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Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22)

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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#21 » by TimberKat » Tue Feb 4, 2025 1:57 am

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_AIJ_ wrote:So confused why Conley gets a lot of playing time. dude is so done


Finch is stubborn and sucks.

We got nobody else. Dilly was bad tonight. NAW was bad all year (2025).
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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#22 » by ILC » Tue Feb 4, 2025 1:58 am

Not great selection from Wolves when they've had a chance to tie or take the lead so far. They get it withing 2-3 pts and then take an ill-advised 3 early.
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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#23 » by ILC » Tue Feb 4, 2025 1:59 am

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Neeva wrote:
_AIJ_ wrote:So confused why Conley gets a lot of playing time. dude is so done


Finch is stubborn and sucks.

We got nobody else. Dilly was bad tonight. NAW was bad all year (2025).

And Mike may be washed offensively but he doesn't make nearly as many mistakes on either end. One game where I felt Finch made a mistake was MEM with Rob. Otherwise he's choosing from not great options either way
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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#24 » by _AIJ_ » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:01 am

This team is so bad
LETS GO WOLVES!!! 8-)
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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#25 » by winforlose » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:02 am

_AIJ_ wrote:Garza needs to stop shooting


You need to change that to Garza needs to stop playing, or Miller need to go in for Garza.
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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#26 » by FrenchMinnyFan » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:07 am

ANT 2 on 9, 24 Rebounds to 14...gap is there. Hope we play better in second.
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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#27 » by ILC » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:09 am

Wolves are gonna regret this one if they let it slip. Kings are shorthanded, have no PG on the floor and no rim protection. Attack the basket and put Ant on Monk, Naz and Jaden with length on Murray and DeRozan.

Also, Rudy needs to wake the **** up defensively. Passive again and just swipes his hands instead of being an instigator and enforcer on that end.
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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#28 » by wolves_89 » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:10 am

Luka and Rob have to be better on offense, that's the whole reason they are getting minutes.
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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#29 » by WolfAddict » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:12 am

Hopefully a better 2nd, but Kings just want it more at the moment - Honestly see this as a loss
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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#30 » by shrink » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:16 am

We’re only shooting 44% against their bad defense.

They’re shooting 53% against our good defense.
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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#31 » by FrenchMinnyFan » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:20 am

Rudy is slow tonight. Not fighting for rebound. Hope him and ANT find rhythm in the 2nd or it will look like a loss. ANT come from sickness, so it's understandable he is not 100%.
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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#32 » by winforlose » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:23 am

FrenchMinnyFan wrote:Rudy is slow tonight. Not fighting for rebound. Hope him and ANT find rhythm in the 2nd or it will look like a loss. ANT come from sickness, so it's understandable he is not 100%.


Jaden having only 1 rebound is deflating as well. Ant was sick last week and played, he should be on the mend. He needs to get the rust off and start scoring. Naz was on fire in the first quarter, so of course we only gave him one shot in the second.
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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#33 » by ILC » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:31 am

ILC wrote:Not great selection from Wolves when they've had a chance to tie or take the lead so far. They get it withing 2-3 pts and then take an ill-advised 3 early.

And again in this 3rd Q. Down 4 Naz takes an early contested corner 3, then a possession later backs down Murray and makes a little hook shot. Just keep it simple ffs, ATTACK THE BASKET
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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#34 » by FrenchMinnyFan » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:31 am

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FrenchMinnyFan wrote:Rudy is slow tonight. Not fighting for rebound. Hope him and ANT find rhythm in the 2nd or it will look like a loss. ANT come from sickness, so it's understandable he is not 100%.


Jaden having only 1 rebound is deflating as well. Ant was sick last week and played, he should be on the mend. He needs to get the rust off and start scoring. Naz was on fire in the first quarter, so of course we only gave him one shot in the second.


I agree. Ant is not well tonight. Feed NAZ, Jaden and Rudy.
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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#35 » by TimberKat » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:31 am

ILC wrote:Wolves are gonna regret this one if they let it slip. Kings are shorthanded, have no PG on the floor and no rim protection. Attack the basket and put Ant on Monk, Naz and Jaden with length on Murray and DeRozan.

Also, Rudy needs to wake the **** up defensively. Passive again and just swipes his hands instead of being an instigator and enforcer on that end.

I don't think it's Gobert. Kings hit a lot of 3s and mid range shots. We need more Clark than Conley to stop the mid range.
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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#36 » by FrenchMinnyFan » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:32 am

Rob speed may help too. He did not play well his first round but hope he got some min and contribute.
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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#37 » by FrenchMinnyFan » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:33 am

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ILC wrote:Wolves are gonna regret this one if they let it slip. Kings are shorthanded, have no PG on the floor and no rim protection. Attack the basket and put Ant on Monk, Naz and Jaden with length on Murray and DeRozan.

Also, Rudy needs to wake the **** up defensively. Passive again and just swipes his hands instead of being an instigator and enforcer on that end.

I don't think it's Gobert. Kings hit a lot of 3s and mid range shots. We need more Clark than Conley to stop the mid range.


I agree. The problem is that Mike is the only one in this team who can pass the ball properly without TO when DDV not here.
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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#38 » by ILC » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:33 am

Hate when the refs make you waste a challenge on an obvious call like this
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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#39 » by ILC » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:38 am

There we go, let's go boys

Love the decision from Finch to go small here with Naz at the 5 and all defense wings around him.
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Re: Game 50: Kings (24-24) @ Wolves (27-22) 

Post#40 » by FrenchMinnyFan » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:38 am

Better 3rd. Keep fighting. Go Wolves!

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