If you couldn't compute the Denver game....
by Oceanary on Feb 22, 2012 9:52 PM CST
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So we'll just say it. Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio sucked tonight. Love scored 10 points on 3-14 shooting. Rubio had 6 turnover and went 1-6 on his free throws.
But hey, the Wolves still won, scoring 36 fourth quarter points behind the NBA's new super trio of....Derrick Williams, Luke Ridnour, and JJ Barea!
Yeah. Compute that.
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There was no game until that point
The first 40 minutes were a TWolves clinic in how to not make baskets
Missed most of the 4th quarter, checked Twitter, Wolves within one
Congrats to Luke! It felt great watching him and AT and Webster embrace right after, especially considering the tough times they’ve been going through this season. I have no idea how we pulled it out (looks like the jazz fans think the refs screwed them), but that was awesome.
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+1
Props to Luke (& JJ, who had some bad moments earlier). Luke is, I feel, the most under appreciated Wolf on this site.
by ogishkemuncie on Feb 22, 2012 10:44 PM CST up reply actions
I am patiently waiting for LP
to get this game archived. I want to watch the 4th qtr again.
I too am a lone wolfpack.
How long do they usually take to archive?
I've got good judgement from experience and experience from bad judgement.
by ArchAngel79 on Feb 22, 2012 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
great idea
ima do the same
Bags playing basketball with all my friends
by Bob Mcflallergy on Feb 22, 2012 10:20 PM CST up reply actions
When you are emotionly invested in this team, and get so high and so low each game, sometimes you have to reflect how great it is to have a real coach. It makes such a difference.
October 21, 1990 The Best Day in Minnesota Timberwolves History
It really is amazing. I can't believe we ended up with a coach of Adelman's pedigree.
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 10:03 PM CST up reply actions
So true
He sees so many things happening on the floor, both good and bad. Things that Rambis – god bless him – couldn’t catch because he didn’t have the experience.
He also is doing a great job of keeping everyone fresh and relatively healthy.
by MikeFetters on Feb 22, 2012 10:08 PM CST up reply actions
Been wondering when someone would track plays from timeouts this year.
I haven’t seen a game in like two weeks, but this seems like a natural thing.
For example, the other day when Love sank the free throws to win, that was off a play that looked like the one that beat the Clippers, only Adelman changed it up.
How often do the Wolves get their (acts) together out of stoppages? How does that compare to last season’s 0% rate?
The last thing we want to do is take long twos. It's still on our list, though.
I haven't seen too many fading threes by a well covered Beasley/Luke for the win
The Clipper play was by far my favorite though. Rubio and another small guy (Luke?) set an NFL wedge-style pick on basically the entire painted area. Jordan realizes too late that his man, Love, is about 3 feet behind the 3 point line. As he struggles to get past the wall Love drains it. Poetry, and a hearty ‘good job’ to little guys trying to hold picks against guys that outweigh them by 50+ pounds.
"It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future." -- Yogi Berra
by Wile E Coyote on Feb 23, 2012 1:45 PM CST up reply actions
That was Rubio and Wayne.
Wayne was maybe the most excited human alive after that shot went in.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 23, 2012 1:49 PM CST up reply actions
Don't forget
Luke’s highstepping celebration. Purty excited.
I only ever want the Wolves to draft 5th.
@BrettAhlgren
by BrettAhlgren on Feb 23, 2012 2:03 PM CST up reply actions
Love does not seem pumped about the win during the post game interview
hope it’s because he knew he played bad
for me to poop on
He seemed out of it before the game in interviews too. I told my brother that Love was going to have a horrible game based off his interview. Guess I was right.
by nchillsdale on Feb 22, 2012 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
They even mentioned it on the SLC Dunk site,
but Love looked sick. Like “having the flu” sick.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:21 PM CST up reply actions
sounds like he's injury prone
trade him while his value is high
maybe get david lee?
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 10:22 PM CST up reply actions
Your sig helped
"David Kahn doesn't like it, so I'm going to keep it." - Kevin Love on growing his beard.
The Utah feed showed a closeup of Love
on the bench in the 1st, pulling his head out of a towel, and the announcers (two insufferable blowhard homers) commented on him looking ragged. And he did. One made a commnet about how you cauldn’t have him play all those minutes. The other had some comment about having Milsapitis, continuing their running commentary about how Milsap routinely dominates Love. Major point was that Love did look flu-ridden.
They were terrible
They mentioned Love being late to come out of the locker room for the game and went into saying how he leads the league in minutes. They were almost intolerably bad.
His eyes were glassy as hell postgame interview.
Must be sick/tired as fuck
"Wes Johnson is quite possibly the worst player in the NBA" - Everyone
by AndrePatterson on Feb 22, 2012 10:21 PM CST up reply actions
Perhaps brown bottle flu.
I've changed my sig. The Wolves are now like a reasonably decent meal.
by Eric in Madison on Feb 22, 2012 10:32 PM CST up reply actions
He looked just completely out of it and exhausted the whole game.
Something had to have been wrong. Can’t believe they won that one with he and Ricky playing so badly.
Zach Harper on ESPN's DDL
said he was sick with the flu.
So let me get this straight
Our Big 3 of Love, Pek & Unicorn went a combined 8 of 32 from the field.
We were down by as many as 18.
But a late, furious Barea-led comback capped off with a Ridnour buzzer-beating floater resulted in a victory?
Damn right I can’t compute that, but I sure do like it!
Lol for a Dthrill fan
this was a chance to get some breathing room.
Thank god that was a rough stretch of basketball for the young man
I don't know what an art house is, I don't know what goes on in an art house, I have never been in an art house, and I can't imagine it's any place I ever want to be.
Have to give props to the Lion.
He had some time outside of his cage tonight and he produced. If he can keep doing that, maybe he can give Love some substantial rest time.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:22 PM CST up reply actions
Lion has shown this year that he is a killer defender and bring nice energy on the defensive end
If he could start knocking down the 3 like he did at the start of the year that would be great
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 10:26 PM CST up reply actions
Yikes, killer defender?
Have we forgotten Al Harrington using him like a turnstile last night?
I've changed my sig. The Wolves are now like a reasonably decent meal.
by Eric in Madison on Feb 22, 2012 10:28 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Should have said 'nice shotblocker for a rookie PF'
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 10:28 PM CST up reply actions
the 3 is the key to his everything
if he can hit 35% or higher in his career from three’s he has a chance to score a freaking hell of a ton of points. If he can’t hit a productive amount of three’s he is probably going to be a fairly pedestrian PF because he isn’t overly big.
the 3 allows him to set his defenders up and open the lane. it helps develop the rest of his game.
I don't know what an art house is, I don't know what goes on in an art house, I have never been in an art house, and I can't imagine it's any place I ever want to be.
by VoodooMagic on Feb 22, 2012 10:29 PM CST up reply actions
I believe D-Thrill can do what Antawn Jamison did
throughout much of his career. Could be a little worse or a little better than Jamison, but he can definitely put up numbers and has great potential. I would say the best #2 pick since Kevin Durant.
by Imyourhuckleberry on Feb 23, 2012 12:52 AM CST up reply actions
Over Thabeet? Beasley?
Going out on a limb there, son.
His effort on the boards tonight was great.
Hopefully this one is a confidence builder. I was really happy for him. Such a great 4th quarter.
The saltiness in the Utah call of the gamewinner is GLORIOUS
http://www.nba.com/games/20120222/UTAMIN/gameinfo.html?ls=gt2hp0021100495#nbaGIboxscore
Do yourself a favor and take a look.
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What call?
He didn’t say anything! hahaha
by nchillsdale on Feb 22, 2012 10:15 PM CST up reply actions
exactly
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 10:16 PM CST up reply actions
Classic
One of the loudest silences I’ve ever heard on a broadcast.
by One_Eyed_Jack on Feb 22, 2012 10:19 PM CST up reply actions
more like 15
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 23, 2012 9:33 AM CST up reply actions
either way...
a lot of dead time for tv. Did he say anything after?
by bringbackbrewer on Feb 23, 2012 9:45 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
That is awesome.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:23 PM CST up reply actions
How about Jazz guy in the first row? He needs to be screencapped or a .gif
Please
"Wes Johnson is quite possibly the worst player in the NBA" - Everyone
by AndrePatterson on Feb 22, 2012 10:25 PM CST up reply actions
I think that was the same reaction he had when Ms. Universe
agreed to sleep with him.
I too am a lone wolfpack.
by OR-7 on Feb 22, 2012 10:33 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Watch it again
and look at Ricky in the top right corner hopping and running in place before he can even join the celebration, he’s so happy.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:36 PM CST up reply actions
THAT is a great teammate
because he knows he didn’t play his best at all tonight.
I too am a lone wolfpack.
by OR-7 on Feb 22, 2012 10:37 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm fucking giggling watching it for the fifteenth time.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:43 PM CST up reply actions
Anyone notice
How big Al never even put his arms up on Luke’s drive. Guess he was pacing himself.
The posters at SLC are pretty icy-angry about that.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:28 PM CST up reply actions
Doesn't that bring back memories
Big Al is the perfect player for Kurt Rambis’s defense.
Check out Ricky's...
ridiculous dance celebrating D-Will’s and-1 to tie the game. I’m not sure what to call it, but it is entertaining.
Weirdest win of the year- great to get one like that
When your 3 best guys range from mediocre (Pek) to lousy (Love and Rubio), and you still win by staging a furious comeback? Getting that from Barea, Ridnour, and especially Williams?
Yeah, weird and sweet. Not a formula to count on, but getting the hell out of the building and into the all star break with that win is fantastic.
I've changed my sig. The Wolves are now like a reasonably decent meal.
by Eric in Madison on Feb 22, 2012 10:12 PM CST reply actions
No kidding
I only got home in time to see the last minute, but all I can say is wow.
Off nights from the big 3.
Outscored 58-30 in the paint.
9 more turnovers than the Jazz.
It’s just one of those games that leaves you wondering “How the hell did we manage to win this one?”
It sort of makes up for the games like the ones we had against Atlanta and the Knicks that left you wondering “How the hell did we manage to lose this one?”
by One_Eyed_Jack on Feb 22, 2012 10:17 PM CST up reply actions
This was the "taste" game for Williams
if potential does exist this was certainly a glimpse at what he could do with his talents. Hits a three, gets to the line, scores with pretty tip-top efficiency
all things considering, this would probably be the game tape I’d send to teams to try and trade high for him.
speaking of selling high and buying low, I don’t know where Gordon Hayward or Alec Burks stock is….but I’d have to believe one of those two is fairly gettable at a reasonable price…I’ve been a fan of both of their games and while they aren’t going to be the knockout punch that takes us too the Finals (although they very well might help get there) they could certainly be upgrades
I don't know what an art house is, I don't know what goes on in an art house, I have never been in an art house, and I can't imagine it's any place I ever want to be.
by VoodooMagic on Feb 22, 2012 10:18 PM CST up reply actions
I'm with you
Lol for a Dthrill fan. his was a chance to get some breathing room.
He’s a rookie with a team that has a new coach in a strike shortened season. He didn’t forget to play basketball overnight. It’s up to management & the coaches to make sure he gets a chance to play, and maybe more importantly, play through his mistakes. 13 & 9 with a 14. Position Redundancy be damned, he needs to get 20 minutes every night so we can see what we have in the 2nd pick of the draft
Chazz Reinhold: Mom?? MOM!! What is she doing back there? I never know what she's doing.
by Son of Gerald Green on Feb 22, 2012 10:15 PM CST reply actions
His minutes today were spent at the 4...
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 10:16 PM CST up reply actions
I know.
His minutes today were spent at the 4…
I wouldn’t mind with Love going to Center at times just to ensure D-Will is on the floor. for at least 20 plus minutes a game
Adelman obviously knows way more about the game than any of us combined, i would just like to see what Williams can do before we talk trade
Chazz Reinhold: Mom?? MOM!! What is she doing back there? I never know what she's doing.
by Son of Gerald Green on Feb 22, 2012 10:20 PM CST up reply actions
I think that may have been the plan
to ease into…however Pek blew up and you can’t really justify taking him off the court right now (this game excluded)
I don't know what an art house is, I don't know what goes on in an art house, I have never been in an art house, and I can't imagine it's any place I ever want to be.
by VoodooMagic on Feb 22, 2012 10:20 PM CST up reply actions
I dunno.
This game I think you put D-Will alongside Pek before you shove Love to Center.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:24 PM CST up reply actions
Look, it's possible to have a 3 man rotation of Love, Pek and Williams (as Junior member)
With Williams getting 22 minutes a game. The problem is that he has to show he deserves them. Tonight he absolutely did. A little surprised they didn’t go back to Pek (for Love), but Love is still your best player.
I've changed my sig. The Wolves are now like a reasonably decent meal.
by Eric in Madison on Feb 22, 2012 10:26 PM CST up reply actions
I can't disagree with you.
I was just objecting to the idea that Pek was in D-Will’s way for getting minutes tonight. But I read VM’s disclaimer and realize I re-made a point he already conceded, so I’ll just shut up now.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:30 PM CST up reply actions
More so what I meant was
My guess is at the onset of the season the thinking of Adleman and Co. was to ease Williams in initially and when he was ready try to give him 30 or more minutes a night playing kind of a hybrid 4 position while moving Love to the 5 or spelling Love while Williams is on the court.
I think once Pek blew up and Williams didn’t initially overly impress (however I will adamantly point out that when he has played 25 or more minutes in a game he has indeed produced) it became increasingly a challenge to find consistent minutes for Williams which has lead to his inconsistent (and essentially just blah) play of the past few weeks
It’s not like it’s Pek’s fault Williams isn’t playing. There is nothing more awesome than to have the center position locked up for the next 8 years in my mind…it just is what it is that potentially one of our best players in Williams’ best position is the same position as our best player
I don't know what an art house is, I don't know what goes on in an art house, I have never been in an art house, and I can't imagine it's any place I ever want to be.
by VoodooMagic on Feb 22, 2012 10:34 PM CST up reply actions
No, I caught that after EiM's admonition.
I was off-base. I thought you were talking about tonight, but you clearly weren’t since you said specifically how you weren’t talking about tonight. I’m an idiot.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:38 PM CST up reply actions
we all are brotha
that’s why we rock Canis Hoopus!!!!! A place for idiots
I don't know what an art house is, I don't know what goes on in an art house, I have never been in an art house, and I can't imagine it's any place I ever want to be.
by VoodooMagic on Feb 22, 2012 11:11 PM CST up reply actions
Well
for starters Pek and Love each should be playing a minimum of 36 minutes
I would just have Williams be the swing sub and bring him in to spell Pek and then bring Pek in to spell Love and then bring Love in for Williams etc.
I don't know what an art house is, I don't know what goes on in an art house, I have never been in an art house, and I can't imagine it's any place I ever want to be.
by VoodooMagic on Feb 22, 2012 10:27 PM CST up reply actions
36, 36, and 24
That’s a pretty standard rotation.
I've changed my sig. The Wolves are now like a reasonably decent meal.
by Eric in Madison on Feb 22, 2012 10:29 PM CST up reply actions
it's nice in theory
Love obviously some games you can’t take him out though. Same with Pek
I don't know what an art house is, I don't know what goes on in an art house, I have never been in an art house, and I can't imagine it's any place I ever want to be.
by VoodooMagic on Feb 22, 2012 10:29 PM CST up reply actions
Yep
Doesn’t have to add up perfectly every night, but having that as your blueprint is probably workable. Of course, Williams has to play well to make it work.
I've changed my sig. The Wolves are now like a reasonably decent meal.
by Eric in Madison on Feb 22, 2012 10:32 PM CST up reply actions
I still would like to see him play a little 3
Whether he will ever be a 3 or not he has to be not as awful as Wes.
10 minutes a game there couldn’t hurt anyone and allow him to play more
I don't know what an art house is, I don't know what goes on in an art house, I have never been in an art house, and I can't imagine it's any place I ever want to be.
by VoodooMagic on Feb 22, 2012 10:35 PM CST up reply actions
Darko plays in those one second remaining defensive situations.
Thereby avoiding any earlobe or eyebrow contusions. Miller plays plenty in the locker room, on the plane, etc.
"pokin' the animals at the Canis Hoopus zoo"
by pastyearsears on Feb 23, 2012 12:11 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
too short
Williams is too short to be the third in a PF/C 3 man rotation.
Maybe in a SF/PF rotation.
by WinTheLottery on Feb 23, 2012 10:00 AM CST up reply actions
He's bigger than Love with a longer wingspan and higher standing reach.
600 N First Ave "like a Pirate's cove".
for sure.
So many injuries this year and Love is playing the most minutes in the NBA. I worry.
"Wes Johnson is quite possibly the worst player in the NBA" - Everyone
by AndrePatterson on Feb 22, 2012 10:41 PM CST up reply actions
Especially
if we are going to be a P team. Not that he can’t handle it being so young…
PEK > NBA ALL STAR WEEKEND 2012
MATT HACKETT FAN CLUB PRESIDENT
WILLINGHAM&CHEESE.
RGIII = BEST PLAYER AVAILABLE
Young people are good at urinating . . .
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 23, 2012 1:41 PM CST up reply actions
Man it's going to be tough after the break
Clippers, Lakers, Suns, Blazers, Clippers, Blazers, Lakers
for me to poop on
+Suns
LA should be alright outside of the flops
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 10:25 PM CST up reply actions
Stoked about the Suns
Get to see the Wolves here in Phx twice in 12 days. How crazy.
by PhoenixWolf on Feb 22, 2012 11:09 PM CST up reply actions
Are you going to the games?
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 11:10 PM CST up reply actions
I envy you.
Rubio and Nash in the same building. And PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKK!
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 11:12 PM CST up reply actions
Might have to get me a Pek jersey
To wear proudly
by PhoenixWolf on Feb 22, 2012 11:12 PM CST up reply actions
I only have one Pek shirt at the moment,
and I clearly need a jersey. Road black with bloodstains.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 11:13 PM CST up reply actions
there was a fanpost on a new Peksecutioner shirt that looked cool..
I just don’t typically wear t-shirts
Yeah, I've been thinking about that one.
And a jersey. That way I can rotate, and I don’t have to wear this one so much. I love it, but at this point it doesn’t really love me.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 11:15 PM CST up reply actions
OK, I'll be Mr. Downer and say it...
Suppose this game convinces DK and Papa Glen that we don’t need to make any moves to shake up the wing positions???
This team is even one average SG or SF from being a real contender for a playoff spot. God or FSM forbid we get two average wings – we would be a team that nobody wants to play in the playoffs!
"Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously."
— Hunter S. Thompson
You hush your mouth!
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:25 PM CST up reply actions
But I'm just talkin' bout (getting) Shaft(ed)...
Still love this team no matter what and enjoying the living **** out of this win!!
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by SoDakHmr on Feb 22, 2012 10:27 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Ha!
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:30 PM CST up reply actions
This was probably the ultimate "Threes and free throws game."
We turned it over 17 times to their 9. We shot 40% to their 46%.
But we made 11 threes to their 1, and 27 free throws to their 19.
by LoveTo on Feb 22, 2012 10:21 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
that would be a 38 point differential
in our favor. that means we gave up 36 points from inside the arc.
Will the Real Thor Please Stand Up ... ?
by the Real Thor on Feb 22, 2012 10:25 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
hometown refs for the win!
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 10:25 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
It's my mantra
3s and free throws.
I've changed my sig. The Wolves are now like a reasonably decent meal.
by Eric in Madison on Feb 22, 2012 10:27 PM CST up reply actions
It was threes and frees for the Wolves.
And a three and freeze for the Jazz.
"pokin' the animals at the Canis Hoopus zoo"
by pastyearsears on Feb 23, 2012 12:19 AM CST up reply actions
I enjoyed your comment about 3's on AWAW the other day.
The idea that the Wolve should stop shooting 3’s seemed pretty bizarre to me.
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Thanks
I usually think Zach gets it right, but that take was just wrong. Because you are defying your own career numbers and have fallen below expected percentages, you should stop shooting 3s?
Yikes. I mean, normally they get things inside fairly successfully with Pekovic and Love, but you can’t go there every possession; it isn’t like those guys (especially Love) are hurting for usage. Gotta have some balance, and 3s are part of winning NBA offense.
Great that it won them the game last night.
3s and Free Throws. 3s and Free Throws. 3s and Free Throws.
by Eric in Madison on Feb 23, 2012 9:20 AM CST up reply actions
In the early part of the season
I thought Tolliver set a good example by being ready for Rubio kickouts and always choosing the 3 over something off the dribble. As his shot stopped falling, he started doing things he can’t do (dribble penetrate) and now he’s on the bench, possibly for the rest of his Wolves career. I think the more limited Wolves (all of the wings) would be well served to have their hands ready and their feet behind the line for any time Ricky is wheeling around the frontcourt looking for shooters.
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There is an art to the 3 ball though
And guys who are ice cold should take some short j’s get going. Like Wes.
Right now Webster jacking 3s is a frightening sight to me. There is nothing worse than a cold shooter hoisting 3s.
He's 3 for 11 from downtown
in his last 3 games and 74 minutes of action.
If he makes even 1 more of those, he’s hitting at an average clip. I wouldn’t get too concerned about the number of 3’s he’s shooting—just maybe that he’s missed open corner 3’s in clutch moments of each of the last 3 games. That, to me, is a little bit troubling—still have to take the shot when it’s there, though. If you’re an NBA wing and refuse to shoot the corner 3, you’d better look something like Dwyane Wade off the dribble.
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Fair points
Suppose that’s were Adelman is a better coach than me. After a few of those misses I’m ready to pull guys.
Heck even JJ looks positively awful to start out last night.
I think where your point has some merit
is I just don’t believe Martell has in any way earned playing time yet.
I know Thrill may never be a true 3, but I just can’t see how playing him there is all that worse than anyone but Wes when Wes is out of the way on offense and only dunks
I don't know what an art house is, I don't know what goes on in an art house, I have never been in an art house, and I can't imagine it's any place I ever want to be.
by VoodooMagic on Feb 23, 2012 11:46 AM CST up reply actions
he probably shoots 100s of 3s in practice
He will be fine
by TO12 on Feb 23, 2012 11:45 AM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
weirdest outlier game of the season...
…looking at the box-score. what the hell???
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That was such a bizzaro game I don't even know what to post.
…
I'm not creative enough to have a signature.
That'll do!
I'm not creative enough to have a signature.
by Skat the Rat on Feb 22, 2012 10:38 PM CST up reply actions
Let's remember that people in the gamethread were advocating
conceding the game with about 6 minutes left.
hahahaha
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by AndrePatterson on Feb 22, 2012 10:30 PM CST up reply actions
Haha, credit is richly deserved.
And, in fairness, it didn’t seem like a terrible strategy at the time.
hell I left with 1 minute left in the third
Now I"m regretting it.
Hey
You forgot about Wes who was singlehandedly keeping minny afloat for a rather long stretch in the third on offense and defense.
What about Pek who helped wolves close utah’s half time lead extremely quick with 3? or 4? straight baskets?
Yes
Pek early in the 3rd and Wes in the middle of the 3rd absolutely kept the Wolves afloat by not permitting Utah to extend its lead. Then JJ and DWill took over in the 4th. DWill’s offensive rebound putback + the foul was a HUGE play, and highly athletic to boot
by Timberwolf in LA on Feb 22, 2012 10:33 PM CST up reply actions
Wes was 4-7 from the field
He also hit a 3
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 10:36 PM CST up reply actions
Played some awesome D when no one else was
And his dunk was sweet.
One of his best games of the season
but still only 9 points….
by princelyfrank on Feb 23, 2012 3:32 AM CST up reply actions
I humbly bow to all fans
Who stayed and watched this game all the way through. It’s was so ugly for so long.
Utah looked like the Harlem Globetrotters making uncontested layups over and over and over again. Worst interior D I’ve even seen. For a good stretch Wes was our best player.
Peck played admirably but couldn’t protect the rim.
Love was getting his ass kicked.
Ricky played sloppy as hell.
Basket had a lid on it.
Then JJ started hitting 3s. Then Derrick Williams played like a beast. He was taking rebounds from people. Making shots. And we came back. And Luke finished it all off.
I am so happy I kept watching (I have a DVR and watched on delay so I can FF commercials, so there is an asterisk by me hanging in there). Remember thinking hey, it’s 13, it’s not over yet.
WHAT A GAME!
I kept watching for the same reason
the Utah lead was never insurmountable given the time left on the clock. As painful as most of the game was, we were never out of it.
by Are we cursed? on Feb 22, 2012 10:36 PM CST up reply actions
That's radically different this year, isn't it
We have such good chemistry.
Well, we sure have the ability to put it together at times
which we almost never did the last 4 seasons.
by Are we cursed? on Feb 22, 2012 10:41 PM CST up reply actions
Milsap seems to own Love this year
by dontbesomean youngfella on Feb 22, 2012 10:37 PM CST up reply actions
I was there, I had to live thru it in person
Glad i stuck around!
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by Skat the Rat on Feb 22, 2012 10:37 PM CST up reply actions
I was there
& totally agree with the “bizzaro” & “outlier” takes. That was an absolutely painful game to watch, through 40 minutes. And ended up being one of the nicest little buzzer beaters in my 20 years of watching this squad.
Luke really owns those little teardrops, doesn’t he?
by dontbesomean youngfella on Feb 22, 2012 10:34 PM CST reply actions
So how many people left?
I can understand if they did, but whoever stayed got a treat.
At the stadium?
in my section (130), very very few people left by the time we started pumping the juice.
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by Skat the Rat on Feb 22, 2012 10:39 PM CST up reply actions
ha! we were at the same game
and saw two different things, it seems.
by dontbesomean youngfella on Feb 22, 2012 10:40 PM CST up reply actions
uh, or maybe I read your comment incorrectly
you were agreeing with me, I now see
by dontbesomean youngfella on Feb 22, 2012 10:46 PM CST up reply actions
Depends on how he meant left
It could either mean very few people left the arena or very few people were remaining in the arena. It is one of life’s greatest mysteries.
Almost everyone stayed around for the whole game
Very very few people stood up, put on their jackets, exited their assigned seating assignment, walked up the stairs, and exited the building :-) heh
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by Skat the Rat on Feb 22, 2012 11:14 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
few!!
Crazy, but I saw very few people leave. If they were anything like me, they were amazed that the Wolves were somehow only down by 12 or whatever at various points in the game. Seemed like they should’ve been down more, and maybe we were all holding out hope, based on that alone.
Very funny – an elderly couple that exited the arena during the timeout with 7 seconds left & a chance to win.
by dontbesomean youngfella on Feb 22, 2012 10:39 PM CST up reply actions
That's great to hear
In recent years that place would clear out on a night like this.
Aye - that's exactly what we were thinking
We kept asking ourselves, “how are we not down by 30+ right now?”
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by Skat the Rat on Feb 22, 2012 10:50 PM CST up reply actions
Been to all but 4 games in 3 years
And have never left a game before the final buzzer. Most of those times I am not happy I stayed, but this year I always feel like we can come back. Tonight was epic.
Dthrill was a MAN tonight. Loved seeing Rubio and the whole bench goin nuts cheering through that comeback. We have some real team players!!
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
also...
Not having the running stats in front of me, I was all but guaranteeing the friend I went with that the Wolves were over 20 turnovers by the end of the third period. I was quite surprised to see they only ended up with 17 turnovers. Am I the only one that thinks it seemed like a lot more? They couldn’t complete a bounce pass into the post to save their lives, it seemed.
Utah was more physical, taking chances, etc. But man, all that collapsing in the paint – must’ve been what freed up all those threes in the 4th.
by dontbesomean youngfella on Feb 22, 2012 10:36 PM CST reply actions
Does it seem like lately the Wolves have butter fingers?
We seem to have a tough time holding onto rebounds and loose balls. We also can’t seem to make layups. We make passes that are picked off relatively easily. Tonight, Barea, Luke and D-Will saved us. But I don’t like the trend.
by Are we cursed? on Feb 22, 2012 10:40 PM CST up reply actions
Tonight was ridiculous
There’s turnovers and then there’s bad turnovers. It was like we dribbled up and handed Utah the ball.
a lot of wilting under Utah's aggressiveness, too
hoping the refs would bail them out. A lot of turnovers resulted from that, too.
by dontbesomean youngfella on Feb 22, 2012 10:45 PM CST up reply actions
Tons of that. I thought that was a big part of why Ricky looked so bad.
Drove the hoop and tried to get foul calls, but got frustrated when they weren’t making them and let that get to him a lot. Wasn’t dealing well with the physical play.
RA had been shortening up the rotations
It worked for a while but it’s been taking a toll.
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by pastyearsears on Feb 23, 2012 12:32 AM CST up reply actions
I don't like the trend, either
but I do like that, in the long term and with the right coach, turnovers are somewhat fix-able
Still a young team, still a little excitable.
by dontbesomean youngfella on Feb 22, 2012 10:44 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, Ricky's got to clean it up
People are reading his lanes now and he goes for way too difficult of passes at times.
Play the percentages Ricky.
Rookie wall.
I’m not too worried about the kid. He’s been better than anyone expected, even the optimists. I just can’t wait to see how he develops in the future.
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 10:48 PM CST up reply actions
I think the biggest wall in Ricky's way is the lack of efficient scorers to pass to.
He’s resorted to Pek, Pek, Pekking away at the same old spots.
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by pastyearsears on Feb 23, 2012 12:36 AM CST up reply actions
What a fantastic night
I made three shots – three times as many as I thought I would – in the contest and beat my opponent. Then the Wolves make that terrific comeback with Luke’s buzzer beater.
A red letter day to be sure.
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by TimAllen on Feb 22, 2012 10:38 PM CST reply actions 8 recs
That was you in the halftime show????
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by Skat the Rat on Feb 22, 2012 10:40 PM CST up reply actions
Nice! both my dad and I commented we should sign that guy
cause he was shooting better than the pups by half
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by Skat the Rat on Feb 22, 2012 10:41 PM CST up reply actions
That's awesome, man
I feel like if I was in the halftime shootout my nerves would make me miss everything. Mucho respect
by princelyfrank on Feb 23, 2012 3:36 AM CST up reply actions
Excellent.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:40 PM CST up reply actions
Well done Tim!
That’s more than Ricky tonight.
Here's a link to the video if anyone wants to watch it
http://www.uhlife.com/Basketball/headlines.aspx?RegionID=10&SeasonDivisionID=383&YouStreamID=1679
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by TimAllen on Feb 23, 2012 10:04 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Well done!
How did you psych Justin into such a bad performance?
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 23, 2012 1:46 PM CST up reply actions
(Advised him to kick his feet forward for distance on the shot.)
The last thing we want to do is take long twos. It's still on our list, though.
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 23, 2012 12:13 AM CST up reply actions
Wondered how you did Tim
I should have known your talents are vast enough to include 3 point shooting as well. Congrats!
Ricky is lobbing at an Ooptimal level!
I thought this was a Wes Tweet
the first time I read it.
Reason is the first victim of strong emotion.
by nodnarb on Feb 23, 2012 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Hahahah
rec’d
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 23, 2012 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
for those of you who are having trouble putting your feelings into words...
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 10:39 PM CST reply actions 29 recs
Rubio's reaction reminds me of Cassell's big-ball-grabbin reaction many years ago
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by Skat the Rat on Feb 22, 2012 10:40 PM CST up reply actions
It's kind of a hoe-down sort of move
I’m picturing the Bugs Bunny fiddle player Looney Toon
by dontbesomean youngfella on Feb 22, 2012 10:41 PM CST up reply actions
He just needed to blow into an empty moonshine bottle
and th hoedown would have been complete
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by Skat the Rat on Feb 22, 2012 10:42 PM CST up reply actions
I think he was trying out for a part
in “Oh Brother Where Art Thou 2”
by ogishkemuncie on Feb 22, 2012 10:47 PM CST up reply actions
oh, WAIT
NOW I remember where I’ve seen this…Sheriff Bart on the handcart in Blazing Saddles:
“Ohhhhh, the camptown ladies sing this song, doo-darrr doo-darr…”
by dontbesomean youngfella on Feb 22, 2012 10:49 PM CST up reply actions
Bart: "The Camp-town lay-tees."
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:51 PM CST up reply actions
assembled rail-workers: "The Camp-town LAY tees"
(we could go on, of course. And on and on…)
by dontbesomean youngfella on Feb 22, 2012 10:52 PM CST up reply actions
De camp town laydees
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 10:53 PM CST up reply actions
I showed Blazing Saddles to a class about eight years ago,
and about the time they started the “Camptown Ladies” bit one of the young women in the class said, “Is this serious?” That was the biggest laugh of the whole showing, unfortunately.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:56 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah I watched it with some friends recently
Some thought it was hilarious, but the majority stayed silent throughout. Which is weird because its hilarious
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 10:57 PM CST up reply actions
back to the main point
Ricky is clearing doing “the handcart”
by dontbesomean youngfella on Feb 22, 2012 10:58 PM CST up reply actions
or doing something
that would not have been out of place in the background of the “So what? So let’s dance!” scene in Caddyshack.
by dontbesomean youngfella on Feb 22, 2012 11:00 PM CST up reply actions
that's bold territory, going with that film in a classroom setting
Good for you. Sounds like it worked out.
by dontbesomean youngfella on Feb 22, 2012 10:58 PM CST up reply actions
It did.
they were college freshmen, so I figured they’d be able to process the satire, and they didn’t disappoint. It was a classroom triumph of deep thought.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:59 PM CST up reply actions
my favorite little hidden gem of a moment in that film
“Well, that’s the end of this suit!”
by dontbesomean youngfella on Feb 22, 2012 11:01 PM CST up reply actions
Ha!
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 11:08 PM CST up reply actions
My favorite part was when the evil, lawless gang of thugs
Is temporarily stopped in the middle of the barren, wild west by a tiny, fake, toll booth, and Slim Pickens grouchily yells to the gang
“Has anybody got a dime?”
.. silence … no luck
“Somebody’s gotta go back and get a sh*t-load of dimes!”
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by Wile E Coyote on Feb 23, 2012 12:57 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Hedley Lamarr: Qualifications?
Applicant: Rape, murder, arson, and rape.
Hedley Lamarr: You said rape twice.
Applicant: I like rape.
by Purpledork on Feb 23, 2012 7:04 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
"You people will only be risking your lives...
while I will be risking an almost certain Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor!"
Classic line – Harvey Korman was brilliant in that role!
"Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously."
— Hunter S. Thompson
A cultural touchstone, that movie
T'Wolves 2012: Where Fabricating Injuries Constitutes Player Production
Badges!
We don’t need no stinkin’ badges!
What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports is a-goin' on here???
Oh, yeah – a HUGE victory for the good guys!!
Instead of leaving, the fans are staying in droves!
"Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously."
— Hunter S. Thompson
cross between Cassel's moves
and Mad Dog dancing in LA after winning a championship.
"Humor is reason gone mad." Marx (Groucho, for the reason-gone-mad impaired)
Ricky is pure awesome.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:41 PM CST up reply actions
can I post another gif?
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 10:42 PM CST up reply actions
nvm
http://cjzero.com/gifs/WolvesCircle.gif
Team celebrating gif
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 10:43 PM CST up reply actions
You'll notice the bouncing stops
when Pek puts his arms on the guys.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:44 PM CST up reply actions
Reminds me of the cliched 'big pet/big dude/big whatever' in movies that is clumsy and doesn't know how to handle his/her size
great
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 10:46 PM CST up reply actions
Lenny in Of Mice and Men.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:48 PM CST up reply actions
I don't know if you made Pek better or worse for me
but he’s definitely different now that I’m viewing him in that light.
It's no problem
as long as George lets him keep killing (the opposition).
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 11:09 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I like how Pek shows up and just dwarfs everyone
3s and Free Throws. 3s and Free Throws. 3s and Free Throws.
by Eric in Madison on Feb 22, 2012 10:45 PM CST up reply actions
Yep.
That dude is a mountain.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:46 PM CST up reply actions
It really is crazy
how much more likeable and fun this team is in comparison to years past.
Gary, you didn't kill your brother. Those gorillas did.
Chemistry...
..that’s one of the things that worries me about trading Beas for a packet of SnP’s favorite japanese kool-aid.
How about Ricky dancing after Luke's teardrop went in? That was awesome.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:41 PM CST up reply actions
I can do that dance!
No problem. Wife will be proud next time we’re out on the town.
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So rec'd!!!!!
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For you Todd Snider fans
I just happened to run across that timbertrolls gif while listening to Play a Train Song. Damn if it doesn’t fit.
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by pastyearsears on Feb 23, 2012 12:49 AM CST up reply actions
Love, love, love this!
So awesome to watch the whole team at the end.!
I didn't think the players were on the court
when TimAllen hit his winning 3 pointer
by dropstep on Feb 22, 2012 10:54 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
I think you might break the record for recs per comment with this one
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I can't stop laughing at this.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 11:10 PM CST up reply actions
For Kids
Ricky might top Kirby before it’s done.
Is that possible?
by fanslaststand on Feb 23, 2012 12:06 PM CST up reply actions
Home from the game!
Wow! That was nuts. The first quarter was the worst thing I’ve ever seen. Second not much better. Ugh. And in the second half, the Wolves kept teasing with runs only to go back down by 16 or whatever. But what a 4th quarter!
So I see now why we went out and signed JJ Barea. :) He was great tonight (even though he always looks on the edge of out of control). And Derrick Williams was also great. His best game, I think. Clutch on the free throws at the end.
I would have gone completely nuts on Luke’s game winner, but was trying not to scare my 2-year old, who had fallen asleep with about 2 minutes left in the game. So I only went 75% nuts, and I still have most of my voice. Staying asleep amidst thousands of screaming people is quite a skill. Too bad he missed the best part of the game.
The team spirit on the bench in the 4th quarter was awesome to see. I love this team. Not such a great game from my favorite unicorm (that is an understatement), but an overall awesome team win that hopefully gives us some momentum going into that tough stretch after the break.
(Sorry for the long post!)
by MNHawkeye on Feb 22, 2012 10:46 PM CST reply actions 4 recs
I like the post.. thank you for it.. I always love hearing about the in game reactions (I rec this).
as do I
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 10:49 PM CST up reply actions
No problems.
It’s not that long, and it’s amusing. I’ve never considered trying to cheer with a sleeping toddler in hand.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:50 PM CST up reply actions
Not the easiest thing.
My arms are tired. :) But so worth it.
The 5-year old did stay awake the whole game and was high-fiving people at the end. What an awesome ending. And so great for Luke after the missed layup thing at Denver that he probably felt awful about. He are Barea and Williams made that one happen tonight.
For that exact reason I was hoping for Martell to hit one of his threes.
He didn’t.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:57 PM CST up reply actions
My favorite part about the team celebration is the way Pek hugs Luke at the very end..
it’s incredibly sincere and endearing. It’s clear how much his teammates love Luke and how soft/sensitive Pek really is. He truly is a walking paradox.
one other thing about this team that is clearly epitomized by this video..
is how close they really are. I think trades will be made and it’s going to be sad for a lot of the team members even if the team improves.
The only bummer I see with our awesome chemistry
Is Beasley doesn’t seem part of it. Bums me out. He cheered some, but it’s like he’s not a part of the team. The core guys enjoy each other and pull for each other. Wes is a part of that group. Maybe that’s why he’s still playing.
I think Beas loves these guys and his a team player.. I really do..
it saddens me that he may have no place on this team. I remain one of the few who wants to pick up his options. I think his game is rapidly evolving, for better or worse, and I would like to see how it shakes out. He clearly is changing the way he plays per Adelman’s advice, and I feel it may be a matter of time before it comes together for him. I don’t want to lose him for nothing and have it come back to bite us.
I'm a big Beas fan
He just seems out of it, lately. Even lazy the way he plays. I could be wrong, but I sense that he’s down because he’s really only had one big game this year.
I don't see it as lazy
More apprehensive. He’s trying to rework his game and do what’s being asked of him to fit with the scheme. Doesn’t always seem comfortable with it. I too really like Beasley and hope they keep working with him.
I see it too...
…in years past he would constantly Kobe-iso…this year he really seem s to be trying to pick his shots from within the offensive flow, not jonnystopping, reducing turnovers and improving his passing and court vision. He can still be completely maddening, but, man, I’d really like to screw the damn Heat by turning him into a damn fine and productive player.
I just think Beasley has a cooler demeanor than most people
People often think that I’m ‘out of it’ or don’t care by my reaction to things, but just personally i don’t get really outwardly excited about stuff. I think Beasley is the same way.
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 10:55 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I haven't seen that at all.
As far as I can tell, the players like Beasley.
by Ray Williams? on Feb 22, 2012 11:26 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Love is on video saying he loves Beasley.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 11:27 PM CST up reply actions
I had courtside seats for the preseason game in MKE
My favorite part of the game was listening to Beasley sing along with the band while warming up and talking with everybody during the game on the bench. The guys genuinely seem to love him. He just seems to be a lost soul in a basketball sense because he’s not fitting in very well on the court (and on the court his play defines his attitude). But I’m sure he’s still the same fun locker room guy he’s been.
Out of all the people that could have hit a game winner
I’m glad it was Luke. He deserves it after what he has (is) going thru with his fam.
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by Skat the Rat on Feb 22, 2012 10:51 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
+ the Miami travel
Amazing for Luke
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 10:55 PM CST up reply actions
Dude was eating himself up after missing that layup.
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by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 10:58 PM CST up reply actions
guys.. the report card for this game is already up.. have a gander if you so desire..
Dogpile put an entirely unique spin on the concept that I liked.
D. Williams
I couldn’t get on the game thread but I watched the whole thing. I thought the real key in the fourth quarter was that D-Will just refused to be denied on so many rebound opportunities. None of them were gimmes and he earned us so many of those critical possessions.
QTR4
09:06 Williams Rebound (Off:1 Def:3)
07:06 Williams Rebound (Off:1 Def:4)
05:32 Team Rebound [I’m pretty sure Williams was in on this, and it led to…
05:20 [MIN 82-89] Williams Driving Finger Roll Layup Shot: Made (6 PTS)
03:36 Williams Rebound (Off:2 Def:4)
03:33 [MIN 87-89] Williams Jump Bank Shot: Made (8 PTS)
01:13 Williams Rebound (Off:2 Def:5)
00:58.9 Ridnour Jump Shot: Missed
00:57.9 Williams Rebound (Off:3 Def:5)
00:56.7 [MIN 92-93] Williams Putback Layup Shot: Made (10 PTS)
Millsap Foul: Shooting (4 PF) 00:56.7
00:56.7 [MIN 93-93] Williams Free Throw 1 of 1 (11 PTS)
00:42.5 [MIN 94-93] Williams Free Throw 1 of 2 (12 PTS)
00:42.5 [MIN 95-93] Williams Free Throw 2 of 2 (13 PTS)
00:27.9 Williams Rebound (Off:3 Def:6)
by I.M. Fletcher on Feb 22, 2012 10:55 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
Great stuff
He was a beast on the boards at the end.
He was an abolute beast in the 4th quarter.
Looked like a #2 draft pick. :) So much effort and just looked like he had decided he was going to pick the team up and try to carry it.
I wonder if someone just played back Kenneth Faried's game from Monday
over and over and over for Williams
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by VoodooMagic on Feb 22, 2012 11:38 PM CST up reply actions
Good call
D-Will’s 4th-quarter high-energy effort on the boards made me recall Faried’s rebounding as well.
by I.M. Fletcher on Feb 22, 2012 11:40 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think anybody had to play anything back for him.
I think he’s a proud kid and Faried showed him up. He looked a little tentative in the first half but he got it going in the fourth.
I think Beas is lost/dismayed. It was never going to be like this for him. He keeps expecting it to just happen. Sometimes I think that Adelman has cut his minutes and will slowly rebuild him. But I don’t know, maybe he’s just given him all the rope and now he’s in free fall.
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by pastyearsears on Feb 23, 2012 1:13 AM CST up reply actions
I'm actually okay with this
considering the Wolves history with spending money wouldn’t it just be wiser to lock all their money into 4 awesome players like Ricky/Love/Batum/Pek?
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by VoodooMagic on Feb 22, 2012 11:05 PM CST up reply actions
While he has been playing amazing...
Dude is playing for a new contract right now. Not that I don’t want him.
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by CoffeeJanitor on Feb 22, 2012 11:08 PM CST up reply actions
still want him.. so versatile..
can guard 1-4, and his offensive game is rapidly improving.
If Eric Gordon is healthy
that is where I’d put my money.
But I can’t argue with Batum in the least bit
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by VoodooMagic on Feb 22, 2012 11:16 PM CST up reply actions
the health concern is a legitimate take
A) Batum is awesome
B) I do worry we are still stick in Rambis-era mindset that we need to cultivate all these defensive players….we’re a pretty good defensive team. I think focusing on defense is not the correct way to look at building this club. now we can’t ignore defense, but to make a move with an emphasis on defense I don’t believe is the right way to look.
C) I think you put Eric Gordon’s perimeter scoring ability next to Rubio and Love and we legitimately are on OKC’s level
D) For as good defensively as Batum is defensively I doubt he’d be able to stop Durant over a 7 game series consistently enough. The thunder’s big three are just too potented, not sure what combination of players exist in the entire NBA that can stop them but Love/Rubio/Gordon/Pek no doubt in my mind can score with them
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by VoodooMagic on Feb 22, 2012 11:23 PM CST up reply actions
I would suggest that
Batum is prolly about the best player in the NBA to defend KD. There are not many players with his height/length/quickness/bbiq in the league.
I too am a lone wolfpack.
by OR-7 on Feb 22, 2012 11:26 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I don't disagree
I would still put my money on Durant getting his 25+ on him though
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by VoodooMagic on Feb 22, 2012 11:27 PM CST up reply actions
If he has to take an extra shot or two to get those points
then the defender did his job. Nobody shuts down guys like Kobe, Durant, etc., but if you can make them work a little more and take tougher shots it helps you win. Tough defense on players that are capable of making tough shots is still plenty valuable.
I think my point is moreso....
why not pay Gordon the change and then your scoring is covered and then work to acquire a guy like Danny Green/Kawhi Lenoard/Marvin Williams/Jared Dudely quality role guys who play excellent defense but aren’t gonna cost you an arm and a leg to play the defense and hit corner three’s
We play good team defense, really if you put a compotent wing defender on Durant with the way we play D now I’d imagine almost any solid defender would get him to take that extra shot. just get a S load of solid wings to throw at him and save Gordon/Love/Pek to just score buckets on the other end to keep pace with them.
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by VoodooMagic on Feb 22, 2012 11:36 PM CST up reply actions
Voodoo..
1) You need to go take a look at the offensive numbers Batum is posting
2) Batum is one of the BEST defenders in this league and is only going to get better
3) Batum would fit perfectly on this team for innumerable reasons
4) If I have the choice between Gordon or Batum I take Batum. If I have the choice between Gordon and nothing, I take Gordon.
by bsg007 on Feb 22, 2012 11:59 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
The max? No question you take Batum over Gordon
but I still wouldn’t pay more than $14 million a year and I don’t think you should need to offer more than $12.5/year. Blazers aren’t going to match that. Blazer fans were thinking $10 million a year was too much for Batum a month ago. They might think differently now, but a max contract seems steep. Would not consider paying him more than Lebron or Rudy Gay.
by Imyourhuckleberry on Feb 23, 2012 1:39 AM CST up reply actions
Where the numbers breakdown
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oops sorry
where the numbers breakdown for me offensively is Batum plays a pretty low-usage role on the Blazers offensively. He basically only takes shots that a good NBA player should generally make, and he does and makes them. Which is great. He is an efficient scorer but has not done so with much being asked of him yet in his young career.
Eric Gordon on the other hand has spent most of his career being the lone offensive wing identity for his teams and has done so with solid efficiencey, nothing overly crazy in terms of numbers….but when you are the only ball-handler, distributer and scorer your offense has from the wing you take a beating and they throw guys at you all night long….so I would expect his metrics to be a little light
I think you pair either player with Rubio (i.e. Rubio takes the ball handling/distributing load away from Gordon) and Gordon is the one who will have the better metric’s. His usage will go down offensively and give him better overall looks and he will make them at a higher clip and score a butt load of points for us.
Efficiencey is great, but it is also important to factor team and role into the equation. Batum has spent his whole careerbeing a 7th and 6th man on a very professional basketball team while Eric Gordon has spent his whole career being either the only good offensive player or one of two good offensive players and essentially lottery teams.
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I'd also like to submit for your approval
Eric Gordon is slightly higher on best clutch eFG shooters list
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Gordon Admits To Having Cartilage Damage In Right Knee
http://basketball.realgm.com/#ixzz1nBN8kDEy
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by AndrePatterson on Feb 23, 2012 12:07 AM CST up reply actions
I'd say it makes him more tradeable no?
He’s probably available
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That's one way to look at it
Greg Oden is also looking more gettable all the time.
I would also take an Oden gamble
if they wanted like Wes Johnson for him
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by VoodooMagic on Feb 23, 2012 11:34 AM CST up reply actions
Why would anyone think Oden is the answer to anything other than a sad sad trivia question at this point?
600 N First Ave "like a Pirate's cove".
all I'm saying
lol
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Batum is twice the player gordon is when you look at their career winshares.
I was high on gordon until his injury history and career windhares scared me off
by Tollysnipes on Feb 23, 2012 12:10 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Love that someone else
other than Love stepped it up in the final quarter. Great job Luke!!!
Great way to go into the All-Star break
This team just did in 34 games what it took last year’s team 82 games to do.
Follow me on Twitter @timallenonline
Actually,
last year’s team did that in 67 games. They lost the last 17.
/pedant
I'm going to brag. I drive the Nikola Pekovic fanwagon.
by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 11:12 PM CST up reply actions
we are 1 small move away from being in the playoffs
and one big move away from being legitimate West contenders
good times….too bad we don’t have a lot of ammo to deal with
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by VoodooMagic on Feb 22, 2012 11:14 PM CST up reply actions
we have PFs that can score up the wazoo
by dontbesomean youngfella on Feb 22, 2012 11:15 PM CST up reply actions
Doh! You beat me.
I'm going to brag. I drive the Nikola Pekovic fanwagon.
by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 11:16 PM CST up reply actions
Which is awkward, because they are supposed to score in the basket.
I'm going to brag. I drive the Nikola Pekovic fanwagon.
by Cynical Jason on Feb 22, 2012 11:16 PM CST up reply actions
Because my mother never loved me enough:
Worried about Milsap
Love has a tough time guarding him, Beasley doesn’t care enough to block him (or anyone) out. You read it here first: Williams plays a lot and has a big game tonight.
You can’t…dust…for vomit.
by twinstalker on Feb 22, 2012 6:13 PM EST replyactions
You can't...dust...for vomit.
Clap. Clap. Clap.
You can't...dust...for vomit.
by twinstalker on Feb 22, 2012 11:14 PM CST up reply actions
I can never seem to find
The predictions that go wrong. Must be archived somewhere, I suppose.
You can't...dust...for vomit.
by twinstalker on Feb 23, 2012 12:08 AM CST up reply actions
Is it safe to say
We were witnessing a lion on the loose?
by dontbesomean youngfella on Feb 22, 2012 11:14 PM CST reply actions
pretty salty run in to the AS break
3 out of 4 against Houston, Philly, Denver and Utah. That’s not bad. Those are now the Wolves’ peers. Nice to actually have peers. That aren’t Sacramento.
3s and Free Throws. 3s and Free Throws. 3s and Free Throws.
by Eric in Madison on Feb 22, 2012 11:19 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
They have scored and given up the exact same number of points over the last 3 games
Went 2-1. I’ll take it. All 3 of those were “either way” games; close games have a significant element of luck to them. Wolves missed out on a few early in the year, but are getting it back a bit.
3s and Free Throws. 3s and Free Throws. 3s and Free Throws.
by Eric in Madison on Feb 22, 2012 11:23 PM CST up reply actions
LOVIN IT!!!!!
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by VoodooMagic on Feb 22, 2012 11:28 PM CST up reply actions
3 pointers for the jazz
I only saw the boxscore tonight but I noted the Jazz were 1-7 on three pointers. Does anyone know if it’s normal for an nba team to shoot only 7 three pointers in one game?
When they get whatever they want in the paint
The Jazz are an inside out team and they started off really strong inside so they just kept feeding it in. For the part I watched it didn’t seem like they were ignoring it.
Wes Johnson
He couldn’t guard Howard worth a crap, but other than that, I thought this was his best game. He didn’t make offensive mistakes, he rebounded some tough one high up (instead of all alone at his waste), and off the ball he was aggressive defensively. And he hit some shots If not for Howard killing him, I would have been the happiest I’ve been with him. What he did was repeatable and wasn’t about being “hot.”
You can't...dust...for vomit.
tough "ones"
You can't...dust...for vomit.
by twinstalker on Feb 23, 2012 12:06 AM CST up reply actions
Howard's slash cuts
Were a perfect recipe for future success for Wes to emulate, but RA’s offense doesn’t really seem to utilize them.
I too am a lone wolfpack.
Slow starts
From ESPN:
“The Wolves have fallen behind by 14 or more points in 12 of their last 21 games, but are 12-9 over that stretch. Their latest comeback was their largest of the season.”
Here’s an idea… how about not falling behind so often.
by bsg007 on Feb 23, 2012 12:22 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Was at the game. Have no voice. Exam at 8 am tomorrow
And am still watching the replay on fan right now. God I love this team.
I watch this team, and i care so much, simply because i can’t not. It’s just a part of who i am..
Hope it's not an oral exam!
I'm going to brag. I drive the Nikola Pekovic fanwagon.
by Cynical Jason on Feb 23, 2012 1:13 AM CST up reply actions
I gotta say my most dissapointing girlfriend
was one that was in speech club in high school and constantly wore a shirt that said “we do it orally”. Her definition of “it” and mine were quite different.
Save that one for the "most disappointing girlfriend" thread
that will pop up this offseason.
OK, just rewatched 4th qtr
What the heck was the grin that Wes was giving Beas all about with :42 left when Derrick made his two throws? We need a caption contest for that!
I too am a lone wolfpack.
Great ending
I was over on SLC Dunk chatting with those guys on their game thread the whole second half. Nice ocmmunity over there, felt a lot like here, many of them made a note of Canis being a great site.
Barea really played fantastic tonight, and so did Derrick Williams. I felt like this was the longest Adelman has ever say Rubio in the fourth quarter, letting Luke and Barea get us back into the game with their hot shooting.
It was great for Derrick Williams to finally look like a star. He really went after boards. Came up with one huge block, too, which the Jazz got back, but it was timely and emphatic. Lately he has looked sort of unengaged and has not gone after balls I thought maybe he could get, but tonight he was locked in and programmed to destroy, it was good to see.
Watched the ending again.
Hayward was basically sitting on a chair when Luke went by him on a bicycle. Payback in one lump sum.
"pokin' the animals at the Canis Hoopus zoo"
missed game live - at work during game
1. Tim, good work on 3pt shooting, Tex
2. reading CH game thread interesting 180 turn. There’s evidence of at least 2 CHers hold out for hope when things seemed bleak.
3. Batum for max money? Idk future implications. As long as Rubio and Pek stick around, all good
4. JJ is durty. He better watch out or else he might get a flying forearm clothesline mid air… oh wait.
5. Good win. Better wing play and solid rotations (so Love doesn’t have to log so many with the bird flu again) = playoff hunt, baby. Good work.
This is my opinion and does not constitute an endorsement, opinion or official position of the U.S. Army.
by ronatcampzama on Feb 23, 2012 2:42 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
I don't really know where this belongs,
but I was walking to the game a little late last night and I saw Mike Nylander (Wally Szczerbiak look-a-like of Parks and Rec fame) outside Club 508. I thought he was in LA?
JonnyRotten Flynn, that is
maybe it was real Wally
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