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Game 4, 4/27: Lakers at Timberwolves, 2:30 p.m.

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Re: Game 4, 4/27: Lakers at Timberwolves, 2:30 p.m. 

Post#281 » by Basti » Sun Apr 27, 2025 10:50 pm

In game 5 we need to start the game with high energy so that the Lakers have to match it in order to keep their minimal chances alive. That should wear them out and make it easier for us to snatch another win on the road. That should give us a good chance when they'll likely have the better chance to win the game with their backs against the wall and home court.
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Post#282 » by Loaf_of_bread » Sun Apr 27, 2025 10:51 pm

Still didn't play to our ability, but pulled it off. Was impressive we hung in there early without being able to shoot efficiently.

Pulling for GS. We've got jimmy to break down, and need that series to gain confidence against okc.
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Post#283 » by minimus » Sun Apr 27, 2025 10:53 pm

Finch decision to play unplayable Conley could cost MIN this game.
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Post#284 » by minimus » Sun Apr 27, 2025 10:55 pm

Am I the only one who thinks that Reaves, LeBron and Doncic were exhausted in 4th qtr, which led to missed open shots in clutch?
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Re: Game 4, 4/27: Lakers at Timberwolves, 2:30 p.m. 

Post#285 » by _AIJ_ » Sun Apr 27, 2025 10:56 pm

I am still shaking
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Post#286 » by Loaf_of_bread » Sun Apr 27, 2025 10:56 pm

minimus wrote:Am I the only one who thinks that Reaves, LeBron and Doncic were exhausted in 4th qtr, which led to missed open shots in clutch?

Agree 100%. They were exhausted
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Post#287 » by KGdaBom » Sun Apr 27, 2025 10:58 pm

minimus wrote:Am I the only one who thinks that Reaves, LeBron and Doncic were exhausted in 4th qtr, which led to missed open shots in clutch?

No you're not the only one.
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Re: Game 4, 4/27: Lakers at Timberwolves, 2:30 p.m. 

Post#288 » by Domejandro » Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:00 pm

How lucky are we (and the rest of the NBA) that the Los Angeles Lakers decided to forgo the Mark Williams trade? Their bench (I'm calling Jaxson Hayes a bench player, let's be real) played a combined twenty-six minutes tonight. Take out Gabe Vincent, and it's down to 13-14 bench minutes. :lol:

A real, NBA-caliber big man (lob threat for Luka) who could eat thirty minutes a night would have been a game changer for that squad. The minutes that the Lakers starters are playing is totally unsustainable.
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Re: Game 4, 4/27: Lakers at Timberwolves, 2:30 p.m. 

Post#289 » by _AIJ_ » Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:02 pm

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_AIJ_ wrote:Im confident in saying that Ant>KG

Let's see Ant win an MVP, DPOY, or Title first. Then I might join you.

True. But KG wouldnt have been able to carry this type of team offensively.
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Post#290 » by Guest84 » Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:04 pm

minimus wrote:Finch decision to play unplayable Conley could cost MIN this game.


Him and Rudy honestly. Spot minutes at best for this series
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Re: Game 4, 4/27: Lakers at Timberwolves, 2:30 p.m. 

Post#291 » by KGdaBom » Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:04 pm

_AIJ_ wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:
_AIJ_ wrote:Im confident in saying that Ant>KG

Let's see Ant win an MVP, DPOY, or Title first. Then I might join you.

True. But KG wouldnt have been able to carry this type of team offensively.

Very different very great players. As of now I still say KG the greater of the two, but Ant could change my mind.
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Re: Game 4, 4/27: Lakers at Timberwolves, 2:30 p.m. 

Post#292 » by ESPOMAN » Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:09 pm

Rudy has been having a rough series, but NAZ REID and Donte have been huge.
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Post#293 » by Neeva » Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:15 pm

ESPOMAN wrote:Rudy has been having a rough series, but NAZ REID and Donte have been huge.


Rudy is still important defensively this series , and has been most of the season. What is happening is the world is starting to realize what many of us (smart) wolves fans already knew that playoff Ant and playoff Jaden are no **** joke.
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Re: Game 4, 4/27: Lakers at Timberwolves, 2:30 p.m. 

Post#294 » by Dewey » Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:33 pm

ESPOMAN wrote:Rudy has been having a rough series, but NAZ REID and Donte have been huge.

This is Ant and McD’s series to lose IMO … Rudy is in obvious mismatches vs small ball.
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Post#295 » by Klomp » Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:39 pm

Klomp wrote:Here comes the clutch Timberwolves!

And you all doubted me...
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Post#296 » by Klomp » Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:39 pm

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Re: Game 4, 4/27: Lakers at Timberwolves, 2:30 p.m. 

Post#297 » by Rookie-Mistake » Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:40 pm

A lot of laker fans are complaining about the refereeing..

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Post#298 » by Neeva » Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:41 pm

Loaf_of_bread wrote:Still didn't play to our ability, but pulled it off. Was impressive we hung in there early without being able to shoot efficiently.

Pulling for GS. We've got jimmy to break down, and need that series to gain confidence against okc.


Wolves were crap till the fourth while Lebron and Luka played as well as they could. Wolves should finish the Lakers off Tuesday.
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Post#299 » by KGdaBom » Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:43 pm

Klomp wrote:
Klomp wrote:Here comes the clutch Timberwolves!

And you all doubted me...

Who doubted you?
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Re: Game 4, 4/27: Lakers at Timberwolves, 2:30 p.m. 

Post#300 » by KGdaBom » Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:43 pm

Rookie-Mistake wrote:A lot of laker fans are complaining about the refereeing..

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