Minnesota Timberwolves Vs. Washington Wizards: Regular Season Game 8 Open Thread
by Mike Prada on Jan 8, 2012 12:34 PM EST
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| 2011/12 NBA Regular Season | ||
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| 2-4 | 0-7 | |
| January 8, 2012 |
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| Verizon Center |
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| 1 PM | ||
| CSN | ||
| Starters: | ||
| Luke Ridnour |
PG | John Wall |
| Wayne Ellington |
Nick Young |
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| Wes Johnson |
SF | Chris Singleton |
| Kevin Love |
PF | Andray Blatche |
| Darko Milicic |
C | JaVale McGee |
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PREGAME READING: Meet the Timberwolves | Canis Hoops | |
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Pregame notes:
- Jan Vesely probably will end up playing today after all. "We're going to give him some time tonight. it's a good opportunity, because they really play one big guy [at center] and some 4s at other times. so i think we'll try to get him some time." He said it's taken this long because of a lack of practice time and because Chris Singleton and Trevor Booker has played well.
- Derrick Williams will not start tonight. Instead, Wes Johnson will move to small forward and Wayne Ellington will start at shooting guard.
- Flip, comparing Minnesota to the Wizards: "They've been rebuilding for five years. We've been rebuilding for a year with John [Wall]. So they're farther along."
- Got a bit of a late surprise: Chris Singleton will start as Rashard Lewis is out with a "sore right knee." Weird thing was, Saunders was talking about helping Lewis get his game going in the pregame.
- On Ricky Rubio: both Saunders and Rubio himself dodged the question of what it would have been like if he got drafted by the Wizards. Flip said that, "if it would’ve been Rubio, John Wall might not have been here," while Rubio said he's looking forward, not backwards.
- Rubio on stopping Wall: "He loves to run, and he loves to play the open court. We will try to stop his layups, penetrations and his hard attacking to the rim. We will try to stop that. He's improving a lot with his jump shot, so we'll make him get off that."
GO WIZARDS!
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Does this mean Shard is starting for sure???
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, etc
I'm happy CSing gets to start
But it took a rashard injury? C’mon Flip
Maybe Rashard is faking an injury
just like Gilbert did for Nick…
an "injury"
"Blake Griffin is the American Jan Vesely" - Jan Vesely
by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Bullets Forever rejoices.
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I've got a bad feeling that Love is going to have a career game.
Popping threes, 20+ rebounds…hopefully McGee can hold his own on the defensive boards.
30+/20+ game for Love, but we can still win
for whatever reason, monster games from him seem to have no effect on their ability to win
Because they play no defense
same reason 40 point 10 assist games with Jamison dropping 25 would still lead to Wizards losses
Gil and AJ could combine for 90pts
but we;d still need Gil to score one more bucket with under :05 left for the win
yes this scenario was described exactly
by arijordan on Jan 8, 2012 1:04 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Maybe Flip is coming around?
"I told those guys maybe I let them off the hook a little bit, because they are younger and I said, ‘We’re not going to do that anymore,’ " Saunders said. "Everyone talks about us being young, and maybe we’re doing you a disservice. We have to coach you like a playoff team, like every game is a playoff game and if you’re not playing hard and you continue to make mental mistakes, you’re going to sit down. We’ll give somebody else an opportunity and you’ll go back in. Sometimes, when you have young players, you say, ‘We’re going to let them play through their mistakes.’ But there has to be some consequence for that."
by les boulez bomber on Jan 8, 2012 12:59 PM EST reply actions
Hopefully he follows through
I always thought Flip was a pushover and that’s why he doesn’t command respect from his players.
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Which young players may those be?
Rashard? Blatche? Being that he let’s them play through so many struggles, and they are OH SO YOUNG?
Maybe he should be calling out the entire team, haven’t really seen him struggle to pull Javale once…
Besides, Flip says a whole bunch of good, yet he never seems to come through with the actions. I’m not getting my hopes up at all after reading that.
if lewis is back to starting next game
Flip better not be coaching the game after
by no more kwame's in dc on Jan 8, 2012 1:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Glad to see Singleton starting
I just hope he stays within himself and doesn’t see this as a mandate to take foolish shots and get outta character. Just do what you do and be a menace on defense and unselfish and we’re better.
We should try to program into Blatche
that every quarter is the fourth quarter. Because he was actually showing a lot of effort Friday in the fourth. And last season he would play better in the fourth as well. It’s the other quarters he doesn’t seem to give a shit.
They should try telling him it's the last two weeks of the season...
before the Summer he’s eligible for a contract extension….
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Is it a problem if Andray Blatche found out an hour before tip-off that Kevin Love is shooting 42% from 3-point range? #wizards
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Very unprofessional of Dray
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
No it doesn't
Watch him play – his energy, intensity and skill on the boards is unmatched in the League….
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let's hope
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
no one even underneath to rebound
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
Lots of bricks
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haven't really seen any offensive sets quite yet
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Same wiz out of the gate- one pass and shoot offense
Difference is MN is not good enough to be up by ten already
by les boulez bomber on Jan 8, 2012 1:16 PM EST reply actions
Nice job, Chris
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Defense isn't bad to start
Or it could just be Minnesota
Sub Booker for Blatche to raise the energy level of the team
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this could get real ugly real quick
Time for Booker?
by no more kwame's in dc on Jan 8, 2012 1:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
NY is the problem
He looks to shoot to much early, stops ball movement
on a Blatche soft jumper and a prayer by Nick
Our offense is hilarious
blatche walks up court nice and slow
by no more kwame's in dc on Jan 8, 2012 1:20 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Rook, as much as you praise NY,
he’s a better shooter than a shot creator. I love him on the catch and shoot and he should always take the open shot, but the black hole label comes from those kind of plays
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 1:20 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
But with 1 second left on the shot clock - who do you want shooting the ball?
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NY is our best option in that scenario
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
(as he just creates a nice layup)
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
I think NY heard me
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
Love might get 40 rebounds tonight if he plays enough minutes....
I used to have super powers until my psychiatrist took them away.
I don't think he's got any offensive boards though
problem is we’re missing so many shots.
Where are these offensive sets that Flip speaks of?
We have no motion offense.
"Blake Griffin is the American Jan Vesely" - Jan Vesely
by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
Wall comes out flat again
He’s in the “I miss a shot and I put my head down” phase. Snap out of it kid!
NY black hole, Wall out of control droves
This is why the offense starts out so poor. Start Mason, let Young provide spark off the bench.
That might be a good idea
Mason shouldn’t be getting a ton of minutes, but letting him start might help the team’s composure opening games. I’d be for it.
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I'd hate to see how big the lead was
If Singleton hadn’t started…
we're on pace to score 48 this game
Where’s reshard when we need him
by no more kwame's in dc on Jan 8, 2012 1:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
good play Booker.
get Mcgee the damn ball someone
Trevor very under control there
If Wall were in the same position, I’m not sure I’d be confident he’d make that shot
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Flip needs to encourage this kid
He is doing everything they have asked of him. He’s working so hard on defense and rebounding that he’s too tired to make a shot, lol.
bad fundamentals there by McGee,
can’t put the ball on the floor after an offensive rebound. Gotta keep it high, Duncan style
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Guys I'm about a minute behind...
Was that Young ahead to Booker for a score?
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Yea
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
Holy Crap
We are turning into the New York Knicks with Booker and Singleton lol
No easy shots
Kevin in early
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I like the hard foul
would prefer us to get the fucking board after the block. That wasn’t a flagrant.
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He's up to like 11...
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Way to go, Book
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NY wide open catch and shoot 3, that's what I like to see
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He's looking great today
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I'd give it to him already
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
Barkley was a 6'5" PF......just sayin
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
nice play there, still needs to improve his body control in the air better.
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
flips gotta go
Because Booker isn’t starting.
by no more kwame's in dc on Jan 8, 2012 1:30 PM EST via mobile reply actions
physical game!
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by little stevie colter on Jan 8, 2012 1:30 PM EST reply actions
As much as NY isn't passing
Hes leading in assists right now.
by oakhillswag on Jan 8, 2012 1:31 PM EST via mobile reply actions
The Young bashers won't see those 2 assists....
Blinders are on
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Wall hits the ground on his drives
like AD (Antonio Daniels) used to.
lol Nick already has 7 fga's
great on track for 28 lol
I said before the season started
Booker deserved minutes and maybe even to start. He continues to prove my point.
But watch Flip bring Dray back in too early
That’s when the energy goes down the drain and we lose the lead.
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This particular group is developing a tough-minded, attacking identity
Wall, Young, Mcgee, Booker, & Singleton
never mind flip can stay
For putting in ves
by no more kwame's in dc on Jan 8, 2012 1:33 PM EST via mobile reply actions
He just put in Crawford
don’t get your hopes up too quick
its 1 step forward 2 back
by no more kwame's in dc on Jan 8, 2012 1:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
nick got dinged
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by little stevie colter on Jan 8, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
So you should be happy that the "NON GUNNER" Crawford has come in....
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Oldest guy on court is love...wow
Like watching d league game … And more hustle more fun
by DavidDunn on Jan 8, 2012 1:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Jan almost shot 2 airballs LOL
he looked so nervous
Jan will struggle with FTs no doubt, but as Phil said, a lot of that is nerves
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Booker fed it to him in the post
Ves looked natural down there. Couple power dribbles, pump fake, and a jump hook to draw the foul
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
Was it just me or did his dribble look loose there?
I know his ball handling is not his strength, and I’d think he’d be liable for some TO’s on that sort of play
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I thought he looked pretty natural backing down a defender in the post
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
I hope Jan hasn't been working on his free throws
otherwise, there’s no hope. I’ll give him a break. His first 2 ever in the NBA.
by hotplate on Jan 8, 2012 1:37 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Supposedly
they completely are redoing his shot from scratch
probably not comfortable with it yet
I hope that's not true about the "from scratch" part
He worked on it all summer.
It does look like he has a million things running through his head when he pulls up.
i hate that
get the ball to a shooter. jees
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by little stevie colter on Jan 8, 2012 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
He was supposed to have an improved jumper.
That should be a good shot for him. Not falling at all thus far.
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
Oldest guy on court is love...wow
Like watching d league game … And more hustle more fun
by DavidDunn on Jan 8, 2012 1:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions
wall needs to forget about that little foul line jumper and work on his 3pt shooting.
that would open so much space for him
At least they're not down by 12 at the quarter....
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I'm still listening to commercials on the radio
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Nice dish by Booker, first Vesely dunk of the year
"Blake Griffin is the American Jan Vesely" - Jan Vesely
At least Jan knows how to cut when a person drives
we need him to teach that to everyone else
shot selection.....
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
Nice closeout from Jan to contest that jumper
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Again
why are we doubling Rubio
MAKE HIM SHOOT please!!!
bad game planning thats on flip
if he thinks thats gonna help it won’t cuz someones open n rubio will find him
Anyone know if this game is streaming anywhere?
Trying to watch NFL on the big screen but want to watch the game.
Will work for Recs.
Agreed
But I can’t help thinking that Wall has gotten Lewis several shots just like that. Only difference is Lewis has missed them all.
Just fire Flip already seriously this is torture
Minny looks way more organized tha we do its like our guys have just started playing together today.
This is getting out of hand.
I better see the starters back in after these commercials.
by oakhillswag on Jan 8, 2012 1:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions
17-2
Something had to be done
by no more kwame's in dc on Jan 8, 2012 1:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Seriously, Mason's on the floor. Why can't he be playing the point?
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Lack of handle and ability to run an offense
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As opposed to Crawford's prodigious ability in both?
I’d trust Roger over Crawford 10 times out of 10. Mack would be even better…
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lol @ that failed NBA 2k alley-oop
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what kind of offense is this?
crawford dribbles around and shoots, twice in a row.
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for f's sake
bench that guy
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by little stevie colter on Jan 8, 2012 1:47 PM EST reply actions
and then we have Blatche on the perimeter all day, dribbling between his legs?
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Nice strong pump and drive by Singleton
Takes notes Nick Young and Andray Blatche
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Radio guys really blasting Crawford for his shot selection...
“Wasted possessions”
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Chenier describes it as "trying to find his rhythm.
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
McGee just stood there waiting for the rebound?
What was that?
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Seriously.
Screamed at the TV there.
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OMG Javale
rebounding requires jumping, even for you
seriously wall would have 20 assist a game
On the wolves. They make open shots
by no more kwame's in dc on Jan 8, 2012 1:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions
JaVale will never be an elite rebounder until he starts boxing out
He has all the tools.
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Rubio- 5mins 6pts, 4rebs, 4assts
Next year we need to have JC, AB, and RL off the roster
and add a 4 and 2
I’d rather see Mack and Wall play together than JC
by les boulez bomber on Jan 8, 2012 1:50 PM EST reply actions
We needed to get that offensive board on that 1st one....
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Crawford ball-hogging but making things happen
Good bucket
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Well to be fair...there is no p a s s
In Crawford
by DavidDunn on Jan 8, 2012 1:52 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Rebounding is killing us!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wow Mcgee, just Wow
on that last offensive “move”
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Had at least 2 people open on the wing
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At least Dray stuck with that rebound
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yeah
pretty tough to take sometimes
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by little stevie colter on Jan 8, 2012 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
Mcgee is having a bad game just not there energy wise.
fumbling alot of rebounds.
LOL
a guy shooting 32% for the year, calling for the ball
I used to have super powers until my psychiatrist took them away.
seems like the entire roster is shooting 32% for the year
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
Who are you talking about?
Half this team makes 1 in 3
by les boulez bomber on Jan 8, 2012 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
37% for his career
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How has the worst shot selection?
Crawford or McGee?
Def Crawford
JVM doesnt disrupt the offense as much
by les boulez bomber on Jan 8, 2012 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
As a very general observation, this team does not look well coached....at all.....
"Blake Griffin is the American Jan Vesely" - Jan Vesely
no reflection on the coach if a team of 4 yr olds can’t execute.
by Tbonebullets on Jan 8, 2012 1:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
McGee really needs to stop trying that awkward looking sh*t on offense
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Definitely in my opinion
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I think he's looked very good so far this season
He’s still got wrinkles, but I’d pay him.
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He was being sarcastic
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even though i hate dray with a passion...
he’s playing some pretty good defense
Young Sushi!!!!!!!!
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that's at least 3 TOs on Rubio
OVERRATED (I wish)
Minny playing two PGs
Auto post up for nick
by DavidDunn on Jan 8, 2012 1:58 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Not good D by Dray there, let Tolliver go right by him
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sooo slow
his conditioning is what has made me give up on him. there’s no excuse
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by little stevie colter on Jan 8, 2012 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
Especially when you see how Love re-shaped his body in the off season.
Dray is the same ole burger
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
yeesh
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 1:58 PM EST up reply actions
"And Love the rebound"
x 1000000
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30 points.......
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Booker and Singleton seem like the only guys moving and actually setting picks
"Blake Griffin is the American Jan Vesely" - Jan Vesely
Great hustle possession
Stupid turnover by Derrick Williams
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We have PGs guarding a 6 7 SG and a 6 7 PF
Why can’t we score?
by DavidDunn on Jan 8, 2012 2:00 PM EST via mobile reply actions
*We, we see you boy!!!!
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CAn't allow that by Ridinour
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Ridnour is good.
One of those solid non-superstar contributors that Ernie doesn’t land.
Can't help but think
Luke would do wonders for our team as a quality back-up
Just tries brute force and speed too often
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Wow
This team is missing out on defensive fundamentals. This is basic high school stuff, why is Flip not instilling sound defense fundamentals in this team?
it's shocking how these things have gone by the wayside
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
You cant let Minn get away with that small line up
You just can’t as a coach
by DavidDunn on Jan 8, 2012 2:01 PM EST via mobile reply actions
its not johns fault
That Rubicon can’t cover him. That wasn’t a charge
by no more kwame's in dc on Jan 8, 2012 2:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions
It sure was....
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Are there any good point guard prospects next draft?
Like top 3 pick worthy. We need one.
Wall really needs to improve his ball-handling
He can’t stop on the dime, and start his dribble back up. That’s why he’s getting all these charges.
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i think more he just needs to slow the hell down sometimes
and ball security will improve
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by little stevie colter on Jan 8, 2012 2:03 PM EST up reply actions
No change of speed, hesitation or COD
Just 1 speed for better or worse
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we are in bad shape.........
yet again…………. Guys in my section booed flip and said “one more game”…………
by thewiz06 on Jan 8, 2012 2:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions
we're playing like the early start time is bothering us. how is that possible.
this game has been the most painful of the season to watch so far.
This team needs to realize that a home game against Minny
is one of the rare opportunities for a win this year. How are they so unprepared and lethargic?
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the wolves played competitively every game this year
I kinda assumed that we would get blown out today and Tuesday
by thewiz06 on Jan 8, 2012 2:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I thought we would at least put up the same effort that we showed against NYK
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
why no Mack
This guy led a mid major to 2 national championship games and yet flip gives him no minutes. Let’s face it…wall sucks in half court and Crawford is a joke at point.
I'm most upset at the defense
I can’t believe how badly these guys don’t understand basic defensive fundamentals, like how to guard the damn pick and roll, when to help, when not to help, don’t shy away from weakside shooters, etc.
Now THAT was a bullshit call on Young
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Well
since Love is 6’9" and Vessely is 6’11" – that makes sense….
I used to have super powers until my psychiatrist took them away.
accurate observation though
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by PhenomenalSwag on Jan 8, 2012 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
Pathetic.
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Love's 2 jumpers were when Blatche was out
just want it noted.
I'd rather not watch
Crawford vs the Timberwolves
Halftime couldn’t come soon enough
Fuckin Jordan Crawford.....
I'm not going to think of something extra witty or clever to say, I don't want to convince you to see things my way, I just have 2 words for you: JEREMY LAMB
34 points at the half is straight pathetic
Too much dribbling and holding the ball
I'm not going to think of something extra witty or clever to say, I don't want to convince you to see things my way, I just have 2 words for you: JEREMY LAMB
Why not just give Kevin Love
his second 30-30 game already, sheesh.
I hate this team
if they don’t come out playing hard in the 3rd quarter and win, Flip should lose his job right after the game. No more fucking excuses.
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This definitely isnt over
But 34 points at the half is so disheartening
I'm not going to think of something extra witty or clever to say, I don't want to convince you to see things my way, I just have 2 words for you: JEREMY LAMB
seriously depressing
but as long as booker and singleton play, i am ok…but cant stand crawford
Dray stays making me look bad
He looks slower than Haywood right now. Just like a slug with no energy. He was much quicker then that right after the Jamison trade. I just knew he would get in shape this offseason
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"ONE GAME" and "ALMOST TWO QUARTERS" are the key phrases in your post
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I thought he's played with more energy than usual today.
He’s had some tough boards and made some nice hustle plays on D.
Dray was probably our best player that quarter...
I'm not going to think of something extra witty or clever to say, I don't want to convince you to see things my way, I just have 2 words for you: JEREMY LAMB
Any hope for this team?
We still play like 5 random players put on the floor.
Only interested if Vesely's calling it
I'm not going to think of something extra witty or clever to say, I don't want to convince you to see things my way, I just have 2 words for you: JEREMY LAMB
he wouldn't look nearly as good if he was playing with the team we have right now
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I honestly kinda dont want to see Jordan Crawford anymore
I'm not going to think of something extra witty or clever to say, I don't want to convince you to see things my way, I just have 2 words for you: JEREMY LAMB
The least he would do is not force shots
Which would mean more for the other guys. Dammit Flip
I'm not going to think of something extra witty or clever to say, I don't want to convince you to see things my way, I just have 2 words for you: JEREMY LAMB
I've watched a few of his games this year,
he can shoot. I don’t know why that was the rap about him coming in
by NY1 on Jan 8, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
who in the verizon center wants to yell fire flip in the fourth
If we are getting blown out?
by thewiz06 on Jan 8, 2012 2:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
This is our shooting percentage
34.9%
3s – 33.3%
FT – 37.5%
starters are 8-31
thats a damn joke. this organizaion is just terrible. its not just the team the whole thing is rotten right now.
Ernie burdened the fans with this crap
There's no sense of purpose on offense, no trying to create for other people.
You’d see more cohesive play at the YMCA.
Focus on some positives
Nice half for Booker and Blatche. Glad to see Nick get a couple of assists. And, even though he didn’t shoot well, I like the energy Singleton brought.
Another demonstration of why we need rebounding strength
Blatche, McGee, Singleton and, especially, Booker rebounded about as well as we can reasonably expect from them. And yet we were killed on the boards by Love. Our present roster will never be dominant in the paint no matter how disciplined and intense they play. That’s just a fact. Until this organization drafts or acquires players with rebounding/interior defense strength, we won’t be a competitive team.
by Koperro on Jan 8, 2012 2:23 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Glad to see our youngsters getting major minutes
I was getting very tired of Flip’s insistence on giving 30-plus minutes to the totally washed-up Lewis while Singleton and Booker rotted on the bench. Not sure how serious Lewis’s knee injury is but I hope that when he’s better Flip doesn’t go back to giving all the minutes to Rashard. If we’re going to lose – and clearly that’s our lot again this season – let’s lose with the players who might be part of a future.
by Koperro on Jan 8, 2012 2:30 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
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