Warriors vs. Timberwolves Predictions Thread

[superunknown]

if there is a game to steal is this game 1 here. just like pacers, knicks and nuggets did.
they need to find a way to shock them straight away. go get this game 1.

[Onus]

if there is a game to steal is this game 1 here. just like pacers, knicks and nuggets did.
they need to find a way to shock them straight away. go get this game 1.

Gotta keep the trend going

[cpower]

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.

he does not need to make shots to beat us anymore. thats the next gear he has gained in these playoffs that he makes the right plays and wolves have enough shooters and finishers to get things done.

[donkeylips]

I’m predicting draymond doing the nightmare on gobert

[ahmetmekin]

Picked wolves in 7. I do not trust the legs or butts or in general health of our senior citizens. If this was a first round matchup, I would have gone dubs in 6.

[Jax_23]

As long as Curry, Jimmy, and Draymond have the ball in their hands the most instead of Brandin "hand you a grenade" Podziemski I can live with whatever the results are. W's in 6!

[Chupchup]

Dubs in 7

Game 1 will be iffy. If we lose, hopefully it's a blow out lost so our top 3 can sit and rest. Games will be every other day so means it'll be tough for our older guys.

Hopefully our young guys will step up.

[DAWill1128]

Hopefully Kerr goes Moody instead of GP2. I get the idea you want GP2 to get a run at Edwards but GP2+Dray+Jimmy is not enough shooting. GP2 like Dray the opponent would rather have the defender with a foot in the paint, which means less driving lanes and heavier selling out on the 3 point line for Steph and shooters.

I would prefer they go Hield and Moody at the 2-3, try to spread the floor. Podz isn't a good enough defender to guard Edwards.

[Onus]

Hopefully Kerr goes Moody instead of GP2. I get the idea you want GP2 to get a run at Edwards but GP2+Dray+Jimmy is not enough shooting. GP2 like Dray the opponent would rather have the defender with a foot in the paint, which means less driving lanes and heavier selling out on the 3 point line for Steph and shooters.

I would prefer they go Hield and Moody at the 2-3, try to spread the floor. Podz isn't a good enough defender to guard Edwards.

The GP2/JB/DG lineup did not work last series. I'm sure Kerr will try it again but I'm not sure it's feasible. Teams will just let any one of those 3 shoot.

[Twinkie defense]

Hopefully Kerr goes Moody instead of GP2.

GPII could be key this series.

Who is Gobert gonna guard?

If he guards Draymond, Draymond is gonna pull him into action with Steph and Steph is gonna cook him.

I think they will take a key out of the Houston series and try to hide him on someone who is not an outside threat, so Gobert can hang back and provide help defense.

If he's on GPII instead of Moody though GPII can better take advantage of those actions with Steph.

[Onus]

Hopefully Kerr goes Moody instead of GP2.

GPII could be key this series.

Who is Gobert gonna guard?

If he guards Draymond, Draymond is gonna pull him into action with Steph and Steph is gonna cook him.

I think they will take a key out of the Houston series and try to hide him on someone who is not an outside threat, so Gobert can hang back and provide help defense.

If he's on GPII instead of Moody though GPII can better take advantage of those actions with Steph.

But help is still coming off of whoever is guarding Dray or Jimmy. And GP2 isn't finishing through traffic.

[Twinkie defense]

Hopefully Kerr goes Moody instead of GP2.

GPII could be key this series.

Who is Gobert gonna guard?

If he guards Draymond, Draymond is gonna pull him into action with Steph and Steph is gonna cook him.

I think they will take a key out of the Houston series and try to hide him on someone who is not an outside threat, so Gobert can hang back and provide help defense.

If he's on GPII instead of Moody though GPII can better take advantage of those actions with Steph.

But help is still coming off of whoever is guarding Dray or Jimmy. And GP2 isn't finishing through traffic.

It's Gobert protecting the rim that is the problem. You want to get him away from the rim and out switching onto Steph. If someone else helps that's not the same. GPII is a good enough roller, finisher, passer, has the court vision to take advantage if Gobert doubles Steph instead of switching. Moody could not do it against Sengun.

Same with Jimmy, Wolves don't want to get him in an action with Steph.

Plus with GPII you have the point of attack defense on Ant.

[Onus]

GPII could be key this series.

Who is Gobert gonna guard?

If he guards Draymond, Draymond is gonna pull him into action with Steph and Steph is gonna cook him.

I think they will take a key out of the Houston series and try to hide him on someone who is not an outside threat, so Gobert can hang back and provide help defense.

If he's on GPII instead of Moody though GPII can better take advantage of those actions with Steph.

But help is still coming off of whoever is guarding Dray or Jimmy. And GP2 isn't finishing through traffic.

It's Gobert protecting the rim that is the problem. You want to get him away from the rim and out switching onto Steph. If someone else helps that's not the same. GPII is a good enough roller, finisher, passer, has the court vision to take advantage if Gobert doubles Steph instead of switching. Moody could not do it against Sengun.

Same with Jimmy, Wolves don't want to get him in an action with Steph.

Plus with GPII you have the point of attack defense on Ant.

GP2 was terrible against houston with the exception of game 3 that Jimmy missed.

[Twinkie defense]

GP2 was terrible against houston with the exception of game 3 that Jimmy missed.

It's a new series!

[Onus]

GP2 was terrible against houston with the exception of game 3 that Jimmy missed.

It's a new series!

Same issue. 3 non shooters teams won't guard. None of them really can finish in traffic over people. Maybe in works in spurts, but I highly doubt it's going to be the winning lineup for us.

[vvoland]

GP2 was terrible against houston with the exception of game 3 that Jimmy missed.

It's a new series!

Same issue. 3 non shooters teams won't guard. None of them really can finish in traffic over people. Maybe in works in spurts, but I highly doubt it's going to be the winning lineup for us.

Between his success guarding Randle, ability to drive and finish, and the fatigue I can see JK getting a decent run of minutes tonight. I have given up on him doing something with those minutes but there's still hope.

[Impuniti]

Hopefully Kerr goes Moody instead of GP2.

GPII could be key this series.

Who is Gobert gonna guard?

If he guards Draymond, Draymond is gonna pull him into action with Steph and Steph is gonna cook him.

I think they will take a key out of the Houston series and try to hide him on someone who is not an outside threat, so Gobert can hang back and provide help defense.

If he's on GPII instead of Moody though GPII can better take advantage of those actions with Steph.

Key for what? GPII been playing like a G league scrub every game he's been in except for 3. Even his defense has been one of the worst in the team whenever he's been on the court.

[Twinkie defense]

GP2 was terrible against houston with the exception of game 3 that Jimmy missed.

It's a new series!

Same issue. 3 non shooters teams won't guard. None of them really can finish in traffic over people. Maybe in works in spurts, but I highly doubt it's going to be the winning lineup for us.

Moody is basically a non-shooter now too...

If not GPII maybe you put Post in there?

[Onus]

It's a new series!

Same issue. 3 non shooters teams won't guard. None of them really can finish in traffic over people. Maybe in works in spurts, but I highly doubt it's going to be the winning lineup for us.

Moody is basically a non-shooter now too...

If not GPII maybe you put Post in there?

Most likely will be Buddy/Podz/Moody/Post depending on who can matchup and hit their shots.

[Twinkie defense]

Unless Kerr want to get crafty I assume he is going to start Steph / Podz/ Hield / Butler / Draymond.

Moody played his way out of that fifth starter role and Hield played his way back in.

If he wants to get crafty maybe he plays Post or GPII instead of Hield - and either move is meant to get Gobert out of the lane. I gotta think that is going to be a key goal for the Warriors - get Gobert out away from the basket.