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Post by XRaySpecs on Apr 14, 2024 11:14:49 GMT -6
Phoenix will be tough as ever tomorrow for us. Sure. It's an important game for so many reasons. Winning or losing increases the probability that PHX is our first round matchup. We win and we're 2 and PHX is 7 with them favored to win their play in game to face us in the first round. PHX winning means we're likely the 3 and increases their chance of being the 6 so another scenario where we matchup with them. We need to play well so that it's not the Wolves facing PHX after having been swept by them and us playing poorly in all 3.
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Post by jojo on Apr 14, 2024 11:16:47 GMT -6
The entire team has been “Questionable” for the last week+. I was going more off the Denver reporter commenting that they're going to "rest everyone." Even if they do rest everyone they could easily still beat Memphis who has like 13 guys on the injury report. The Grizzlies have played as well as you could expect with their makeshift lineups, but Denver is still going to play guys like Braun and Watson even if the others sit. Denver is probably still the favorite if their guys sit even being in Memphis. Maybe but it’s the Griz last home game and they’ve been competitive with their makeshift lineup-almost beat the Lakers last game. Probably Malone wants to send a message to his starters too. But #3 seed likely faces Pels-Wolves in 1st 2 rounds. I wouldn’t want concede that game.
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Post by XRaySpecs on Apr 14, 2024 11:18:45 GMT -6
The entire team has been “Questionable” for the last week+. I was going more off the Denver reporter commenting that they're going to "rest everyone." Even if they do rest everyone they could easily still beat Memphis who has like 13 guys on the injury report. The Grizzlies have played as well as you could expect with their makeshift lineups, but Denver is still going to play guys like Braun and Watson even if the others sit. Denver is probably still the favorite if their guys sit even being in Memphis.
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Post by XRaySpecs on Apr 14, 2024 11:26:17 GMT -6
Maybe but it’s the Griz last home game and they’ve been competitive with their makeshift lineup-almost beat the Lakers last game. Probably Malone wants to send a message to his starters too. But #3 seed likely faces Pels-Wolves in 1st 2 rounds. I wouldn’t want concede that game.That depends though. Yes, if all 3 teams win, Denver is 3 and Wolves are 2, but if Denver loses, then OKC is 2. I think Denver is one of the teams that best matchup with the Pels. Gordon is a good guy to put on Zion and the Pels have no one who can guard Jokic at all. If I'm Denver, I'd rather face the Pels than PHX who could in theory match Denver's offensive firepower in a series. Being 2 vs. 3 for home court is obviously preferred, but based on matchups for Denver, I'd prefer to play the Pels and Thunder over the Suns and Wolves. Just my 2 cents.
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Post by jojo on Apr 14, 2024 12:43:41 GMT -6
Denver playing their guys. Wolves need to win for #2.
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Post by Nick K on Apr 14, 2024 14:09:37 GMT -6
We need to win today for Finch to win coach of the year is my guess.
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Post by levine on Apr 14, 2024 15:13:30 GMT -6
I think all 3 teams win and we are 2nd. Did you read that Denver is resting all their stars? Do you still think they will win? Except they didn't. Like posted earlier, their whole team has been questionable for a week, but they almost all still play.
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Post by levine on Apr 14, 2024 15:17:13 GMT -6
We're going to lose in the 1st round to Phoenix.
Things could not have gone worse for us today.
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Post by langcow on Apr 14, 2024 17:23:51 GMT -6
We're going to lose in the 1st round to Phoenix. Things could not have gone worse for us today. It’ll be interesting to see what Connelly does after that.
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Post by quinn on Apr 14, 2024 21:20:23 GMT -6
We're going to lose in the 1st round to Phoenix. Things could not have gone worse for us today. I have very little hope going into this series, especially with how KAT has looked since coming back. There's no rhythm or flow to his game, everything seems forced, he's slow offensively and defensively rotating, and he still isn't being a quick decision maker like we need. Plus, the shots just aren't falling. I think Finch shot the team in the foot by starting him. Now, it's a demotion to bring him off the bench. You can't use the "load management" as an excuse to bench him, you just have to bench him. I think Finch has the cajones to bench him in the playoffs if it's not going well, but man, you couldn't have done worse for yourself to build momentum going into the first round. Phoenix sweeping the season series against us does not bode well for how we match up.
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Post by kingsxman on Apr 15, 2024 5:22:36 GMT -6
We're going to lose in the 1st round to Phoenix. Things could not have gone worse for us today. It’ll be interesting to see what Connelly does after that. Well, one thing that must happen is we move on from Kat. Kat, I love you but you are not even TRYING to play the way we need you too. Personally, I'd bring him off the bench for this series but that die has been cast already when Finch started him his first game back. BTW, Kat was out of control for most of the game yesterday. It was back to old Kat.not zen Kat.
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Post by XRaySpecs on Apr 15, 2024 12:21:12 GMT -6
www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/rudy-gobert-nba-basketball-minnesota-timberwolvesRudy! Read this if you have a few minutes. No matter what happens in the playoffs. I've enjoyed this team immensely. We can debate players on the court, but from what I can gather, there's not much debate about how good of a group of guys this team is. Conley is like a 4 time sportsmanship of the year winner. KAT is sometimes corny, but is a really good dude. Ant is fun and keeps everything light. Rudy is introspective. Kyle is a really good leader. NAW is a thoughtful dude. Naz is just awesome. Jaden is that quiet dude that will battle for you. Lil JMac is a great dude. Garzilla! Nuff said.
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Post by Nick K on Apr 15, 2024 18:42:49 GMT -6
We're going to lose in the 1st round to Phoenix. Things could not have gone worse for us today. Yep. That same thought crossed my mind.
How we could lay an egg like that is a huge step backward.
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Post by Wolf With Sheepskin on Apr 16, 2024 7:26:26 GMT -6
Read this if you have a few minutes. No matter what happens in the playoffs. I've enjoyed this team immensely. We can debate players on the court, but from what I can gather, there's not much debate about how good of a group of guys this team is. Agreed! Of course, I'll be bummed if they get bounced in the first round. But this group has provided me with 82 games of legit entertainment this winter--which is all I really want from them each year. It's such a treat to cheer for players that you also legitimately feel are good people--that hasn't always been the case.
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Post by kingsxman on Apr 16, 2024 11:40:30 GMT -6
Read this if you have a few minutes. No matter what happens in the playoffs. I've enjoyed this team immensely. We can debate players on the court, but from what I can gather, there's not much debate about how good of a group of guys this team is. Agreed! Of course, I'll be bummed if they get bounced in the first round. But this group has provided me with 82 games of legit entertainment this winter--which is all I really want from them each year. It's such a treat to cheer for players that you also legitimately feel are good people--that hasn't always been the case. I agree. I am always entertained each year no matter what. Its the frustration level that changes. This has been a great year full of hope and promise. Honestly, a lot of that has been dashed with Glens latest stunt. Prior to that I had never been more high on the team and organization. Now, I'm just hoping that things stay on the tracks. It would be very Timberwolvsey for Connelly to use the ownership situation to fly the coop. I dont "think" that will happen...but I could see him using his opt out to renegotiate. Which...Glen, in his ultimate non basketball wisdom, could say "no" too. Glen has NEVER gotten the fact that if you hire the best at the top...you save money by not making stupid decisions on players that cost multiple millions more.
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Post by kingsxman on Apr 17, 2024 7:36:01 GMT -6
Of course: I see now our first playoff game is on Saturday at 2:30 in the afternoon. So fitting with the whole crappy mess that is the playoffs for the Wolves because we play SOOO well in matinee games. And...of course "flyover" country gets the early game on a Saturday. I hate the NBA sometimes.
I see that the schedule shows 12:00pm games for games 5 and 6. Do we know if thats actually true? or just a placeholder? Good lord I hope thats not a true start time on a Tuesday and Thursday.
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Post by darko on Apr 17, 2024 8:29:33 GMT -6
Likely place holders, never seen that for weekday playoff games.
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Post by jojo on Apr 17, 2024 8:38:07 GMT -6
Game schedule is the last thing I’m worried about. This is playoffs it’s going to be a whole new routine. Might do them good to shake them out of their rut.
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Post by XRaySpecs on Apr 17, 2024 9:42:49 GMT -6
There are several indicators out there that PHX is one of the better teams into the playoffs beyond them just matching up well with the Wolves.
The last half of the year (with better health), the Suns have been one of the better teams in the West. I don't remember the exact stats, but they're like a top 5 offensive team and top 10 in defense over a fairly long stretch to end the season.
Dan Feldman of the Dunc'd On pod does a ranking where he filters lineups for their playoff rotation and PHX comes out really well. I don't remember their exact number, but if you just look at the guys who are likely to see the court in the playoffs and their increased minutes, PHX was 3rd in the West after Dallas (Dallas has been awesome post trade deadline and with better health) and Denver. The Suns net rating jumped like 6 pts when you just have their rotation level guys. The Wolves doesn't change much given that our strength is our depth.
PHX is a really good team right now and they're built for playoff success when their top guys are healthy.
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Post by XRaySpecs on Apr 17, 2024 9:44:17 GMT -6
I see that the schedule shows 12:00pm games for games 5 and 6. Do we know if thats actually true? or just a placeholder? Good lord I hope thats not a true start time on a Tuesday and Thursday. The schedule I saw had those still as TBD. I'm guessing they want to see where all the series go first.
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Post by kingsxman on Apr 17, 2024 10:00:37 GMT -6
I see that the schedule shows 12:00pm games for games 5 and 6. Do we know if thats actually true? or just a placeholder? Good lord I hope thats not a true start time on a Tuesday and Thursday. The schedule I saw had those still as TBD. I'm guessing they want to see where all the series go first. Yep. I should have looked in other places also. Its TBD. Must just be placeholders where i saw it when I searched for Timberwolves playoff schedule. BTW, I completely believe that Phx would grade out as one of the best teams in the west when all of their players are healthy. They just havent been all healthy for most of the year. Lucky us.
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Post by Bonecrusher on Apr 17, 2024 12:22:02 GMT -6
The schedule I saw had those still as TBD. I'm guessing they want to see where all the series go first. Yep. I should have looked in other places also. Its TBD. Must just be placeholders where i saw it when I searched for Timberwolves playoff schedule. BTW, I completely believe that Phx would grade out as one of the best teams in the west when all of their players are healthy. They just havent been all healthy for most of the year. Lucky us. Except when they've played us.
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Post by darko on Apr 19, 2024 6:48:36 GMT -6
Lore and A-Rod say they delivered the $520 million on time to increase their stake and will prevail in court. Taylor and Lore are preparing for a May 2 mediation session with a Minnesota judge, sources said. – via New York Post
May 2nd. Can't imagine this would take long.
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Post by darko on Apr 19, 2024 11:46:42 GMT -6
The pointers that teased America! I have been practicing the exact rhythm cadence all afternoon.
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Post by darko on Apr 19, 2024 11:58:40 GMT -6
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