Nuggets at Wolves (7:00, FSN)

[Yes We Kahn]

Glad we got the win. Props to RA for pulling Love out with 2-3 min left in the 4th when the Nuggets were starting to creep back up.

For real. Love wasn't doing anything but hurting them. At least he didn't sit and pout like I thought he was going to.

[Basti]

Couldn't watch the game. Tell me, does Love's awful game include awful D on Faried or somebody else guarded him? 26 pts, 14 rebs...

Yup, it was mostly Love

To be fair, lots of Faried's points came after dribble penetration by mostly Lawson. This isn't to say that Love's defense wasn't awful but other players have to be accountable here, too.

Speaking of defense, I was really impressed by Pek's defense last night. Both as an individual and team defender. Made some great rotations and contests. I didn't know he recorded two blocks, though.

[southern wolf]

Couldn't watch the game. Tell me, does Love's awful game include awful D on Faried or somebody else guarded him? 26 pts, 14 rebs...

Yup, it was mostly Love

I hate him so much these days. -.-

I get the off-court hate, but lets not forget he had a 36 and 13 game against the Cavs before this one and his rebounding numbers have actually improved this season, he'll get there. Besides, we won, lets focus on some of the positives.

[Train]

I hate him so much these days. -.-

I get the off-court hate, but lets not forget he had a 36 and 13 game against the Cavs before this one and his rebounding numbers have actually improved this season, he'll get there. Besides, we won, lets focus on some of the positives.

+1

*Can't wait till Rubio comes back. fap fap fap.

[cpfsf]

i want to see a video of the 5 second call. seemed pretty close.

[FinnTheHuman]

I get the off-court hate, but lets not forget he had a 36 and 13 game against the Cavs before this one and his rebounding numbers have actually improved this season, he'll get there. Besides, we won, lets focus on some of the positives.

Yeah, well, I kind of hate that 36 and 13 performance too because it gave him courage to bitch around. xD

Bah, whatever, I guess you guys are right.

[Basti]

I get the off-court hate, but lets not forget he had a 36 and 13 game against the Cavs before this one and his rebounding numbers have actually improved this season, he'll get there. Besides, we won, lets focus on some of the positives.

Yeah, well, I kind of hate that 36 and 13 performance too because it gave him courage to bitch around. xD

Bah, whatever, I guess you guys are right.

The interview was conducted before/after the Philadelphia game the other week.

[champalift]

Solid win. Not great letting them creep back in at the end, but I will take it!
I did take some joy in seeing Love sitting on the bench come crunch time with his piss poor performance. He did come back in for the last 40 seconds or so, but I am just glad we pulled out the win because if the team without Love gave one up, his ego would only rise.
Pek played very well I thought. I can not express how much I enjoy seeing AK in a Wolves jersey. He just does so much for us. We got a lot from a number of guys. I hope Malcolm isn't seriously injured (saw tweets about a "hyperextended knee").
Anyway, great to get another win, be above .500 heading to NO, and then have Ricky return Saturday night! ARRROOOO!

[Foye]

Couldn't watch the game. Tell me, does Love's awful game include awful D on Faried or somebody else guarded him? 26 pts, 14 rebs...

Yup, it was mostly Love

I hate him so much these days. -.-

Well, I'm not really mad at him for the interview but what I really hate about him is his unsportsmanlike behaviour on the court.

Whenever something doesn't go his way he starts to complain to the refs, doesn't play on and certainly doesn't get back on defense. Whenever he thinks he got fouled on offense he usually complains to the ref first and then you see him jogging back on defense while the rest plays 4 vs. 5.

He has got a long way to become the best PF in the NBA even if national media tell us he already is.
In fact, these days he is playing like a poor man's David Lee.

[moss_is_1]

There's definitely a lot of irritating things about Love...honestly I wouldn't mind trading him for a player that fits better with Rubio/Pek, if we could upgrade the SG spot in the process.

[[RCG]]

There's definitely a lot of irritating things about Love...honestly I wouldn't mind trading him for a player that fits better with Rubio/Pek, if we could upgrade the SG spot in the process.

I agree with the sentiment. If we can get an above-average starting SG to go along with an above-average (perhaps defensive-oriented) PF replacement and perhaps a pick it would be a solid swap.

[Basti]

There's definitely a lot of irritating things about Love...honestly I wouldn't mind trading him for a player that fits better with Rubio/Pek, if we could upgrade the SG spot in the process.

I agree with the sentiment. If we can get an above-average starting SG to go along with an above-average (perhaps defensive-oriented) PF replacement and perhaps a pick it would be a solid swap.

As much as I agree with the notion that I wouldn't mind if Love was traded there's one thing you need in this league. Superstars. Love is the closest thing we have. Although he's been playing like an above average role player offensively. But still, the point remains, we need to have some star power, or at least the potential for one. Trading Love for several above average pieces is not going to cut it, unfortunately.

[Dewey]

There's definitely a lot of irritating things about Love...honestly I wouldn't mind trading him for a player that fits better with Rubio/Pek, if we could upgrade the SG spot in the process.

I agree with the sentiment. If we can get an above-average starting SG to go along with an above-average (perhaps defensive-oriented) PF replacement and perhaps a pick it would be a solid swap.

Yep - he's crossed a line and there's no doubt about it. The fact it was Woj makes it 2x worse and obvious there is bitterness in the air. I was 100% behind him previous minor antics, but I will no longer defend his character. If I'm the Wolves, I send a message.

[moss_is_1]

Basti, I agree...however im maybe the biggest Rubio fan on the board. I think he's going to be better then Love will be...plus he's going to be even more marketbale, while playing both ends at an elite level, and he's going to attract players because of his passings. Obviously that's a huge gamble to take in todays league, and we wont trade Love right now so its really a moot point.

[Klomp]

As much as I agree with the notion that I wouldn't mind if Love was traded there's one thing you need in this league. Superstars. Love is the closest thing we have. Although he's been playing like an above average role player offensively. But still, the point remains, we need to have some star power, or at least the potential for one. Trading Love for several above average pieces is not going to cut it, unfortunately.

Bingo.

It's easy to pile on Love for this article because of how much he's struggled individually this season. But, if he was playing like he did last year, would those who are so outraged be saying the same things?