GameThread #25: @ Utah
by wyn on Dec 14, 2009 7:45 PM CST
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Minnesota Timberwolves at Utah Jazz, Dec 14, 2009 8:00 PM CST
On December 5th Ryan Gomes & Co. let the Utah Sloans have it and grabbed only their 3rd win of the season. 9 days and 4 losses later, the Wolves take to the Salt Lake without Gomes (out with a not-so-serious knee injury). That means Damien Wilkins will retake his spot in the starting lineup.
Tonight marks the last night of a 3-game road trip and I'd say the Wolves would like to walk away with 1 of those games, but as we all know the fact of the matter is that the Wolves would probably run over their grandmothers for a win at this point.
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Gotta play defense tonight
Jazz play much better defense at home, so we shouldn’t expect to be able to out-execute and outscore them tonight like we did last week.
Good news is they don’t have the kind of size or length the Lakers and Kings do, so Love should have a much easier time scoring.
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 7:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
They did beat the Lakers at their home court the other night
Tid Bit about Gomes not playing
Gomes’ 203 consecutive games played streak – was the seventh longest active in league
by TonyO on Dec 14, 2009 7:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He's also, in an ironic way, our key player
All the games we’ve been competitive in are the ones he’s played well in. When he doesn’t play well, we lose…usually by double digits.
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 7:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and that really doesn't bode well for tonight
Hopefully just hopefully Damien or Sasha can play outta there minds tonight.
by TonyO on Dec 14, 2009 8:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Quite the streak...
… especially since he’s averaged over 30 MPG during it. He’s been quite the workhorse.
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 Dec 14, 2009 8:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Flynn with the good start...
hope this continues
by SoDakHmr on Dec 14, 2009 8:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i just hope he doesn't launch
about 6 bricked ‘heat checks’. Shoot good shots until til you miss, then be a PG Jonny.
Because there are no fours.
Toine
by CaliWolf on Dec 14, 2009 8:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Flynn is on a mission tonight
Can’t imagine he was happy about the game against the Kings
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Was it?
I thought he held his right foot down
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 8:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Al and Okur...
remind me of a couple of dancing bears out there
by SoDakHmr on Dec 14, 2009 8:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Love, NEVER double off of Okur. This guy has killed us in the past.
by Rascal Flatts on Dec 14, 2009 8:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Was that Wilkins with the sloth like reaction?
on that second okur 3? The guy JUST hit one, ya think maybe he might shoot another one?
Because there are no fours.
Toine
by CaliWolf on Dec 14, 2009 8:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure
but you NEVER give guys easy 3’s. It’s the most efficient shot in the NBA outside of free throws (OK, dunks too, but those are worth only 2 points).
by Rascal Flatts on Dec 14, 2009 8:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Wilkins was watching Mathews in the other corner
Looked like Flynn was the one not sure where to go
Not that Jonny’s 6’ frame would bother Okur much, but still…
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 8:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin...
Can’t leave Okur like that…especially to double on a freaking guard…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Dec 14, 2009 8:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Logically, Love is a better player to guard Okur than Jefferson
But if he’s just going to leave him open…
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 8:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jonny, Jonny
That pass was absolutely Foye-esque. We’ve had enough of the passes to seat 3b.
Because there are no fours.
Toine
by CaliWolf on Dec 14, 2009 8:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We are not even trying to close guys out...
Wide open shots all over the court. If they don’t up the energy, this will get ugly fast!!!
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Dec 14, 2009 8:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kyle Korver
Sweet, he’s healthy. He’s a personal favorite of mine.
Bet the Sixers wish they had kept him.
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow, we have no idea how to space out on a fastbreak
Seriously…
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 8:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
"The shot it missed by Sessions."
Does not even begin to describe that atrocity Ramon just flung towards the basket area.
Because there are no fours.
Toine
by CaliWolf on Dec 14, 2009 8:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
AK-47 lettin the hair grow long...
give him a nanny-goat beard and the Jazz have their own Big Oily
by SoDakHmr on Dec 14, 2009 8:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think we are trying to prove...
That layups are NOT “high percentage shots.”
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Dec 14, 2009 8:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nah.
We’re just one of those teams that brings the average down enough where one can say they’re “high percentage shots” rather than “100% shots.”
That or they cull our data as an outlier.
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 Dec 14, 2009 8:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We're at least getting to the line
Still, gotta pick up the defense. No way we’re going to win letting Utah shoot 61%
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 8:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Open shot after open shot for the Jazz
by Eric in Madison on Dec 14, 2009 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sessions not looking good tonight
Hesitant with the ball, trying to force plays
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We need a freakin paint defender
I feel like we’ve dropped into Bulls territory on this. It’s SO OBVIOUS yet no one ever bothers to get us one.
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 8:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone on our team understand...
You need to stop the ball on the break? How many times will they just retreat under the basket and let Williams get to the rim uncontested?
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Dec 14, 2009 8:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Laimbeer needs to teach some "Bad Boy" style of "D"
If you’re coming into the lane – you takes your chances
by SoDakHmr on Dec 14, 2009 8:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Corey Brewer
with the behind the back dribble. He’s learning
by JiveLive on Dec 14, 2009 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Still gives me a heart attack
But he’s definitely making progress this year
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 8:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Jazz announcers
were a little too excited that Deron Williams could dribble behind his back while running… it didn’t even look fluid.
And yes, he is obviously one of the top 3 pgs in the league, too bad he is in a small market. I mean, you can be top 3 when there are clearly 3 guards better tham you, right?
by Mplax on Dec 14, 2009 8:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Always seems
to happen to Wolves streams. Whenever it happens, everything else seems to be working just fine.
by Mplax on Dec 14, 2009 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That play shows...
how effective your big men can be with competent wing play. Damn we need a threat at SF/SG!
by SoDakHmr on Dec 14, 2009 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently, you don't need to be touched to be fouled...
Wasn’t aware of the rule change…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Dec 14, 2009 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
My God
the way Flynn is opening up the court tonight, we would be great with a couple of wings that could shoot. argh
by JiveLive on Dec 14, 2009 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He still has too much street ball in him
and what I mean is that he’s trying to one-up Williams and he’s getting too jacked up. That strategy will not payoff in the long run in this game.
by Rascal Flatts on Dec 14, 2009 9:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Brewer should have gone back to Jefferson on that play
then again, Jefferson should have been moving, at least into position for a rebound.
by Mplax on Dec 14, 2009 9:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh come on...
Watching him “play defense” and “rebound” is pretty hilarious…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Dec 14, 2009 9:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It pains me...
to watch the lineup on the floor
by JiveLive on Dec 14, 2009 9:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"You can't mess up those picks"
You just know Jim Pete wanted to mention Brandon Roy there
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 9:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
or Ebi, Grant...
Avery, McCants, etc.
by SoDakHmr on Dec 14, 2009 9:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Corey's been really turnover prone lately
After being almost perfect in that regard at the start of the year
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 9:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hanging right in there...
Better than I thought without Gomes
by SoDakHmr on Dec 14, 2009 9:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We're getting to the line a ton
Very unusual for the Wolves
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Grizzlies are going toe-to-toe with the Celtics
I’d like to point out Thabeet is having a good game
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 9:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
OJ & Gay...
are trying to lead a comeback. Good game for LP subscribers to check out.
by Andy G on Dec 14, 2009 9:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cardinals getting there asses stomped by the 49ers 17-0
by TonyO on Dec 14, 2009 9:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Cardinals > Vikings > 49ers > Cardinals
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 Dec 14, 2009 9:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I can never get myself to care about the Vikings
No matter how good or bad they do
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 9:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's not too surprising.
I like to say I follow/support all the teams in town (or at least the big four)… but I probably follow the Wolves more than any other team. It’s almost blasphemy in this market to say something like that.
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 Dec 14, 2009 9:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That is Blasphemous hahahha
But any chance we get of winning a Championship in Minneapolis..I’ll take it…
by TonyO on Dec 14, 2009 9:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
105-103 Celtics with a minute left
and Perkins just fouled out
by TonyO on Dec 14, 2009 9:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think z-bo...
…just ran a screen for paul pierce.
Forever splitting the Cheechakos from the Sourdoughs
www.canishoopus.com
by Stop-n-Pop on Dec 14, 2009 9:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's a very kind, giving individu...
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 Dec 14, 2009 9:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
stands look pretty full..
…in the lower bowl at memphis. i think minny is going to….lordy, ray allen just daggered the griz.
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by Stop-n-Pop on Dec 14, 2009 9:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Utah runs those backdoor cuts better than any team in the league
Their execution is flawless
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 9:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice hack
by Boozer. Still can’t get calls to save our lives
by SoDakHmr on Dec 14, 2009 9:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Man Ray Allen is so Clutch..hits a 3 with 20 some seconds left..and the shot clock @ 2...
Celtics 110
Grizzlies 105
by TonyO on Dec 14, 2009 9:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Zach Randolph lost this game for the Grizz
But Gay and Mayo look like quite the duo. Too bad Memphis was too stupid to save enough cap space to keep them both.
Well…too bad for Memphis anyway…
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 9:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully this time next year
Your quote will say “But Gay and Flynn look like quite the Duo” or Even better, “Gay, Flynn and Wall look like quite the Trio”
by TonyO on Dec 14, 2009 9:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They can sign them both if they want
Because there are no fours.
Toine
by CaliWolf on Dec 14, 2009 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They won't
If they wanted to shell out for Gay, they’d have done it last summer
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not necessarily true
and being too dumb to save cap space has nothing to do with it.
Because there are no fours.
Toine
by CaliWolf on Dec 14, 2009 9:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ya it does
They screwed up their cap line when they traded for Randolph
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you can always sign your own free agents
right?
Because there are no fours.
Toine
by CaliWolf on Dec 14, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You can
But again, they could have signed him to an extension this past summer and didn’t.
Memphis is notorious for keeping themselves under the cap. That’s what led them to trade Gasol. Tey refuse to go over the cap no matter what.
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 9:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
10-12 mil gets gay
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by Stop-n-Pop on Dec 14, 2009 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I’ve always maintained that he’ll sign for 5 years, $55mil in the end
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 9:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Memphis CAN match and
be under the tax threshold and sign Mayo after Z-Bo comes off. I am not arguing whether they WILL, just that they are not prevented from doing so by their cap situation.
Because there are no fours.
Toine
by CaliWolf on Dec 14, 2009 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
??
If they sign Gay, they’ll be at least $7 mil over the cap next year
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 9:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
right
but not the tax. You are certain they won’t exceed the cap? I have never heard a team that won’t exceed the CAP. Lots of teams won’t go over the TAX. Again, not really arguing here, or trying not to. They are probably losing money and may not match, just saying.
Because there are no fours.
Toine
by CaliWolf on Dec 14, 2009 9:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, I see what you're saying
Not sure actually. Depends on what the luxury tax line is. If it goes down proportional to what it did this year, then they’ll probably be right at it…maybe a touch over.
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it will be close
depends on the number of course, and draft picks.
Because there are no fours.
Toine
by CaliWolf on Dec 14, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it will take...
..a sign-and-trade for the wolves to land him.
Forever splitting the Cheechakos from the Sourdoughs
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by Stop-n-Pop on Dec 14, 2009 10:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Wolves...
…are going to be too late for Gay. Either he signs as player #2 wherever LeBron or Wade ends up or he gets matched by Memphis. I’m through hoping for wing players. I think I have something of a jinx. One of my first posts on the blog was how the Wolves could maneuver their roster to get Josh Smith. Last year I wanted Trevor Ariza. This year is Rudy Gay. Maybe I should be wishing for Kyle Korver.
Forever splitting the Cheechakos from the Sourdoughs
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by Stop-n-Pop on Dec 14, 2009 9:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You sound like Zgoda
He’s thinking Travis Outlaw is the best we can do
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
let's call it an informed guess
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by Stop-n-Pop on Dec 14, 2009 9:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, no trading for Outlaw now
I’d rather try to pry Rudy Fernandez from them anyway
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So... does this mean we're not going to fall apart in the third?
Or are the Jazz just about to bust open a 25-0 run?
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 Dec 14, 2009 9:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing we fall apart in the 4th...
…we can’t possibly put together two solid second half quarters.
by Boss10 on Dec 14, 2009 9:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sessions was due to come in
hes only seen 9 minutes so far tonight
by bheidge on Dec 14, 2009 9:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
brewer is trying to dunk everything
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by Stop-n-Pop on Dec 14, 2009 9:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's what he should do
Especially when he’s hitting his free throws
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pavlovic
There goes Pavlovic, breaking up great ball movement with a one-and-done shot when the Wolves have a chance to build a lead.
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 9:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
going for #1
Pavlovic minutes = going for that #1 pick. Maybe we call him Ping-Ponglovic as he guarantees more chances in the lottery. Ok that’s too long, but it’s true.
by ChicagoViking on Dec 14, 2009 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ellington
I’d rather see his minutes go to Wanye/Wilkins
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 9:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Corey breaks 20.
Over/under on how many games before this happens again: 23.5
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 Dec 14, 2009 9:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jefferson is almost there
Big Al has been much bigger last couple games. Is he back?
by ChicagoViking on Dec 14, 2009 9:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great on offense, terrible on defense.
Yep, he’s back.
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 Dec 14, 2009 9:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hasn't been that bad on defense tonight
Boozer’s only got 12
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 9:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Quit ruining a line with your logic and facts.
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 Dec 14, 2009 9:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that one almost went in
hes getting closer
by bheidge on Dec 14, 2009 9:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Horseshoes, hand grenades, Pavlovic 3s...
by SoDakHmr on Dec 14, 2009 9:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
he should get at least 1 pt, right?
by SoDakHmr on Dec 14, 2009 9:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he should get a kick in the teeth for
every retarded shot he takes, after that he can have his 1 point.
by bheidge on Dec 14, 2009 9:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That was one of the worst shots I’ve seen in a while. No rebounders underneath. Not within the flow of the offense. I don’t know how we justify giving him any minutes, even if Gomes is hurt. He doesn’t look like he cares about the team or what it’s doing at all…
by WMCL on Dec 14, 2009 9:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Was that any different than Boozer hatcheting Love?
Because there are no fours.
Toine
by CaliWolf on Dec 14, 2009 9:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
why so few minutes for ellington tonight?
by JiveLive on Dec 14, 2009 9:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
There's Pech's obliviousness
Let’s Maynor bounce the ball off his back before he realizes someone’s behind him
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 9:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Free Throws
Good thing Utah can’t make them tonight …
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 9:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
11-24 is horrible
more so considering Deron is 10-12
by bheidge on Dec 14, 2009 9:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty layup by Sessions
Beating the defense to the rim
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 9:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Three good quarters ...
… can make it a complete game?
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 9:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Love
He doesn’t get his shoulder turned on the hook like Big Al does. He needs to work on that.
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 10:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Love's a weird case, I've noticed that
His footwork is great but he doesn’t know how to position his upper body. Usually it’s the other way around with big men.
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 10:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Love and Brewer
Like Freaky Friday. Love 3-9 and 1-4 FTs. Brewer 7-11 and 5-6. OKay Love now 3-6.
Because there are no fours.
Toine
by CaliWolf on Dec 14, 2009 10:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
At the very least, you gotta give it to Pavlovic for not losing his confidence and becoming gun-shy…
by WMCL on Dec 14, 2009 10:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think he lost his confidence
but still keeps shooting
by bheidge on Dec 14, 2009 10:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Balance
He’s not jumping straight up when he shoots. When he has a chance to get set, he needs to get balance and a higher percentage of his shots will fall. Although, I have no remedy for his display at the free-throw line.
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 10:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
indeed
At the very least, you gotta give it to Pavlovic for not losing his confidence and becoming gun-shy…
Kind of like saying “I think it’s admirable that Sarah Palin keeps showing her face in public despite her remarkably stupid public statements”
by Son of Gerald Green on Dec 14, 2009 10:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Should Brewer be guarding Williams
while Matthews is in?
by Mplax on Dec 14, 2009 10:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Charge.
That was a charge. Refs with an agenda tonight.
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 10:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
heels on the line
Because there are no fours.
Toine
by CaliWolf on Dec 14, 2009 10:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not fair.
Those are some big feet to get out there, lol.
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 10:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That stupid behind the back pass. Just don’t try it again, Jonny. Don’t do it.
by WMCL on Dec 14, 2009 10:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Passing
We need to have some of those brewer, poor floor spacing, turnovers to make this a 2009 Twolves game.
by ChicagoViking on Dec 14, 2009 10:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
http://rwbsports.com/ch6.html
working for me
Because there are no fours.
Toine
by CaliWolf on Dec 14, 2009 10:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Love's positioning.
Has anyone noticed how many fouls Love draws by getting into proper rebounding position. It’s amazing.
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 10:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jefferson’s turnaround jump hook is not the prettiest thing, but man is that a tough shot to defend
by WMCL on Dec 14, 2009 10:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I may be wrong
but I dont think he shoots it at a good percentage.
by bheidge on Dec 14, 2009 10:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thats a good example
he likes to take that shot when he is way to far away from the basket. Little chance of going in.
by bheidge on Dec 14, 2009 10:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, what makes it difficult to defend also makes it difficult to execute. Poor shot from there.
by WMCL on Dec 14, 2009 10:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I dont mind when he is close to the hoop
I dont get why he decides to take that shot when he is by the free throw line though
by bheidge on Dec 14, 2009 10:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jefferson's getting to the line a lot tonight
Wish he could do this every night
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 10:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Brewer
He’s at his best when he’s moving to the basket. I’d rather see him do that all day and never attempt a shot outside of 15 feet.
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 10:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I miss Gomes
Pech shouldn’t be out there
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 10:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pech, Pavs?
Can’t we find any D-Leaguers better than that?
by SoDakHmr on Dec 14, 2009 10:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Brewer really is looking good tonight. If he commits to taking the ball to the hole like this on a consistent basis, he could really become a great piece for us. Very impressive tonight.
by WMCL on Dec 14, 2009 10:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Easy baskets.
Keep taking it to the hole and feed Big Al. No need to settle for jump shots at this point.
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 10:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Al needs to bring it a little stronger than that
that was pretty weak
by bheidge on Dec 14, 2009 10:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Think Utah fans
appreciate seeing commercials about Chris Paul at breaks?
by Mplax on Dec 14, 2009 10:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
bring back love for pech
would not mind ellington for wilkins, too.
by ChicagoViking on Dec 14, 2009 10:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
what a rebound by Love.
Why aren’t our guys moving off of Al’s side of the floor, make them leave the double team.
by Mplax on Dec 14, 2009 10:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
As Hanny says "Let's see how the young Timberwolves react"
the back pass from AlJeff goes sailing over Brewers head out of bounds.
by PoorDick on Dec 14, 2009 10:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
who will step up?
too bad flynn’s on the bench. i don’t know who has the confidence to help us finish
by ChicagoViking on Dec 14, 2009 10:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Up-fake.
Al could use that more to draw fouls … doesn’t do it enough.
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 10:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
A-JEFF
Rocking a -13 while the rest of the starters are averaging a +7
by Son of Gerald Green on Dec 14, 2009 10:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone have any confidence in
this team pulling out a W tonight?
by bheidge on Dec 14, 2009 10:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
3:00
The Wolves tend to give these games away at the 3:00 mark of the fourth quarter.
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 10:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
New Orleans,
Toronto, Memphis, etc.
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 10:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sessions getting the cruch time minutes people have wanted him to get
I’m not impressed
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 10:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Arghh, this has always bugged me
The defender slaps down, the ball pops up. No call. Explain that.
Because there are no fours.
Toine
by CaliWolf on Dec 14, 2009 10:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Durant
OKC isn’t that attached to him, are they?
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 10:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Flynn > Sessions
Sessions a good backup. flynn will be a good starter
by ChicagoViking on Dec 14, 2009 10:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
BlockS?
Why don’t we do that? Looks like it helps
by Mplax on Dec 14, 2009 10:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bad luck ...
even our threes are only worth two points
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 10:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
all i wan't for christmas is a Fucking Wolves Win
by TonyO on Dec 14, 2009 10:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
well a wolves championship would be nice too haha
by TonyO on Dec 14, 2009 10:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you might have to wait until
Christmas 2027 for that
by bheidge on Dec 14, 2009 10:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Corey is back
Because there are no fours.
Toine
by CaliWolf on Dec 14, 2009 10:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We've got 3 wins...
..Al doesn’t need to be shhhh’ing the crowd.
by Boss10 on Dec 14, 2009 10:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This team isn't often in a position to win
might as well have some fun the few times it does happen
by bheidge on Dec 14, 2009 10:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
bad shot selection from flynn, didn’t need that 3
by JiveLive on Dec 14, 2009 10:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Had that one
Perfect play, Flynn just missed it
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 10:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
30
could have had over 30 with those looks
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 10:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Utah Announcers SHOCKED Boozer didn’t get the home call on that charge…frankly, so am I.
by Ebomb on Dec 14, 2009 10:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
They came around
calling it a good call. Kudos.
Because there are no fours.
Toine
by CaliWolf on Dec 14, 2009 10:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Finally after the 10th replay they admit, “Maybe Brewer did have his feet set.” Perfectly clear to me at real time.
by Ebomb on Dec 14, 2009 10:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We got a charging call???
Somebody didn’t get the memo
by SoDakHmr on Dec 14, 2009 10:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
David Stern
is going to be so pissed.
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 10:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Private: For your eyes only memo...
…coming out tomorrow!
by Boss10 on Dec 14, 2009 10:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Utah is going to foul, we miss our free throws and lose
by JiveLive on Dec 14, 2009 10:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
flynn for ft
why he’s almost a go-to guy
by ChicagoViking on Dec 14, 2009 10:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Free throws down the stretch are killing us
by WMCL on Dec 14, 2009 10:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
But Utah’s missed Free Throws kept us in.
by Ebomb on Dec 14, 2009 10:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And our misses
are keeping them in it.
by Mplax on Dec 14, 2009 10:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
giving the scouts tape
just foul us down the stretch — hack a wolf.
by ChicagoViking on Dec 14, 2009 10:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
25
the number of missed free throws for both teams
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 10:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What odds do you need to bet against
Williams shooting his 19th and 20th FTs on this trip as Jonny fouls out?
Because there are no fours.
Toine
by CaliWolf on Dec 14, 2009 10:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Salary
I would do nothing but practice free throws if you paid me the rookie minimum. I would do it with music blaring and people calling me names.
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 10:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
you just missed, too.
your a wolves’ fan
by ChicagoViking on Dec 14, 2009 10:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well Kirilenko ties it up......Now hold it for the Last shot..Give the Ball to either Big Al or Love
by TonyO on Dec 14, 2009 10:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Give the ball to Flynn here
worst case it goes into OT. Best case, our rookie gets a highlight and some confidence.
by Mplax on Dec 14, 2009 10:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Asking Love to create a play on his own
Doesn’t sound like a good idea, to be honest
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 10:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good defense there.......
guarding the 3 and could give a shit less about letting them tie
by bheidge on Dec 14, 2009 10:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Smart play by Williams
And a pretty pass too
But shame on us for not getting that first rebound
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 10:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Brewer
Brewer will win this game … some how. I feel it in my bones.
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 10:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You ought to get those bones
checked out. Maybe a densitometer or something.
by PoorDick on Dec 14, 2009 10:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm clearly
not getting enough Vitamin D
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 10:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jonny got caught napping on that one
And Al was in no man’s land between the wing and the paint.
by PoorDick on Dec 14, 2009 10:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
another heartbreaker
woops game not over yet
by ChicagoViking on Dec 14, 2009 10:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jonny jumps the pick and STILL scores.
Nice
Because there are no fours.
Toine
by CaliWolf on Dec 14, 2009 10:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh
Well done Jonny, 3 seconds too soon, but this way we leave their pick in their hands.
by Mplax on Dec 14, 2009 10:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Who's ready
for the backdoor cut by the inbounder?
by John Doe on Dec 14, 2009 10:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jonny
watch the give and go on the inbounds.
by PoorDick on Dec 14, 2009 10:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
our go to guy is flynn
still think sessions is better, anyone
by ChicagoViking on Dec 14, 2009 10:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I dont think anyone has any doubt who will be better
but at this point Sessions is less prone to the stupid turnover
by bheidge on Dec 14, 2009 10:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
true, but
We need the great plays from Flynn more than Sessions’ steadiness. I like that we have two good PGs, actually. When was the last time we could say that? Now as for the SG/SF….
by ChicagoViking on Dec 14, 2009 11:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sessions would've
made a 3 pointer while getting fouled then missed the FT intentionally rebounding his own miss and making the shot for a 5 pointer. Cause he’s so much better then Flynn
by Son of Gerald Green on Dec 14, 2009 10:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yep
but we want to sweat out the w’s
by ChicagoViking on Dec 14, 2009 10:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No way!
This really helps our division record for those playoff tie-breakers.
by memyworldkj on Dec 14, 2009 10:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow did Williams get a good look on that last shot!
by WMCL on Dec 14, 2009 10:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Can’t believe we left that 35 footer open…
by Ebomb on Dec 14, 2009 10:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
26 feet isn’t that far, though… would’ve liked to see a hand in his face from that distance
by WMCL on Dec 14, 2009 10:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jonny learned his lesson from the Hornets game
Didn’t just stand with the ball, started his drive with enough time to make a solid play.
THAT’S why you play him late games
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 10:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Making those open threes down the stretch would have saved the drama.
Ugh.
by Boss10 on Dec 14, 2009 10:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So
anyone care to draw up any Jefferson trades? -10 on the game….
by Mplax on Dec 14, 2009 10:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Corey and Jonny
co-MVPs. Foreshadowing for the 2027 Finals.
by Mplax on Dec 14, 2009 10:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good Point
Jonny Flynn is going to get a lot of pub for his new career high in points and game winning basket, but this might have been Brewer’s finest performance of the season. Kudos to Corey for contributing to a big road win in a tough gym.
by Ebomb on Dec 14, 2009 10:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Corey even got the game clinching rebound in traffic.
by Ebomb on Dec 14, 2009 10:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe picking up his option was a good move?
I never had a problem with picking up his option, but there were a lot of good points against it. He seems to be growing more confident on offense lately, especially against the lakers and jazz.
by oblivionspocket on Dec 14, 2009 10:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jefferson for Rudy Gay
dreams can come true.
by ChicagoViking on Dec 14, 2009 10:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No way man
Say what you want about Jefferson’s +/-….he carried our offense tonight.
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 10:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree Oceanary,
I only watched the first half and 4th, but Jefferson’s starting to look better than he did at the beginning of the season. He just seems more fluid.
by BDavige on Dec 14, 2009 10:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Love shot 3-9
That makes him 11-37 the last 3 games.
We need Jefferson’s scoring. No one else on the team can carry us in the post like he can.
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 10:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Let's give Love a little more time
By all accounts shooting consistency is the last thing to come back after playing yourself back from injury.
by Ebomb on Dec 14, 2009 10:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not saying Love is bad
Just that right now we need Jefferson. Love alone won’t get it done
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 10:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
gay helps solve wing
I’d rather sign as free agent then trade Al, of course. I am curious to see healthy al and flynn
by ChicagoViking on Dec 14, 2009 10:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I am against trading Al away unless it’s for another post player. If Al and Love both play 35 minutes that leaves 36 minutes left for others. Those “others” on this team suck terribly bad so having another 35 minutes more for these “others” is reprehensible to me.
by Ebomb on Dec 14, 2009 10:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not a huge wolves fan, but...
Wow, that Flynn shot to win it was smooth as silk.
by onthekubelwagen on Dec 14, 2009 10:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I am a huge wolves fan
Take that Jennings and your 41% FG percentage. Curry and your passive game. They put our rookie PG into an offense that’s difficult to learn even for veterans. Flynn is going to only get better and has a monster heart
by Son of Gerald Green on Dec 14, 2009 10:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Exactly, I'll take Flynn doing that
over Sessions “effectively managing” the offense. Flynn is what this organization needs, including all of his rookie ups and downs.
by BDavige on Dec 14, 2009 10:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
think flynn feels better
game loser against NO and winner tonight. good to see coach go to him for the winner. brewer did play great, too. Al played good. Need to hit FT late if you are going to be go to. he’s almost back.
by ChicagoViking on Dec 14, 2009 10:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Best part is...
…Jonny won this game using the lessons he learned in that Hornets loss
by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 10:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
All the big Al haters out there..
Did you watch the entire game? Al played well until he hurt his knee in the second half. He gutted it out for the rest of the game. I’m sure he had some reservations about that considering his recent history. There are team websites that consistently over-value some of their players, but the Wolves’ sites underestimate Al’s skill set. (and no, I would not trade Al for Rudy Gay. In fact, since Gay is doing well of late, playing for his next contract, why in the world would you assume that Memphis would be willing to part with him? I don’t think they would get rid of Gay just to accomodate Wolves’ fans.)
by ogishkemuncie on Dec 14, 2009 10:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If you don't have a 55%+ TS% as a C
then you need to play better defense.
by Mplax on Dec 14, 2009 10:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i know -- no trade.
but someone asked, so I put it out there for conversation. Wolves/Al getting better. Learn more from a close win than a close loss. Healthy Al and healthy love could = more wins than last year. certainly a better team to watch. I like Al
by ChicagoViking on Dec 14, 2009 11:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Flynn blew past Williams on that last play. Man is he quick. But Brewer played a great game tonight. I hope he’s turning the corner now. He needs to not settle for those outside jumpers and continue to attack the hoop. What a great game he played.
by WMCL on Dec 14, 2009 10:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
brewer for a poster dunk
some of the best parts of last two games
by ChicagoViking on Dec 14, 2009 11:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fair Point
I’m always telling people: “Listen to Ogishkemuncie, he knows what he’s talking about.” Even strangers on the street: “Believe in Ogishkemuncie, he is your one true source of knowledge” I’ve been arrested twice, but when you keep making points like that I’m glad to do the time
by Son of Gerald Green on Dec 14, 2009 10:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great win for the Wolves
Great games for Flynn, Brew and Big Al. All we need is a consistant outside threat and this will be a tough team
by SoDakHmr on Dec 14, 2009 11:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Love
I watched most of the game and our whole team did really well and a lot of players stepped up without Gomes but Love is such a difference maker. He changes the game more than anybody on our team. Take away his 14 rebounds and replace him with Hollins’ 3 that he averages and we lose this game.
Millsap had a nasty block on Al at the end but I have not seen Al go around anybody like he did Boozer in a long time. He is finally getting his speed back.
by Far East on Dec 14, 2009 11:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i was at the game tonight...
…it was a blast. it was fun to hear the energy in the arena poop out as the clock reached 0:00. GO TWOLVES!
by davechisholm on Dec 15, 2009 12:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
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