***(Pre-Season Game 1) Wolves vs Pelicans - Monday Night -7pm CT Bally Sports North Televised***

[TheProdigy]

What flavor cup of noodles was benz eating?

LOL that I couldn't make out. Just though it was funny/weird dude was eating cup noodle of all things. Guess you cant fine dine in the booth.

Benz is a Dude? Only Benz I know is actress Julie Benz from Dexter and other series. Love her.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004748/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

You don't know who Dave Benz is? I'm not sure how that's possible for a diehard fan like yourself. How do you tune in to Timberwolves games?

[KGdaBom]

LOL that I couldn't make out. Just though it was funny/weird dude was eating cup noodle of all things. Guess you cant fine dine in the booth.

Benz is a Dude? Only Benz I know is actress Julie Benz from Dexter and other series. Love her.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004748/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

You don't know who Dave Benz is? I'm not sure how that's possible for a diehard fan like yourself. How do you tune in to Timberwolves games?

Now that you mention his first name that jogs my memory. Thing is I don't give a rat's ass about the commentators. I know Peterson because he played against my school in High School. The only other Wolves announcer i can recall is Kevin Harlan. It was a good excuse for me to bring up Julie Benz

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Prediction: Timberwolves 117 - Birds with big Beaks 56

Can we get a couple and1s for Biff who called the Wolves final score exactly? Nice work!

[Klomp]

I saw a few tweets during and after the game, saying people don't want to break up the team right now for a Simmons trade. However, this post right here is actually what would make me more willing to do it.

If McDaniels struggles, I could see Prince starting. He has a track record of knocking down shots.

Beasley has done nothing. Understandable coming off injury and then probably not getting a full offseason in due to serving his sentence.

The two biggest strugglers last night were McDaniels and Beasley. Maybe not coincidentally, they've been the two hottest names in the rumor mill on this end of a proposed trade. Some would say their struggles are understandable because of this. While I agree, I also think struggling to that level is a bit troubling.

[Battletrigger]

I saw a few tweets during and after the game, saying people don't want to break up the team right now for a Simmons trade. However, this post right here is actually what would make me more willing to do it.

If McDaniels struggles, I could see Prince starting. He has a track record of knocking down shots.

Beasley has done nothing. Understandable coming off injury and then probably not getting a full offseason in due to serving his sentence.

The two biggest strugglers last night were McDaniels and Beasley. Maybe not coincidentally, they've been the two hottest names in the rumor mill on this end of a proposed trade. Some would say their struggles are understandable because of this. While I agree, I also think struggling to that level is a bit troubling.

McDaniels played a good SL and people we t crazy about him. This is only preseason but most of them are professional players, a big difference with the SL.

Said that, one very bad game in preseason don't worries me, I spect a huge improvement.

[winforlose]

I saw a few tweets during and after the game, saying people don't want to break up the team right now for a Simmons trade. However, this post right here is actually what would make me more willing to do it.

If McDaniels struggles, I could see Prince starting. He has a track record of knocking down shots.

Beasley has done nothing. Understandable coming off injury and then probably not getting a full offseason in due to serving his sentence.

The two biggest strugglers last night were McDaniels and Beasley. Maybe not coincidentally, they've been the two hottest names in the rumor mill on this end of a proposed trade. Some would say their struggles are understandable because of this. While I agree, I also think struggling to that level is a bit troubling.

McDaniels played a good SL and people we t crazy about him. This is only preseason but most of them are professional players, a big difference with the SL.

Said that, one very bad game in preseason don't worries me, I spect a huge improvement.

The thing that makes last game scary is that MCD had foul trouble last season. It wasn’t every game, but it happened enough times to hope he would grow out of it. Getting that many fouls that quickly is not common and I doubt it happens again anytime soon. But just like KAT, we need MCD to use better judgment and avoid benching himself. This kid has a ceiling most of us cannot see, but he cannot reach it if he keeps himself out of the game.

[Klomp]

The thing that makes last game scary is that MCD had foul trouble last season. It wasn’t every game, but it happened enough times to hope he would grow out of it. Getting that many fouls that quickly is not common and I doubt it happens again anytime soon. But just like KAT, we need MCD to use better judgment and avoid benching himself. This kid has a ceiling most of us cannot see, but he cannot reach it if he keeps himself out of the game.

I wonder if there's any sort of correlation between his foul trouble and the position he plays. Is he more likely to foul in the paint or on the perimeter?

[_AIJ_]

Benz is a Dude? Only Benz I know is actress Julie Benz from Dexter and other series. Love her.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004748/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

You don't know who Dave Benz is? I'm not sure how that's possible for a diehard fan like yourself. How do you tune in to Timberwolves games?

Now that you mention his first name that jogs my memory. Thing is I don't give a rat's ass about the commentators. I know Peterson because he played against my school in High School. The only other Wolves announcer i can recall is Kevin Harlan. It was a good excuse for me to bring up Julie Benz

Wow you are something else

[FinnTheHuman]

Benz is a Dude? Only Benz I know is actress Julie Benz from Dexter and other series. Love her.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004748/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

You don't know who Dave Benz is? I'm not sure how that's possible for a diehard fan like yourself. How do you tune in to Timberwolves games?

Now that you mention his first name that jogs my memory. Thing is I don't give a rat's ass about the commentators. I know Peterson because he played against my school in High School. The only other Wolves announcer i can recall is Kevin Harlan. It was a good excuse for me to bring up Julie Benz

Honestly, it’s perplexing to me that the name Dave Benz barely rings a bell to you. I don’t give a rat’s ass about the commentators either, but after like 5 games of watching a broadcast with some comentator, I know who he is, because the commentators keep saying each other’s names all the time, Dave Benz says smth along the lines of ‘I’m Dave Benz and this is Jim Petersen’ with the camera on them and their names written ‘in the caption’ at the start of every broadcast, ppl in the studio mention them, on court reporter mentions them, we mention them in game threads all the time too… Just very odd that you barely know that name lol

[Klomp]

Finally got ahold of a decent replay to watch of this game. Halfway through so far.

The last 3-4 minutes of the half were so fun to watch. The defensive potential of a lineup with Beverley, Okogie and Edwards is tantalizing and a lot of fun! Pat and Josh locking up their guys kinda allows Edwards to roam a little bit in passing lanes.

Towns, Russell and Edwards have the potential to be right up there with Garnett, Sprewell and Cassell in terms of all-time Timberwolves trios. So much potential. So much fun.

If Edwards stays this locked in defensively going forward along with his offensive contributions, he may put himself into the MIP conversation.

Beasley and McDaniels were definitely the lowlights of the rotation.....Beasley lower than McDaniels.

We talk about the infusion of 3-point shooting lately, but I think our defensive improvement will be noticeable as well.

[KGdaBom]

You don't know who Dave Benz is? I'm not sure how that's possible for a diehard fan like yourself. How do you tune in to Timberwolves games?

Now that you mention his first name that jogs my memory. Thing is I don't give a rat's ass about the commentators. I know Peterson because he played against my school in High School. The only other Wolves announcer i can recall is Kevin Harlan. It was a good excuse for me to bring up Julie Benz

Wow you are something else

Well thank you. I like you too.

[KGdaBom]

You don't know who Dave Benz is? I'm not sure how that's possible for a diehard fan like yourself. How do you tune in to Timberwolves games?

Now that you mention his first name that jogs my memory. Thing is I don't give a rat's ass about the commentators. I know Peterson because he played against my school in High School. The only other Wolves announcer i can recall is Kevin Harlan. It was a good excuse for me to bring up Julie Benz

Honestly, it’s perplexing to me that the name Dave Benz barely rings a bell to you. I don’t give a rat’s ass about the commentators either, but after like 5 games of watching a broadcast with some comentator, I know who he is, because the commentators keep saying each other’s names all the time, Dave Benz says smth along the lines of ‘I’m Dave Benz and this is Jim Petersen’ with the camera on them and their names written ‘in the caption’ at the start of every broadcast, ppl in the studio mention them, on court reporter mentions them, we mention them in game threads all the time too… Just very odd that you barely know that name lol

I don't give a rat's ass about most commentators. What that means is in one ear and out the other. Jim Peterson I remember because we played against him and Kevin Harlan is actually good. I remember them. I also know Marney Gelner. That's it. How many broadcasters have we had in the history of the Wolves. Now if you bring up the names I would probably go Oh yeah I've heard of him/her or I think I may know him/her. If they're former NBA players I will remember the names, but probably not that they were commentators.

Now if you want to talk about RealGM commentator's I give more than a rat's ass about them. I could maybe name you a hundred.

[BlacJacMac]

You don't know who Dave Benz is? I'm not sure how that's possible for a diehard fan like yourself. How do you tune in to Timberwolves games?

Now that you mention his first name that jogs my memory. Thing is I don't give a rat's ass about the commentators. I know Peterson because he played against my school in High School. The only other Wolves announcer i can recall is Kevin Harlan. It was a good excuse for me to bring up Julie Benz

Honestly, it’s perplexing to me that the name Dave Benz barely rings a bell to you. I don’t give a rat’s ass about the commentators either, but after like 5 games of watching a broadcast with some comentator, I know who he is, because the commentators keep saying each other’s names all the time, Dave Benz says smth along the lines of ‘I’m Dave Benz and this is Jim Petersen’ with the camera on them and their names written ‘in the caption’ at the start of every broadcast, ppl in the studio mention them, on court reporter mentions them, we mention them in game threads all the time too… Just very odd that you barely know that name lol

This is only Benz's 10th year calling TV games for the Wolves...

[SO_MONEY]

What flavor cup of noodles was benz eating?

LOL that I couldn't make out. Just though it was funny/weird dude was eating cup noodle of all things. Guess you cant fine dine in the booth.

Benz is a Dude? Only Benz I know is actress Julie Benz from Dexter and other series. Love her.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004748/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

I hear you.

I also don't get why people are so excited about "Goose" from Top Gun playing shooting guard for us.

[m2002brian]

LOL that I couldn't make out. Just though it was funny/weird dude was eating cup noodle of all things. Guess you cant fine dine in the booth.

Benz is a Dude? Only Benz I know is actress Julie Benz from Dexter and other series. Love her.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004748/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

I hear you.

I also don't get why people are so excited about "Goose" from Top Gun playing shooting guard for us.

Because dude is a doctor and will heal this teams woes.

[KGdaBom]

Now that you mention his first name that jogs my memory. Thing is I don't give a rat's ass about the commentators. I know Peterson because he played against my school in High School. The only other Wolves announcer i can recall is Kevin Harlan. It was a good excuse for me to bring up Julie Benz

Honestly, it’s perplexing to me that the name Dave Benz barely rings a bell to you. I don’t give a rat’s ass about the commentators either, but after like 5 games of watching a broadcast with some comentator, I know who he is, because the commentators keep saying each other’s names all the time, Dave Benz says smth along the lines of ‘I’m Dave Benz and this is Jim Petersen’ with the camera on them and their names written ‘in the caption’ at the start of every broadcast, ppl in the studio mention them, on court reporter mentions them, we mention them in game threads all the time too… Just very odd that you barely know that name lol

This is only Benz's 10th year calling TV games for the Wolves...

Shows that I'm true to my word. I don't give a rat's ass about the commentators.

[KGdaBom]

Benz is a Dude? Only Benz I know is actress Julie Benz from Dexter and other series. Love her.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004748/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

I hear you.

I also don't get why people are so excited about "Goose" from Top Gun playing shooting guard for us.

Because dude is a doctor and will heal this teams woes.

I've commented before about Goose being an NBA player on the side.

[Shaka_Zulu]

Now that you mention his first name that jogs my memory. Thing is I don't give a rat's ass about the commentators. I know Peterson because he played against my school in High School. The only other Wolves announcer i can recall is Kevin Harlan. It was a good excuse for me to bring up Julie Benz

Honestly, it’s perplexing to me that the name Dave Benz barely rings a bell to you. I don’t give a rat’s ass about the commentators either, but after like 5 games of watching a broadcast with some comentator, I know who he is, because the commentators keep saying each other’s names all the time, Dave Benz says smth along the lines of ‘I’m Dave Benz and this is Jim Petersen’ with the camera on them and their names written ‘in the caption’ at the start of every broadcast, ppl in the studio mention them, on court reporter mentions them, we mention them in game threads all the time too… Just very odd that you barely know that name lol

I don't give a rat's ass about most commentators. What that means is in one ear and out the other. Jim Peterson I remember because we played against him and Kevin Harlan is actually good. I remember them. I also know Marney Gelner. That's it. How many broadcasters have we had in the history of the Wolves. Now if you bring up the names I would probably go Oh yeah I've heard of him/her or I think I may know him/her. If they're former NBA players I will remember the names, but probably not that they were commentators.

Now if you want to talk about RealGM commentator's I give more than a rat's ass about them. I could maybe name you a hundred.

You MUST be trolling At this point Jim Pete and Dave Benz are basically part family I watch every single game (except national games/rare games that doesnt allow away support commentators) with them commentating the Wolves for god knows how many years now. And they do it in a very personable and charming fashion. Like you CANT watch wolves games and escape getting familiar and accostumed to them. They just sit there shooting the breeze nonstop lol. If ever run into them in any capacity (unlikely since I'm in Sweden). I will 100% buy them some brewskis

[Shaka_Zulu]

And oh, game was FUN FUN FUN to watch for 3 quarters. Biggiest take away, Tauren Prince can SHOOT! DLO looked like a legit elite player. And Ant is lockdown defender now? Who knew lol. Also everyone taking turns bullying the poor Pelicans with the block party was ridicolous lol. How about turn some of the blocking enthusiasm into rebounding enthusiasm next time lol.

[KGdaBom]

Honestly, it’s perplexing to me that the name Dave Benz barely rings a bell to you. I don’t give a rat’s ass about the commentators either, but after like 5 games of watching a broadcast with some comentator, I know who he is, because the commentators keep saying each other’s names all the time, Dave Benz says smth along the lines of ‘I’m Dave Benz and this is Jim Petersen’ with the camera on them and their names written ‘in the caption’ at the start of every broadcast, ppl in the studio mention them, on court reporter mentions them, we mention them in game threads all the time too… Just very odd that you barely know that name lol

I don't give a rat's ass about most commentators. What that means is in one ear and out the other. Jim Peterson I remember because we played against him and Kevin Harlan is actually good. I remember them. I also know Marney Gelner. That's it. How many broadcasters have we had in the history of the Wolves. Now if you bring up the names I would probably go Oh yeah I've heard of him/her or I think I may know him/her. If they're former NBA players I will remember the names, but probably not that they were commentators.

Now if you want to talk about RealGM commentator's I give more than a rat's ass about them. I could maybe name you a hundred.

You MUST be trolling At this point Jim Pete and Dave Benz are basically part family I watch every single game (except national games/rare games that doesnt allow away support commentators) with them commentating the Wolves for god knows how many years now. And they do it in a very personable and charming fashion. Like you CANT watch wolves games and escape getting familiar and accostumed to them. They just sit there shooting the breeze nonstop lol. If ever run into them in any capacity (unlikely since I'm in Sweden). I will 100% buy them some brewskis

Nope until Benz was mentioned by somebody I couldn't have named him. He's that easy to forget. Doesn't stand out in any way. Now I will remember him forever, because of everybody talking about him and I have associated him with Julie Benz.