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Post by levine on Jan 10, 2024 12:29:59 GMT -6
Probably a "scheduled loss", especially with the Wolves not being able to leave Orlando until today.
MINNESOTA: Conley: Out. Conley will be rested for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Gobert: Day-to-Day. Gobert is questionable for Wednesday's game against Boston due to left hip soreness.
BOSTON: Al Horford: Day-to-Day. Horford is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves due to an illness.
Jrue Holiday: Day-to-Day. Holiday is questionable to play Wednesday against Minnesota due to a right elbow sprain.
Kristaps Porzingis: Day-to-Day. Porzingis is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves due to a right knee contusion.
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I would not be shocked to see the 3 Celtics sit. They play Milwaukee tomorrow, and that's a much more important game for them than us.
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Post by tmill720 on Jan 10, 2024 13:25:23 GMT -6
Incoming 21-6-4 game from Shake.
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Post by kingsxman on Jan 10, 2024 13:32:11 GMT -6
It seems like we are at a breaking point in the NBA with the players sitting. Granted, all these people (other than Mike) may have actual injuries...but it certainly seems like its more rare that 2 teams play with all their stars on the court.
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Post by levine on Jan 10, 2024 13:38:23 GMT -6
It seems like we are at a breaking point in the NBA with the players sitting. Granted, all these people (other than Mike) may have actual injuries...but it certainly seems like its more rare that 2 teams play with all their stars on the court. Interestingly, this is the first time we've rested a player. We probably should've done it with KAT and Ant a game or two, but we've been really reluctant to do it.
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Post by kingsxman on Jan 10, 2024 13:41:50 GMT -6
It seems like we are at a breaking point in the NBA with the players sitting. Granted, all these people (other than Mike) may have actual injuries...but it certainly seems like its more rare that 2 teams play with all their stars on the court. Interestingly, this is the first time we've rested a player. We probably should've done it with KAT and Ant a game or two, but we've been really reluctant to do it. Yeah, I'm not really counting us as part of the problem. We are the ones that usually seems to DEAL with the problem.
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Post by Nick K on Jan 10, 2024 15:20:59 GMT -6
Incoming 21-6-4 game from Shake. What about TB Jr? He seems to have disappeared.
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Post by Bonecrusher on Jan 10, 2024 15:57:36 GMT -6
Scheduled loss. I will watch the game though.
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Post by levine on Jan 10, 2024 16:04:21 GMT -6
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Post by levine on Jan 10, 2024 16:57:38 GMT -6
Rudy is officially out too.
Just punt this game. KAT and Ant can play token minutes, but run the hell out of Shake, TBJ, Miller and Minott.
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Post by jojo on Jan 10, 2024 17:02:16 GMT -6
I’m looking forward to the game. It should be wide open on offense and back to high wall on defense. Plus throw the kids into the rotation. Ant will probably take 50 shots.
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Post by araxen on Jan 10, 2024 20:40:54 GMT -6
ANT iso balled us to a loss. Hopefully one day he learns.
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Post by levine on Jan 10, 2024 20:44:12 GMT -6
Yup. 3 turnovers by Any just in OT.
He absolutely needs to play with a PG. He’s not even close to being ready to run a team.
But that 9-2 run to end the game was inexcusable. And not boxing out in the Tatum FT miss.
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Post by Nick K on Jan 10, 2024 21:00:14 GMT -6
Yup. 3 turnovers by Any just in OT. He absolutely needs to play with a PG. He’s not even close to being ready to run a team. But that 9-2 run to end the game was inexcusable. And not boxing out in the Tatum FT miss. All true David.
Sorry, but I'm not in the mood to defend my favorite Wolves player right now. Ant blew it by being to selfish and not relying on Towns more. We had this game in the bag and threw it away.
Towns shows why he's so important. He plays with so much passion and heart.
And to think we didn't have Rudy or Mike Conley says much about how good we are.
McD has to grow up and gain 50 IQ points. Potential is only potential until it's realized.
Man, NAW was so good late.
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Post by kingsxman on Jan 10, 2024 21:40:38 GMT -6
NAW > McDaniels this year. By alot. Ant = Turnovers McDaniels = fouls Finch = not knowing what a challenge is or how to use it.
They played great overall for a schedule loss. But its SOOOOO disappointing to see Ant continue to be a turnover machine. I am hoping that he learns through the regular season so he doesnt do it during the playoffs.
McD. Man. McStop making stupid fouls that hurt your team. McPull your head out of your ass and play basketball. McPlay up to your contract you just signed.
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Post by levine on Jan 10, 2024 22:20:29 GMT -6
It’s sad because McD was so good yesterday.
15/9. 1 PF. And he absolutely shut down Banchero.
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Post by levine on Jan 10, 2024 22:25:24 GMT -6
Back to back 10 rebound games from Naz.
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Post by araxen on Jan 10, 2024 23:53:56 GMT -6
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Post by jojo on Jan 11, 2024 6:33:45 GMT -6
Ant and Jaden still have some growing up to do, but encouraging performance- I think Boston is not a bad matchup If they can figure out how to slow down Tatum. It was a lot to ask on a road B2B arriving 5 hrs before the game.
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Post by Wolf With Sheepskin on Jan 11, 2024 8:06:12 GMT -6
This loss has the potential to really benefit this team. It was a tough gritty game like they will see in the playoffs (and the Celtics HAVE seen). It was a game they know they could have won, and it will really sting, and they will listen/realize* that: 1-Isolation hero ball is not a sustainable offensive strategy possession after possession. 2-Frustration fouls late in games can be the difference between winning and losing. 3-Details matter--all the time. (Like boxing out on free throws even when the other team hasn't even missed one all game). 4-Sometimes role players can be the hero too. The way NAW was shooting it, he should have seen the ball in the last couple of possessions.
* I hope...
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Post by tmill720 on Jan 11, 2024 8:13:52 GMT -6
This loss has the potential to really benefit this team. It was a tough gritty game like they will see in the playoffs (and the Celtics HAVE seen). It was a game they know they could have won, and it will really sting, and they will listen/realize that: 1-Isolation hero ball is not a sustainable offensive strategy possession after possession. 2-Frustration fouls late in games can be the difference between winning and losing. 3-Details matter--all the time. (Like boxing out on free throws even when the other team hasn't even missed one all game). 4-Sometimes role players can be the hero too. The way NAW was shooting it, he should have seen the ball in the last couple of possessions. Definitely agree with the 1st three points. Can't quite agree on NAW as he would eventually get exposed being the primary action, but the ball probably would have found it's way to him for an open shot if we were playing good, smart basketball. I've been on the trade KAT train as much as anyone, but I thought he played really well and was taking advantage of how small Boston was tonight. It felt like whenever he got the ball at the free throw line, he was either scoring or finding someone for an open shot. And the difference between him and Ant was that he was making a move right after getting the ball, he didn't let the defense adjust and close off those driving lanes. I'll give KAT a lot of credit tonight!
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Post by Wolf With Sheepskin on Jan 11, 2024 8:39:56 GMT -6
This loss has the potential to really benefit this team. It was a tough gritty game like they will see in the playoffs (and the Celtics HAVE seen). It was a game they know they could have won, and it will really sting, and they will listen/realize that: 1-Isolation hero ball is not a sustainable offensive strategy possession after possession. 2-Frustration fouls late in games can be the difference between winning and losing. 3-Details matter--all the time. (Like boxing out on free throws even when the other team hasn't even missed one all game). 4-Sometimes role players can be the hero too. The way NAW was shooting it, he should have seen the ball in the last couple of possessions. Definitely agree with the 1st three points. Can't quite agree on NAW as he would eventually get exposed being the primary action, but the ball probably would have found it's way to him for an open shot if we were playing good, smart basketball. I've been on the trade KAT train as much as anyone, but I thought he played really well and was taking advantage of how small Boston was tonight. It felt like whenever he got the ball at the free throw line, he was either scoring or finding someone for an open shot. And the difference between him and Ant was that he was making a move right after getting the ball, he didn't let the defense adjust and close off those driving lanes. I'll give KAT a lot of credit tonight! Agreed. I was watching and thinking Ant needs to drive and kick, either to KAT or NAW. With the confidence that NAW showed shooting, the ball should have found him.
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Post by tmill720 on Jan 11, 2024 9:17:07 GMT -6
Other thoughts I had: Of course we got good SloMo, when he was surrounded by shooters and could use his craftiness to get into the restricted area and make a funky layup. It seemed like KAT was spacing out to the 3 point line better, and Naz is a good threat out there too, so he had the space needed. The other bummer is that when we subbed out Naz for Jaden, our spacing got janky again. He's just not reliable right now and it's really hurting us. At this point in time, I'm not sure that he needs to be on the floor in the last 4 minutes. But it also seems like 90% of his issues are confidence/rhythm related, so not sure if that would backfire. I wonder if Finch could be a little more intentional about putting Jaden in spots a few times a game to have opportunities to get some easy buckets - slashes/backcuts/postup smalls... at this point, he's the one that's going to decide how good we are going to be.
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Post by Bonecrusher on Jan 11, 2024 10:18:58 GMT -6
ANT iso balled us to a loss. Hopefully one day he learns. Yup. 3 turnovers by Ant just in OT. He absolutely needs to play with a PG. He’s not even close to being ready to run a team. But that 9-2 run to end the game was inexcusable. And not boxing out in the Tatum FT miss. Someone in the Knicks thread thought I was crazy for suggesting Ant to Toronto for Quickley and Barrett. Quickley is a stud as David has said over and over. Barrett is a cheap replacement for Ant at SG. This is likely to fix our future cap issue as well (Temporarily).
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Post by jojo on Jan 11, 2024 10:23:20 GMT -6
This loss has the potential to really benefit this team. It was a tough gritty game like they will see in the playoffs (and the Celtics HAVE seen). It was a game they know they could have won, and it will really sting, and they will listen/realize that: 1-Isolation hero ball is not a sustainable offensive strategy possession after possession. 2-Frustration fouls late in games can be the difference between winning and losing. 3-Details matter--all the time. (Like boxing out on free throws even when the other team hasn't even missed one all game). 4-Sometimes role players can be the hero too. The way NAW was shooting it, he should have seen the ball in the last couple of possessions. Definitely agree with the 1st three points. Can't quite agree on NAW as he would eventually get exposed being the primary action, but the ball probably would have found it's way to him for an open shot if we were playing good, smart basketball. I've been on the trade KAT train as much as anyone, but I thought he played really well and was taking advantage of how small Boston was tonight. It felt like whenever he got the ball at the free throw line, he was either scoring or finding someone for an open shot. And the difference between him and Ant was that he was making a move right after getting the ball, he didn't let the defense adjust and close off those driving lanes. I'll give KAT a lot of credit tonight! KAT has come a long way in switching to playmaking on his drives. He’s passing to corner in situations where he was taking charges in the past.
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Post by levine on Jan 11, 2024 10:32:32 GMT -6
ANT iso balled us to a loss. Hopefully one day he learns. Yup. 3 turnovers by Ant just in OT. He absolutely needs to play with a PG. He’s not even close to being ready to run a team. But that 9-2 run to end the game was inexcusable. And not boxing out in the Tatum FT miss. Someone in the Knicks thread thought I was crazy for suggesting Ant to Toronto for Quickley and Barrett. Quickley is a stud as David has said over and over. Barrett is a cheap replacement for Ant at SG. This is likely to fix our future cap issue as well (Temporarily). I think you're crazy too. Quickley is a stud. Ant has a chance to be the best player in the NBA. Also one of the most marketable players. You don't trade him unless you're getting a Giannis or Jokic back.
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