WE BACK!! PLAYOFFS GAME 1 @ DENVER 4/16 9:30 CT

theGreatRC · Post #21 » by **theGreatRC** » Sun Apr 16, 2023 11:13 pm

Klomp wrote:It's so good to be talkin' playoff basketball again!

Its the best, stars are made in the playoffs

Post #22 » by **Klomp** » Sun Apr 16, 2023 11:13 pm

cpfsf wrote:ugh these late games are going to be the death of me. why does la/phx play earlier than minny/den?

"Ratings"

Literally every Cali team is in the postseason plus Phoenix and they're screwing us over...

Post #23 » by **Klomp** » Sun Apr 16, 2023 11:29 pm

Playoff experience is nice to have!
Conley 10 of 16 seasons
Rivers 8 of 11 seasons
Gobert 7 of 10 seasons
Anderson 6 of 9 seasons

Post #24 » by **Klomp** » Sun Apr 16, 2023 11:55 pm

Just subscribed to a free trial of Bally Plus....probably won't see much live this week, but hopefully some fun going back to the replays after.

Dewey · Post #25 » by **Dewey** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:19 am

Klomp wrote:Just subscribed to a free trial of Bally Plus....probably won't see much live this week, but hopefully some fun going back to the replays after.

Bally really don’t exist right now… at least it’s free.

Murphs56 · Post #26 » by **Murphs56** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:43 am

Ugh, the worst part about facing Denver for an East coast wolves fan like myself. 1030PM start time. Ugh.

younggunsmn · Post #27 » by **younggunsmn** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:56 am

Klomp wrote:Just subscribed to a free trial of Bally Plus....probably won't see much live this week, but hopefully some fun going back to the replays after.

I got FuboTV right now for the Twins. It has Bally and BSN+ so can watch the recordings too.
At least until the bankruptcy court kicks the Twins off Bally for non-payment of the rights fees.
It doesn't have TNT though.

Don't like the late start times, but it works out well for me as I usually miss the first quarter and a half reading bedtime stories to the kiddo.
An 8:30 start would be perfect.

younggunsmn · Post #28 » by **younggunsmn** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 2:09 am

Well after much angst and handwringing we are where we need to be, with a spot in the playoffs and a chance to write our own destiny.
It's been a rough year, but this is a clean start.
We are down 2 guys to injury, but I think we still have enough to beat anybody if we play at our best.
We'll see what happens.

Defense always is more important as the intesity ratchets up in the playoffs, and it's nice to see that ours has really gelled over the past couple weeks and if we can carry that forward we have a really good chance.
The Clippers are giving the full strength and rested Suns all they can handle with some really good D.

Phoenix looks the most formidable on paper, but I don't know that there is really one team in the west that much scarier than any other.
If we can put the clamps on their shooters and make Jokic beat us as a scorer, I think we have a real shot.
Denver has some very good one on one defenders and a good team concept.
On offense, it's going to be imperative that we move the ball and cut really well, if we play a lot of ISO ball we are going to get blown out against the Nuggets.

Post #29 » by **Domejandro** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 2:19 am

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Post #30 » by **Calinks** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 2:47 am

On paper I think we can give them some trouble but the wolves are so damn inconsistent I can't seriously say that. I think we will get a game, wont get swept but I also think we are so easily rattled/disrupted, I don't feel good about winning more than two. We really have to play at a high level to get multiple wins, Towns and Ant have to play like stars.

shrink · Post #31 » by **shrink** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 2:59 am

Inconsistent start.

NAW wants his shots!

m2002brian · Post #32 » by **m2002brian** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:00 am

Our offense can’t be chucking 3s from 4 feet behind the line with plenty of time on the clock.

Also, the thin air is a thing. Slow the F down or Denver and their high red blood cell count will zoom right past us.

TimberKat · Post #33 » by **TimberKat** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:02 am

We can't cheat too much on DEN's 3pt shooters, got to stay with them on the outside. Towns/Gobert got mix up on who's guarding who a couple times already. They need to switch and just stick with whoever. Should be able to ware down Joker.

Nick K · Post #34 » by **Nick K** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:02 am

Calinks wrote:On paper I think we can give them some trouble but the wolves are so damn inconsistent I can't seriously say that. I think we will get a game, wont get swept but I also think we are so easily rattled/disrupted, I don't feel good about winning more than two. We really have to play at a high level to get multiple wins, Towns and Ant have to play like stars.

All true. And the officials must let us play. They can't be ticky with Kat.

life_saver · Post #35 » by **life_saver** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:04 am

Not sure we can guard Jokic 1 on 1

shrink · Post #36 » by **shrink** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:05 am

Pass Ant. KAT too. Swing it

Murphs56 · Post #37 » by **Murphs56** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:06 am

we knew they were going to come out on fire. Just have to stay composed and ride the wave.

Murphs56 · Post #38 » by **Murphs56** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:08 am

Oh Malone does not like what Slo Mo is getting that much room on that jumper.

m2002brian · Post #39 » by **m2002brian** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:08 am

Liking this much better. Thanks MC Jr

Nick K · Post #40 » by **Nick K** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:09 am

Nice comeback up 19-18. Joker gets away with murder on his Off boards over the back non calls. He just mauls guys in there with no whistle.