WCQ Game 2: Phoenix at Minnesota, 6:30 pm Tuesday (Wolves lead 1-0)

KGdaBom · Post #21 » by **KGdaBom** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:43 pm

winforlose wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:
winforlose wrote:
The best mindset the Wolves could have is to pretend they lost the last game, and need this one to survive. You do that, and you find that desperation/hunger again, and I think we go up 2-0 and essentially win the series tomorrow.

I actually think that desperation leads to panic and poor play. I'm in favor of cool confidence. Not arrogance or cockiness. Just confidence.

The difference between Sunday and Saturday was hunger. They wanted it more, so they went and got it. Whether Mike had something to do with it or not, the word desperation was used by someone (I think Rudy,) and I want that feeling again. I want that same hunger that made Jaden rebound well, that made KAT dime out, that made Ant explode in the third, and that made Rudy hit 7 of 8 free throws. Playoffs are all about that next level, and tonight we need to reach it again. How they get there is up to the guys. All that matters is that they get there.

Hunger is great. Desperation is not IMO.

winforlose · Post #22 » by **winforlose** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:11 pm

Grayson Allen in. But, he hasn’t practiced much since the last game and might not be 100%.

Post #23 » by **Klomp** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:34 pm

winforlose wrote:Grayson Allen in. But, he hasn’t practiced much since the last game and might not be 100%.

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KGdaBom · Post #24 » by **KGdaBom** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:55 pm

Klomp wrote:
winforlose wrote:Grayson Allen in. But, he hasn’t practiced much since the last game and might not be 100%.

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I believe playing on a swollen ankle is flat out stupid. They're probably exaggerating and it's more or less nothing.

Post #25 » by **Klomp** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:02 pm

KGdaBom wrote:I believe playing on a swollen ankle is flat out stupid. They're probably exaggerating and it's more or less nothing.

Well Grayson Allen is known for doing stupid ****.

Post #26 » by **Klomp** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:03 pm

I really hope we're not the first home team to lose in the playoffs.

KGdaBom · Post #27 » by **KGdaBom** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:03 pm

Klomp wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:I believe playing on a swollen ankle is flat out stupid. They're probably exaggerating and it's more or less nothing.

Well Grayson Allen is known for doing stupid ****.

Then the team needs to tell him no. It's not like he's Anthony Edwards. Seriously if it's really an injury he will be out of the game in 5 minutes. Otherwise it's just seeking sympathy for nothing.

BlacJacMac · Post #28 » by **BlacJacMac** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:24 pm

Ant pregame TNT interview: "I'm a superstar. A star is someone who plays offense. A superstar is someone who plays both."

Post #29 » by **Klomp** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:25 pm

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Post #30 » by **Klomp** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:26 pm

BlacJacMac wrote:Ant pregame TNT interview: "I'm a superstar. A star is someone who plays offense. A superstar is someone who plays both."

I'm debating if I want to check the TNT feed on Max tonight...will probably check at halftime unless it's a rough start.

cmoss84 · Post #31 » by **cmoss84** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:27 pm

Remember the curious case of Benjamin button? I used to LOVE Shaq. But he sounds more unintelligent every day. Idiotic Case of Shaquille O'Neil.

cmoss84 · Post #32 » by **cmoss84** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:29 pm

I know I spelled that wrong. It's game 2 and pregame was good.

Post #33 » by **Klomp** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:31 pm

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FrenchMinnyFan · Post #34 » by **FrenchMinnyFan** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:33 pm

6.30 am here. didn't sleep too well, probably too excited. Go Wolves!

winforlose · Post #35 » by **winforlose** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:37 pm

KGdaBom wrote:
Klomp wrote:
winforlose wrote:Grayson Allen in. But, he hasn’t practiced much since the last game and might not be 100%.

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I believe playing on a swollen ankle is flat out stupid. They're probably exaggerating and it's more or less nothing.

Luka has played through worse. If he sucks that helps us. If he is fine and playing it up, then we lose nothing. Either way it’s the problem to deal with. Ours is Kyle, and frankly, addition by subtraction is a real thing.

Nick K · Post #36 » by **Nick K** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:38 pm

Well, here we go boys. If we can get this one it has to shake the confidence of the Suns a bit. Come on Wolves, make us proud!

Post #37 » by **Klomp** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:39 pm

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KGdaBom · Post #38 » by **KGdaBom** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:39 pm

winforlose wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:
Klomp wrote:

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I believe playing on a swollen ankle is flat out stupid. They're probably exaggerating and it's more or less nothing.

Luka has played through worse. If he sucks that helps us. If he is fine and playing it up, then we lose nothing. Either way it’s the problem to deal with. Ours is Kyle, and frankly, addition by subtraction is a real thing.

It might be a real thing, but it sure doesn't apply to Kyle. If he's out he will be missed.

winforlose · Post #39 » by **winforlose** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:40 pm

KGdaBom wrote:
winforlose wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:I believe playing on a swollen ankle is flat out stupid. They're probably exaggerating and it's more or less nothing.

Luka has played through worse. If he sucks that helps us. If he is fine and playing it up, then we lose nothing. Either way it’s the problem to deal with. Ours is Kyle, and frankly, addition by subtraction is a real thing.

It might be a real thing, but it sure doesn't apply to Kyle. If he's out he will be missed.

Yes, the Suns will miss him a lot.

BlacJacMac · Post #40 » by **BlacJacMac** » Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:45 pm

Kyle is available.