Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves 11/22/2010

Post #1 » by **slick_watts** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 6:16 pm

Trap game.

According to Darnell Mayberry, Kevin Durant and Jeff Green will return to the starting lineup tonight. The last time both of them played we lost to the Spurs at home. Tonight won't be as tough a matchup.

I'm sure I like others are disappointed Ibaka won't continue to start, as well as he has played.

It will be interesting to see if the defensive intensity we've seen from the team the last couple games will be apparent with Green / Durant back in, and the likes of White, Ivey, etc. back to the bench.

Trip · Post #2 » by **Trip** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:16 pm

First key is going to be making sure that we out rebound Love. From there it is going to be important to keep up the kind of ball movement we had on Saturday.

I would really like to take this streak up another game before Dallas and NOLA show up. Decent December schedule ahead should help us move up or at least solidify our spot.

fallacy · Post #3 » by **fallacy** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:44 pm

we really need ibaka to be matched up with love

dream_catcher_9 · Post #4 » by **dream_catcher_9** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:54 pm

I am going to be pissed if Durant is not showing defensive hustle all game. He has had plenty of rest the past week no excuses for him.

We have a good thing going, don't ruin it KD and Green.

BIG EDDIE · Post #5 » by **BIG EDDIE** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 8:25 pm

Thunder are 4-3 at home so far, so its time to improve that home record tonight a bit.
This is a must win with a healthy lineup against the weak Wolves.
No room for a letdown.

Sinant · Post #6 » by **Sinant** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 8:39 pm

The defensive intensity of the last few games had everything to do with KD going out, but not because he singlehandedly destroys the defense. The team knew that without Durant/Green they couldn't outscore their opponents, so they HAD to make it a low scoring game.

It'll be interesting to see if the team relaxes on defense now that Durant's back.

Jimmy76 · Post #7 » by **Jimmy76** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 9:22 pm

Maybe Nick Collison is just one of the best defenders ever :lol:

Trip · Post #8 » by **Trip** » Mon Nov 22, 2010 11:23 pm

Jimmy76 wrote:Maybe Nick Collison is just one of the best defenders ever

Why else would there be Collison or Duncan debates all the time?

KG_Wolves · Post #9 » by **KG_Wolves** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 12:01 am

Beasley meets his old friend Durant with his new crew. Beasley currently on a 6 game 25+ pts streak, I wonder who you guys will put on him?

Jimmy76 · Post #10 » by **Jimmy76** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 12:09 am

KG_Wolves wrote:Beasley meets his old friend Durant with his new crew. Beasley currently on a 6 game 25+ pts streak, I wonder who you guys will put on him?

thabo probably

Jimmy76 · Post #11 » by **Jimmy76** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:19 am

green is just like I remember

Jimmy76 · Post #12 » by **Jimmy76** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:21 am

I cant believe we're starting him over Ibaka

why?

whatisthis · Post #13 » by **whatisthis** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:21 am

Defense looks incredible aside from Green who is getting raped by Love..why the hell is he starting over Ibaka again?

Joel Embust · Post #14 » by **Joel Embust** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:22 am

If Ibaka were in the Wolves would've been scoreless.

Sinant · Post #15 » by **Sinant** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:23 am

whatisthis wrote:Defense looks incredible aside from Green who is getting raped by Love..why the hell is he starting over Ibaka again?

Scott Brooks is an alcoholic. It's the only thing that makes sense.

Jimmy76 · Post #16 » by **Jimmy76** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:25 am

Sinant wrote:
whatisthis wrote:Defense looks incredible aside from Green who is getting raped by Love..why the hell is he starting over Ibaka again?

Scott Brooks is an alcoholic. It's the only thing that makes sense.

I just don't know how he preaches defense and then starts Green at PF you'd have to be blind not to see what a liability he is as a big

whatisthis · Post #17 » by **whatisthis** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:26 am

Darko is actually pretty decent now with that little jump hook

also i think i would rather just let green walk if we can't trade him..screw resigning this guy

Trip · Post #18 » by **Trip** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:27 am

Let's see if Love can abuse Ibaka like he just did Green. My guess is no....no he can't

Post #19 » by **slick_watts** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:33 am

Minnesota shooting 52% early on. They're at about 42% for the year. Defense does not look the same off screens and such.

whatisthis · Post #20 » by **whatisthis** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:34 am

well their big men are knocking down A LOT of long jumpers

also the Heat are terrible..not even a top 4 team in the East right now