2. that and pac man ce are the only damn games i’m good at.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Nov 13, 2009 8:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I've heard modest things about that.
L4D2 gets kind of a shrug from me. I dunno. There’s something about me and Source engine-ish stuff that doesn’t work well. I played L4D for a while, but never really got too much of a kick out of it. I honestly had more fun with max difficulty campaigns with 4 buddies than I did with versus. Then all my buddies wanted to play versus. shrug
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 Nov 13, 2009 8:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So is it time to setup
a [WOLF] clan on MW2?
by Ebomb on Nov 13, 2009 11:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The road trip..
….commercial is fantastic for the Mavs.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Nov 13, 2009 8:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I want to see Flynn go off in the 4th
That’s why I’ll keep watching
by Oceanary on Nov 13, 2009 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pekovic is always a set slow on defense
Always.
If only we could somehow transfer his shooting into Corey…
by Oceanary on Nov 13, 2009 8:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dirk is nuts
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by Stop-n-Pop on Nov 13, 2009 8:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Really..FSN would rather broadcast boxing than the Wolves?
by TonyO on Nov 13, 2009 8:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
although Common Man Dan Cole is Ring announcing..I see why they arent broadcasting the Wolves
by TonyO on Nov 13, 2009 8:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
That alone brings in another 13-14 viewers to the broadcast. More than they’d get from the Wolves game.
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 Nov 13, 2009 8:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
beg to differ
Dirk is Nuts
I don’t know, we’ve all made odd dating choices in our lives
by Son of Gerald Green on Nov 13, 2009 8:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
there's a legit chance..
….for the worst shooting game in wolves history tonight. another record!!!
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by Stop-n-Pop on Nov 13, 2009 8:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This would be the second time we’ve been in spitting distance of that, I believe.
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 Nov 13, 2009 8:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
AHAHA....!
Did you guys just hear Boozer???? When he was helping up Barea…
by Boss10 on Nov 13, 2009 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Boozer: “Come on, get up. I’ll fuck him up myself.” (In reference to Cardinal’s hard foul.
by Boss10 on Nov 13, 2009 9:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Who?
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Nov 13, 2009 9:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gooden
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 Nov 13, 2009 9:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gotcha. Wasn’t trying to be a nitpicker, just wasn’t watching.
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story.
by Xand1 on Nov 13, 2009 9:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what the league record is
for consecutive losses by 15+?
by Eric in Madison on Nov 13, 2009 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thank the Lord
We came from behind and beat NJ in the opener. So odd to root for a team that’s lucky to (soon) be 1-9.
On a less positive note, don’t believe Brewer’s 4-13 shooting night is going to improve his FG% of 36 percent
by Son of Gerald Green on Nov 13, 2009 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
To think he started 3-3.
I haven’t seen this great of a collapse since the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
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 Nov 13, 2009 9:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I read earlier Love may be out til mid-December
A 5-25 start could be possible if that happens.
by Rumblebee on Nov 13, 2009 10:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That actually occurred to me as I was about to post...
…just decided to stay with it and hope for a little luck.
by Rumblebee on Nov 14, 2009 3:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Did Gooden just say...
…’I’ll F%^%^ him up for you next time."? To Barea as he helped him up after the Cardinal foul? That guy is an ass with a reputation. And still doesn’t get the flagrant on Hollins. Oy.
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 Nov 13, 2009 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just put in Flynn and let him shoot
It’s about the only chance we have
by Oceanary on Nov 13, 2009 9:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is the stream dead?
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 Nov 13, 2009 9:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I started it again
and it’s fine. And I thought I heard Gooden say “I’ll foul him mumble mumble.” I like the other translations better.
by TMiss on Nov 13, 2009 9:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It figures the one time we actually give ourselves a free throw advantage, we can't hit them
It’d be an 8 point game otherwise….
by Oceanary on Nov 13, 2009 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jason Hart sighting.
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 Nov 13, 2009 9:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I miss
having the World Series on the other channel
by TMiss on Nov 13, 2009 9:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not quite 66-33
but we did suffer through a 55-34 run. Three straight games where we just got crushed in the middle of the game. It is like the other team realizes we have no talent and steps it up and crushes us.
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 Nov 13, 2009 9:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well, we avoided setting a record low FG%
But just barely…
by Oceanary on Nov 13, 2009 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Um yeah
averts eyes, leaves room putting Wolves cap in pocket.
by TMiss on Nov 13, 2009 9:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
32% shooting!!!
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by Stop-n-Pop on Nov 13, 2009 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
12 blocks against..
…tends to hurt.
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 Nov 13, 2009 9:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m so glad the triangle is working out with these guys. It’s a thing of beauty, a joy to watch.
by ogishkemuncie on Nov 13, 2009 9:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i did laugh out loud
i hope that was your intention
by losDelFuego on Nov 13, 2009 10:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't watch this one...
did anybody look good?
by Andy G on Nov 14, 2009 8:01 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

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