2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL WINS 4-1)

[jbsays]

People saying that the Wolves need to break it up after they just had a 6.4 SRS season and made the WCF is funny

Certainly don't need to break it up, they do need to shuffle some guys around though. Are just trying to beat Denver or win a title? Too defensive heavy and need another guy that will take some pressure off of Edwards.

Wolves need to run it back next year, but the year after they're gonna have to replace Conley and Look to trade Gobert

They are a team that can definitely improve internally with Edwards. But, so are the Thunder and maybe even more so.

[Movics]

Have fun rooting for a team taking dirty shots on an injured player.

Should’ve targeted him more. We’re in the playoffs

Not for long, clown. Bye bye!

Where the **** is your team playing tonight? maybe you guys can make the play in again next season!

[Crunch 99]

If Minny can get it down to 20 before the 4th , there's a maybe.

EPSN always has a running Win Probability % on their Game Flow chart on Gamecast that updates after every point. For some reason, it is missing tonight, but my wild guess is that with the Mavs currently up 89-66 in Q3, the Mavs' win probability % is probably about 99.5% already.

[Mk0]

People saying that the Wolves need to break it up after they just had a 6.4 SRS season and made the WCF is funny

Certainly don't need to break it up, they do need to shuffle some guys around though. Are just trying to beat Denver or win a title? Too defensive heavy and need another guy that will take some pressure off of Edwards.

Wolves need to run it back next year, but the year after they're gonna have to replace Conley and Look to trade Gobert

They really need another creator with the ball. Dallas has been able to double Edwards and there isn't anyone else who can break down a defense

[NyKnicks1714]

Lol this run is such BS

[durden_tyler]

Certainly don't need to break it up, they do need to shuffle some guys around though. Are just trying to beat Denver or win a title? Too defensive heavy and need another guy that will take some pressure off of Edwards.

Wolves need to run it back next year, but the year after they're gonna have to replace Conley and Look to trade Gobert

They are a team that can definitely improve internally with Edwards. But, so are the Thunder and maybe even more so.

They don't have chemistry problems like the Suns. They are very similar to Denver and OKC that they just need minor moves to improve (or as you've said mature/improve internally)

i think they run it back and the few minor moves include;
1) Better back up to Conley
2) Better back up to Ant or McDaniels

They'll be fine returning with that core too and should challenge for West Finals again and guaranteed Top 4 team in the West.

[zimpy27]

Lively reminds me of Bogut with defense and passing.

Doesn't have the same offensive moves but that might be because it's a different game now and in a different role.

[KGDirkTD_Fan]

Lively is has such good vision for a rookie wtf

[Donuts83]

I dont like the way Minnesota has been playing. Kyle was wide open on the cut to the basket. Move the basketball and stop chucking 3's. Minnesota has poor shot selection

[itrsteve]

I don’t want to jump to conclusions, but there’s a decent chance we might not have any basketball for a week.

Cue the sh*t GB threads

[ForeverTFC]

If they can get this into the teens, we got a game folks.

[OkcSinceSGA]

Celtics are toast. I knew Mavs would win but I thought maybe by 8.

I think Jrue/Tatum/Brown/White are going to make Luka’s life a living hell in the Finals. Irving too. Holiday’s offense can be iffy but defensively he’s a beast.

I think that's what's going to be interesting - Celtics have the personnel to defend Luka and Kyrie. Mavs have advantage in their centers because Horford is old and short and who knows what shape KP will be in. Mavswill have to count on them to get the offensive boards for more shots in order to win here.

I hope this is a joke. The Timberwolves were a better defense all year and have several high-level perimeter defenders. The Celtics are not gonna be able to show Luka anything different

[Doranku]

Should’ve targeted him more. We’re in the playoffs

Not for long, clown. Bye bye!

Where the **** is your team playing tonight? maybe you guys can make the play in again next season!

Enjoy this year, it's your team's peak. Y'all basically have 7 real players on the books for next season and will be 13mil into the luxury tax. Good luck! Enjoy that Rudy Gobert albatross contract.

[Chuck Everett]

Certainly don't need to break it up, they do need to shuffle some guys around though. Are just trying to beat Denver or win a title? Too defensive heavy and need another guy that will take some pressure off of Edwards.

Wolves need to run it back next year, but the year after they're gonna have to replace Conley and Look to trade Gobert

They really need another creator with the ball. Dallas has been able to double Edwards and there isn't anyone else who can break down a defense

Really, what they lack is a flame thrower from the perimeter. Naz Reid is still another big. TJ Warren used to be that kind of scorer, but I honestly don't even know why he's on the roster, if he's not being used for his offensive abilities. Dude hasn't gotten into a game in weeks.

[Donuts83]

luka got away with a carry right there

[djsunyc]

why did luka pass that. only guy protecting the rim was ant.

[blueberrysticky]

I don’t want to jump to conclusions, but there’s a decent chance we might not have any basketball for a week.

Cue the sh*t GB threads

the amount of storylines that are in the mavs/celtics series...i think this website might crash

[ArksNetsSince99]

Silence of the lambs in Minnesota tonight

[BliscoSantos]

Certainly don't need to break it up, they do need to shuffle some guys around though. Are just trying to beat Denver or win a title? Too defensive heavy and need another guy that will take some pressure off of Edwards.

Wolves need to run it back next year, but the year after they're gonna have to replace Conley and Look to trade Gobert

They are a team that can definitely improve internally with Edwards. But, so are the Thunder and maybe even more so.

Well the Thunder have Players on better contracts,capspace and picks ,so they're definetly in abetter position to improve...then there's also the Grizzlies who are gonna be a lot better, Spurs might get Wemby some help(they Got the picks) and will be in the Mix for the playoffs...honestly I think the Kings are gonna fall out of the playoffs race....it Will be interesting to see what the Warriors and Lakers do

[Domejandro]

Minnesota finally getting rhythm, but Dallas' roleplayers are stepping up and completely killing the momentum by hitting shots. Pretty much had to get the lead to under twenty, but it isn't happening. Game is effectively over.