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Game 58: MN vs Utah

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Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#1 » by Nick K » Thu Feb 9, 2023 12:42 am

I wonder if both Conley and Dlo are scratched from the game tonight. That's the tell. I can't wait.
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Re: Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#2 » by shrink » Thu Feb 9, 2023 1:23 am

Smart to get this deal done before game time.

We can function better without DLo tha the Jazz can without Conley, Vanderbilt and Beasley.
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Re: Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#3 » by m2002brian » Thu Feb 9, 2023 1:32 am

shrink wrote:Smart to get this deal done before game time.

We can function better without DLo tha the Jazz can without Conley, Vanderbilt and Beasley.


I was thinking the same thing. Pick up a “free” win hopefully.
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Re: Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#4 » by Neeva » Thu Feb 9, 2023 1:43 am

shrink wrote:Smart to get this deal done before game time.

We can function better without DLo tha the Jazz can without Conley, Vanderbilt and Beasley.


Normally I would agree but this team has issues playing less talented teams this season :banghead:
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Re: Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#5 » by life_saver » Thu Feb 9, 2023 1:48 am

SloMo and Gobert are also out tonight. Reid, Prince, Ant, Jaden, Nowell is the starting lineup
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Re: Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#6 » by Domejandro » Thu Feb 9, 2023 2:00 am

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Re: Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#7 » by moss_is_1 » Thu Feb 9, 2023 2:11 am

Need to come out with a lot of energy.
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Re: Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#8 » by Murphs56 » Thu Feb 9, 2023 2:29 am

Minott minutes. I'm all for it.
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Re: Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#9 » by wolves_89 » Thu Feb 9, 2023 2:31 am

I like Minott getting the backup minutes for McDaniels and filling the same role.
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Re: Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#10 » by wolves_89 » Thu Feb 9, 2023 2:45 am

An accurate nickname for Nowell would be "Blown Assignment".
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Re: Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#11 » by moss_is_1 » Thu Feb 9, 2023 2:45 am

Nice minutes from Minott.
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Re: Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#12 » by D1SGRUNTL3D » Thu Feb 9, 2023 2:49 am

Who needs DLo , kat and Rudy?
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Re: Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#13 » by TimberKat » Thu Feb 9, 2023 2:53 am

Nowell seems to take the trade news really well - stepping up to fill DLo's points.
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Re: Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#14 » by wolves_89 » Thu Feb 9, 2023 2:53 am

It's frustrating that Ant almost never gets the call when he gets significant body contact going to the basket.
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Re: Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#15 » by life_saver » Thu Feb 9, 2023 2:58 am

Minott is a really good rebounder...almost reminds me of Vando.
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Re: Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#16 » by moss_is_1 » Thu Feb 9, 2023 3:02 am

Damn, Minott looks really good. Great defense, energy, and he's so young.
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Re: Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#17 » by D1SGRUNTL3D » Thu Feb 9, 2023 3:03 am

Minott definitely isn’t gun shy due to the moment
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Re: Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#18 » by wolves_89 » Thu Feb 9, 2023 3:03 am

Minott with great defense and energy, two things this team has desperately needed for a while. I'd really like to see him getting minutes going forward.
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Re: Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#19 » by WolfAddict » Thu Feb 9, 2023 3:07 am

Good half - Now fingers crossed the dreaded 3rd quarter collapse doesn't rear its ugly head :wink:
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Re: Game 58: MN vs Utah 

Post#20 » by wolves_89 » Thu Feb 9, 2023 3:10 am

I wonder if Nowell is auditioning for a bigger Wolves role or for a trade.

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