Game 1: Wolves at Lakers, 9 p.m. on TNT

Folklore · Post #121 » by **Folklore** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 3:51 am

Randle is better than KAT but he's not a Center. I know you're reading this Knicks fans. We got the better player value of the deal but the deal screwed up our roster.

life_saver · Post #122 » by **life_saver** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 3:52 am

Why is Randle trying to take on AD 1-on-1 ? Feels so stupid

minimus · Post #123 » by **minimus** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 3:54 am

DDV is the only one who plays under control

life_saver · Post #124 » by **life_saver** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 3:55 am

love the hustle from Donte

jpatrick · Post #125 » by **jpatrick** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 3:56 am

life_saver wrote:Why is Randle trying to take on AD 1-on-1 ? Feels so stupid

It is. Randle needs to figure out where his shots come in the offense. And in the meantime, please play a little defense and maybe grab a rebound. Please.

wolves_89 · Post #126 » by **wolves_89** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 3:56 am

TimberKat wrote:I feel like we really missed Towns defensive presence

I thought KAT for Randle would end up about equal on the defensive end, but the drop-off has been huge.

life_saver · Post #127 » by **life_saver** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 3:56 am

minimus wrote:DDV is the only one who plays under control

lot of our players play extremely sloppy when not under control...that turnover from NAW wasn't surprising. Achilles heel of this team's offense is sloppiness and stupid turnovers

TimberKat · Post #128 » by **TimberKat** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 3:56 am

Randle + Naz on defense needs a lot chemistry.

younggunsmn · Post #129 » by **younggunsmn** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 3:57 am

Donte saved the end of that quarter with 2 amazing defensive plays.

Jaden needs to keep his ass out of foul trouble.

younggunsmn · Post #130 » by **younggunsmn** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 3:58 am

We got it down to 8 points, one good quarter and we can sneak a win we didn't deserve.

m2002brian · Post #131 » by **m2002brian** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 3:59 am

life_saver wrote:
minimus wrote:DDV is the only one who plays under control

lot of our players play extremely sloppy when not under control...that turnover from NAW wasn't surprising. Achilles heel of this team's offense is sloppiness and stupid turnovers

We want to play faster, but that doesn’t mean rush yourself. That last Rudy shot that got blocked by AD is a foul on AD if you just pumps first and gets Ad out of position. Slow down out there.

winforlose · Post #132 » by **winforlose** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 3:59 am

If Jingles comes in we lose. We need defense and energy. Minott over Jingles.

Post #133 » by **Domejandro** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 4:00 am

TimberKat wrote:Randle + Naz on defense needs a lot chemistry.

Needs one of them solidly on the bench to avoid that, is what it needs. :lol:

Guest84 · Post #134 » by **Guest84** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 4:01 am

Finally applying some pressure

TimberKat · Post #135 » by **TimberKat** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 4:02 am

Nice D for Naz on James.

Folklore · Post #136 » by **Folklore** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 4:03 am

Naz needs to play with an actual center TC.

Post #137 » by **Domejandro** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 4:03 am

winforlose wrote:If Jingles comes in we lose. We need defense and energy. Minott over Jingles.

Joe Ingles’ stability on offense was very positive for the team, in that stint. Minnesota sorely needed it.

jpatrick · Post #138 » by **jpatrick** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 4:03 am

winforlose wrote:If Jingles comes in we lose. We need defense and energy. Minott over Jingles.

I think you’ll see this as the season progresses. But game one, with guys that don’t really know each other, national TV, and on the road, I can see why we went with the calming vet.

winforlose · Post #139 » by **winforlose** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 4:04 am

Domejandro wrote:
winforlose wrote:If Jingles comes in we lose. We need defense and energy. Minott over Jingles.

Joe Ingles’ stability on offense was very positive for the team, in that stint. Minnesota sorely needed it.

Maybe, but his energy and defense were… commensurate with his age

. Bronny also really helped him and us.

Folklore · Post #140 » by **Folklore** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 4:05 am

Domejandro wrote:
winforlose wrote:If Jingles comes in we lose. We need defense and energy. Minott over Jingles.

Joe Ingles’ stability on offense was very positive for the team, in that stint. Minnesota sorely needed it.

He shot air but he did get into players head. He didn't make anything stable.