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GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:35 am
by TwolvesFanRome
Let's GO Wooooolves!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:27 pm
by TimberKat
Wolves should and need to win this one. Given the reptiles had a new PG, their two bigs (Poeltl and Siakam) aren't 3pt shooters, it should be a favorable match up for Wolves. Hopefully Brown and NAW able to lock down their 3pt wings. Although I think Poeltl did had a big games against Wolves last year.
Re: GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:31 pm
by fattymcgee
IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!! The season opener!
I can't believe that there isn't more excitement yet. Maybe most of you haven't gotten out of bed yet.
Re: GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:31 pm
by Colbinii
Another matchup where Towns is going against a good defensive wing at the PF (Aaron Gordon last year in the playoffs, Siakam here).
Towns really needs to be able to punish these types for the Timberwolves to truly reach their ceiling offensively.
Re: GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:33 pm
by guest81
Are we able to see the games through the ballys app still? With them going bankrupt its confusing where to watch these days
Re: GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:47 pm
by Klomp
guest81 wrote:Are we able to see the games through the ballys app still? With them going bankrupt its confusing where to watch these days
Yes Bally Sports Plus is still an option
Re: GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:48 pm
by Colbinii
Klomp wrote:guest81 wrote:Are we able to see the games through the ballys app still? With them going bankrupt its confusing where to watch these days
Yes Bally Sports Plus is still an option
Yup
https://www.ballysports.com/packages/
Re: GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:17 pm
by Klomp
I'm cautiously optimistic tonight. Slow down Siakam is the top goal for me.
I think the 3-point math could be a tipping point in our favor tonight. Toronto made just 49 3s in the preseason in 4 games (12.3 per game). Minnesota made 79 in 5 games (15.8 per game)
Re: GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:54 pm
by Klomp
Re: GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:21 pm
by cmoss84
This is my first time getting NBA ticket...it's reasonable compared to other sports...$100
Re: GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:33 pm
by shrink
One interesting thing about the aimless Raptors is that their big names will be up for extensions or new contracts next year. Their GM just called them all selfish. It’s possible they will all try to boost their own numbers, and struggle to get wins as a team.
Re: GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:57 pm
by D1SGRUNTL3D
Toronto board says they’ll need 3PT magic and they should win
So I expect them to go 17-26
Re: GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:07 pm
by TwolvesFanRome
Re: GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:29 pm
by Dewey
Too cold in Toronto … puppies will shoot a cool % and the defense will look slow and stuff
Re: GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:52 pm
by thinktank
This game feels like a Conley / Anderson special to me.
Toronto is pretty young still.
Pilot us to victory, OGs!
Re: GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:30 pm
by Calinks
This would actually be a big win. Raps own us in Toronto. They also expose our big frontcourt issues from last year. Lots of problems for Towns and we are not favorited to win. Don't mistake this game as for an easy dub, it will be a challenge,
Re: GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:41 pm
by younggunsmn
NAW taking McDaniels minutes and Brown replacing NAW's normal minutes.
That combo is going to be key.
Also Gobert needs to dominate Poeltl on the boards.
And we need to limit their fast break points because that's going to be their advantage.
Will look at 2nd chance points vs fast break points, if we can dominate that and keep them from getting hot from deep we win.
Hopefully Dennis Schroeder has a bad game too, always seems to play better than his usual against us.
Hopefully Ant can dominate a good defender in Anunoby.
Re: GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:42 pm
by younggunsmn
Really stoked for a full season of Conley. Keeping him healthy and productive is key to our season.
Re: GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:45 pm
by Calinks
We really need to rebound. Got to be a top rebounding team.
Re: GAME 1 | MIN @ TOR
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:49 pm
by younggunsmn
Grab a damn rebound. Goberts missed 2 and KAT one already.