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Post by levine on Jan 18, 2024 16:19:11 GMT -6
The Wolves are 2-0 against the Grizzlies (both in Memphis) in 2023-24, with wins of 24 points and 22 points — two of their four widest margins of victory this season.
Minnesota OUT: Jaylen Clark (right achilles tendon rupture rehab) Leonard Miller (G League assignment) Josh Minott (G League assignment)
Memphis OUT Steven Adams (right PCL surgery) Desmond Bane (left ankle sprain) Brandon Clarke (left achilles tendon repair) Jake LaRavia (left ankle sprain) Ja Morant (right shoulder labral repair) Derrick Rose (left hamstring strain) Marcus Smart (right ring finger central slip tear)
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Post by araxen on Jan 18, 2024 19:26:23 GMT -6
TNT game tonight. We better smoke them.
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Post by Scorched on Jan 18, 2024 22:09:05 GMT -6
We need to stop playing to the level of our competition.
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Post by XRaySpecs on Jan 19, 2024 9:11:40 GMT -6
We need to stop playing to the level of our competition. Yep. We haven't brought the defense in the early parts of these last 2 games. A win is a win, but it would be nice to put away these bad teams earlier so that we could shave some minutes off the core guys.
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Post by XRaySpecs on Jan 19, 2024 9:16:57 GMT -6
Conley was so good in that 4th quarter and Ant came alive in the 2nd half. That dunk off the backboard was wild.
Naz was a flamethrower off the bench and NAW had one of those impactful stretches that really helped.
Rudy was up and down with 6 blocks, but JJJ was taking it too him often. I would have tried Jaden or Kyle on him more?
KAT was off tonight. Also, Kyle's finishing is problematic. I'm not sure the lack of 3s is the main problem with him. His finishing in the lane has been the bigger problem. He needs fewer minutes with Rudy to open spacing.
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Post by jojo on Jan 19, 2024 9:41:34 GMT -6
Man Memphis didn’t play like a terrible team. They were shooting lights out and had great spacing. Plus JJJ probably had his best game of the year. Just shows that Wolves are going to take everyone’s best shot now. I also love how OKC is everyone’s trendy favorite. Sets up a great showdown on Saturday.
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Post by quinn on Jan 19, 2024 12:11:58 GMT -6
Conley was so good in that 4th quarter and Ant came alive in the 2nd half. That dunk off the backboard was wild.Naz was a flamethrower off the bench and NAW had one of those impactful stretches that really helped. Rudy was up and down with 6 blocks, but JJJ was taking it too him often. I would have tried Jaden or Kyle on him more? KAT was off tonight. Also, Kyle's finishing is problematic. I'm not sure the lack of 3s is the main problem with him. His finishing in the lane has been the bigger problem. He needs fewer minutes with Rudy to open spacing. Ant was a stud in the second half. I don't think we win that game if he doesn't go nuclear. Also, Harlan's call of that dunk was peak Kevin Harlan. "SWASHBUCKLING AND SLAMMING!" Amazing. It was a really fun game throughout. Kennard made quite the impression and I'm sure he would look real good in one of those Old Shep jerseys. Memphis has some awesome young guys too. Once they get healthy next year, I expect them to be right back in contention.
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