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Game Thread – Timberwolves @ Celtics – Wed. 7:00PM, Jan. 10, 2024

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Re: Game Thread – Timberwolves @ Celtics – Wed. 7:00PM, Jan. 10, 2024 

Post#41 » by zoyathedestroya » Wed Jan 10, 2024 8:48 pm

Looking forward to another night of fans questioning the existence of one Luke Francis Kornet and what his purpose in life is.
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Re: Game Thread – Timberwolves @ Celtics – Wed. 7:00PM, Jan. 10, 2024 

Post#42 » by ConstableGeneva » Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:06 pm

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Arrived less than 5 hours before tipoff? No Conley. Probably no Gobert too.
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Post#43 » by Bad-Thoma » Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:47 pm

fallguy wrote:We're winning for sure. Or we'll lose.

Either way, I'll be here and ready to argue.


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Post#44 » by Bad-Thoma » Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:48 pm

zoyathedestroya wrote:Looking forward to another night of fans questioning the existence of one Luke Francis Kornet and what his purpose in life is.


You don't question a man with ice in his veins.
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Re: Game Thread – Timberwolves @ Celtics – Wed. 7:00PM, Jan. 10, 2024 

Post#45 » by Bad-Thoma » Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:53 pm

I'm mostly just hoping Minny's free throw defense isn't as good as Indiana, someone needed to check that hoop for a plexiglass lid.
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Re: Game Thread – Timberwolves @ Celtics – Wed. 7:00PM, Jan. 10, 2024 

Post#46 » by Klomp » Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:53 pm

ConstableGeneva wrote:
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Arrived less than 5 hours before tipoff? No Conley. Probably no Gobert too.

Less than 6...arrived at 1:30 for a 7 pm game local time
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Post#47 » by brackdan70 » Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:53 pm

bisme37 wrote:For all I know KP's knee really needs this game off, but if it's just the normal b2b rest I would have preferred the opposite where KP plays tonight and Horford plays tomorrow.

Seems like KP would be great to help spread the floor vs the Minny defense, while Al is so experienced at helping to slow down Giannis.

Oh well.

Kornet can handle all of the above.
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Post#48 » by bigfoot_cryptozoology » Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:02 pm

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zoyathedestroya wrote:Looking forward to another night of fans questioning the existence of one Luke Francis Kornet and what his purpose in life is.


You don't question a man with ice in his veins.

People question Kornet because he's a big goofy looking white guy who has a heart of gold and a sweet Midwestern welcoming smile.

HEART OF GOLD!

I WANT THIS MAN TO BE DATING MY DAUGHTER. THIS MAN IS A BASKETBALL SAINT AND WE AS CELTICS. FANS SHOULD BE KISSING THE PARQUET FLOOR EVERY DAY AS WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE HIM.

GOD BLESS YOU LUKE KORNET!
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Post#49 » by Klomp » Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:03 pm

Who wants to reminisce?

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Re: Game Thread – Timberwolves @ Celtics – Wed. 7:00PM, Jan. 10, 2024 

Post#50 » by Parliament10 » Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:09 pm

Timberwolves are giving the Celtics a run for their money. They're 2 Games behind us.
Let's stretch it out, and maintain Homecourt Advantage throughout the Playoffs.
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Post#51 » by Ben-N1ce » Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:13 pm

They have zero business losing this game. It's should be a scheduled loss for the T Wolves.
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Post#52 » by LewisnotMiller » Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:14 pm

brackdan70 wrote:
bisme37 wrote:For all I know KP's knee really needs this game off, but if it's just the normal b2b rest I would have preferred the opposite where KP plays tonight and Horford plays tomorrow.

Seems like KP would be great to help spread the floor vs the Minny defense, while Al is so experienced at helping to slow down Giannis.

Oh well.

Kornet can handle all of the above.

Biggest risk is Kornet finding things too easy, getting bored and switching off. I propose adding playmaking duties to his responsibilities.
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Post#53 » by Parliament10 » Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:20 pm

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bisme37 wrote:For all I know KP's knee really needs this game off, but if it's just the normal b2b rest I would have preferred the opposite where KP plays tonight and Horford plays tomorrow.

Seems like KP would be great to help spread the floor vs the Minny defense, while Al is so experienced at helping to slow down Giannis.

Oh well.

Kornet can handle all of the above.

Biggest risk is Kornet finding things too easy, getting bored and switching off. I propose adding playmaking duties to his responsibilities.

Not for nothing, but Kornet is actually a 32% Career 3pt shooter. Which is not too shabby, for a Backup Center.
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Post#54 » by shrink » Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:23 pm

If Conley (36) doesn’t play, the Wolves are a mess. He has played in 81 of his last 82 games, but if there was ever a time to talk him into a rest game, this would be it.

That said, the Wolves were 8-3 in the final game of back-to-backs. Young players get motivated.

Hopefully we’re playing this game in five months, with everyone healthy, in the NBA Finals.
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Post#55 » by PierceFan4ever » Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:25 pm

Dang what’s with the early start
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Post#56 » by KillahGhostface » Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:33 pm

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Re: Game Thread – Timberwolves @ Celtics – Wed. 7:00PM, Jan. 10, 2024 

Post#57 » by Parliament10 » Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:39 pm

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No Gobert and No Conley?
Hmmm . . .
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Re: Game Thread – Timberwolves @ Celtics – Wed. 7:00PM, Jan. 10, 2024 

Post#58 » by Klomp » Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:54 pm

Parliament10 wrote:No Gobert and No Conley?
Hmmm . . .

Luka Garza time!

Just kidding, probably not. Probably still not a deep rotation until late. Here's what I'm guessing we'll see as a nine-man rotation:

McLaughlin / Milton
Edwards / Alexander-Walker
McDaniels / Brown
Anderson
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Re: Game Thread – Timberwolves @ Celtics – Wed. 7:00PM, Jan. 10, 2024 

Post#59 » by Parliament10 » Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:59 pm

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Parliament10 wrote:No Gobert and No Conley?
Hmmm . . .

Luka Garza time!

Just kidding, probably not. Probably still not a deep rotation until late. Here's what I'm guessing we'll see as a nine-man rotation:

McLaughlin / Milton
Edwards / Alexander-Walker
McDaniels / Brown
Anderson
Towns / Reid

TBH. Not that I'm rooting for the Timberwolves. But, this game should be Rescheduled to later in the Season.
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Re: Game Thread – Timberwolves @ Celtics – Wed. 7:00PM, Jan. 10, 2024 

Post#60 » by nborrego8 » Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:22 pm

Queta doesnt have a bad touch from outside it seems, i know its practice but still...

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