Warriors vs. Timberwolves Predictions Thread

[HiRez]

Dubs need to take at least 2 of the first 4 games. And honestly, they probably need to take at least 1 of 2 in Minnesota. That might be difficult with Kerr's "feel out" games and taking the long view approach. That has worked for him a lot in the past, but I don't know if this Warriors team has the gas to recover from an early stumble after what they just went through. If they can make it past game 5 with at least 2 and hopefully 3 wins they might have a shot because they get 2 days off.

My hope is the suffocating defense and physicality of the Rockets series will abate and the Warriors can get back to what they do. It will feel like taking off the soggy heavy sweater and jacket you've been walking around in all day. Not that Minnesota is a bad defensive team, but if there's even 10%-20% less pressure on Steph, that opens up a ton of things.

[cpower]

Wolves is the better team so i expect them to win. Would take some big time game from Butler Curry to pull it out in 6

We have the 2 best players (experience-wise) but they have the deeper team. It's good to be underdogs again. I mean Curry and company likes that scenario. Let's just hope the limited rest would be enough to split a win on the first 2 games.

the key is to attack their BIGs. whether its Reid or Gobert, we have to get them uncomfortable. g1 is the best chance for us.

[Twinkie defense]

Going to open up the offense.

Warriors probably will push it more this series, to neutralize Gobert's rim protection factor

[Twinkie defense]

Wolves is the better team

Are the T-Wolves the better team?

Obviously this is a different Warriors team since February 8, the date of Jimmy Butler's first game as a Warrior. From that time, Warriors finished the regular season 22-8, Wolves finished 19-10, and during that time the Warriors had a higher net rating.. Wolves are a slightly higher seed by virtue of winning 49 regular season games vs. 48 regular season wins. Warriors won the head-to-head 3-1.

I always like the Warriors chances to win one on the road.

Biggest factor to me is Warriors have been playing so many high stake games for so long, without a break. That takes a lot out of you.

But are the Timberwolves really and obviously a better team than the Warriors?

[cpower]

Wolves is the better team

Are the T-Wolves the better team?

Obviously this is a different Warriors team since February 8, the date of Jimmy Butler's first game as a Warrior. From that time, Warriors finished the regular season 22-8, Wolves finished 19-10, and during that time the Warriors had a higher net rating.. Wolves are a slightly higher seed by virtue of winning 49 regular season games vs. 48 regular season wins. Warriors won the head-to-head 3-1.

I always like the Warriors chances to win one on the road.

Biggest factor to me is Warriors have been playing so many high stake games for so long, without a break. That takes a lot out of you.

But are the Timberwolves really and obviously a better team than the Warriors?

ANT is the difference maker. if he outplays Curry we will lose the series. ANT is on another level in PS so hopefully he will not show up in the series.

[thunderdunk]

Wolves is the better team

Are the T-Wolves the better team?

Obviously this is a different Warriors team since February 8, the date of Jimmy Butler's first game as a Warrior. From that time, Warriors finished the regular season 22-8, Wolves finished 19-10, and during that time the Warriors had a higher net rating.. Wolves are a slightly higher seed by virtue of winning 49 regular season games vs. 48 regular season wins. Warriors won the head-to-head 3-1.

I always like the Warriors chances to win one on the road.

Biggest factor to me is Warriors have been playing so many high stake games for so long, without a break. That takes a lot out of you.

But are the Timberwolves really and obviously a better team than the Warriors?

As said, the Wolves and Dubs were BOTH fighting to avoid the play-in, and jockeying for playoff position down the stretch, so the only real difference is that the Wolves got some extra rest by missing the play-in and closing out their first round earlier. That's significant, but maybe not too much, given that both teams are reasonably healthy at this point. I think the Wolves will win at least one of the first two, but I'll take the Dubs in 6 or 7 -- especially if Buddy stays hot, or someone else gets hot offensively, and if the Dubs stay locked in defensively.

[Twinkie defense]

ANT is the difference maker.

He's a superstar for sure, and the playoffs is a time for superstars to show their worth.

I think I'd take Steph over Ant in a seven game series this season though.

[SinceGatlingWasARookie]

I was not able to predict our boards predictions, even though my choice of warriors in sex was the most popular choice

I did not think that the Warriors would win a game seven in Minnesota So the Warriors need to gr up 3-1 to win the series

[Twinkie defense]

I did not think that the Warriors would win a game seven in Minnesota So the Warriors need to gr up 3-1 to win the series

If the Warriors lose this series I don't think it will be from a game 7 loss? Maybe especially on the road.

[Jester_]

Wolves is the better team

Are the T-Wolves the better team?

Obviously this is a different Warriors team since February 8, the date of Jimmy Butler's first game as a Warrior. From that time, Warriors finished the regular season 22-8, Wolves finished 19-10, and during that time the Warriors had a higher net rating.. Wolves are a slightly higher seed by virtue of winning 49 regular season games vs. 48 regular season wins. Warriors won the head-to-head 3-1.

I always like the Warriors chances to win one on the road.

Biggest factor to me is Warriors have been playing so many high stake games for so long, without a break. That takes a lot out of you.

But are the Timberwolves really and obviously a better team than the Warriors?

ANT is the difference maker. if he outplays Curry we will lose the series. ANT is on another level in PS so hopefully he will not show up in the series.

he shot like **** against the lakers and they don't have the perimeter defenders we do

feeling pretty optimistic we can keep him under control w/ Jimmy, GP and Moses rotating on him

[CS707]

Wolves is the better team so i expect them to win. Would take some big time game from Butler Curry to pull it out in 6

We have the 2 best players (experience-wise) but they have the deeper team. It's good to be underdogs again. I mean Curry and company likes that scenario. Let's just hope the limited rest would be enough to split a win on the first 2 games.

the key is to attack their BIGs. whether its Reid or Gobert, we have to get them uncomfortable. g1 is the best chance for us.

We need to shoot well enough to get them out on the perimeter. Letting Gobert sit back and clean up at the rim isn’t it

[oaktown_refugee]

Is there any precedent for treating G1 as a scheduled loss and resting the thirty-something starters (just not Podz) and playing the bench mob (that actually played well actually played well against Houston)?

[TrueFan420]

Is there any precedent for treating G1 as a scheduled loss and resting the thirty-something starters (just not Podz) and playing the bench mob (that actually played well actually played well against Houston)?

You never take an approach like that

[Old_Blue]

Is there any precedent for treating G1 as a scheduled loss and resting the thirty-something starters (just not Podz) and playing the bench mob (that actually played well actually played well against Houston)?

You never take an approach like that

Agreed. This is loser talk. There's always the possibility that the other team stars will lay an egg. Tonight, Tatum and Brown went a combined 14 of 43 and 5 of 25 from three.

[heyrayray]

Wolves are a better offensive team than Houston but not as tough defensively. Thinking this will be a 6/7 game series

[WarriorGM]

Is there any precedent for treating G1 as a scheduled loss and resting the thirty-something starters (just not Podz) and playing the bench mob (that actually played well actually played well against Houston)?

You never take an approach like that

Agreed. This is loser talk. There's always the possibility that the other team stars will lay an egg. Tonight, Tatum and Brown went a combined 14 of 43 and 5 of 25 from three.

The idea isn't loser talk. It's strategy. Saying it's loser talk is like saying shooting threes aren't a manly enough way of winning a game. Still treating game 1 like a scheduled loss isn't the mentality one should go into it even if using the idea. I wouldn't mind starting the bench and seeing how things go and substituting the usual starters in later at an opportune moment.

[Old_Blue]

You never take an approach like that

Agreed. This is loser talk. There's always the possibility that the other team stars will lay an egg. Tonight, Tatum and Brown went a combined 14 of 43 and 5 of 25 from three.

The idea isn't loser talk. It's strategy. Saying it's loser talk is like saying shooting threes aren't a manly enough way of winning a game. Still treating game 1 like a scheduled loss isn't the mentality one should go into it even if using the idea. I wouldn't mind starting the bench and seeing how things go and substituting the usual starters in later at an opportune moment.

What kind of nonsense comparison is this? Choosing an offense built around the three ball is in no way related to choosing not to even show up to play.

[Twinkie defense]

Warriors-Knicks Finals

[powerball1373]

This is a good watch - Jason Timpf knows his stuff.

Watch on YouTube

[Ilovethebay]

Are the T-Wolves the better team?

Obviously this is a different Warriors team since February 8, the date of Jimmy Butler's first game as a Warrior. From that time, Warriors finished the regular season 22-8, Wolves finished 19-10, and during that time the Warriors had a higher net rating.. Wolves are a slightly higher seed by virtue of winning 49 regular season games vs. 48 regular season wins. Warriors won the head-to-head 3-1.

I always like the Warriors chances to win one on the road.

Biggest factor to me is Warriors have been playing so many high stake games for so long, without a break. That takes a lot out of you.

But are the Timberwolves really and obviously a better team than the Warriors?

ANT is the difference maker. if he outplays Curry we will lose the series. ANT is on another level in PS so hopefully he will not show up in the series.

he shot like **** against the lakers and they don't have the perimeter defenders we do

feeling pretty optimistic we can keep him under control w/ Jimmy, GP and Moses rotating on him

Facts. At least someone was paying attention . He may go off but pretending that he is on some kinda dominate roll is disingenuous at best.