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WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST

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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#101 » by KGdaBom » Fri May 23, 2025 2:30 am

A couple minutes ago we were at least winning the third quarter. 19-6 Thunder run put an end to that. Just being realistic. Our chances of coming back from 17 down late third at the Thunder is no more than 1%.
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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#102 » by Domejandro » Fri May 23, 2025 2:30 am

Minnesota is so sorry defensively without Rudy Gobert on the court. I just don’t see a pathway to Minnesota winning this series.
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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#103 » by TimberKat » Fri May 23, 2025 2:31 am

My Christmas wishes list: Trade Randle+Naz for KD, Package DDV+Conley+NAW for a young PG, let Dilly take the Clarkson role, Clark takes over for NAW. I don't know the logistics for that but Santa or Silver could make it happen.
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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#104 » by Calinks » Fri May 23, 2025 2:33 am

Welp, even if we get swept there is value in that. Conelly will see how far away we are from contending. This Thunder squad is a major problem, they are scarier than Boston was because their whole team is younger, they can be around for a long time might be the new standard we have to build against.
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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#105 » by TimberKat » Fri May 23, 2025 2:33 am

KGdaBom wrote:A couple minutes ago we were at least winning the third quarter. 19-6 Thunder run put an end to that. Just being realistic. Our chances of coming back from 17 down late third at the Thunder is no more than 1%.

You are too optimistic.
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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#106 » by Domejandro » Fri May 23, 2025 2:33 am

If Anthony Edwards asks for a challenge, Coach Finch needs to just ignore it. He’s wrong every time.
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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#107 » by moss_is_1 » Fri May 23, 2025 2:33 am

Gonna be a big off-season. 2 solid picks and 3 potential rotational guys entering free agency, absolutely must nail it.
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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#108 » by KGdaBom » Fri May 23, 2025 2:36 am

They called a tech on Chet for that, but not Halliburton for the choke sign?
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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#109 » by Domejandro » Fri May 23, 2025 2:36 am

Sorry folks, but Naz needs to go. He’s too much of a liability.
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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#110 » by KGdaBom » Fri May 23, 2025 2:36 am

Call the FLOP refs. That was far beyond obvious.
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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#111 » by Rookie-Mistake » Fri May 23, 2025 2:38 am

Domejandro wrote:Sorry folks, but Naz needs to go. He’s too much of a liability.
He and Naw are absolute trash

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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#112 » by FrenchMinnyFan » Fri May 23, 2025 2:38 am

Seen many bad defenders in my 35 years of NBA following but NAZ is definitely in the top 5. Just no clue.
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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#113 » by life_saver » Fri May 23, 2025 2:39 am

Defense has been disgustingly bad...I wasn't expecting this prior to series
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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#114 » by KGdaBom » Fri May 23, 2025 2:39 am

Wolves Lose. 0-2. We need some home cooking to tie this up.
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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#115 » by winforlose » Fri May 23, 2025 2:39 am

Two games in a row Jaden sits down and the game gets out of hand. There is so much wrong with this defense, with this offense, we are truly out matched at this point.
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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#116 » by Calinks » Fri May 23, 2025 2:39 am

They have broken us. Team is shook and looking helpless.
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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#117 » by TimberKat » Fri May 23, 2025 2:39 am

We need to sit everyone and let Clark, TSJ, Garza, and Dilly play the 4th qtr
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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#118 » by Rookie-Mistake » Fri May 23, 2025 2:39 am

I'm so disappointed that this series will be a sweep..

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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#119 » by KGdaBom » Fri May 23, 2025 2:40 am

Domejandro wrote:Sorry folks, but Naz needs to go. He’s too much of a liability.

From 6th man of the year to got to go?
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Re: WCF Game 2, 5/22: Timberwolves @ OKC, 7:30 PM CST 

Post#120 » by KGdaBom » Fri May 23, 2025 2:40 am

winforlose wrote:Two games in a row Jaden sits down and the game gets out of hand. There is so much wrong with this defense, with this offense, we are truly out matched at this point.

They are a VERY GOOD team. 68 wins isn't by accident.

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