Game 66 Wolves @ Clippers

Nick K · Post #41 » by **Nick K** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:18 am

What a game by NAW and Mike Conley. They were absolute life savers. Not to mention ANT with 35-6-4. 50% field.

Post #42 » by **Calinks** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:19 am

NAW was Lifesaver again tonight. Dude was shooting the skin off the ball. Same with Mike, incredible sharpshooting from both, they opened everything up.

winforlose · Post #43 » by **winforlose** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:21 am

I just got caught up. First 18 we really missed Karl. They REALLY missed Kawhi. I love the fact that sometime in the second we remembered we are good at defense

guest81 · Post #44 » by **guest81** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:21 am

Man clips do not want to see the wolves in the playoffs. Wolves played their worst ball of the year and still blew them out by 20

MN7725 · Post #45 » by **MN7725** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:21 am

near the top for best win of the year
NAW obviously huge game
Jaden, not sure whats his issue, he actually stepped about last year about this time, was really encouraging development

winforlose · Post #46 » by **winforlose** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:22 am

Guest84 wrote:Now Rudy is hurt smh

We get 3 days off before the next game. Hopefully it is nothing too serious.

Dalvin · Post #47 » by **Dalvin** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:23 am

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! Happy birthday to me! What a turnaround and to do it on National TV? They have to acknowledge our team :cool:

Loaf_of_bread · Post #48 » by **Loaf_of_bread** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:26 am

Wasn't expecting that.. good win

Post #49 » by **Calinks** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:26 am

guest81 wrote:Man clips do not want to see the wolves in the playoffs. Wolves played their worst ball of the year and still blew them out by 20

In all of these games, I really don't think the Clippers have anything for us. We have been killing them, they beat us in one game and we were not playing well and we still almost won. I think we are a horrible matchup for them.

FrenchMinnyFan · Post #50 » by **FrenchMinnyFan** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:27 am

Probably the best second half I have seen. We totally destroyed them with our defence. Great game from Ant and Naw who keep us in the game. Then Mike kill them in the 4 th. I’m glad to see clutch Mike still existing:)

winforlose · Post #51 » by **winforlose** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:27 am

Tie breaker makes it two wins win one.

https://youtu.be/NCIUf8eYPqA?si=9CL3walbWiytHaBk

Loaf_of_bread · Post #52 » by **Loaf_of_bread** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:28 am

Edwards: "we want to win out" .. lol

Post #53 » by **Calinks** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:35 am

Read on Twitter

shrink · Post #54 » by **shrink** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:50 am

Wolves have beaten the Clippers 5 of last 6 meetings. The one loss was earlier this month in a one point game.

Bet you don’t hear that from ESPN or TNT.

younggunsmn · Post #55 » by **younggunsmn** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 5:03 am

Is Rudy gonna be okay?
An extended absence from him is one of the few things that could risk us falling into the play-in.

Clips were ahead 53-32 halfway through the 2nd quarter, we outscored them 86-47 the rest of the way. Very impressive.
Our defense just absolutely swallows heavy ISO teams when Rudy/NAW/Ant/Jaden/Mike all are healthy.
That's why we are such a tough matchup for them.
They refuse to adjust and don't really have a big that can shoot or roll to run pick action with.

Of the current top 9 teams in the west, IMHO they are the least dangerous for that reason and because James Harden looks like he lost about a step and a half.

What a huge game from NAW, he's been playing well and the right way for a really long time now and he totally deserves to have that kind of a coming out party on national TV, feel great for him.

Great game from Ant. We just need to accept that he's going to make all-nba and get that supermax.
He might average 35 the rest of the year with KAT out.
That poke away steal against PG is going to be featured prominently on his reel along with that Indy block.
Such an unreal defender when he's locked in. Deserves serious all-defense consideration.

Mike with a great game too.

Mike/NAW 10/14 from deep, Ant 2/8, rest of team 0/11.

Jaden needs to come to the party man. Teams are not even guarding him anymore and using his man as a free safety.

Now win those 2 Utah games and finish strong with last 10/14 at home.

TimberKat · Post #56 » by **TimberKat** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 5:20 am

I quit watching while the were down 15 in the second qtr. Good thing I had it recorded just in case a miracle happens

winforlose · Post #57 » by **winforlose** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 5:25 am

younggunsmn wrote:Is Rudy gonna be okay?
An extended absence from him is one of the few things that could risk us falling into the play-in.

Clips were ahead 53-32 halfway through the 2nd quarter, we outscored them 86-47 the rest of the way. Very impressive.
Our defense just absolutely swallows heavy ISO teams when Rudy/NAW/Ant/Jaden/Mike all are healthy.
That's why we are such a tough matchup for them.
They refuse to adjust and don't really have a big that can shoot or roll to run pick action with.

Of the current top 9 teams in the west, IMHO they are the least dangerous for that reason and because James Harden looks like he lost about a step and a half.

What a huge game from NAW, he's been playing well and the right way for a really long time now and he totally deserves to have that kind of a coming out party on national TV, feel great for him.

Great game from Ant. We just need to accept that he's going to make all-nba and get that supermax.
He might average 35 the rest of the year with KAT out.
That poke away steal against PG is going to be featured prominently on his reel along with that Indy block.
Such an unreal defender when he's locked in. Deserves serious all-defense consideration.

Mike with a great game too.

Mike/NAW 10/14 from deep, Ant 2/8, rest of team 0/11.

Jaden needs to come to the party man. Teams are not even guarding him anymore and using his man as a free safety.

Now win those 2 Utah games and finish strong with last 10/14 at home.

Rudy does not have a rib fracture. But was having trouble breathing and said something felt wrong. His rib situation is a concern. Hopefully, with ice and rest it will improve quickly. 3 days off before our next game. He might sit that one and play again on Monday.

minimus · Post #58 » by **minimus** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:10 am

younggunsmn wrote:Jaden needs to come to the party man. Teams are not even guarding him anymore and using his man as a free safety.

Yes, his shot has abandoned him in last games. But as I said before he needs to stay active both on defense and offense, stay connected, play within team concept. Today he had two impressive hustle plays: one was catching inaccurate pass which otherwise would have been a turnover and getting 50/50 ball. Just stay aggressive but do not pick up unnecessary fouls.

FrenchMinnyFan · Post #59 » by **FrenchMinnyFan** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:12 am

The problem when Jaden and Slomo were in the floor today is that Clippers did not care much about defending them at the 3 point line. It makes shoot for ANT, Mike... much more difficult.
Second half is for me the best second this year. Defense was more than elite and even Harden look completely lost. And when we hit shoot, it's help. We did not even need a huge performance from ANT.
I'm not worry for Rudy, he is a warrior. Just sit him the 2 games at Utah, we should be able to win it without Rudy. Game against Denver will be crucial.

frankenwolf · Post #60 » by **frankenwolf** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:03 pm

Dalvin wrote:Please win this one. Would be a great birthday present

Happy Birthday!! You got your wish!