Play-In Tournament: Clippers at Timberwolves, April 12th, 8:30PM CST on TNT

shrink · Post #41 » by **shrink** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 11:18 am

I think it’s a “pick ‘em.” I think home court advantage is going to bring an insane crowd, and the team with the best player often wins in the playoffs, and a healthy KAT > Playoff P coming back from injury. I agree they are a bad match up for us with all their “good, not great” players, but we aren’t the same team that they rolled at the beginning of the season. The Clippers lost several games down the stretch, and they could lose Tuesday as well. I won’t be shocked if we win by 12, if we are hitting our three’s.

Post #42 » by **Klomp** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 5:42 pm

shrink wrote:I think it’s a “pick ‘em.” I think home court advantage is going to bring an insane crowd, and the team with the best player often wins in the playoffs, and a healthy KAT > Playoff P coming back from injury. I agree they are a bad match up for us with all their “good, not great” players, but we aren’t the same team that they rolled at the beginning of the season. The Clippers lost several games down the stretch, and they could lose Tuesday as well. I won’t be shocked if we win by 12, if we are hitting our three’s.

Target Center has been rocking lately! I expect an insane crowd for this one!

There's a ton of intertwined connections in this game that will make it a fun one. I'd feel better if the coach on the other bench wasn't Lue though.

shrink · Post #43 » by **shrink** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 6:46 pm

Pat Bev is going to be insane too!

PT416 · Post #44 » by **PT416** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 6:50 pm

PG has gained weight. I don't know if his injury has affected his rehab but he's looking chunky and I think he's gonna have to play himself into shape. Playoffs is not the time for that. Add to that his playoff struggles in the past and I don't really know how I feel about this Clippers team. If Kawhi comes back, he's also gonna be trying to shake off rust and you can't really afford to be in that position in a 7 game series especially in the Western conference like that.

life_saver · Post #45 » by **life_saver** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:46 pm

I hope Pat Bev can avoid getting stupid and needless technicals

Post #46 » by **Calinks** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:01 pm

My biggest keys to this one.

1. Hit our shots. When we are shooting I think we are damn near unbeatable as long as we are playing ok defense. I don't think the Clippers can keep up but it is somewhat rare when most of our guys are hitting shots. We need a night where Dlo, Beasley, Prince, and McDaniels, are all hitting at a solid clip.

2. Be mentally tough. The Clippers have way more playoff experience than us. They have veteran players, they are far more battle-hardened. Lue and his team will absolutely try to get in Towns' head and rattle him. Not only Towns but he is the key, if he falls apart, the team will follow. We have to be disciplined and mentally tough. Can't waste energy complaining about calls.

3. Defense. We don't have to play our best defense but it has to be solid, we cannot play like we have several times down the stretch. If we play good defense, we can afford to be off a bit on the offensive. If we play zero defense the Clippers will hit all the big shots and probably break us.

D1SGRUNTL3D · Post #47 » by **D1SGRUNTL3D** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 12:15 am

Wolves are -3. Likely because of home court.

Can’t wait!

This’ll be as intense as the win and in game vs Denver a few years ago. At least we get 2 shots this time, if needed

Post #48 » by **Calinks** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 2:24 am

FSN should replay that Denver playoff game just to get fans hyped.

I have now fully covered myself emotionally. Bet the majority of my Betonlnie funds on the Clippers. Wolves lose, I will be able to enjoy my biggest win yet from a bet. The Wolves win and I lose a bunch of my bankroll for that site but I don't really give a damn because I am too happy that the wolves are in at the 7th seed and playing the Grizzlies. I can't lose!

Post #49 » by **Klomp** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 2:44 am

Calinks wrote:FSN should replay that Denver playoff game just to get fans hyped.

I have now fully covered myself emotionally. Bet the majority of my Betonlnie funds on the Clippers. Wolves lose, I will be able to enjoy my biggest win yet from a bet. The Wolves win and I lose a bunch of my bankroll for that site but I don't really give a damn because I am too happy that the wolves are in at the 7th seed and playing the Grizzlies. I can't lose!

I forgot how this works....do local markets get to broadcast their playoff games or is it all national?

Post #50 » by **Calinks** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:12 am

Klomp wrote:
Calinks wrote:FSN should replay that Denver playoff game just to get fans hyped.

I have now fully covered myself emotionally. Bet the majority of my Betonlnie funds on the Clippers. Wolves lose, I will be able to enjoy my biggest win yet from a bet. The Wolves win and I lose a bunch of my bankroll for that site but I don't really give a damn because I am too happy that the wolves are in at the 7th seed and playing the Grizzlies. I can't lose!

I forgot how this works....do local markets get to broadcast their playoff games or is it all national?

I know they don't get the play in game. I don't think they get playoff games but they might.

Post #51 » by **Calinks** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:12 am

Watch on YouTube

WolfAddict · Post #52 » by **WolfAddict** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:40 am

I hate buying player jerseys - Bought a Rubio one, traded. Bought a Wiggins one, traded.

But after seeing that, I REALLY want an Ant jersey! I don't know if it's worth the risk though...

D1SGRUNTL3D · Post #53 » by **D1SGRUNTL3D** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 1:19 pm

Calinks wrote:

Watch on YouTube

I’m ready to run through a brick wall

Post #54 » by **Klomp** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 4:29 pm

Watch on YouTube

Post #55 » by **Klomp** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 4:37 pm

I'm feeling quite amped about this. Win or lose, tonight will be a fun environment to watch play out.

I hope that everything doesn't have the team TOO amped up, but I'm hopeful that vets like Beverley and Prince can convey the importance of keeping emotions in check.

Read on Twitter

winforlose · Post #56 » by **winforlose** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 4:59 pm

Klomp wrote:I'm feeling quite amped about this. Win or lose, tonight will be a fun environment to watch play out.

I hope that everything doesn't have the team TOO amped up, but I'm hopeful that vets like Beverley and Prince can convey the importance of keeping emotions in check.

Read on Twitter

We need the building loud and we need the guys dialed in. Excitement isn’t likely to be an issue one way or the other, pressure is. I would rather the guys be too pumped than too nervous. Win or lose this is great experience, but a win gives us a favorable matchup and real chance at a second round advancement. Let’s just hope we get the good shooting wolves.

Post #57 » by **Klomp** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 5:03 pm

Anyone want a look back?

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Post #58 » by **Klomp** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 5:15 pm

I forgot how in control we were for the first half of this game. This was PG's worst performance of the season series, a 4-20 shooting night. Can we get another of those?

Watch on YouTube

nzd07 · Post #59 » by **nzd07** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 5:20 pm

If we win this one and don't get swept by Memphis I'll consider this season a major success

Post #60 » by **Basti** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 5:27 pm

Any word on Pat Bev with regards to a potential fine/suspension for his antics towards the refs the other night? I would imagine if there was a suspension it would have been made public yet.