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Post by levine on Nov 16, 2018 20:29:24 GMT -6
If Thibs needs to play Rose, can he at least only play him at PG?
Rose at SG is the biggest defensive disaster in the NBA. Its not AS bad at the point.
And Okogie deserves to play. He energizes the whole team.
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Post by levine on Nov 16, 2018 20:38:04 GMT -6
"Andrew with his 4th dunk of the season..."
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Post by Nick K on Nov 16, 2018 20:44:38 GMT -6
"Andrew with his 4th dunk of the season..." Almost criminal considering his ability.
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Post by Nick K on Nov 16, 2018 20:49:20 GMT -6
Refs are trying their best to get Portland back in the game. Tough fouls on Cov and Saric.
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Post by cory on Nov 16, 2018 20:49:48 GMT -6
If Thibs needs to play Rose, can he at least only play him at PG? Rose at SG is the biggest defensive disaster in the NBA. Its not AS bad at the point. And Okogie deserves to play. He energizes the whole team. He certainly should be playing instead of a lineup of Tyus-Teague-Rose.
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Post by Bonecrusher on Nov 16, 2018 20:54:38 GMT -6
Rose is just a blackhole. He seldom passes the ball.
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Post by Nick K on Nov 16, 2018 21:00:15 GMT -6
Best defensive effort I've seen in ages. Simply amazing. These guys are finally having fun.
Butler will end up being a blessing in disguise.
We're turning into a good basketball team.
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Post by firethibs on Nov 16, 2018 21:01:25 GMT -6
Best defensive effort I've seen in ages. Simply amazing. These guys are finally having fun.
Butler will end up being a blessing in disguise.
We're turning into a good basketball team.
Yep. And I actually saw Glen Taylor smiling
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Post by levine on Nov 16, 2018 21:02:54 GMT -6
Stotts giving up with almost 5 minutes left.
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Post by cory on Nov 16, 2018 21:02:58 GMT -6
Without Butler on the team, I don't mind Rose so much. I think he is a positive presence for the young guys and he seems to appreciate being a leader. If he's just a backup PG, he's a pretty good one in the league but he gets out of control a little too much. He would benefit from playing minutes with Tolliver rather than Gorgui.
I wouldn't mind not having him on the team but his play bothers me less with how the team is constructed
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Post by Nick K on Nov 16, 2018 21:03:48 GMT -6
Wigs just can't make a shot off the dribble. Amazing he's that bad.
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Post by levine on Nov 16, 2018 21:07:23 GMT -6
Without Butler on the team, I don't mind Rose so much. I think he is a positive presence for the young guys and he seems to appreciate being a leader. If he's just a backup PG, he's a pretty good one in the league but he gets out of control a little too much. He would benefit from playing minutes with Tolliver rather than Gorgui. I wouldn't mind not having him on the team but his play bothers me less with how the team is constructed And if he played back-up PG instead of SG...
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Post by levine on Nov 16, 2018 21:10:02 GMT -6
First time Portland has been held under 100 points this season.
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Post by levine on Nov 16, 2018 21:11:59 GMT -6
No reason for Wig and Teague to play that late into the game when Stotts threw in the towel at the 5 minutes mark.
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Post by firethibs on Nov 16, 2018 21:13:08 GMT -6
Without Butler on the team, I don't mind Rose so much. I think he is a positive presence for the young guys and he seems to appreciate being a leader. If he's just a backup PG, he's a pretty good one in the league but he gets out of control a little too much. He would benefit from playing minutes with Tolliver rather than Gorgui. I wouldn't mind not having him on the team but his play bothers me less with how the team is constructed And if he played back-up PG instead of SG... I think it all has to do with Thibs having promised Tyus minutes. Teague and DRose should be splitting PG duties and Tyus should be out of the rotation while Okogie gets those minutes at the 2.
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Post by Nick K on Nov 16, 2018 21:50:40 GMT -6
Rose is just a blackhole. He seldom passes the ball. It might seem that way but he's playing well. Tonight he goes 17 pts, 7 rebs abd 6 ast. 7 of 13 from the floor. He was a plus 11 too. Still got to muzzle him a bit.
Levine mentioned earlier that you can't play him at SG and I agree, but 2nd unit PG is it.
He played well. Got to give the guy credit when it's due. I am super surprised at his good recent play.
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Post by levine on Nov 16, 2018 21:59:19 GMT -6
Alan Horton@WolvesRadio
Wolves defensive rating...
Last 3 games: 99.7 (#4) First 13 games: 114.3 (#29)
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Post by levine on Nov 16, 2018 22:07:18 GMT -6
Good to see KG at a Wolves game again:
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Post by stretcharmstrong on Nov 16, 2018 22:56:07 GMT -6
Thibs is a moron of course he sits Okogie the entire game. This is why he has to go. You have a young talent who proves himself every time he is on the court. And the coach still sits him. Can't fathom Thibs would play Tyus over Okogie. Okogie should be part of our rotation. Plus, we get burned too badly on defense with a 2 PG lineup. Would rather have Josh have that assignment of guarding 2 guards and kill the 2 PG lineups. Still think forcing yourself to stay with a 9-man lineup is stupid. I would hope we get AT out there most nights.
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Post by levine on Nov 16, 2018 23:33:35 GMT -6
The thing you have to love about Covington and Saric is how deliberate they are in everything they do. Open look? They shoot without hesitation. They attack the defensive glass. They know how to navigate screens. Quick hands. Not ball stoppers. They don't waste motions or space. — John Meyer
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Post by wunderwolf on Nov 17, 2018 3:51:53 GMT -6
I've been one of his biggest critics, but Taj is playing great. They need to keep his minutes down like they did tonight and he will be more effective.
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Post by The Country Club on Nov 17, 2018 4:37:13 GMT -6
The thing you have to love about Covington and Saric is how deliberate they are in everything they do. Open look? They shoot without hesitation. They attack the defensive glass. They know how to navigate screens. Quick hands. Not ball stoppers. They don't waste motions or space. — John Meyer Covington is Butler without the bullsh*t and the iso and with a better attitude.
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Post by The Country Club on Nov 17, 2018 4:38:49 GMT -6
I think the Wolves have to figure out a way to move 2 of the guys on the roster and get one player back (or three for two) so we can get Okogie into the core 9.
Thibs isn't straying from 9. It is what it is.
For those who gripe about the 9 man rotation, both BOS and TOR did it last night in a game that went to OT.
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Post by cmoss84 on Nov 17, 2018 4:40:51 GMT -6
Alan Horton@WolvesRadio Wolves defensive rating... Last 3 games: 99.7 (#4) First 13 games: 114.3 (#29) How many more games like this before the paper bag comes off?
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Post by The Country Club on Nov 17, 2018 5:00:49 GMT -6
Wolves have had their last three under .500 on eFG. That's damn good. League lead on that was .492 last year (Philly).
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