Wolves in Milwaukee
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Preseason game number two. Discuss.
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Are you allowed to give live stream links on this site?
im looking for somewhere to watch it.
by Kazper on Dec 21, 2011 7:03 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
We'd prefer if you did not post illegal game feeds in here
Thanks
Follow me on Twitter @timallenonline
and i managed to find the link I was looking for, and its working now
without breaking any rules either.
I’ll be honest I’m a portland fan, but a huge D will fan.
Hey, post that link
TimAllen was just giving you shit
Its his thread so i won't go against his rules
However if you look at twinatl post he basically gave you the link.
can you at least give me a way to go here without posting the actual link?
I purchased NBA league pass, but the game is not broadcast through them today.
One advantage to getting my wisdom teeth removed this morning:
even if we don’t play well, the Vicodin ought to make this game infinitely watchable for me.
So, what are y'all drinkin' tonight?
I’m enjoying some New Belgium ‘Snow Day Winter Ale,’ their winter seasonal. Was looking for Lift Bridge but the onsale New Belgium sampler pack won me over.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:07 PM CST reply actions
Trying the Newcastle Winter IPA.
It’s good, and very different. Berry notes right away, with chocolate coming to dominate as it opens up.
Oh, and Summit EPA.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 7:09 PM CST up reply actions
Nice
I’ve been drinking a lot of Summit lately. Very underappreciated – just so solid, you know?
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:10 PM CST up reply actions
Exactly. I always have some on hand.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 7:12 PM CST up reply actions
I have a growler of
this stuff. Its pretty amazing
Its preposterously good
and has no alcohol mouth feel at all. You would never guess it is nine or ten percent alcohol.
I hate you for having 3 floyds anything
they stopped distributing it down by me
You're not in MN are you?
‘cause I can’t find Three Floyds here at all. Every 4th I load up on it when I go to Wisconsin. You can get drunk on that stuff if you’re not careful and when I drink it, I find myself getting pretty darned careless.
"He was born pissed." - Poor Dick
No, back in Chicago from Austin
And my stores are just over the border from IN – quick trip for a growler/growlers when I want them
St Bernadus Xmas Ale
chilling now. Cheers, and happy holidays to all CHers and upity (sic) MN socialists.
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
St. Bernardus is incapable
of brewing a non-awesome beer. Their Abt. 12 is manna from heaven.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:15 PM CST up reply actions
Those Belgians do know their brew
The Abt. 12 is one of my favorites, not to be confused with a Wolves center either.
Ah, Bernie, the patron saint of cirrhosis.
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
Will be corking it soon.
No corkage fee at home. Yeah.
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
Especially where I live
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
Homebrew for me.
Brown Ale!
by Timberwolf i.e. Albatross on Dec 21, 2011 7:11 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, I still haven't been to the new brewery,
though I appreciate the ability to finally get it in stores.
Drinking the Snow Day too!
Got stuck in Denver during a layover, and found the New Belgium bar, and drank a ton of Snow Day. It’s so good that I’ve bought it 3 straight trips to the liquor store despite my affinity for always getting something different.
Chiefs, Royals, Twolves. Fun life.
Michelob
So pedestrian it walks right down my throat.
by I.M. Fletcher on Dec 21, 2011 7:34 PM CST up reply actions
Stephen Jackson?
Does anyone know what’s going on with Stephen Jackson? I heard it was something about a contract dispute. Is he even playing today?
Happy Chanukah, everyone
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 7:08 PM CST reply actions
Tech question
Just got an iPad and I can’t figure out how to hit the “Z” button to tab ahead and read unread messages. Help!
Starting lineup
Beasley
Love
Pek
Wayne
Luke
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:09 PM CST reply actions
As perhaps Wayne Ellington's biggest fan who isn't related to him
I’m excited that he’s starting tonight
Follow me on Twitter @timallenonline
I thought I was the only one
Wayne is probably our best player moving without the ball.
by Lance Steele on Dec 21, 2011 7:10 PM CST up reply actions
Ya?
I can’t but help feeling like he’s playing for a roster spot vs. Bonzi tonight. Never thought I’d say that, but Adelman seems high on Bonzi and Lee can play defense. We don’t need three point shooters, hence…
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:11 PM CST up reply actions
Well
looks like an awesome crowd in Milwaukee. %
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:12 PM CST reply actions
Again, please do not post any links for game feeds.
I will delete them. Not trying to be a buzzkill, but them’s the rules.
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This team
could use some ball handlers right now.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:13 PM CST reply actions
Yeah
the Princeton reduces the need for ball-handlers but certainly doesn’t eliminate it…
The Wolves
could seriously use some right now. Dear lord.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:18 PM CST up reply actions
Have some masonry going on right now.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
Kevin Love
Doesn’t even know his own strength.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:15 PM CST reply actions
Almost three minutes in
and Pek hasn’t fouled anyone.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
I thought
he could’ve been a nice signing for the Wolves. Not flashy but solid.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:18 PM CST up reply actions
Pek gets fouled before he fouls!
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
This must be a first, Pek fouled before he fouls anyone!
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That move
by Pek around Bogut was nice. Real nice.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:19 PM CST reply actions
Okay im new to watching the wolves
I have heard a lot on your forums regarding Beasely, but whenever i watched him play against the blazers i was never really impressed by him. Is he really that good of a player or what?
depends on the day
occasionally he gets aggressive but he usually settles for long 2s.
Everyone seems so willing to pass
This is awesome. Our wins will be dictated by our willingness to pass. And defense, but I’m writing that off already.
Anyone notice
Love leading the break there?
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:22 PM CST reply actions
blerg. Put d-Will and Malcolm Lee in
This feels too last season-ish
Not even close
The ball movement is great. Looks like everyone is trying to make the right play.
It would be nice if they were also capable of making the right play
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 7:24 PM CST up reply actions
Pek still hasn't fouled,
he’s leading in scoring, and he has something like four rebounds.
MVP! MVP!
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 7:22 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
This is a James Naismith roll over in his grave quarter
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 7:22 PM CST reply actions
I don't know if these comparison have been made before...
… but Pekovic’s game definitely resembles Luis Scola’s.
This is awful basketball,
but I think its the best Wolves defense I’ve seen played in years. Which is sad.
Pretty ugly so far...
I just wince seeing Luke play knowing it could be Rubio or JJ
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
Nice ball movement
Man, Love looks a lot quicker out there.
Kobe tore a ligament? What?
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:25 PM CST reply actions
I know it is not good to enjoy the suffering of others but . . .
Ah Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha. Awesome.
Between that, the failed Paul trade, and the Odom giveaway...
Feels like it could be a long season for the Lakers, doesn’t it?
by LosAngelesTWolf on Dec 21, 2011 8:11 PM CST up reply actions
Solid D by Pek, but Bogut hits the shot anyway.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
How big is Bogut?
He seems to way bigger (height-wise) then Pekovic.
by Lance Steele on Dec 21, 2011 7:26 PM CST up reply actions
and Pek
is a pretty legit 7’, or so I’ve heard.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:28 PM CST up reply actions
Is this game on League Pass
for those of us outside the Twin Cities?
by HowManyFoulsOnShaq? on Dec 21, 2011 7:26 PM CST reply actions
No PS games are blacked out
even for LP subscribers
I had high hopes for Wayne...
looks like preseaon vs the Bucks on a Wednesday is too big of a stage for him…
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
What was that foul call on Beasley?
Unbelievable…the guy actually expends effort on defense for once and they call that ticky tack crap? So frustrating….
I think
this is Adelman’s ‘traditional’ lineup.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:30 PM CST up reply actions
Second Pek foul.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
His shot is really off tonight.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 7:33 PM CST up reply actions
He takes a lot of ill-advised shots
they are ill advised pretty much every night
JPete
was saying on the broadcast that the coaches kind of like iso-ing him up. They feel like he can be more effective when given space to operate. Now they just need to get him to stop taking so many long two’s.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:34 PM CST up reply actions
Pek must be made out stone
Bogut grabbed his hand after that play. Every time I see him foul someone it seems like hurts them.
Man they need Rubio and Barrea
Their O is terrible right now.
It's already obvious how little the Wolves
Get in the lane without Rubio and Barea.
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Definitely.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 7:35 PM CST up reply actions
It's funny
because if Barea and Ricky were playing right now, I would feel very confident that the Bucks wouldn’t be able to beat us. We’re just too quick!
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 8:02 PM CST up reply actions
Goal tending
but I like the aggressiveness by Wes.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:35 PM CST reply actions
Nice try, Wes.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
Man. I am way too excited by Lee.
He is like Ellington if Ellington played good D and hit his shots early in the game.
So. . . not like Ellington.
That was a pretty ugly quarter, offensively.
And Pek leads the team in scoring and shares the rebound lead with Love. He also shares the foul lead with Beasley, though his defense didn’t look bad.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
Not really surprising given the lack of ballhandlers.
Still looked better than most of last year though. Lots more passes, even if they couldn’t make their shots.
Anyone else see DWill get swatted like crazy?
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
Lee fights around screens way better than anyone else on our team.
really active feet!
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
That was awesomeeeee
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
I'm interested tosee if he has handles
This team can use all the handles they can get. They might consider shopping at a lumberyard .
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is this last year?
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
It looks like
his first year.
As promised, since they resumed playing NBA basketball, I have resumed watching NBA basketball.
If you go through this entire thread looking for places to comment,
It’s going to take you a while, PD. Although I am sure you will noticed your name was invoked many times.
I've got no problem
with anyone invoking the name, as long as they note that PoorDick is a registered trademark and property of the Halliburton Corporation. All rights reserved.
As promised, since they resumed playing NBA basketball, I have resumed watching NBA basketball.
Looking like
the good old wolves from last year
The Darko hook, should be seen as often as Sawsquatch.
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The agressiveness of Williams there
was exactly what I hope to see all year long.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:44 PM CST reply actions
Yeah, Beasley makes the same kinds of moves,
but not as aggressively. Williams seems physically dangerous. Maybe that Shawn Kemp comparison has some merit.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 7:47 PM CST up reply actions
Does he already...
At least 3 kids???
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Not even a little.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 7:50 PM CST up reply actions
Wow.
Williams just fouled that dude’s face with his hip.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
This game
is crying tears of blood for Rubio.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:46 PM CST reply actions
It is night and day without Rubio and JJ
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
is it me or is anyone having flashbacks to last year with the way the Wolves are currently playing..
I know it’s largely the 2nd team and all, but wow.
He's been looking OK
I liked the aggressive rebound as well.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:50 PM CST up reply actions
His work on the boards has been night and day
compared to last year. That’s a nice complement to KLove if he keeps it up.
WES!!!
I feel like saying the first name of any Twolves player who makes a shot would make me feel better about this game.
Anything worth noting?
I’ve seen 2 minutes and Lee turned the ball over and DWill charged (a nice change from Wes’ lack of aggression).
heh assertively creating his own shot
is something I don’t think I’ve ever seen from him before.
Yup
a little dribbling and faking and then taking a shot? Not ‘typical’ Wes.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:51 PM CST up reply actions
Malcolm Lee's looked good.
And Pek played a fairly solid 11 minutes in the first quarter.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 7:50 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Randolph the Red-Nosed Bricklayer.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 7:53 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
C'mon, Randolph.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
BLACK HOLE!
BLACK HOLE!
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Lee
is looking like he deserves a three year guaranteed contract thus far. A bit of Westbrook to him, dare I say.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:51 PM CST reply actions
Which is more or less what westbrook tends too.
by Lance Steele on Dec 21, 2011 7:52 PM CST up reply actions
No mistake.
This team was built for Rubio and looks like crap without a distributor running the show.
600 N First Ave "like a Pirate's cove".
Has JJ seen much burn tonight
or is this just a quick evaluation of the bench?
JJ didn't make the trip.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 7:55 PM CST up reply actions
Don't think
Lee is a PG, but I like that he has some handles, that he’s able to slice and dice, and that he doesn’t look overmatched but rather inexperienced.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:57 PM CST up reply actions
yeah if he limits the TOs
I could see him getting 20 minutes a night.
Exactly.
He’s a fine fourth-string PG, and can fill-in when there are injuries. But he’s a 2-guard that can…dribble….imagine that.
It's early
but Kahn may have finally found some gold in the second round.
It's interesting...
since Adelman and Co. weren’t in MN yet during the draft, which means this was actually a Kahn and Co. pick.
Although, I can see Kahn really buying into the UCLA-outperforming-projections trend and counting on that. Hopefully that isn’t a bad thing, but thus far I like it.
No more Syracuse picks
All UCLA from here on out
%
All game long I kept thinking
Lee looks like he’s playing his first ever game at PG in the NBA, and overall, forgetting about potential, he’s doing a pretty mediocre job of it. And at the same moment I realized how much better he was playing than Flynn played most every night.
Now, throwing that POTENTIAL concept in there, I was pretty thrilled with Lee’s play.
You can't dust for vomit.
by twinstalker on Dec 21, 2011 11:18 PM CST up reply actions
And most of all, remember
NO MORE SASHAS!
"It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future." -- Yogi Berra
by Wile E Coyote on Dec 22, 2011 12:00 AM CST up reply actions
His PG experiment at UCLA did not go well
Westbrook was more of a PG forces to play SG due to Collison, much like Jrue Holiday. Malcolm was a SG forced to play PG due to their being no better options.
A little bit
and seeing him in the “dunk contest” on monday, he can get up like Westbrook.
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
Well the second unit isn't likely to suprise too many teams.
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Not in a good way, anyway.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 7:52 PM CST up reply actions
The Bucks will at least shoot well
From outside with Cap’n Jack and Dunleavey.
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in his defense
if you pass it to AR you will NEVER see it again.
Rubio + DWilliams + Adelman = suck it Clippergeddon
by nodnarb on Dec 21, 2011 7:56 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
You must be 10 seconds ahead of my feed.
I do like D Wills shot a lot
I'm really starting to like our draft this year
I really wanted Jonas but DWill looks like the real deal and Lee looks like the type of replacement level backup you hope to get in the second round (crossing my fingers that he’s a little better than that).
Ooo
Jonas V. would’ve been awesome. Consider me a fan.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:59 PM CST up reply actions
heh I think we covered that discussion
after the first preseason game but it’s really hard to argue with what I’m seeing from WIlliams (haven’t noticed him on defense yet which might be good on this team).
Haha I'll wait a bit before posting then!
Don’t want to ruin the fun.
no worries
I’ll just go back to full screen and check back here at commercials.
AR was wandering in the wilderness on that defensive possession
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come on.. what the hell is going on..
this is like last year
C'mon, Randolph.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
Anyone else get the impression
that Randolph is playing his way off this team? Williams and Lee, otoh, are looking very refreshing.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 7:59 PM CST reply actions
I've never seen so many traveling violations
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
I really don't want to see any more Randolph...
And I don’t think RA does either…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Switched to Capital Brewing Winterskal
A change can only be good given the state of play.
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How is that one?
I haven’t had anything from Capitol that made a strong impression.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:03 PM CST up reply actions
Could use more malt,
but not overspiced for a winter ale. i do like their amber ale quite a bit. They also have a pretty goog blonde doppelbock.
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Its one of their better beers
but I feel pretty “meh” about their whole line-up – similar to how I feel about Goose Island and Summit
Goose Island's IPA is very good for what it is
the rest of the lineup…meh
Lagunitas's new IPA should be back on the shelves next week
there were only 180 cases on the first run, so I missed out. Looking forward to tasting it!
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What's the name of it?
They make a very nice line of IPAs.
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
Lagunitas Sucks Holiday Ale
It’s a substitute for Brown Shugga, which wasn’t made this year due to the building of their new brewhouse. It’s going to be re-released as Lagunitas Sucks Holiday Leftovers Ale if I remember correctly. Really nice IPA with 4 different grains (or a cereal medley, as they call it).
Gary, you didn't kill your brother. Those gorillas did.
I owe you at least one
thanks, and cheers.
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
Nothing they brew Sux
must be Dux
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
I got drunk the other night watching TWolves
and playing video games.
Unfortunately that meant I was hungover on my wife’s birthday. Be sure to enjoy that for me. For some reason all the beer in the house disappeared =)
If only...
There were a place where you could find more. A “liquor store,” if you will…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
You did her a favor...
Being hungover ensured you didn’t get that drunk ON her birthday…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Um, a little late to this discussion
but I’d seriously caution you against accepting marital advice from anyone in a Canis Hoopus thread.
"He was born pissed." - Poor Dick
Good
point.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:19 PM CST up reply actions
You're still new at it.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:20 PM CST up reply actions
hey...
we here at Canis Hoopus are very good at getting married…. it’s the staying married we’re not so good at
my first round draft pick was more johnny flynn than stephen curry if you know what I mean..
fortunately, I was able to draft Rubio as well who came to me a couple of years later
I married my trophy wife first time!
…cheaper that way…
Married! Geeeesh.
You can't dust for vomit.
by twinstalker on Dec 21, 2011 11:23 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks, Long Duk Dong.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 22, 2011 1:37 AM CST up reply actions
On a good note
It definitely seems that our posts are drawing a lot of fouls on their bigs.
I saw him breifly when I tuned in
He looked solid.
Nice aggressiveness by Frodo.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
looks like AR spent the summer at Gerald Green's skills camp
by bootowl on Dec 21, 2011 8:07 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Typical Ridnour early jump shot. Ugh.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
I thought of the previous thread
Regarding the new drinking game with early ridnour shots. He is so predictable.
Randolph's game is a complete mess
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 8:07 PM CST reply actions
He's trying WAY too hard...
he’s made a couple hustle plays, but it also means he’s over-agressively jacking up shots from everywhere, goaltending, and traveling.
AR is demonstrating that..
it is possible to regress
no...
I think someone could be tricked into giving us something for him, whereas Bonzi should not be in the league
is there anything called negative basketball iq?
that’s got to be the perfect way to describe anthony randolph
At least he didn't attend the J R Rider
social interaction camp.
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missing the electricity as well
Asistencia Ricky Rubio
I was thinking the new drinking game could be:
1) Darko hook shot
2) AR mid-range jump shot
3) Pek 3 second violation
Pek hasn't had a lane violation yet tonight.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:11 PM CST up reply actions
Hey, what about a CH T-shirt
…with the drinking game rules printed on it.
Maybe some of the players would see it and take it to heart.
And Stop-n-Pop gets a bit of revenue on the deal.
Could be a yearly thing. And then do a retro drinking game T-short for the 2010/2011 season, and regress year by year.
I’m gonna license this idea of SnP does not do it. All I’m asking for is a free CH baseball cap.
That's not a drinking game,
That’s a ticket to a long stay in detox!
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as long as the rookies play like this
you take it. although some d would be welcomed too.
The presence of Rubio and Barea was obvious and electric on Saturday.
Their absence is obvious and enervating tonight. Nowhere near as fun or effective.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:10 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
After all of J-Pete's lavish praise for Lee's length
that 0.4-second interview must have come as quite a surprise.
by I.M. Fletcher on Dec 21, 2011 8:13 PM CST up reply actions
Trade Luke now
I can see how the team plays when he is in the game. Dude shoots to damn much
I feel that Luke is not remotely the biggest problem.
But agree with the consensus he may be gone by the deadline.
Especially
if Lee keeps looking like he can capably play third string PG.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 8:20 PM CST up reply actions
4 FGAs isn't so bad
it’s just the penetration, spacing and ball movement aren’t there.
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 8:13 PM CST up reply actions
He could be a valuable change-of-pace sub for Rubio!
When Ricky’s in the offense moves and hums. Then Ridnour could come in to stop all that nonsense.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:14 PM CST up reply actions
I would rather play Lee
With lee we have someone that can play D against PG’s
by chuckd@79 on Dec 21, 2011 8:15 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Players
I would be fine with not seeing in the second half: AR, Bonzi.
Players I’d like to see more of: Lee, Williams, Wes, Beasley. Want to see if those guys can ‘turn it on’.
Coaching move I’d totally be on board with: Adelman telling the guys to screw the win and try to play the absolute best, lockdown defense they can for the entire second half, just to see what they can do.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 8:12 PM CST reply actions
The one bright thing is Lee's play tonite
otherwise I would catch up on all the backlog of historical reenactment literature I haven’t gotten to.
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Kahnceptual Performance Art
Just tuning in
didn’t miss much first half, huh?
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
AR is dreadful.
Not so fun without Rubio and Barea.
As a whole, we shot terribly.
Malcolm Lee is intriguing. Can handle the ball and penetrate.
I agree
I love the Spanish speaking back-court
They (Rubio and JJ) make things happen...
Not only do they score… their 13 (combined) assists… make other players shine!
Doesn't it
make you want to see what Lee would look like next to Rubio or Barea?
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 8:21 PM CST up reply actions
We'll get the chance... I'd be surprised if Adelman doesn't rotate them.
I don’t think we’ll see both play the whole game together
Not much scoring.
The play on the court has just kind of reinforced a lot of previous impressions.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:16 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks for the synopsis, comrades.
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
Darko hook, AR BBQ, Luke plodding, Beas 15-23 footers,
no not much.
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guys.. I have to say after watching the first half..
the Wolves are definitely not going to be 66-0. For what it is worth I am much more at peace with our pick going to New Orleans as opposed to LA.
Call me a pessimist but 64-2 is more realistic.
by LosAngelesTWolf on Dec 21, 2011 8:21 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks, Debbie Downer.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:22 PM CST up reply actions
MORE at peace?!?!?!
You’d rather have STERN own our pick?
We won’t get a call all season, not that we get much anyway.
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
I see your point..
but I couldn’t stomach the Clippers getting that pick for some reason.
oh.my.god.....
HIDEOUS
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
IMHO -- if you are gonna go camo for hoops jerseys
…at least make the colors day-glo.
I kinda like the camo pattern, but if you really want to go incognito near most hoops venues, nature colors won’t hide you.
It would have been funny
if he’d said, “You need to take some remedial math classes.”
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:21 PM CST up reply actions
Only caught a bit, but...
Johnson looks acceptable. He’s rebounding, playing D and hitting his shots.
Lee looks like a good 2 guard prospect. He’s fast, can dribble and is crafty.
Williams can shoot and he can travel.
AR looking lost.
Defense has been pretty bad. We’ve rebounded, but the Bucks have been able to get open looks on the third pass.
600 N First Ave "like a Pirate's cove".
I love
how Lee is deceptively floaty, for lack of a better way to put it.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 8:22 PM CST up reply actions
It's an advanced stat: floatiness.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:23 PM CST up reply actions
AR looking lost is being nice
I haven’t given up hope on him yet but he isn’t showing much from all of his reported offseason work so far
by Breaking Ankles on Dec 21, 2011 8:24 PM CST up reply actions
First half highlight for me
was Hobson immediately fouling Williams. I think maybe he resented getting posterized Saturday night.
"He was born pissed." - Poor Dick
Just looked at the boxscore
How in the #$%! did Randolph get the only + on the whole team?
"He was born pissed." - Poor Dick
If that's true...
than we know once and for all that +/- is an extremely flawed (and somewhat misleading) statistic.
Did anybody catch when the clips
destroyed the Lakers. That was some fun stuff
DARKOOOO
POLOOOO
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
Dunk it, Darko!
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
How about that high-low pass from Love to Darko?
Not great spacing, but that was pretty nonetheless.
DARKO!!!
with the world’s most awkward pick and roll. Still got the and1 though.
I'll admit it
I’m kinda liking this version of Darko. Offensive flow seems a bit smoother with him in, he play good enough defense, and he seems to be taking more shots at the rim.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 8:27 PM CST reply actions
I hate to say it...
But Mbah a Moute is owning Love so far.
I was going to comment on that
but I didn’t want to type that ridiculous name.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
Hehe.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
I believe that constitutes a menage-a-trois rather than a full orgy
by I.M. Fletcher on Dec 21, 2011 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
Wow, you busted out the accent aigu
You’re posting at a high level right now.
by I.M. Fletcher on Dec 21, 2011 8:34 PM CST up reply actions
That's what it takes every night in our league
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 8:35 PM CST up reply actions
That mark is the longest and most athletic of the accents
by I.M. Fletcher on Dec 21, 2011 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
Huge upside
Great articulation
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
you should see my circonflexe
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
Twolves are maintaining their defensive pressure
on the 3 pointers tonite%
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Woah. Darko worked for decent position and then passed out of the post!
For an open three by Luke!
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
Maybe Adelman is
The Darko whisperer? One can hope.
What i don't get is..
why would Beasley pass up an open 3 to take an open 2?
Marney Gellner: "Michael, how much is three points?"
by I.M. Fletcher on Dec 21, 2011 8:35 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Nice.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
that last play by beasley was very frustrating
wide open 3.. takes a dribble and then takes the lnog 2. what the hell?
What's really weird
is that I feel like the Wolves are really getting outplayed by the Bucks, or rather outexecuted, but they’re only down 2. Nice.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 8:32 PM CST reply actions
What a mess by Love getting that hoop
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 8:33 PM CST reply actions
Beas may need to wear a collar
that incentivizes him against mid-range jumpers.
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I think
a special ‘nut cup’ would be more effective. And discreet.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 8:34 PM CST up reply actions
maybe if we line the lane with skittles he will do what he is supposed to.
treat him like ET
by bsg007 on Dec 21, 2011 8:35 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
agreed.. shock him every time he takes a long 2..
either that or give him skittles every time he drives the ball and gets fouled
Its not a matter of volition
its a lack of ability to get better shots
Anyone know
why Tolliver isn’t playing tonight?
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 8:35 PM CST reply actions
he had tweeted
that he was in treatment for something. but i didn’t think it would keep him out
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
I was thinking
that maybe Adelman feels comfortable in knowing what he has in AT already.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 8:38 PM CST up reply actions
most likely a combination?
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
Someone must have a photo illustrating the outcome from a shock cup
show of hands, anyone?
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I really wanted the Wolves to throw money at Luc
while he as an RFA. BUt this was contingent on using Beasley or Wes plus whatever to get a scoring SG. Dude can defend at least 3, maybe 4 positions as well as anyone.
Perspective
Love, 12 points, 11 boards, 0 in +/-
Mbah a Moute, 7 points, 3 boards, 0 in +/-
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 8:37 PM CST reply actions
Our coach...
Is speaking to the ref, and is apparently aggrieved. What is that? I don’t recognize it…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
That's what you need to do, Beasley!
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
Went to the rack for a layup.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:42 PM CST up reply actions
FWIW
this game reminds me of a classic Adelman game. Sometimes his team doesn’t look like they’re playing that well, yet by the third quarter you check the scoreboard and are shocked to find that they’re within a possession. What?! I remember going to the Houston game last year and this was the case. I thought for sure the Wolves were beating them, but they weren’t. Right now we’re tied and I feel like we’re not playing that well.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 8:40 PM CST reply actions
Darko passes out of the post again!
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
Tangent
why doesn’t sbnation just create a chatroom app? this thread shit is ridiculously unnecessary
by Dr_Defecate on Dec 21, 2011 8:41 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
a/s/l?
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:43 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Waiting for PD witticism
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
I gave the writing staff
the rest of the week off.
As promised, since they resumed playing NBA basketball, I have resumed watching NBA basketball.
Kind of you
but I highly doubt that, since puberty at least, your staff has rarely, if ever, had a week off.
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
by uncle rico on Dec 21, 2011 9:54 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
They are being kind to those of us who type
as a non-contact sport. Trust me, speedtyping is not a skill for me.
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Haha
Shows how much attention I am paying. When did he come out, I saw him get a board not three minutes ago. Who is on Mbah a Moute (sp?) now?
Beasley
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 8:43 PM CST up reply actions
About then
he somehow took the foul (his fourth) on the bogut spin move travel
He isn't in the game
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 8:42 PM CST up reply actions
Jennings
is no where near the passer that Rubio is. Given they both shoot about the same, I’m not that impressed with Jennings anymore.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 8:42 PM CST reply actions
Ya
Luke must have thought this was charades night. First he tries to do the Ricky behind the back dribble thing. Now he’s trying to pull a CP3 pull up jumper thing.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 8:44 PM CST up reply actions
He's a very good backup.
And mid-range jumpers are layups for him, especially from the baseline. And he knocks down all open threes on ball rotation. Yes, he keps the ball too much on the fast break, but overall, he would be considered a “good PG”.
True, but he's been put in a couple of bad situations the last few possessions with ball stopage
Then having to try to bail them out from the periemter
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 8:45 PM CST up reply actions
Luke is not a + pg
He’s OK as a passer. Can shoot sometimes. Not too great at driving though.
Just OK. Need a plus PG to win. Rubio might be that.
by ChicagoViking on Dec 21, 2011 8:45 PM CST up reply actions
Can shoot sometimes? Dude was one of the best shooters in the league last year.
This crap has got to stop. Luke was the fourth best three point shooter in the league.
He shot .440 from three. He is a good point. Great back-up. mediocre starter.
I love Ricky too, but this is not girlfriends. Liking Ricky does not mean we should negate how solid Ridnour is.
by Tollysnipes on Dec 22, 2011 2:16 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I personally think he's a great shooting 2 guard in a PGs body
If Rubio can cover 2s I wouldn’t mind seeing a Rubio/Luke backcourt pairing.
I'm pretty sure
Mbah a Moute has never had a shooting game like this. If he’s added offense in the offseason, the Bucks stole him with his new contract.
I think it was his first touch.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:46 PM CST up reply actions
Lee with the penetration!
Drwaing fouls? What is that?
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
Not dribbling off his foot!
Impressive.
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
by uncle rico on Dec 21, 2011 8:47 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
our 2nd rounder
would’ve been our best PG last year…
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
The PG upgrade is the #2 biggest Wolves development
After replacing Rambis with Adelman….. of course
by ChicagoViking on Dec 21, 2011 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
Very true
Actual perimeter defense, ball handling, penetration and dishing? Weirdness.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
So hot right now.
And yes, I’ve used that line twice tonight. I think I need more beer.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
is using paris hilton phrases a sign you need more beer or less?
"My love for Jerry Kill knows no bounds." - Jeffrick
by TheEvilProfessor on Dec 22, 2011 6:21 AM CST up reply actions
Bernie is ready to blow his cork
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
Beasely not on
Taking some wild shots, not hitting…. Still our #2 best player
Or did you mean #2 pick?
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
Oh geez. Not sure I want to go there.
I am not ready to say he has already been unseated by Rubio or Barea.
Merely that if he plays erratically, he soon will be.
Then, who?
Rubio — too soon to tell. I like him, though
DWill — same as Rubio, too early
Beasely is second-best Wolf behind Love.
by ChicagoViking on Dec 21, 2011 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
Well, that was an entertaining quarter
Not sure how we’re still only down by one point though.
Bucks are 9-20 at the line.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
Game recap thus far
1st quarter: Wolves -3 points
2nd quarter: Wolves -2 points
3rd quarter: Wolves +3 points
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 8:48 PM CST reply actions
Now we just need
a POBO/GM who does, too
by HowManyFoulsOnShaq? on Dec 21, 2011 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
You can say that after seeing Lee play?
Doing the rockslide down the board, picking up cash and a pick each time, and landing Lee? Thus generating the cash to buy out Ramboid…
That was some general management.
What's the deal?
No Pek so far since the first quarter. I thought he was playing pretty well.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
nor DWill?
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
Darko's playing better
600 N First Ave "like a Pirate's cove".
I like Darko's game so far
Just solid. Not trying to shoot a lot, seems to be looking for open shooters more than baby hooks, and that is a good thing.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
I think they are saving his fouls for
The last 30 seconds.
Timberwolves 2011:
Kahnceptual Performance Art
Wolves staying in it by playing great free throw defense
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 8:50 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
rick definitely does not care about winning this game..
bonzi and AR back in
Pek it.
I’d like to see a bit more of him and I am not a Darko backer but he has played well tonight for the most part because he is passing instead of shooting bad shots
by Breaking Ankles on Dec 21, 2011 8:51 PM CST reply actions
randolph, yikes
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 8:52 PM CST reply actions
AR, 15th man?
Be great to get anything, a 2nd rounder, for him….
Eep.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
Yuck.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 8:56 PM CST up reply actions
Lee with the steal!
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
sub JJ for Lee
and that’s probably your close out, 4th quarter team
by ChicagoViking on Dec 21, 2011 8:56 PM CST up reply actions
From *this* organization?
It is tough to argue that he doesn’t deserve a look until at least the trade deadline …
finally a little life from AR...
at least a couple of signs he has a brain..
Still brainless...
Broken clock is right twice a day…and all that.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Lee
I was pretty pissed that we dealt Mirotic and thought that we wouldn’t be able to break in 3 rookies, but I think we’re going to have 3 rookies in the rotation.
Seriously though
I take our roster over this scrap heap Buck team any day of the week
Umm.. Yes
With Rambis, we would still be worse. With Adelman, we really should have a better record than Bucks end of season
by ChicagoViking on Dec 21, 2011 8:59 PM CST up reply actions
18 TOs
not good. But, hey, it’s preseason. Wait, the end of preseason.
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
And Anthony Randolph...
Apparently has 19 of them…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
change from rambis
you get the sense everyone is trying to impress RA
AR has done some good things, but he's mostly a train wreck tonight.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
Adelman looks pissed
Joe Mauer grounded out to second
Bill Smith - Buy high, Hold high, Sell for a bag of chips
I prefer a bottle in front of me
to a frontal lobotomy.
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
I think you are overstating..
how much his brain weighed
Oooh. 18 turnovers.
4 for Lee.
3 each for AntRand and D-Will.
2 for Love and Luke.
1 for Beas, Pek, Ellington and Bonzi,
0 for Darko :).
Fifteen minutes for Bonzi Wells?
Really?
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
Seriously Lee has to be a steal at 43rd pick!!
by Souvik Roy Chowdhury on Dec 21, 2011 9:05 PM CST reply actions
He looks legit.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 9:05 PM CST up reply actions
is that a serious question?
Of course we are!!
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
And then he picks Luke's pocket.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 9:06 PM CST up reply actions
a little overboard with that statement
Joe Mauer grounded out to second
Bill Smith - Buy high, Hold high, Sell for a bag of chips
I HATE YOU LUKEEEEE
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
God
how long have we been stuck at 71.
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
Luke pats his chest and says, "coach, that's my fault"
No SHIT Captain Obvious
Ummm....
Lots of teacheable moments for Adelman. I am out…
RA is testing his "game closers"
And Luke and Beas are kinda failing right now.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Let's be fair
they’ve been kinda failing all game.
Byt this is when it matters...
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Rush River Winter Warmer is the nitecap
Has enough malt, but overspiced and has a root beer aftertaste I’m not hrilled with.
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They brew some good ales
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
Meanwhile....
Ricky Rubio’s sipping margaritas with 14 playmates
Speaking of women...
Isn’t Barea with a Miss Universe?
by MychalShannon1 on Dec 21, 2011 9:11 PM CST up reply actions
Cue "Yakety Sax."
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
Only Mal Lee gets a passing grade for this one
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 9:10 PM CST reply actions
Barely
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 9:12 PM CST up reply actions
True
and he’s actually efforting late, so I’ll bump him up
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
I think Beasley needs to meditate or do some yoga before each game.
He needs to, like, get centered. Too much frenetic energy.
Well, played .500 for the preseason
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
Well, duh
they miss Rubio and Barea. Profound.
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
Probably almost as much as the fans miss them.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 9:13 PM CST up reply actions
It would be nice to be in the penalty more often this year
not terribly likely but nice
When Jim Pete is questioning your decision making
you are making bad decisions
Give him credit
but it’s the Bucks. In the preseason.
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
I'd like some overtime
now that we have some energy.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
and I can enjoy Bernie during the game.
Should be chilled now.
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
Somehow I missed what happened--it was 84-80 Bucks ball
What happened? Anyone?
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 9:17 PM CST reply actions
Ridnour steal
Love three, another steal, Beasley fouled 2 free throws
Joe Mauer grounded out to second
Bill Smith - Buy high, Hold high, Sell for a bag of chips
Long 3 by Love.
In bound pass picked off…. by Luke (I think)?
Beasley fouled driving to basket and makes both FTs.
Thanks, Yeah, I caught the Beas play, but missed the whole Love 3 sequence
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 9:20 PM CST up reply actions
OK...
Get Beas the F@ck off the floor. Why he was ever in last year is beyond me. Let’s see what RA does.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
In these last second situations///
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
To clarify
In these last second situations, Beas should not be on the floor on defense. Noticed RA had him out there…
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
Yes, he did!
600 N First Ave "like a Pirate's cove".
It took me a while to say this...
Kevin Love is as max contract guy.
by Timberwolf i.e. Albatross on Dec 21, 2011 9:18 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Don't anyone tell me that he's not a top 15 player in this league
…and could be even better this year.
by Rascal Flatts on Dec 21, 2011 9:18 PM CST up reply actions
How'd we just win that one?
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
Or
how did the Bucks just lose that game?
Not complaining though
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
On the Bucks' side, it was the free throws.
Nine of twenty-three? That’s not good.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 9:22 PM CST up reply actions
please God
let us not now start the season 0-8
by dontbesomean youngfella on Dec 21, 2011 9:19 PM CST reply actions
You know what Lee performed like tonight?
Anthony Randolph’s potential realized.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 9:19 PM CST reply actions
Chill with the Leegasms
yall gonna curse this kid
Sorry
something had to satisfy my Rubi-boner.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 9:21 PM CST up reply actions
Yep. That and 22 points on 10 shots
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 9:20 PM CST up reply actions
You said it there.
Also, even though beastly stunk he only took 13 shots in 30 min. Last year we would have seen him take 20+ attempts on his off nights
by Timberwolf i.e. Albatross on Dec 21, 2011 9:22 PM CST up reply actions
Definitely. Stone cold killer with that late three, and his free throws throughout.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 9:21 PM CST up reply actions
he's kinda carrying himself differently
don’t you think?
by dontbesomean youngfella on Dec 21, 2011 9:21 PM CST up reply actions
There was an AP article recently
of how he’s become a changed man, had some personal issues with some his immediate family but it’s all good now.
Joe Mauer grounded out to second
Bill Smith - Buy high, Hold high, Sell for a bag of chips
I'm with you.
Did you read that SI article (from today, I think?). Alluded to some other things about his transformative summer. I think he worked on more than just his body this summer. Pretty great :).
whatever it is
I like it. Others will pick up on that, rally around it.
by dontbesomean youngfella on Dec 21, 2011 9:25 PM CST up reply actions
Love's beard is turrible.
Looks like he has the mange.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
I kinda like it.
Manly. My preference for this is why I am (somewhat) immune to the charms of Spanish Jesus.
Better than the gout
that stuff is going around these days.
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
I hear
you have to carry it around in a huge glass vial in your man purse
klove brought it back single handedly
Asistencia Ricky Rubio
Drew 5 free throws late, then the 3
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 9:21 PM CST up reply actions
K-Love
22 pts on 10 shots. Man I love that.
K Love might really be a top-10 player if he keeps up this level
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I hope so
He won the game for the wolves. I think love is a better player than I thought. He moves around a lot better on D. I have to say he was the man
by chuckd@79 on Dec 21, 2011 9:24 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
It warms me
to see you make that concession. Truly.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 9:25 PM CST up reply actions
yeah he's moved up to the 2nd best player on a championship team
Reduce turnovers, reduce personal fouls, shoot better, win.
Well, the Wolves are going to be a championship team and I don't see anyone
better than him on this team right now, so I’m going to have to say that you’re wrong, sir
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by TimAllen on Dec 21, 2011 9:28 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
TA gets a cigar from Cuba
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
Who needs a Cigar from Cuba
when we have Darko?
Cant believe
some people actually thought Pau Gasol was a better player than Kevin Love.
True story
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by TimAllen on Dec 21, 2011 9:23 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Don't know about that
It’s arguable that Love has outperformed Pau over their first three years. Pau had more minutes, but otherwise Love looks as good or better than Pau.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 9:26 PM CST up reply actions
look at the quality of that memphis team
and then look at the records of those two teams.
pau was the better player.
I was joking. But I'll let the man with the tasteful name argue this point with you
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by TimAllen on Dec 21, 2011 9:28 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm just saying
that Love ain’t no slouch. Neither is Pau. If you look at Pau’s career, it really only went through the stratosphere once he was paired with Kobe.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 9:29 PM CST up reply actions
yes, but k-love still hasn't gotten to the troposphere (making the playoffs)
so i think he is still ahead by a somewhat narrow margin
I didnt say he was the more successful player
Kevin Love’s post game is amazing because of his amazing sense of balance, and the defense must guard him tightly at the three point line because of his great shooting touch.
I guess Gasol has the better career so far, but if you had to pick a player right now to win as a franchise, you gotta go with Love. He’s the better player right now.
He’s already one of the best ever at rebounding the ball in the history of the nba.
i disagree
i think pau’d get this team further this year. k-love will get this team further this decade (assuming he resigns).
That
is ridiculous. We’ll see how far Pau gets the Lakers this year.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 9:30 PM CST up reply actions
are you implying
the lakers won’t have a better record than the wolves? or that the lakers won’t win the title?
I'm implying
that Love will do more to make this season a success for his team than Pau will do for his. Of course, expectations are everything, but you’re calling Pau a top ten player and the Lakers should be a top WCF team. Love is performing better and better – we just have to see if, like tonight, he can seal more wins for us.
Can’t wait to put some games in the book so I can stop speculating.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 9:39 PM CST up reply actions
If you traded Pau for Love right now. . .
would the Lakers win more games this year?
heresy
Don’t even get the Lakers fanboys started. It will end up on twitter, then Love will see it, blech.
"It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future." -- Yogi Berra
by Wile E Coyote on Dec 22, 2011 8:01 AM CST up reply actions
Hmm
I would agree that the lakers are going to get further than the wolves, but I believe its going to be Kobe who steps up big this year. Supposedly he’s feeling much better about his knee which he claimed prevented him from practicing in consecutive days, running track, and “jumping”. Pretty scary statement when Kobe still played lights out last year.
Now lets not get crazy
Gasol has a better post game. and the fact that he is 7 ft he is a better defender. But love is a better rebounder
i like pau better, i'm not blind to the facts
k-love can be better than pau this season (i think he won’t, but i admit the possibility exists), but right now, not there yet. pau started last year as an mvp candidate for like 3 months, some people only remember the playoffs and that’s misleading.
Agree
If love can develop more post moves then I say he has chance to be better than Pau
the funny thing is, that he will better than pau
no matter if he tries or not, it’s a matter of time.
just like eric gordon will be better than kobe and ricky rubio will be better than steve nash
And I will be better than Oscar Roberston
You can't dust for vomit.
by twinstalker on Dec 22, 2011 12:30 AM CST up reply actions
I do agree Gasol has one of the best post games in the NBA
But i think KLove is going to overtake him in that aspect this year. Kevin Love is so smart about how to use his body to take an open turnaround. Also by his rebounding, he knows how to use balance and weight against his opponents very effectly. Today he showed very quick footwork, exposing slower defenders caught anticipating him to go a certain way.
I just think KLove has a much better feel for the game than not only Gasol, but also players except a very few.
feel for the game?
that’s a rather subjective term don’t you think? because i think just the opposite.
gasol is a better passer, has better court vision, has better counter moves and knows when to use them better. all of those things in my opinion account to “having a better feel for the game”. but as i said, you may think that means something completely different.
you also talk exclusively about one side of the ball (curiously enough, the one k-love excels at at the moment (english is not my first language so i don’t really know if you can use two “at” in a row like that lol).
Why all the pointless arguing about who is better
Gasol doesn’t play here. Won’t be playing here. Love does. That’s what matters. They are different players, anyway. Let’s just admit that Love won us a game we otherwise did not deserve to win. He was the only Wolf who played reasonably well. The Bucks were no better. I would say Jennings was their only consistently good player tonight. Jackson started out aggressively. Luc had some good moments. But both of them disappeared a bit later. It was anything but a thing of beauty.
by ogishkemuncie on Dec 21, 2011 10:55 PM CST up reply actions
I'll say it for you, Tim
Lee had a decent game I thought, meaning the rest of the team sucked eggs. They were so bad, the worst!
I know you can’t say that.
You can't dust for vomit.
by twinstalker on Dec 22, 2011 12:33 AM CST up reply actions
Hell no
I like that fact he can MOVE now.
by chuckd@79 on Dec 21, 2011 9:26 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Ha!
(I thought we were done talking about that pick?)
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 22, 2011 1:39 AM CST up reply actions
Last night I bounced back and forth a little bit between the Wolves game and the Heat vs. Orlando on NBATV, and the commentating tandem was Marv Albert and Mike Fratello. Fratello must have had a stroke before the game, or something, because he was citing Mike Miller and EDDY CURRY as “more help” the Heat will be getting this season.
Even Marv was like, whoa whoa whoa.
$94 million is not max
It’s only max for guys like Derrick Rose. I think Love’s max is at $83 million.
You can't dust for vomit.
by twinstalker on Dec 22, 2011 12:35 AM CST up reply actions
Helps that the Bucks went 9-23 from the line
Still, 22 TOs and lousy shooting and they pull it out.
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 9:22 PM CST reply actions
Weirdest stat line of the night for me
Michael Beasley, 4-13 shooting, 2 boards, 2 TOs, +10 in +/- to lead the team.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 9:23 PM CST reply actions
+/- is an overrated statistic
Joe Mauer grounded out to second
Bill Smith - Buy high, Hold high, Sell for a bag of chips
I think it's a solid data point when viewed over a lengthy period of time
by Rascal Flatts on Dec 21, 2011 9:25 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, whenever I look at that stat
I go to 82games and look at 3 or 4 seasons (if the guy’s been around long enough). And it’s especially interesting with guys that have changed teams. If you are putting up net +’s over a few years with more than one team, you’re doing something right.
by Rascal Flatts on Dec 21, 2011 9:30 PM CST up reply actions
Yepper
I’ll be in town for the holidays and going with my fam. Should be fun.
by Rascal Flatts on Dec 21, 2011 9:24 PM CST up reply actions
Wish I could be there...
Gotta wait until 1/20 when the Wolves are here against the Clips..
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by LosAngelesTWolf on Dec 21, 2011 9:27 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe you can catch a Braves game over the holidays
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
So anyone think there will be a free throw drill in Milwaukee tomorrow?
600 N First Ave "like a Pirate's cove".
Maybe tonight.
Skiles always looks pissed, but he’s probably spitting lava right now.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 9:26 PM CST up reply actions
no need
it’s better to try and go for a full-court pass than shooting free throws anyway.
Wild vs Wolves
A few weeks ago who could have thought that the Wolves would be picking off Wild fans.
by fanslaststand on Dec 21, 2011 9:26 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Honestly
Its never happened. Ever shoot hoops with a hockey player? They have nothing but contempt for the game, basically.
by fanslaststand on Dec 21, 2011 9:35 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I dunno
Only 700 comments tonight? Enthusiasm is sliding fast and it shows. I think we saw the Tinkerbell effect tonight, but thank God Kevin Love clapped harder than all the fans in Canishoopusville.
Or something like that.
"He was born pissed." - Poor Dick
he was too busy
making scandanavian women endlessly swoon
It occurred to me earlier today
that there have been a lot of men posting starry-eyed comments about Rubio. I think these next few seasons are going to be . . . interesting.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 9:35 PM CST up reply actions
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by TimAllen on Dec 21, 2011 9:36 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
He's playing for our team
whatever that means.
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
That makes me a sad panda
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
Posting on a wireless fondleslab
is not a pleasant experience when posts start flooding in, have I missed anything since we were down 84 to 80?
Timberwolves 2011:
Kahnceptual Performance Art
Yep.
I’ll tell you if you fondle my slab
It is a little swollen
don’t mind the odor
There must be a good
gastro-enterologist comeback for that, but I’m really shitty at remembering that kind of joke.
Timberwolves 2011:
Kahnceptual Performance Art
Whats the German word for constipation?
Farfrumpoopin
Looking at their names
Such a display seems like no “accident.”
Gary, you didn't kill your brother. Those gorillas did.
I only caught him in the second half...
but all I was hoping for was an improvement over Wayne, and he looks like he could be that guy…
Rubio taking Flynn’s minutes
Lee taking Wayne’s minutes
D-Will taking Pek/Darko’s minutes by sliding Love to the 5
moving in the right direction, people
by LosAngelesTWolf on Dec 21, 2011 9:32 PM CST up reply actions
I'm not entirely sure that Williams is going to be in the rotation right away
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 9:33 PM CST up reply actions
I bet he plays 10-15 per night
He’s looked very good on offense and on this team can defend PFs.
Jonny Flynn
17 minutes, +5, 3 pts, 6 assists, 1 TO
The Rambis effect seems more and more real daily.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 9:40 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
I'd like him to do well.
Seemed like a nice kid.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 9:46 PM CST up reply actions
I think
McHale will be a pretty good coach for him.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 9:53 PM CST up reply actions
Think it is more likely that having a hip with full mobility will help him more than the change of scenery
it may never fix his decision making but last year he had no chance physically either.
by Ailuridae on Dec 21, 2011 10:14 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Rubio pretty excited on Twitter
At least he was watching the game
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 9:32 PM CST reply actions
EiM, I really hope there is a moment this season...
that drives you to unbridled enthusiasm and joy :).
Until then, I appreciate your realism and circumspection.
I hope so too
I went to law school; I read the fine print.
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 9:38 PM CST up reply actions
I like optimistic people, but I prefer to be pessimistic myself
Misanthropy is my middle name.
The Wolves are like the worst meal you've ever had--terrible while you're eating it and even worse later.
by Eric in Madison on Dec 21, 2011 9:44 PM CST up reply actions
Every day I'm shufflin'.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 9:38 PM CST up reply actions
I read that as "Party Rick Adelman"
And got too excited at what gif that might entail.
Preseason, yeah yeah.
That D with 1:25 left down 9 was masterful. My heart is racing like the first time I was about to bone a lady…and this is a Preseason game. Rick Adelman, you have my full attention, sir.
And most of my boner.
One does not "bone a lady."
One bones a strumpet. One marries a lady and then suffers sexual repression.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 9:52 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Thanks.
I don’t get too many opportunities to break that one out.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 9:56 PM CST up reply actions
The word strumpet is tied
with “trollop” for best word to describe a lady of disrepute.
Gary, you didn't kill your brother. Those gorillas did.
Hahaha, I digress
But back to the game I obviously had on delayed DVR and just finished.
But the fact that they squeeked out a game without two players who should end up being playmakers for them to me means these kids know how to get up…and now they have the type of coach that can put them in the position to win a close one instead of shitting the bed like they did to start last year.
Also…Malcolm Lee…yes please. More of what he’s having.
Perhaps
this is Love’s opening salvo that he might be able to carry a team down the stretch.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 9:59 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
"Tastefully Lewd."
Isn’t that a Pink Floyd song?
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 9:57 PM CST up reply actions
There's a seniors version of it called
comfortably glum…
Timberwolves 2011:
Kahnceptual Performance Art
Houston's rally just fell short
and they lost to San Antonio. That could have been us. Flynn had 8 pts and 6 assists, Thabeet 3 boards and two blocks.
"He was born pissed." - Poor Dick
Only one turnover for Jonny, too.
"Of what use is a philosopher who does not hurt anybody's feelings?" -Diogenes of Sinope
by Cynical Jason on Dec 21, 2011 9:59 PM CST up reply actions
I'm telling you
Kahn’s worst decision may have been Rambis. It’ll be interesting to follow Jonny’s season this year and see what happens.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 10:00 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I'd like to make it known once again that I was firmly in the Mark Jackson camp
when that hire was made. =)
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I can't find the link now, but I read an article earlier this year...
…where Jackson sounded like he was saying God was basically supporting him and other Christians to win and make money. And he said it in a rather off-putting way.
He struck me as the kind of Christian who has doves and dollar signs interwoven in the background of their fundraising stationery. That was a memory of mine when I was a kid going to a Methodist church in Eau Claire.
In short, he struck me as arrogant, short-sighted and close-minded. Pretty nasty combo.
Are sure you're not thinking
of “Michael” Jackson?
As promised, since they resumed playing NBA basketball, I have resumed watching NBA basketball.
I'll take two years of Rambis
If we end up with Adelman.
:-)
Too early to tell
but Rambis certainly didn’t help matters.
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
Although I agree
I can’t be too mad given the current state of things. Had Flynn been better, we might not have signed Barea (who is basically Flynn’s absolute best case scenario). Had Coach Not-Rambis been adequate, we might not have had a vacancy to fill with Adelman. There’s no sugarcoating how bad the last two seasons were (2009-10 especially), but being so abysmal did create some nice opportunities for us this summer (D-Will is also part of that, obviously).
I love DeAndre Jordon
Would love him on our team instead of Pek.
A couple of comparisons
First game: 14 TOs, 22 assists
Second game: 22 TOs, 19 assists
First game: 5 TOs between Rubio, Barea, and Ridnour
Second game: 8 TOs between Luke and Lee (7 between those two), and Ellington
What I saw tonight were a lot of passes that either simply not handled very well or just never should’ve been made. Many of them seemed fairly correctable – just bad decisions. I am hopeful that TOs will slowly edge down as guys get more comfortable in their roles and with each other.
by Dr. Wolfenstein on Dec 21, 2011 10:16 PM CST reply actions
Ridnour
Seemed a little rusty both nights. Both his passing and pull up J’s aren’t quite as solid as last year. I know he had a rough off season but seems like a more limited role (not 31 min) will be best. Also it was the first road game and we saw some true colors of the offense as you said, guys are getting more comfortable in their roles.
by Jordan Seiffert on Dec 21, 2011 10:52 PM CST up reply actions
I'm surprised no one's mentioned this
but we just tied for first for the NBA 2011 preseason.
Yay us!
"He was born pissed." - Poor Dick
Movement
What does everyone think of the new offense Adelman is using with our young pups?
To me the movement was so much better. Seems like everyone feels alot more comfortable with it, especially the wings (Wes looked alot more comfortable).
Any thoughts?
I liked the last two minutes of the game..
Not a whole lot before that. A lot of blown plays, Luke playing like Jonny Flynn out there.. AR and Lee taking shots every time they touched the ball. Seemed to be a lot less ball movement, definitely can contribute that to the lack of Barea and Rubio though.
Love played awesome of course, and I felt that our guys were putting up hands in faces and contesting shots actually; something I didn’t get to see a lot of last year.
Beasley looks like he will remain our inconsistent 30 points one night, 8 points the next game.
I’m extremely disappointed in not seeing more of Williams out there tonight, when Beas is playing the way he was playing I think we should of been treated to some Williams. He played maybe.. what.. 12 mins tonight? Maybe 10? Didn’t seem like a lot, definitely nothing to get himself into any kind of groove.
All in all I was happy, I got really excited and clearly I couldn’t say that about the way we played any games in our last 15 the previous season. Heres hoping we can beat the Bucks the 2nd game of the season when it actually matters.
Assuming relatively good health
I think the 9 man rotation should be Rubio, JJ, Lee, Johnson, Beasley, Williams, Love, Tolliver, Darko. Spot minutes for Luke/Pek/Ellington/AR. More minutes for that top 9 will help cut down some on the wasted plays.
Will probably change if/when Miller (Adelman favorite) & Webster return.
"It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future." -- Yogi Berra
Funny thing, the team that could potentially have interest in Luke & AR
is the Lakers (assuming they are in the playoff hunt). Not sure they have anything of interest to us, though, and they can’t just absorb the salary.
Bobcats are a total mess this year. Wonder if Jordan is delusional enough to trade a pick for some help?
"It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future." -- Yogi Berra
by Wile E Coyote on Dec 22, 2011 12:10 AM CST up reply actions
Strike that - they have a big exception for Odom
I assume they are saving that for Howard, but if not …
"It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future." -- Yogi Berra
by Wile E Coyote on Dec 22, 2011 12:10 AM CST up reply actions
I stll think we'd have to include Beas
But I am pretty confident that LR, AR and B Easy could solicit someone like mayo and a future protected 1 from a strong team that just needs some depth, length and scoring. Hai Memphis.
But we REALLY need to see Anthony do something spectacular in the first few weeks besides hucking up any shot he sees.
You'd give up Ridnour and Beasley for Mayo?
I’d rather have Beasley, even with the position duplication. Mayo is a pretty small and inefficient SG.
I think you are right in the general sense of those three having the potential to bring back a starting level SG though.
At this point I’d be more interested in including Wes though, not Beasley. Beasley looks ready to kick some a$$ this year. Wes looks tentative and invisible.
"It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future." -- Yogi Berra
by Wile E Coyote on Dec 22, 2011 8:06 AM CST up reply actions
I am agog...
Every time I look at that Lakers roster. Looks even worse with Kobe on the bench in street clothes.
And yes, I meant Agog.
It excites me to think the Lakers are going to be a mediocre mess this year.
Interesting box score
Everyone but Ellington, Wells, and Randolph had at least 1 steal. Signs of a more aggressive team? Of course the inverse is that everyone but Darko turned it over…
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