Play-In Game: MIN @LAL

TimberKat · Post #121 » by **TimberKat** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:54 am

Nick K wrote:J Mac has been terrible all year. He needs to step up...Now!

If we double team people, he can play 10 or 15 effective minutes

Guest84 · Post #122 » by **Guest84** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:55 am

AD is getting good rest though

shrink · Post #123 » by **shrink** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:55 am

TimberKat wrote:
Murphs56 wrote:Nowell being back is huge man. They need that scoring punch.

Don't get punchy now, just make some 3s please. That is the only we we win. We have no answer on any LAL drive to the lane, especially LBJ.

Right. Pass and make open three’s. Ant and Towns can mix it up inside sometimes.

I’m really worried about LBJ and AD drives. Game hasn’t been reffed unfairly yet.

younggunsmn · Post #124 » by **younggunsmn** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:55 am

Refs gave a ticky tack to Prince (the guy guarding LeBron) so he has 2 now.
Impressed with KAT's composure and ability to avoid fouling so far.

Murphs56 · Post #125 » by **Murphs56** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:56 am

Guest84 wrote:
Murphs56 wrote:Nowell being back is huge man. They need that scoring punch.

He may not always be efficient but it’s def huge to have him back. One of our better transition players and puts pressure on the defense with his aggressiveness.

When he's off it's dreadful to watch, but when he's on, he brings a different element offensively.

Post #126 » by **Calinks** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:56 am

jpatrick wrote:May be the best I’ve ever seen Towns play. Even controlled himself and didn’t go after useless block attempt there, knowing he can’t pick up fouls on plays like that.

This is the version of KAT that would elevate him. He's scorching tonight but that's now what makes this performance so good. It's his control, and good IQ play. If he played this under control every game no one would have any issues with him. he needs to strive for this every game, it really makes a huge difference.

m2002brian · Post #127 » by **m2002brian** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:56 am

Up 10. Can’t let up. Need to push the pedal harder.

TimberKat · Post #128 » by **TimberKat** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:57 am

Man, if LBJ hits his 3s, we are done

Guest84 · Post #129 » by **Guest84** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:00 am

Just like that…Towns with 2 quick ones

Nick K · Post #130 » by **Nick K** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:00 am

Super cheap call on Towns 2nd foul.

TimberKat · Post #131 » by **TimberKat** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:00 am

Calinks wrote:
jpatrick wrote:May be the best I’ve ever seen Towns play. Even controlled himself and didn’t go after useless block attempt there, knowing he can’t pick up fouls on plays like that.

This is the version of KAT that would elevate him. He's scorching tonight but that's now what makes this performance so good. It's his control, and good IQ play. If he played this under control every game no one would have any issues with him. he needs to strive for this every game, it really makes a huge difference.

Just when you think he got it all together, he gone stupid again with two quick fouls

m2002brian · Post #132 » by **m2002brian** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:01 am

Nick K wrote:Super cheap call on Towns 2nd foul.

On the road this in LA. Gotta be smarter, cheap fouls will be called.

Guest84 · Post #133 » by **Guest84** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:01 am

Ant needs to attack

Nick K · Post #134 » by **Nick K** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:02 am

younggunsmn wrote:Refs gave a ticky tack to Prince (the guy guarding LeBron) so he has 2 now.
Impressed with KAT's composure and ability to avoid fouling so far.

just when you say that Kat now has 2.

Guest84 · Post #135 » by **Guest84** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:02 am

Danger zone

Murphs56 · Post #136 » by **Murphs56** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:03 am

This is a very poor Ant game so far. Not going to win if he doesn't get it going.

shrink · Post #137 » by **shrink** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:03 am

Nick K wrote:
younggunsmn wrote:Refs gave a ticky tack to Prince (the guy guarding LeBron) so he has 2 now.
Impressed with KAT's composure and ability to avoid fouling so far.

just when you say that Kat now has 2.

He swiped right after that, but made no contact, luckily.

I don’t know if we can afford to take him out, but he needs to keep his cool, like the first quarter.

Post #138 » by **Calinks** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:04 am

Jmac is killing us. Reaves is putting the Lakers on his back,

shrink · Post #139 » by **shrink** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:04 am

Murphs56 wrote:This is a very poor Ant game so far. Not going to win if he doesn't get it going.

You’re right. But, Ant has good quarters and bad quarters.

If Towns can keep us close, Ant might come up big in the second half.

TimberKat · Post #140 » by **TimberKat** » Wed Apr 12, 2023 3:05 am

Calinks wrote:Jmac is killing us. Reaves is putting the Lakers on his back,

Great steal but terrible pass